Help with project

[BillESC]

A local museum has asked me to come up with a push button method of playing an audio recording of between 30 and 60 seconds. Does anyone know of a simple device capable of doing this?

 

[sk8rsdad]

Try a Google search for "kiosk audio player". There seem to be a number of cards, devices, etc. that might fit your requirement.

 

[SHARYNF]

I would look at the digital sampler systems

Akai MPC500 is pretty pricey at around 540, you could create a song by taking your original "song" and organizing it as a series of samples

Akai MPC Owner Manual downloads for MPC 500, MPC 1000, MPC 2500, MPC 2000 XL, MPC 3000, MPC 4000 PDF


Sharyn

 

[Kally123]

Roland Sp 404

Not sure the price but it is capable of doing just what you are asking for. It has a decent size for storage and it is smartcard compatable. Not sure the exact sample length but I know it is near 2 minutes.

Good luck

 

[SHARYNF]

Looks like the SP404 is a better match, it is cheaper and can stream an entire song from the flash card

Electronic Musician reviews Roland SP-404 | portable phrase sampler

Good to know
sharyn

 

[fx120]

A local museum has asked me to come up with a push button method of playing an audio recording of between 30 and 60 seconds. Does anyone know of a simple device capable of doing this?

I have typically used Macklabs products for applications like what you've described.

The Minimac sounds like it would fit the job:
Avitra Exhibit Technologies estore: MINIMAC (4 Minute-1 Push Button) COMPACT AUDIO MESSAGE REPEATER

 

[museav]

Since reliability and durability are often critical in museum applications, you may want something designed for that type of application like one of these:
Alcorn McBride Digital Audio Machine Features
Digital Message Repeater -
TOA EV-20R Digital Message Repeaters / Tone Generator w/USB
CFSound - Digital Message Repeater with input triggers plays from Compact Flash Card. Museum audio player

There are a number of other similar products, just do a Google search for "Digital Message Repeater". I've used the Alcorn McBride units in museums and Visitor Centers with very good results and also very good support.

It looks like Avitra is actually selling the MacKenzie Labs units and not manufacturing them.

 

[fx120]

It looks like Avitra is actually selling the MacKenzie Labs units and not manufacturing them.

Right you are, I've just always purchased them from Avitra and never bothered to look at the manufacturer.

 

[Kally123]

Those are spot on. Good info to know.