Broadcast Tools Selection Guide

FeatureDB8000DB8008DB8009-MPX
Intelligent Silence Detector and Backup Audio SwitcherYESYESYES
Lots of Storage for over 24 hours of non-repeating audio playbackYESYESYES
Always Fresh Backup Audio Tracks with Embedded FTP serverYESYESYES
Professional Balanced Stereo analog inputs on XLR connectorsYESYESYES
Headphones Jack on the front panel for local monitoring of the Audio SignalYESYESYES
TCP/IP Remote monitoring and control via SNMP and WEB InterfaceYESYESYES
Built-in MP3 PlayerYESYESYES
Digital Volume Control of all Audio SourcesYESYESYES
Professional 19 inches, 1U aluminum rack mount chassisYESYESYES
Easy installation and operationYESYESYES
Protected access to the device settingsYESYESYES
2 Years WarrantyYESYESYES
Excellent Audio PerformancesYESYESYES
Wide Range Internal Power Supply 100-240VAC 50-60Hz, internal switchYESYESYES
Fully DSP based coreNOYESYES
Professional AES/EBU Digital audio inputs on XLR connectorsNOYESYES
Configuration and Monitoring via SNMP and WEBNOYESYES
Remote Firmware Upgrade for future-proof operationNOYESYES
UPnP for easy discovery in Local NetworksNOYESYES
Alert Notifications via SNMPYESYESYES
Alert Notifications via E-mailYESYESYES
Alert Notifications via Opto-coupled OutputsNOYESNO
Professional Balanced Stereo analog outputs on XLR connectorsYESYESYES
User selectable backup audio sources priorityYESYESYES
Easy to use Front Panel LCD and KeyboardYESYESYES
Passive through audio switchingYESYESYES
Professional AES/EBU Digital audio output on XLR connectorsNOYESYES
Consumer S/PDIF Digital audio inputs and output on Optical and Coaxial connectorsNOYESYES
Variety of Audio SourcesNOYESYES
Multiformat IP Audio Stream (three separate sources)NOYESYES
External or internal Digital clock syncNOYESYES
Built-in Stereo Generator & RDS EncoderNONOYES
Selectable pre-emphasis 0, 50µs, 75µsNONOYES
Digitally adjustable Pilot & RDS injection levelsNONOYES
Fully Digital Synthesis of the RDS SignalNONOYES
DaypartingNONOYES
MPX monitor modeNONOYES