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360 Systems DigiCart/E Specification

Ethernet audio recorder

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Introduction

Contents
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Advancing an Industry Standard
360 Systems' new DigiCart/E Ethernet Audio
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recorder builds on a decade of experience gained
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delivering DigiCart II recorders to television
broadcasters. DigiCart/E is more than an
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improvement on the digital cart machine
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concept - it's the foundation of the new, high-
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performance, Ethernet Audio system for
television broadcasters. DigiCart/E is 100%
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compatible with earlier DigiCart recorders, can
play files produced on them, and uses similar
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front panel commands. A key feature of the 360
Systems' Ethernet Audio
Mac
and PC-based audio workstations. Audio
®
programs produced on DAWs can be easily
accessed for playback on DigiCart/E.
Networked Audio without
the Computer
No computer and no mouse - just the hands-
on efficiency of real buttons for all operations.
DigiCart/E is designed from the ground up for
broadcast professionals. It's fast, straight-
forward, and easy to use.
DigiCart/E Works the Same
Way as DigiCart II
Everyone who knows how to use DigiCart II
will know how to use DigiCart/E. It brings
better displays, better screen messages, and new
networking features, with the same familiar buttons.
Complete File Compatibility
with DigiCart II
All earlier DigiCart files can be played - whether
Dolby AC-2, 16-bit linear, 44.1 or 48K - so
valuable program content and archives can be
carried forward. DigiCart/E can also create new
files for use in DigiCart II, so earlier hardware
investments remain a valid part of any new facility.
Ethernet Audio Recorder
Make Digital Transfers to
the New DigiCart/E
• The standard 100MB Zip disks for DigiCart II
• The original D-NET file transfer protocol
• AES/EBU ports perform digital machine-to-
network is the link to
New Editing Tools
DigiCart/E provides a faster way to edit audio.
The weighted front-panel jog wheel moves rapidly
back and forth, making it easy to place marks or
set time points. DigiCart/E offers these non-
destructive editing features:
Edits can always be undone, and trim points can
be easily changed for a future re-edit of the cut.
DigiCart/E provides clear indications of edit
points and the present location within a cut.
still move files back and forth to DigiCart/E.
DigiCart/E's newer 750 or 250MB Zip drive
also reads 100MB disks.
using AES ports has been maintained, making
it easy to move valuable files into the new
DigiCart/E.
machine transfers. DigiCart's 75-ohm AES
ports on BNC connectors can transfer files as
far as 1,000 feet.
• Head trims
• Tail trims
• Fade-ins
• Fade-outs
• Pre-roll times
• Gain change

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Summary of Contents for 360 Systems DigiCart/E

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    DigiCart II recorders to television • The standard 100MB Zip disks for DigiCart II broadcasters. DigiCart/E is more than an Specifications still move files back and forth to DigiCart/E. improvement on the digital cart machine DigiCart/E’s newer 750 or 250MB Zip drive Rear Panel concept –...
  • Page 2 • An RS-422 serial port operates with standard ES-Bus protocols; it is compatible with most Audio Workstations DigiCart/E plays files of any word length – 16, automation systems, with DigiCart II, and The new DigiCart/E employs wave files 20, or 24-bit. In addition to recording new with our new RC-Series remote controls.
  • Page 3: Features & Benefits

    Features & Benefits • Instant access and playout of audio from anywhere in a broadcast facility • Same familiar operations as DigiCart II Plus • File interchange with DigiCart II via Zip disk, D-Net, AES/EBU or linear transfer • Utilizes popular .WAV files as a native format •...
  • Page 4: Specifications

    Specifications Audio Audio Channels Quantization 16 or 24-bit, linear PCM Native File Formats WAV, DigiCart II Linear and Dolby AC-2 Selectable; Dolby AC-2, 48K stereo Data Reduction Bandwidth 10Hz to 21 kHz ±0.2 dB @ 48K sample rate Sampling Frequencies 44.1K, 48K, 88.2K, 96K stereo pairs Dynamic Range 116 dB typical...
  • Page 5: Rear Panel

    • Alphanumeric keyboard port, PS/Z • GPI Control, 25-pin D-connector • Serial Port, RS-422/485, 9-pin • Remote Control Port, 15-pin (360 Systems remote control) • Remote Bus, RS-422, 9-pin (360 Systems remote control) • AES-11 Sync Input, 75-ohm BNC • AES/EBU Digital Audio Input, XLR-3 •...
  • Page 6: Questions & Answers

    Because a cut is immediately buffered in local • Compatible with all sample rates from 44.1 DigiCart memory when selected (as are all • DigiCart/E is 100% compatible with your through 96K Hot Keys), playback starts instantly. present investment in recorded audio, disk •...
  • Page 7 For example, a compact disc (always a 44.1K audio stream) can be easily converted to 48K and recorded as a 48K file within DigiCart/E. The sample rate converter can also be used to provide an AES/EBU digital output at a rate different than that used to record the file.
  • Page 8 DigiCart/E includes a Zip drive, large ® cuts so they can always go to air. DigiCart/E which will then act as an “audio data” recorder enough to archive a majority of file sizes does not have to be connected to a network, for Dolby-encoded multi-channel audio.
  • Page 9: Remotes

    Remotes Model RC-320 Desktop Remote Control Features Presets 16 Hot Keys for rapid playback of pre-assigned Cuts or Stacks Find Locates Cuts by entering the ID number 10-Button Keypad Enters Cut ID numbers Stack Directory Direct access to the Stack directory Enter Enters/confirms new selections Assign Presets...
  • Page 10: Models & Accessories

    • Keys can be mapped to Hot Keys or Playlists The RC-235 wireless keyboard is designed for remote control of the DigiCart/E recorder from a distance of 25 feet. The absence of a connecting cord makes it convenient to set the RC-235 aside when not needed.