RAD 01 Dual MP3
RAD 01 Dual MP3
The Elan Audio RAD-01 Dual Compact Flash MP3 Player, is a logical development of the very popular REP-01
Emergency Program Source, designed primarily for installation on Radio Broadcast Transmitter Sites as a
reliable Back-Up Program Source to replace CD Players
The RAD-01 is a self contained Digital Audio Delivery System and will not only serve as an emergency player,
but is also suitable as a full or part time Program Source for Broadcast and Public Address applications
Envisaged Applications for the RAD-01 Dual Compact Flash MP3 Player
* Emergency Program Delivery during upgrade or failure of Digital Studio System
* Night Time Broadcast Audio Delivery System
* HPON or LPON Broadcast Program Audio Source
• Broadcast or Wired Tourist or other Information Services
* Stores Background Music System with Commercials
* Hotel Background Music System with Messages
• Advanced Transmitter Site Emergency Program Delivery System
* Audio Delivery System during Test Transmissions
The RAD-01 feature two Compact Flash Card Players, normally the Left Playback Unit is used to store "Music",
and the Right Playback Unit used to store "Spots" such as Commercials, Announcements etc
The RAD·04-ca~~ set to play continuously by a DIP Switch accessed on the rear panel, or remotely by a
~ contact _cldsure between the two external run terminals also located on the rear panel
The "Music" Player on the left can be set to play tracks in their recorded sequence or in a pseudo random
sequence set by DIP Switches on the rear panel
The "Spot" Player on the right will always play recorded tracks in their recorded sequence
The ratio of "Music" to "Spot" tracks can be set for a ratio of anywhere between 1:1 to 15:1 by DIP switch
settings on the rear panel
CF cards can be removed and changed while the RAD-01 is delivering Audio, changing the "Idle" Card "On The
Run" can be done without the playback stopping
Outputs from the RAD-01 are 300 mV Stereo Unbalanced RCA, +4 dBu Stereo Balanced XLR Male and 3.5v PP
Unbalanced Pre Emphasized Mono on a BNC Connector for feeding into a Transmitter
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Security
I The RAO-01 is provided with two security features to hinder removal, copying or playing of recorded material on
• the Compact Flash Cards
The first feature is a security shield or plate fixed by two screws in front of each CF Player to prevent removal or
theft of the cards without actually using tools
The second security feature is the use of special file extension names for the MP3 tracks which can be invoked
by the owner of the RAO-01 in case of Copyright Issues
The special file extension names will prevent the tracks on the CF card being played on a PC or MP3 Player,
and ordinary MP3 tracks will not play on the RAO-01 when set to require the special file extension names
Each player can be set to use one of 4 preset file extension names determined by setting internal jumpers
The actual extension names are programmed into the RAO-01 via the RS-232 Port on the rear panel using a
Null Modem Serial Cable, a PC and Windows Hyper-terminal menu
This menu allows a total lockout of the file extension name .MP3 from being active regardless of the internal
jumper settings making it impossible to play MP3 audio files with the conventional .MP3 extension
As supplied standard from the factory, both CF Players are set to play ordinary MP3 Audio Files
The serial port also reports the playback status of the RAO-01 including the file name of the track being played,
total track play duration and additional diagnostic information
OB-9 Male, 19200 baud, no parity, 8 data and 1 stop bit with Hyperterminal to be set-up as to emulate a TTY
terminal
Compact Flash Media Cards are easily programmed or loaded with MP3 Audio Files from a PC using Adobe
Audition, formerly Cool Edit Pro or other common Audio Editing Software such as Audacity, downloadable free
from Internet, an MP3 Encoder such as the Alto MP3 Maker and a USB Memory Card Reader
Before loading MP3 Audio Files to the CF Cards, we recommend these be treated by a Normalizing Process to
produce Constant Volume or Constant Loudness
Our recommended Normalizing Program is MP3 GAIN , downloadable free from Internet
MP3 Gain operates by analyzing each audio file for Loudness and Clipping, then determines the necessary Gain
Changes, reports these and makes its recommended Gain Changes on command during a second pass
Our experience with other Normalizing Programs, some of which determine gain changes by checking Peak
Levels has been that they do more harm than good, MP3 Gain is the one to use
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Compact Flash Cards
Compact Flash Media Cards are readily available in 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB readily
