[Sursound] 8+ channel players ?

I've got a couple of installations that require a standalone device that will play 8 or more channels (octophonic mixes so all tracks need to be played simultaneously) can anyone think of an affordable standalone player ? The museum staff will not know anything about audio technology so preferably

Re: [Sursound] 8+ channel players ?

Alexandre Rocca writes: > Yes, the device play 1 to 16 channel simultaneously without computer >(in loop) from an USB stick. see page 21 and 22 and the manual). > > > > A voire > > ++ > Alexandre > > -- next part -- -- Just to clarify the loping track count for

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On 9 December 2014 at 21:53, Janne Auvinen wrote: > > I myself would prefer the AudioBox 2 for being absolutely sure > about its reliability. Or QLab, if the budget is tight and running > the system from a computer is OK with the museum. > thanks very much for the vote and recommendation, Janne!

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> Alexandre Rocca writes: > >> Yes, the device play 1 to 16 channel simultaneously without computer >>(in loop) from an USB stick. see page 21 and 22 and the manual). >> > > Just to clarify the loping track count for the future searches, > the A&H ICE-16 manual does NOT tell that it can loop 16 c

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Janne Auvinen writes: > > Alexandre Rocca ...> writes: > > > Yes, the device play 1 to 16 channel simultaneously without computer > >(in loop) from an USB stick. see page 21 and 22 and the manual). > > > > > > > > A voire > > > > ++ > > Alexandre > > > > -- next part -

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>> > > > Just got a confirmation from A&H. It doesn't play several > tracks in loop mode. Loop mode only > works with two channel audio. > > "Abspielmodi: single,continuous,random,song loop,album loop" at IIRC the manuals are available in English regardles

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Not used it myself but this might be of interest. They make lovely kit generally. http://www.sounddevices.com/products/970/ - *Louis Mustill - Founder & Director* Artists & Engineers lo...@artistsandengineers.co.uk 07870 335 851 On 10 December 2014 at 11:42, Michael Chapman wrote: > > > >> > >

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At 00:54 14-12-14, Louis Mustill wrote: >Not used it myself but this might be of interest. >They make lovely kit generally. > >http://www.sounddevices.com/products/970/ > I should hope so at $4,629.00! http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1044277-REG/sound_devices_970_64_track_dante_and_madi.ht

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On Sun, 14 Dec 2014 07:30:17 +0100, David Pickett wrote: > At 00:54 14-12-14, Louis Mustill wrote: > >Not used it myself but this might be of interest. > >They make lovely kit generally. > > > >http://www.sounddevices.com/products/970/ > > I should hope so at $4,629.00! > > http://www.bhphoto

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08:04:35 -0500 > From: m...@hacklava.net > To: sursound@music.vt.edu > Subject: Re: [Sursound] 8+ channel players ? > > On Sun, 14 Dec 2014 07:30:17 +0100, David Pickett wrote: > > At 00:54 14-12-14, Louis Mustill wrote: > > >Not used it myself but this might be of

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ight now but not 24 bit. does it matter ? umashankar I believe that 16bit is more than enough for home reproduction. -- Marc > > Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2014 08:04:35 -0500 > > From: m...@hacklava.net > > To: sursound@music.vt.edu > > Subject: Re: [Sursound] 8+ channel players ? &

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t 48 k is possible > right now but not 24 bit. does it matter ? umashankar I believe that 16bit is more than enough for home reproduction. -- Marc > > Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2014 08:04:35 -0500 > > From: m...@hacklava.net > > To: sursound@music.vt.edu > > Subjec

Re: [Sursound] 8+ channel players ?

Any links to this pi and usb sound module options? mick On 14 Dec 2014, at 13:04, Marc Lavallée wrote: On Sun, 14 Dec 2014 07:30:17 +0100, David Pickett wrote: > At 00:54 14-12-14, Louis Mustill wrote: >> Not used it myself but this might be of interest. >> They make lovely kit generally. >> >>

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Hi Mick. The general idea is to combine a RPI and a USB sound module the same way we can use a computer and a sound module, but specialized as a multichannel player. The RPI can be replaced with many ARM based computer, including phones and tablets. The advantage of using a USB sound module is tha

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Hi Mick, The RPI tends to have poor performance on it's USB bus and that makes it hard to do interesting audio things. Playback may be fine, any other kind of DSP starts to cause issues. If you can, use the Beaglebone instead. It's a much improved version of the pi.

