8
•
Activation of the systems VOX (voice override) circuit can cause either MIC-A or MIC-B channels to
override all other channels. This can be used (for instance) for live information or alert messages from
the driver or tour guide. See option:
4.2.8 Enable or Disable Microphone VOX
” for
information on this feature.
SPECIFICATIONS (MICROPHONES):
•
Connectors:
2 x RCA per microphone input (enables pass-thru or stacking)
•
Microphone type:
Dynamic (Electret types are not compatible)
•
Audio Level:
0-100mV RMS
•
Input impedance:
6k Ohms
•
Gain control per microphone:
YES, via control panel. See
option: “
2.0
GETTING STARTED
To get started with your TourMaster system, you can create your GPS driven tour routes with pre-recorded
audio commentary and music for your passenger journeys.
2.1ROUTEBUILDER
The Route Builder software tool is used to set GPS waypoints and store pre-recorded tour commentary and
journey information. This can include storage of commentary audio files and music.
Refer to the Routebuilder Guide for step by step instructions for system set up to create/update routes,
segments and for adding audio files.
Note: Changes to route information can be easily updated on the original PC that the route was created on.
Section 4 of this manual covers manually setting GPS waypoints.
2.2 SYSTEM FOLDERS, FILES AND FORMATS
2.2.1
“$COM”
FOLDER
This folder holds all route/tour information including GPS information and audio files. Its contents are created
using the “Route Builder” software tool. The windows installer for the tool can be found in the “
\
TOOLS” folder
on the system.
Note: Do not manually modify any contents of this folder. Any changes or modifications to your route(s) must
be done
via the “Route Builder”
software tool and exported to the system to maintain synchronization with
your master Route Builder database.
2.2.2
“MUSIC” FOLDER
The “MUSIC” folder is op
tional and can contain music or any other audio entertainment. This folder allows the
system to also operate as a multi-channel Juke-Box which can be used to enhance the customer experience.