available 2 GB and 4 GB available from some suppliers, and 8 GB ones just been announced (July 2005)
The RAD-01 Firmware supports the standard FAT 16 and FAT 32 File Systems tested with 4 GB Compact Flash
Cards, not tested, but can in theory operate with 8 GB or larger CF Cards
Program Storage Capacity depends on capacity of the Compact Flash Card used, and the degree of MP3
Compression applied
For Emergency Program use for Broadcast, we recommend the use of a 128 MB Compact Flash Card loaded
with MP3 Audio Files at 44.1 KHz Sampling Rate, Stereo at 160 KbiUSec giving nearly 2 Hours of Audio in Near
CD Quality
For Background Music or similar Applications, a larger CF Card is recommended for the "Music" player, a
smaller CF Card, possibly as small as 64 MB will probably suffice for the "Spot" Player
A 4 GB Compact Flash Media Card will give a staggering 50 Hours at the above mentioned standard
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Operation of the RAD-01 as an Emergency Program Source, is extremely simple with AU9io delivery starting on
a maintained contact closure between the two control terminals located on the rear of the urit
User Setup
The RAD-01 player operation can be configured on the rear accessible DIP Switches as follows;
Switch 1 to 4, Select Music to Spot Ratio, 1:1 5:1, Binary Switch Coding
Sw!tch 5, Start on Next Tra ~k after stoppe.d (OFF Start from Track 1 (ON) (Sequence play only)
Switch 7, Run on External Con act Closure (OFF Run on power- ~~ ~N)
Applications
The RAD-01 is factory aligned to provide + 4 dBu Balanced Line Level Stereo Outputs on XLR Type Male
Connectors, 300mV Unbalanced Hi-Fi Level Stereo Outputs on RCA connectors and Unbalanced, Pre
Emphasized Mono, 3.5 V PP Mono Output on a BNC Connector
This makes the RAD-01 suitable for installation on practically any Transmitter Site, whether as an Emergency
Player, or as a Audio Delivery System at Unattended Transmitter Sites such as Tourist Radio etc and also the
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ideal Audio Delivery System for PA Background Music with periodic Announcements
Various Features
The RAD-01 will de ive Balanced Mono on both Left and Right XLR and RCA Outputs by setting DIP switch 8
on the rear panel to "On"
The BNC Unbalanced Output is internally selectable to provide 50 or 75 u/Sec Pre-Emphasis ready to be fed to
the Composite Input of an STL or normal FM Broadcast Exciter or Transmitter
All Outputs levels are adjustable from Factory Default Settings on internal Trim pots to suit different requirements
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Front Panel Facilities
A Step Switch is provided on the front panel allowing the user to step through all recorded tracks in sequence for
verification of correct media and correct operation
A 6.35mm Headphone Monitor Jack and four status LED Indicators are also provided on the front panel
Playback Capabilities
All common MP3 Sampling Rates including 16 KHz, 22.05 KHz, 32 KHz, 44.1 KHz, 48 KHz and Variable Bit
Rates are supported with all common MP3 data rates up to 256 KbiUSec handled by the decoders in the RAD-01
Potential Audio Storage Capacity depending on the MP3 format used is roughly as follows
Audio Capacity, MP3 Compression, Stereo, Sampling Frequency 44.1 KHz, Data Rate160 KbiUSec, using a 128
MB Compact Flash Card, about 1.7 Hours
MP3, 44.1 KHz, 160 KbiUSec, 256 MB, about 3.4 Hours, 512 MB, about 6.8 Hours, and 1 GB, about 13.6 Hours
Greater storage capacity is potentially available at the expense of Audio Quality by changing to Mono, reducing
the Sampling Rate and increasing the Compression Ratio where as an example, a 1 GB Compact Flash Media
Card will give approximately 64 Hours of Audio Storage in Mono at 24 KHz Sampling Rate using 12:1
Compression which although not being a quality level acceptable for Broadcast, will make the RAD-01 a
practical Background Music Delivery System for use for Stores and Hotels and many other similar applications
Features
• 1RU Rackmounting
• Switchmode Power Supply accepting 90 to 260 V AC
• Two Removable Compact Flash Card Media
• Diagnostic or Special Function RS-232 Control Port on OB-9 Connector
• Balanced +4 dBu Stereo Outputs on XLR Type Connectors, Mono switchable
• Un-Balanced 300mV Stereo Output on RCA Type Connectors
• Unbalanced Pre-Emphasized Mono Output on BNC Connector
• Headphone Socket
• Play Sequence Step Test Switch
• Opto Isolated Control Input
• Run on Power Up Switch
• Ready and Run LED Status Indicators for each Compact Flash Player
Operational Features
LED Indicators (On Front Panel)
CFCARD-1
CF CARD-2
Technical Details
The RAD-01 is constructed in a Rackmounting Aluminium Casing, occupying 1 Rack Unit of Vertical Rack Space
Primary Power Supply is a 12 VDC regulated switch mode power supply which can accept 90 to 260 VAC
50/60Hz mains input.
