Thanks Eero , I know what you mean about reliability. I think if the computer is disconected from the internet with a stripped down operating system that isnt trying to update itself , connected to the internet or even without a keyboard mouse and monitor (so noone can fiddle) it should be ok. The problem is I need two sets of 8 channels in two separate rooms too far apart to connect via cabling - so I need two devices - otherwise it would make sense to get one 24 channel player as suggested - but as it is I need two 8 channel ones.
On 10 February 2013 14:35, Eero Aro <eero....@dlc.fi> wrote: > The thing is I dont need a recorder but a playback device >> > > I have understood that. I was also looking for a similar playback device > for > an installation some time ago. As you see, there aren't too many, so I > also looked at the recorders. > > > - obviously devices that can record 8 channels can usually play them >> back as well >> > > Well, some of them can. Some need to be connect to a computer with > a multichannel interface, which would be crazy in this case. > > > I have decided to go the motu ultralite >> soundcard with a small rock solid computer setup up to automatically play >> 8 >> channels when the on button is pressed >> > > For certain that is a very good solution. > > Here's one more standalone recorder for you: > http://www.alesis.com/hd24 > There seems to be one for sale at EBay for 400 $. > > When I was planning the installation, I was preferably looking for a SD > card or > solid state memory player, which you could leave on loop playing for ever. > The museum personnel or a timer could switch on just the speakers when > needed. > The playback reliablility is crucial. Otherwise you'll be running there to > reset the > system every now and then. > > Having said that, back in the years I made an installation that ran on > three > ADAT tape recorders using VHS tape. They kept on looping for three months > in > a row without any interruptions. > > Good luck with the installation. > > > Eero > ______________________________**_________________ > Sursound mailing list > Sursound@music.vt.edu > https://mail.music.vt.edu/**mailman/listinfo/sursound<https://mail.music.vt.edu/mailman/listinfo/sursound> > -- 07580951119 augustine.leudar.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <https://mail.music.vt.edu/mailman/private/sursound/attachments/20130210/51b61cf5/attachment.html> _______________________________________________ Sursound mailing list Sursound@music.vt.edu https://mail.music.vt.edu/mailman/listinfo/sursound
