
DB8000 – Silence Monitor & Backup Player
Simple, Adjustable, Trustworthy
The DEVA Broadcast DB8000 Silence Monitor is designed to eliminate the dreaded dead air problem. In case of audio loss, the unit will detect the silence and will switch directly to the AUX input or the built-in MP3 audio backup player.
The audio files and playlists can be uploaded to the device from your PC via any FTP client. In addition, the internal bass and treble control module allow advanced audio adjustment of the MP3 backup audio.
The unit has DTMF remote control features; a 3-digit DTMF tone combination can change the audio source input or start any playlist from the built-in MP3 Audio Player. The DEVA Broadcast DB8000 can be used for local content or a regional advertisement spot insertion, thanks to this feature.
The DEVA Broadcast DB8000 can also send e-mail notifications in case of an input signal source change. The emails are generated to a predefined recipient and contain a short text message describing the source change: Main, AUX or Backup.
The best device to fight the dreaded dead air problem is the DEVA Broadcast DB8000. Also, the design is simple, flexible, reliable, and easy to integrate with the existing setups.
It functions with a single station or large radio network. Basically, the main principle of DEVA Broadcast DB8000 is that this unit can detect silence. Hence, it starts playback of a preliminary created playlist on the built-in MP3 player.
You can upload the MP3 backup audio files and playlists in the DB8000 from your PC using any FTP client. However, the audio storage capacity of DEVA Broadcast DB8000 is 2 Giga Bytes. In addition, the internal bass and treble control module allow advanced audio adjustment of the MP3 backup audio.
The DEVA Broadcast DB8000 provides additional security in case of loss of audio at the inputs. The audio backup is presented as integrated auxiliary audio input for an external program backup audio source and built-in MP3 audio player. The internal bass and treble controls module allows advanced audio adjustment of the MP3 backup audio.
Furthermore, the unit has DTMF remote control features. Preliminary assigned up to 3 digits DTMF tone combination can change the audio source input.
And also, it can just start playing from the playlist of the built-in MP3 Audio Player. Through this feature, the DB8000 can be used for local content or regional advertisement spot insertion.
DB8000 features include the following;
Features
- An automatic changeover to backup program line on main audio loss
- Automatic activation of continuous backup built-in MP3 Audio player
- if the secondary source is not available
- Response time adjustable from 1 second to 255 seconds
- Passive through audio switching
- Compatible with all analog program sources
- Selectable Backup Audio Source Priority
- Continuous backup from built-in MP3 Audio Player with 2GB internal Memory
- Advanced Bass and treble controls for the MP3 Audio Player
- Built-in DTMF remote control system for source selection
- Email Alert Notifications
- Capable of over 24 hours of non-repeating audio playback
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- Automatic changeover to backup program line on main audio loss
- Automatic built-in MP3 Backup Audio player when source is not available
- Response time adjustable from 1 second to 255 seconds
- Passive through audio switching
- Compatible with all analog program sources
- Selectable Backup Audio Source Priority
- Continuous backup from built-in MP3 Audio Player with 2GB internal Memory
- Professional Balanced Stereo analog inputs and outputs on XLR connectors
- Headphones Jack on the front panel for local monitoring of the Audio Signal
- E-mail Alert Notifications
- Capable of over 24 hours of non-repeating audio playback
- Digital Volume Control of the Backup Sources
- Advanced Bass and treble controls for the MP3 Audio Player
- Built-in DTMF remote control system for source selection
- Professional 19 inches, 1U aluminum rack mount chassis
- Wide Range Internal Power Supply 100-240VAC 50-60Hz
- Easy installation and operation
- Firmware Upgrade Enabled
- 2 Years Warranty
- SNMP Communication Protocol
Main Audio Inputs | |
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Connectors: | Balanced XLR-3 |
Input Impedance: | 600 Ω, Balanced with RF Filter |
Normal Input circuit: | passively connected to the output |
Auxiliary Audio Input | |
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Connectors: | Balanced XLR-3 |
Input Impedance: | 600 Ω |
Level: | 2 ranges: 0 dBu or +6 dBu Jumper selectable, with software adjustments |
Backup Audio MP3 Player Source | |
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Storage Capacity: | 2GB Internal Memory SD Card |
File types supported: | MPEG1 layer III, MPEG2 layer III, MPEG2.5 |
MP3 bit rates supported: | 8-320 kbps and VBR |
Sample rates supported: | 48, 44.1, 32, 24, 22.05, 16, 12, 11.025, 8 kHz |
Audio Output | |
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Connectors: | Balanced XLR-3 |
Output Impedance: | normal output circuit: passively connected to main analog inputs |
backup output circuit: Active, Balanced 600 Ω |
Silence Detector Thresholds and Switching timers | |
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Silence Sensitivity Range: | Adjustable from -40 dBu to 0 dBu |
Backup Start Time: | Adjustable from 0sec to 255sec |
Main Signal Recovery Time: | Adjustable from 0sec to 255sec |
Audio Performances | |
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Frequency Response: | ±0.5dB, 5Hz-20kHz |
Audio Separation: | >90dB (typically 100dB) |
Noise: | Better than -90dB |
Distortion: | <0.5%THD |
Storage | |
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Capacity: | 2GB Built in Memory Card |
Data formats: | *.MP3; *.M3U for Playlists |
User interface | |
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Indicators: | 4 LEDs and Navigation Buttons (on front panel) |
Headphone output: | 1/4" (6.35mm) phone jack (on front panel) |
Display: | Superb 2x40 characters, LCD |
Operating conditions | |
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Equipment operational between: | 10° to 60°C |
EMC immunity: | 6V/m |
Front Panel's Headphones Output | |
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Connector: | Stereo, 1/4" (6.35mm) phone jack |
Volume: | Adjustable |
TCP/IP Communication | |
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Type: | RJ45 Ethernet 10M Base-T Port |
Connector: | RJ45, rear panel |
Power Requirement | |
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Voltage: | 110/220 V (internal switch) |
Connector: | IEC320, rear panel |
Size and Weight | |
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Dimensions (W;H;D): | 483 x 45 x 180 mm |
Shipping Weight: | 540 x 115 x 300 mm / 3.9kg |
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2-Year Warranty

$1,449.00