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I'm happy using the MemSolution WavePlayers for fixed media playback (incl. shuffle play), works well with 3 chained devices giving 24 channels in synch. They also sell a board kit http://www.memsolution.com/. /pm --- Next: January 30 - February 8: "2wentyYears" @ National Design Centre, Singapo

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Hi, There is the Allen & Heath ICE-16 sound card. 16 channels player and recorder, in standalone. I don't test it, so... Cheers, Alexandre Le 9 févr. 2013 à 22:24, Augustine Leudar a écrit : > I've got a couple of installations that require a standalone device that > will play 8 or more chan

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that looks reasonable thanks - so let me just double check - this can play all 16 tracks simultaneously in sync ? On 10 February 2013 00:08, Alexandre Rocca wrote: > Hi, > > There is the Allen & Heath ICE-16 sound card. 16 channels player and > recorder, in standalone. > > I don't test it, so...

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without On 10 February 2013 00:21, Augustine Leudar wrote: > that looks reasonable thanks - so let me just double check - this can play > all 16 tracks simultaneously in sync ? > > On 10 February 2013 00:08, Alexandre Rocca wrote: > >> Hi, >> >> There is the Allen & Heath ICE-16 sound card. 16 ch

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without a computer (ie its not just an interface) with just a usb stick ? On 10 February 2013 00:23, Augustine Leudar wrote: > without > > > On 10 February 2013 00:21, Augustine Leudar wrote: > >> that looks reasonable thanks - so let me just double check - this can >> play all 16 tracks simultan

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I happened to search for similar players some time ago. I found these: http://www.alcorn.com/products/8traxx/ http://www.brightsign.biz/index.php I was also looking at Egreat media players: http://www.egreatworld.com/cn/ ...for some reason the English page doesn't seem to open right now. Some of

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it's a shame the IO are unbalanced on that Allen & Heath On 10 Feb 2013, at 00:59, Augustine Leudar wrote: > without a computer (ie its not just an interface) with just a usb stick ? > > On 10 February 2013 00:23, Augustine Leudar wrote: > >> without >> >> >> On 10 February 2013 00:21, Augus

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Interesting - so I wasn't the only one who spotted the market niche for this sort of thing, wished I'd gotten on with my design :-( Dave On 10 February 2013 10:32, Oli Larkin wrote: > it's a shame the IO are unbalanced on that Allen & Heath > > > On 10 Feb 2013, at 00:59, Augustine Leudar wr

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That doesn't really matter for my application if they're unbalanced as the distances involved arent big enough to pick up significant nosie - but I still can't work out if it will let me play all 8 tracks simultaneously - the documentatin isnt clear. The 8-trax thing is $3000 and doesnt play simul

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Yes - for public venues - no museum/gallery etc is going to want their staff to be operating a computer - so for permanent multichannel audio installations, whether they be ambisonic or otherwise, a standalone device capable of playing multiple tracks simultaneously is the only option. So anyone kn

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On 10 Feb 2013, at 11:05, Augustine Leudar wrote: > I m > even thinking the best idea would be to use a apple mini and a motu > soundcard. If I can program the apple mini to open an eight channel max > patch in runltime upon starting is should just work by pressing the on > button - I can then ju

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perhaps.. a PC would better On 10 February 2013 11:16, Oli Larkin wrote: > > On 10 Feb 2013, at 11:05, Augustine Leudar wrote: > > > I m > > even thinking the best idea would be to use a apple mini and a motu > > soundcard. If I can program the apple mini to open an eight channel max > > pat

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> Interesting - so I wasn't the only one who spotted the market niche > for this sort of thing, wished I'd gotten on with my design :-( > Still a market(?) for one with a low channel count and which can be used in groups with (?)GPS sync between them ... ... Go modular ... Michael

