MusicStore
5.0GB MP3/CD Player Combo-Pack - Includes one SoulMate
portable player
DigMedia,
Inc. (MP3 Audio):
DigMedia's MusicStore is an audio
jukebox, which can record, store, play, and manage up to 200 CDs in MP3
format on its internal hard disk. (See encoding rates below) It is also
equipped with a built-in CD drive. For output, it connects to a
conventional hi-fi amplifier, active speakers or headphones. The
supplied software MusicMatch will allow easy management of all MP3 files
from the Internet.
Description
DigMedia's MusicStore is an audio
jukebox, which can record, store, play, and manage up to 200 CDs in MP3
format on its internal hard disk. (See encoding rates below) It is also
equipped with a built-in CD drive. For output, it connects to a
conventional hi-fi amplifier, active speakers or headphones. The
supplied software MusicMatch will allow easy management of all MP3 files
from the Internet.
MusicStore's greatest benefit is its convenience, power and
flexibility in the selection of music to be played. Finding an album,
artist, compilation or track to be played couldn't be easier. Simply
enter a name and MusicStore will search for the music. There's no more
need to scan through your collection looking for a particular CD. Simply
type in the CD title or artist's name and press the play button.
MusicStore's random playback feature allows you to play a complete
selection of music by your favourite artist or in a particular style
quickly and easily.
When using its inbuilt CD player, it can record a copy of the music
from every album played. The user has facilities to name all albums,
tracks and artists and to assign a style to each piece of music. Music
can then be selected and played by name or style.
MusicStore provides a plug-in slot for the SoulMate portable MP3
player and supports an extremely fast download (approximately 7 seconds
for 1 hour of music).
Features:
Integral CD player which is able to play and record (MP3 encode)
audio CDs. User can select to record while simultaneously playing a
CD.
MP3 encoding rates of:
64Kb/s (FM radio quality): Extended Long Play
96Kb/s (near-CD quality): Long Play
128Kb/s (CD quality): Standard Play
LCD display 4 lines x 20 characters
Internal hard disc capacity 5.0Gb:
Stores approximately 84 hours of music at 128Kb/s (CD quality)
Stores approximately 111 hours of music at 96Kb/s (near-CD
quality)
Stores approximately 165 hours of music at 64Kb/s (FM radio
quality)
12-key pad layout similar to that of a mobile telephone
4 soft function keys allied to LCD display menu
Analogue audio-out on 2 x Phono sockets
Headphone output on 3.5mm jack socket, with volume adjustment from
keypad.
Slot for SoulMate portable MP3 player. Download an hour of music
under 10 seconds.
Copy protection feature. Tracks downloaded to SoulMate are unable
to be played on MusicStore until erased from SoulMate.
T9 interface for key entry, minimizes user keystrokes for titling
of artists, albums and tracks (can be switched ON/OFF as required).
Online Help feature for using T9.
Supplied with Universal Power Adaptor (localized power lead),
software installation CD, and user guide.
Play music by track name, artist name, music style/genre, album
name, mix name or random.
Select music (by track name, artist name, music style/genre, album
name, mix name) to add to a mix/compilation.
Add/edit/delete music style/genre names
Play modes for mixes or albums:
Normal: Play each track once in sequence
Repeat: As above, but repeat the same sequence
Shuffle: Play each track once in random order
Repeat/Shuffle: As above, but keep repeats in random sequence
Operating System update from CD-ROM for easy upgrades.
Delete music facility, confirmation is required to prevent
accidental erasure.
Rename albums, tracks or artists.
Specify unique bass/treble settings for each music style/genre.
MusicStore automatically reverts to standby mode after 30 minutes
of inactivity. This mode consumes less power. MusicStore can be
re-awakened by pressing any key.
Size: 325mm x 165mm x 51mm
Weight: 1.2Kg (approx).
Silver spray-painted case finish.
Rear Panel Connectors:
Power jack.
2 x phono sockets (line-level audio out)
3.5mm jack headphone socket, adjustable volume
USB 'B' connector for connection to PC
Audio THD < 0.1%, S:N >90dB, range 20Hz - 18KHz.
Functionality when connected to a PC by USB connection:
Use MusicMatch software on PC to encode from Audio CD (or
download MP3 music from the Internet)
Use MusicMatch software on PC to name artists and tracks.
Download music from PC to MusicStore, this includes
downloading the names for tracks/artists/CDs and music genre
Delete (one or all) tracks on MusicStore's hard disc from
MusicMatch on PC
Note: This player does not play CDs with MP3 files
but only audio CDs.
Monsoon Speakers are compact, self-powered, high definition audio
system comprising two small satellite speakers with planar magnetic
transducers, and a ported bass enclosure ("subwoofer") which
also houses system electronics and controls. For desktop convenience, a
remote volume control is provided as well.
"These speakers will please business users who do multimedia
presentations, but will delight gamers and music aficionados."
Monsoon's proprietary, flat-panel transducers offer a breakthrough in
3-D sonic imaging for desktop personal computers. These dipolar
satellite speakers direct sound in a figure-of-eight pattern - forward
and backward. Sound radiation to the sides is cancelled, which
eliminates undesirable reflections from the desktop surface and monitor
that contaminate and degrade the sound of conventional satellite speaker
designs.
How can two nearly-flat speakers work to create full, three
dimensional sound? Monsoon's Planar Focus technology. Traditional
loudspeakers create a kind of sonic chaos in the space where left and
right audio channels converge, because they're designed to spread around
a room. In the PC environment, this creates reflections that
"muddy" the 3D effects possible from today's multimedia
applications. But Monsoon speakers are specifically designed for the PC
environment. Our Planar Focus Technology produces tight dispersion
patterns, minimizing reflections from the desktop or monitor sides. When
a listener is seated at a PC, Monsoon speakers deliver powerful,
three-dimensional sound images. Multimedia applications can take
advantage of this effect to synchronize audio to on-screen imagery,
positioning sound elements anywhere - even behind the listener. It's
this three dimensional experience that draws users into the story on the
screen.
Specifications:
System frequency response (in workstation environment):
50Hz - 20Khz +/- 5dB
Maximum SPL at .5 meter (using EIA 426B noise): 99 dB RMS
System time response: <0.25ms dispersion to -20dB
Amplifier power (in watts):
Satellites: 2 x 11
Subwoofer: 22
Crossover: Active, 3rd order at 250Hz
Satellite Transducers: 4" x 8" planar magnetic
Subwoofer driver unit: 5.25" cone
Subwoofer cone excursion (per DUMAX measurement): +/- 4 mm
