360 Systems DigiCart 5 ( DC1000) Digital Audio Recorder/Player

360 Systems DigiCart 5, DC1000, Digital Audio Recorder/Player

360 Systems’ DigiCart 5 advanced audio system continues a 30-year history as a first-choice for audio spots in broadcasting. With the new features, the DigiCart 5 is a powerhouse for integrated audio

The next generation of DigiCart was designed with a modern broadcast workflow in mind, implementing new features based on customer feedback.  For over 30 years, the DigiCart has provided the broadcast and professional audio industries with an intuitive hardware solution for audio playout and recording.  The newly designed DigiCart 5 provides much of the same functionality of previous generations but adapted to improve ease of use.   Moving audio content over a network via FTP or file sharing or transferring files from USB devices has been simplified.   The inclusion of both wav and mp3 file playout provides additional options for content providers.  Record or playout over Ethernet using the optional Dante® module improves ease of connectivity. 

The redesigned front panel and simple touch screen configuration in the DigiCart 5 provides ease of setup and operation.   With 10 banks of 10 Hot Keys accessible from the front panel, content playout is quick and reliable.   Record and playout audio directly to and from the internal solid state memory. 

The DigiCart 5 comes with 50 GB internal storage providing ample room for storing wav or mp3 files. With plenty of storage, recording short sound effects to full-length musical performances is simple. In addition, audio clips can be transferred to external storage via FTP, file sharing or through the use of USB storage devices.

The large, full color, touchscreen provides detailed information on the status of the system while providing a simple interface to conduct common functions. Accessing content to load onto the Hot-Keys or viewing bank information is even easier. The built-in editor allows for simple head and tail trims, and the adjusting of fade-ins and fade-outs of any clip. These settings are now stored in the metadata of the clip so edits are maintained when transferring content out of the unit for archiving or to another system. USB keyboard and mouse support provides the ability to rename content or navigate the system.

The DigiCart 5 now has a built-in file management system that allows the user to organize media, copy or move files and obtain information about clips and playlists. Edit clips or playlists, assign clips to Hot-Keys or move files by navigating a familiar folder / file structure. In addition, external USB and network drives can be accessed directly from within the file management system. Backup or restore the Hot-Key database, settings database and or the system content to easily retain copies or reset systems without having to reprogram. 

• Hot Key audio access for playout
• Slim 2U rack mount format
• .wav and .mp3 files as native format
• 50GB solid state internal storage
• Gigabit Ethernet interface for fast file transfers
• USB for storage, keyboard or mouse
• Large color touchscreen for information and control
• Sample rates: 44.1K, 48K
• Sample rate conversion on input and output
• AES/EBU Digital I/O on XLR-3 connectors
• AES 75Ω digital I/O on BNC connectors
• Threshold record trigger
• Headphone jack with level control
• Sync sources include internal crystals, AES-11
• EIA-422/485 (9-pin) remote control port
• Six GPI & six GPO for control / triggering
• Playlisting capability
• Simple, non-destructive head/tail/fade editing

As of December we have released a preliminary production model of the DigiCart5 for customers who do not immediately require… 

• ARC remote software
• AMP
• E-MEMS protocols. 

Date of expected features: Early January for ARC and AMP.   E-MEMS is legacy and is still being determined. 

Also, initially there will be no Controller (hardware or software) device.  This means the unit would be controlled manually while in the rack.  A simple GPIO controlled “keyboard” can be set up to trigger play, stop, pause, etc.  For this reason we will be shipping a keyboard along with the system.