AM4 Speaker Impedance
The AM4 Amplifier option is rated to drive speaker loads of 4 to 8 ohms. However, some speakers can actually have a much lower impedance at certain frequencies. The lower impedance often occurs at low frequencies, and if the impedance becomes too low the AM4 output(s) will shut down. If your spe ...
Can I use an internal drive in my Digital Audio Machine or MP3 Audio Machine?
An internal hard drive may be installed as a custom option at the time that your DAM-AM3 unit is ordered. It is not field installable. Storage is limited to 2 Gigabyte. Since 1 Gigabyte PCMCIA media is available for use in the socket of your product, the internal drive option is rarely needed. T ...
How can I make a playlist uninterruptible for the AM4 or DVM?
Select "Uninterruptible Mode" after clicking the "new command" in Playlist Builder, or just add a "U" to the beginning of the text file playlist.
How do I create an MP3 file from a CD or WAV file?
There are many programs out there that will take in both CD or WAV audio and output an MP3 file. If you are looking for ease of use with a straightforward user interface, here are a few programs you could use: Music Match JukeBox is available from MusicMatch www.musicmatch.com](www.musicmatch.co ...
How do I put audio files on my MP3 Audio Machine?
Here is a general list of steps you can follow: Get a computer or laptop that has a Flash Card socket, or install one yourself. If your unit came with a Flash Card, remove it from the unit (Power off the unit. Remove the front panel's metal plate, and look inside. If one is in there, push the sq ...
How Long Does it Take to Start to Play an Audio File on the AM4?
For a standard 128k MP3 file, the AM-4 begins playback 45-50ms after
receiving a discrete or serial play command.
An uncompressed WAV takes about 150ms. This latency remains exactly the same if you use the Search - Play method as opposed to the Direct Play method
How much storage space will I need in order to hold my MP3 files on my Audio Machine?
It takes approximately 1 MegaByte of memory capacity for 1 minute of MP3 audio playback.
I hear a click at the end of my .WAV audio file while looping it on the Audio Machine
There are a few things that can cause this: 1. A DC offset or difference between the beginning of the sound and the end. Using an audio editing program, verify you don't have a DC difference between the beginning and end, by zooming in on those sections. If you do, you can adjust the amplitude t ...
Over what voltage range will the voltage inputs on the DAM and DVM trigger?
The circuit is set up for 24 Volts, although the optos (with the 1K series resister installed) will operate down to 11.5 volts. This results in about 10mA, which is at the bottom of the opto's spec. so any noise could cause false triggering. I'd say keep it to a minimum of 12 volts in a clean an ...
What form of storage do the 8TraXX, LightCue, DAM, and Binloop use?
The Audio Machine and 8TraXX use compact flash cards, which are available from the list below. Both units are shipped with a 16MB compact flash card to get you started. You can approximate the amount of memory you'll need for MP3 decent quality audio (128Kbits/sec) as approximately 1 megabyte pe ...
What is wrong with my Digital Audio Machine?
Here's a general checklist we have compiled of typical things you can check to make sure all the bases are covered: Is the unit plugged in? (bear with us). Does the unit have a flash card in it at all? (remove the front metal plate & check). Is the flash card pressed in all the way? Is your audi ...
When skipping between files on a single track I hear pops and squeaks in the audio.
Make sure that all sound files played to a track have identical encoding parameters (i.e. bitrate, sample frequency, encoding format, etc.).
Where can I get the GPS Antenna Drivers for my Laptop?
You can download the drivers from Deluo's website here:http://www.deluogps.com/faq/index.php?action=artikel&id=10These are to be used when connecting the GPS antenna to your laptop and using GPS Builder to locate latitude and longitude points.