The +12V DC from the primary power supply feeds a DC to DC switch mode converter module providing + and
15V DC for the Audio Circuitry and a series regulator providing 5 V DC to the Control Processor, RS-232
interface and the MP3 Flash Memory Card Reader Modules
The RAD-01 is constructed using four PC Boards, Main Audio and Control Board, LED and Switch Mounting
Board, and two MP3 Player Module Boards
Two Preset Gain Control Potentiometers, accessible from the rear panel are fitted on the Main Board, controlling
Left and Right Output Levels, these also partially effects the Pre Emphasised Mono Output Level
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An internal Trim Potentiometer is fitted to allow adjustments to the Pre Emphasized Output Level to suit different
makes of STL Links and Transmitters
Common Standards are American 3.5V PP = +4 dBu Non Terminating , European 0 dBu Non Terminating, and
Japanese NEC 1V PP 75 Ohms Terminating
Pre-Emphasis is factory set for 50 u/Sec for Australia and Europe with Pins provided for a Link to change this to
the 75 u/Sec USA Standard
Balanced Line outputs use the SSM 2142 Balancing Line Amplifier IC
As supplied from the Elan Audio Factory, the RAD-01 is configured for use as an Emergency Program Source,
DIP Switch 7 set to OFF requiring an External Contact Closure to run, DIP Switch 1 and 2 ON (music to spot
ratio of 3:1), Balanced Audio Output Levels + 4 dBu and the Unbalanced Pre Emphasized Output set for 50
3.5V PP at 400 Hz corresponds 100% Transmitter Modulation, or to a Digital level 6 dB Below full Digital
Modulation
4 3 2 1 MUSIC SPOTS
0 0 0 0 1 1
0 0 0 1 1 1
0 0 1 0 2 1
0 0 1 1 3 1
0 1 0 0 4 1
0 1 0 1 5 1
0 1 1 0 6 1
0 1 1 1 7 1
1 0 0 0 8 1
1 0 0 1 9 1
1 0 1 0 10 1
1 1 1 1 11 1
1 1 0 0 12 1
1 1 0 1 13 1
1 1 1 0 14 1
1 1 1 1 15 1
(OFF) Start playback of the next track after the track playing when stopped
(ON) Start from Track 1 (Sequential play only)
When in sequential mode, the first track played when started with Switch 5 set to ON will always be the first track
copied to the card in CF "Music" player
Switch 6;
Random Playback follows a Pseudo Random Sequence provided that more than 5 tracks are recorded on Card
Sequential Playback is played in the sequence copied to the CF Card
Switch 7;
Switch 8;
A NULL serial cable is required and is made up of two female OB-9 connectors
2 -> 3
3 -> 2
5 -> 5
Windows Hyperterminal is used to communicate with the RAO-01 and requires the following setup; 19200 Baud,
no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, TTY terminal emulation, Set Flow Control to NONE; Set "Connect using" to be
direct to the COM port to be used, usually COM1
When setup and connected, press the <ESC> key to invoke the menu .
Q. Exit setup.
Once the password is correctly entered, you will then be prompted by the menu for the next step
When entering file extensions, all characters and symbols are acceptable including spaces except for decimal
points. You do not need to enter the decimal point (.) file name delimiter
The player options are selected by fitting an internal jumper within the RAD-01. Each player can be set to have 1
of 4 different file extensions as depicted. Only one file extension per player can be selected
The state of the current internal links is shown toward the bottom of the menu and are only shown if they are
fitted
The "mp3 n file extension is not case sensitive, but any other extension names set are
If no links are fitted (factory default ), the file extension "mp3" is used
This feature can be locked out by the menu choice "An to prevent files with the mp3 extension to played if the
links are removed in the field, assuming different file extension names have been set through the menu
The factory default file extension for the each of the link settings is "mp3" as depicted in the example
File extensions longer than 3 characters can be used, however the player will only use the first three characters
to validate the files
The CF card can contain files with different file extensions, but the player will only "see" the files with the current
file extension selected. Changing the file extension setting or the link setting requires a restart of the players to
implement the changes, either through the menu by selecting "R" or cycling the power off and on
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The custom file extensions are saved in the internal EEPROM of the processor.
