Technomad Schedulon 5.0 Automatic Audio Player and Recorder

The Technomad Schedulon combines two critical audio functions in a compact package: virtually unlimited recording / on-demand playback AND scheduling of sounds for automatic, unattended playback. The Schedulon can be used for ʻon-the-flyʼ playback of pre-recorded announcements or sound effects from the instant access knob, but also used for scheduled playback of sound files. Instant playback: you can assign audio files to any of ninety-nine playback ʻslotsʼ on the knob - and set a playback mode (loop, once, or play-while-hold) for each slot. This allows warning announcements or sirens to loop indefinitely, songs to play one time and stop, and sound effects to be performed via holding in the knob for as long as the sound is desired.

Scheduled playback: up to 100 lines of automatic playback can be scheduled, specifying the sound file, time to start, time to stop, interval (i.e. every 5 minutes), and number of repeats. You can set sounds to play on specific dates, specific days of the week, weekends, or weekdays. It is simple to build complex schedules of announcements, bells or carillon sounds, SFX, etc. Scheduled sounds are interrupted if a front-knob (i.e. emergency evacuation) sound is selected, but resume playback after front-knob-selected playback stops.

Management: the Schedulon can be remotely managed via web-browser (audio uploaded or deleted, schedule edited, sounds triggered, knob assignments changed), or completely programmed using only the knob and screen. No special software or computer type is required - just a modern browser. Sound playback can be triggered or stopped by simple HTML CGI commands if desired.

Recording: the Schedulon can record audio via its stereo input - audio is encoded as WAV or OGG, and can be automatically assigned to any knob-slot for instant access. Recorded audio can also be scheduled.

• Cross-platform compatible – easily programmed using a PC, Mac, Linux, etc… computer with a modern web browser. No dedicated application required
• Hatch-protected SD card (Security Screw option to meet non-removable media requirements)
• Storage: 32 GB Standard – 200+ hours of audio at high quality. Unlimited tracks (to memory max). Easy upgrades for more memory
• All sound files and schedule/knob assignment data are stored on SD card for easy removal and 'cloning' of the Schedulon if desired
• File Transfer: Ethernet cable connects to PC, OR by removing SD card drive and connecting to PC
• Standard file format – no proprietary card format, no special audio format.
• Local Recording – record audio directly to any knob position from the Schedulon's line-in. Integral OGG or WAV encoding keeps audio quality high, file sizes small. Use recorded audio in schedules for automatic playback (see below), and/or play the recorded audio from the assigned knob 'slot'
• Scheduling: Unlimited scheduled events – sounds can be automatically played at any time of day on specific days of the week/weekdays/weekends, or at specific days. Sounds can be repeated and looped as part of a schedule. Audio files played from the front knob interrupt scheduled audio (for emergency warnings, etc), but scheduled audio resumes with next event start. Up to 100 lines of scheduling can be created
• Instant Access: Audio files can be assigned to any of 99 Knob positions – these audio files can be selected from the knob on the front of the unit, and played instantly. Sounds can be set to loop indefinitely, play once through, or play only while the knob is pushed in.
• Ideal upgrade from: Roland AR-100, AR-200, Ar-3000, EV-20R, EV-700 TOA message repeaters, alarm co digital message repeaters, Alcorn-McBride digital audio players, Sonorous, and other commercial-grade audio playback systems.
• Password-protected front knob lock out option
• Optional eight contact-closure module, can be configured as any combination of input or output contacts, e.g. 8 inputs, 8 outputs, 2 in/6 out etc. Inputs can be configured via web-UI to play individual sounds or playlists with one-time, loop, and other play modes. Outputs can be used to trigger switches, relays, or other hardware. In/Out configuration includes voltage high (with duration to hold high), voltage low, as well as contact close/open
• Remote control of unit (play sounds, stop sound playback) via network CGI-command language
• Edit schedule of units remotely via network
• Upload/delete sounds in unit remotely via network
• Ethernet: 10/100, RJ45 jack
• Power: 110/220VAC power
• Inputs: Stereo, 2x RCA jack (unbalanced)
• Outputs: Stereo, 2x RCA jack (unbalanced), six pos. Phoenix connector (balanced)

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