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There are standalone multichannel recorders from several manufacturers, such as this: http://www.joeco.co.uk/main/BBR_models.html And portable multichannel recorders such as this: http://www.sounddevices.com/products/788t/images/ ...and even more channels from other manufacturers. The portables

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http://www.fostexinternational.com/docs/products/D2424LV_Mk2.shtml#2 dunno the price 24 analog out Eero ___ Sursound mailing list Sursound@music.vt.edu https://mail.music.vt.edu/mailman/listinfo/sursound

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Hi, Thanks for the info. The thing is I dont need a recorder but a playback device - obviously devices that can record 8 channels can usually play them back as well but due to the added features (that I dont need for this project) tend to be more costly. I have decided to go the motu ultralite sou

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The thing is I dont need a recorder but a playback device I have understood that. I was also looking for a similar playback device for an installation some time ago. As you see, there aren't too many, so I also looked at the recorders. - obviously devices that can record 8 channels can usually

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Thanks Eero , I know what you mean about reliability. I think if the computer is disconected from the internet with a stripped down operating system that isnt trying to update itself , connected to the internet or even without a keyboard mouse and monitor (so noone can fiddle) it should be ok. The

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Hi, About Allen & Heath ICE-16 sound card. 16 channels player and recorder, in standalone Le 10 févr. 2013 à 01:59, Augustine Leudar a écrit : > that looks reasonable thanks - so let me just double check - this can play > all 16 tracks simultaneously in sync without a computer (ie its not just a

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Thanks for that ! On 10 February 2013 16:57, Alexandre Rocca wrote: > Hi, > > About Allen & Heath ICE-16 sound card. 16 channels player and recorder, in > standalone > Le 10 févr. 2013 à 01:59, Augustine Leudar a écrit : > > that looks reasonable thanks - so let me just double check - this can >

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mbine the individual into > 12channel aiff files. works a treat. > > hth > hans > > www.hans-w-koch.net > > > > > > Am 10.02.2013 um 18:00 schrieb sursound-requ...@music.vt.edu: > >> Message: 17 >> Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2013 11:16:04 + &

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JoeCo Blackbox Player Up to 64 channels of 24/96. http://www.joeco.co.uk/main/BBP_introduction.html Sweetwater has it for US$3395. Front End Audio has it for US$3295. Or perhaps you could use two Tascam DR-680s recorders. They use SD cards and more than one can be sync'ed. Each one has six Lin

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sity of Derby, UK e: p.len...@derby.ac.uk t: 01332 593155 -Original Message- From: sursound-boun...@music.vt.edu [mailto:sursound-boun...@music.vt.edu] On Behalf Of Augustine Leudar Sent: 10 February 2013 11:06 To: Surround Sound discussion group Subject: Re: [Sursound] 8+ channel pla

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On Mon, Feb 11, 2013 at 10:56:25AM +, Peter Lennox wrote: > That doesn't really matter for my application if they're unbalanced > as the distances involved arent big enough to pick up significant nosie > - but I still can't work out if it will let me play all 8 tracks > simultaneously - the

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Just for historical interest, I designed and installed a system for Tussauds New York which initially used eight of Richmond Sound Design's AudioBox system to cover the entire exhibition, with many multiple, synchronised tracks. The entire system, including video playback and lighting was turned

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Hi, I'm probably going use a motu ultralite soundcard with a mini pc with stripped down windows or linux - I've already written my own software that plays interleaved files so I don't need to buy any 3rd party software - I was just curious to see what standalone devices were out there. The whole sy

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On Mon, Feb 11, 2013 at 4:17 AM, John Leonard wrote: > Just for historical interest, I designed and installed a system for > Tussauds New York which initially used eight of Richmond Sound Design's > AudioBox system to cover the entire exhibition, with many multiple, > synchronised tracks. The enti

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On 02/11/2013 01:17 PM, John Leonard wrote: If that system's a bit too complex and expensive for you, you could look at Figure 53's QLab MacOS-based playback system as a lower-cost alternative: it'll play multi-channel interleaved .WAV files, which makes sure that your files are sample accurate,