Press <ESC> to refresh the current status of the unit
The menu system if started will time out and exit after 2 minutes if left open
When the menu system is in-active, the RAO-01 will then output track and diagnostic information
Internal jumpers OPTION 1 to OPTION 8 select the preset file extensions as discussed
Jumper OPTION 14 if set will add a delay of 350mS when swapping between players
This may be useful when using very low sample rate files to reduce any mixing of audio due to the other player
starting before the current one has finished playing completely
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The Technique Suggested here assume you have a USB Compact Flash Memory Card Reader installed on your
Windows Computer
1. Prepare all the audio tracks you want to use on your PC, taking good care to normalize Audio Levels, maybe
by using the Compressor/Limiter Function in your editor, particularly important if the RAO-01 is to be used to
feed direct to the Transmitter
2. Using a suitable MP3 encoder, convert all prepared files to MP3. For Emergency Program Mode, we
recommend Stereo, 44.1 KHz Sampling, 160 Kb/Sec rate. For less demanding applications, Mono, and a
Lower Sampling Frequency and Bit Rate may be satisfactory, Refer to the appendix for recommended
encoders
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3. Open Windows Explorer and click on the drive that represents the Compact Flash Card Reader, and insert
Compact Flash Card
4. For the RAD-01 to function correctly, the Compact Flash Memory Cards MUST be Formatted to FAT 16 for
cards up to 512 MB or FAT 32 for cards larger than 512 MB before data is recorded on it
5. PLEASE NOTE: this is necessary with a new card or a card previously used for other applications
6. It is not strictly necessary to Re-Format a card If there are files on it that you want to keep as the RAD-01
reads fragmented files making Re-Formatting unnecessary. You may Add, Delete, Copy and Rename files
on the card as you see fit as this will not impede the performance of the unit
7. It is recommended you Re-Format a card where files have become excessively fragmented due to repeated
editing
1. To format, Right Mouse click on the drive that represents the Compact Flash Card Reader and select
"FORMAT"
4. Click on the "Start" button. The Compact Flash Memory Card to be formatted. Click "OK" if Windows
warns you that all files will be deleted. Never do this on your C: drivel!!
5. It is possible your anti-virus program may warn you of "virus like activity", Ignore and select "continue" if
this happens
6. When formatting is complete, click on "close" in the format report dialog box
8. If Windows reports that you should run "Scandisk", cancel this by clicking on the "x" on the top right
corner of the dialog box that has just popped up
1O. Note that the first file copied to the card has been referred to as "Track1" in this text
11. All other prepared Audio Files can now be copied to the card
12. If you run out of space on the card when copying an excessive amount of files, no problem, just click
"Cancel". The card is now ready for use in the REP-01
13. Insert the card into the RAD-01 and after a few seconds the RDY indicator should become steady
14. Pressing the "STEP" switch will allow you step through and verify that all tracks copied are present and
correct. Use Headphones if you have no other way of monitoring the output of the RAD-01
15. Once you are satisfied that all tracks are present and correct, the RAD-01 is ready for use
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CD to MP3 Encoders
There are many Internet downloadable CD to MP3 Encoders or "Rippers", some are free, others available at a
nominal charge
Some appear to be very good and "Operator Friendly" while others are decidedly "Hostile"
One we have tried with good results is the ALTO MP3 MAKER, available by Internet Download for only $ 19.95c
US, web address www.yuansoft.com
The ALTO MP3 MAKER is versatile, efficient, and easy to use, and is highly recommended by Elan Audio
It is based on the LAME Encode Engine for the MP3 Encoding Process
For Normalizing, a process where Audio Levels are optimized in an operation similar to the action of a
Compressor/Limiter, we highly recommend a simple program MP3 GAIN available free from the Internet
Normalizing, or reducing the Dynamic Range, and Limiting Peaks occurring on Audio Material intended to be fed
directly into a Transmitter is very important, and handled particularly well by the MP3 GAIN Program
...
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The warranty period begins on the effective date of sale, which is either the date of shipment or, where the equipment is
All warranty service will be performed by the service department located on the premises of Elan Audio, or at its appointed
agent.
Product must be retumed to Elan Audio or its appointed agent. Buyer shall prepay shipping charges
(and shall pay all duties and taxes) for products returned to Elan Audio for warranty service .
. Except for products returned to Buyer from another country, Elan Audio shall pay for the return of products to Buyer.
c. Limitation of warranty.
e; Installation work.
f; OEM equipment.
Major sub assemblies, such as hard disk drives, computer monitor screens etc. used as major components in Elan Audio
manufactured equipment, is covered by the warranty provided by the Original Equipment Manufacturer for each particular
piece of equipment.
g; Complete items of equipment supplied by other manufacturers.
Complete items of equipment supplied by other manufacturers, such as Microphones, Loudspeakers, Recording equipment,
Personal Computers etc. and installed into systems by Elan Audio, is covered by the warranty provided by the manufacturer
THE WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS EXCLUSIVE AND NO OTHER WARRANTY, WHETHER
IN NO EVENT SHALL ELAN AUDIO BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR
EQUIPMENT SUPPORT.
Elan Audio offers support services and backup for all products for at least 7 years beyond the end of production.
Our warranty support is generally more generous than that implied above.
For customers wanting to perform their own minor warranty repairs if they become necessary. warranty replacement parts
We will gladly assist customers in solving problems with Elan Audio equipment in or out of warranty, usually at no charge.
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