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Channel Talker 4-DAP

No longer available see CT-4DAP-R2

Two AES  digital stereo channels
and Four Audio channels
Professional Audio tone generator with Voice ID.

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Now 2 AES digital Stereo channels, four test tones channels with Voice ID! Forever end confusion over where each audio channel is being routed. Each of the four tone channels has a unique voice ID that will allow you to distinguish it from any other. User programmable voice ID can say almost anything in several different languages. You can create a bilingual ID. Program your company name, location, and channel information to be spoken in an easy to understand synthetic voice. Messages like “This is Leading Edge Studios, LA City Center, audio line four” are unmistakable and provide critical information. A wide variety of sound effects are available to enhance presentation. 

Play a sample message:
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Front panel switches allows complete control:

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Select one of three preset frequencies. Default frequencies are 1000 Hz, 440 Hz, and 400 Hz. All channels are in phase with each other. 

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Select one of three preset levels. Default levels are analog: 4 dBu, 0 dBu, and -10 dBu; digital: -16 dBFS, -20 dBFS, and -30 dBFS. 

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Select Tone with Voice ID, Continuous Tone OFF, and Tone and ID OFF

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Select Internal Tones, Frequency Steps, or Internal Microphone. 

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Operates at industry standard 48KHz and professional audio 96KHz digital rates.

Flexibility And Consistency:

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AES digital serial on BNC connectors with standard 75 Ohm output. 

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Convenient full size XLR audio connectors with balanced 50 Ohm analog audio output. 

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Internal frequencies are digitally synthesized and crystal controlled.

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Internal microphone lets you communicate over the test channels. 

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Voice ID function available in all modes.

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Audio levels are controlled with a digital potentiometer. No wiper or switch noise.

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Battery operated from standard 9V cell for those times when you just can't get line power

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Compact low-voltage (12VDC) design can be easily used with mobile equipment. 

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Handy Front Panel LED indicates when markers are being sent. 

Voice ID Phrase Editing Software Included:  

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Channel Talker Voice ID can say almost anything. Phonemes are optimized for English, and can be utilized to speak several different languages.

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Create common messages to be played on each channel and a unique message for each channel.

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Text-to-phoneme dictionary with over 125,000 words allow easy construction of phrases to speak.

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Customize your presentation by employing the available 72 speech. elements (allophones), 43 sound effects, and 12 DTMF Touch Tones.

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Programmable pause allows programming a quiet period for noise testing.

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Voice ID information is downloaded to non-volatile EEPROM memory.

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Change the message as often as needed. 1,000,000 write cycles typical.

Optional Remote Control Software:  

Windows based software package allows full remote control and customization of the Channel Talker. 

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Override and emulate all four of the front panel functions. 

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Select one of 5 frequencies. Programmable frequency selection range is 45 Hz to 7812 KHz.

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Select one of 5 output levels. Programmable amplitude selection range selection is -10 dBu to 8 dBu.

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Program different frequencies and levels into the front panel switches. 

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Any changes made to the control settings are retained indefinitely by saving them to EEPROM memory.

Channel Talker Specifications:

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Tone: Single internal audio tone is generated from a crystal controlled square wave filtered with an 8 pole Bessel digital filter sampled at 64 times the fundamental frequency. The third harmonic is attenuated more than 60 dB. Switch selectable frequencies are 1000, 440, and 400 Hz. Output 0dbU & -20dbFS +/-0.1dB, others +/-0.2dB.

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Step: 6 stepped tones 125Hz, 250, 500, 1000, 2000, & 4000Hz nominal. Duration 500ms each continuously repeating. 

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Microphone: Internal, front panel, microphone allows user to communicate over all channels being tested. 

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Level: Maximum usable audio output is 8 dBu. Switch selection for internal tone of 4, 0 and -10 dBu. Level does not affect microphone setting.

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Voice ID: Voice ID function selectable to overlay all output modes. Synthetic voice generator with 72 speech elements (allophones), 43 sound effects, and 12 DTMF Touch Tones. Configurable voice loudness, speed, and pitch characteristics. LED indicates when Voicing on channel 1.

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AES Stereo digital outputs: Two digital stereo outputs provide 4 audio test channels (two left/right pairs). Serial output 1.5VPP nominal into 75 Ohms on BNC connector. Digital channels match analog output channels. Selectable digital rates of 48KHz and 96KHz.  All tones are in phase.

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Audio Output: Output balanced 50 Ohm on full size XLR male connectors. 

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Speech Memory: Storage for 218 phonemes (about fifteen seconds of speech). A Phrase can call other phrases to optimize memory usage. 16 phrases maximum, with 5 being typical.

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Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface: Standard USB-B interface. For connection to PC and customizing program. Interface is USB 1.0 compliant.

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Input Voltage: 12VDC nominal or 9VAC to 12VAC 50/60Hz. Connector 2.1mm X 5.5mm X 11mm (inside x outside x Length). Compatible with Automobile battery voltage (13.2VDC).

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Input Current: 200ma Maximum. 

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Battery Operation:  9VDC battery for short-term portable operation. Operates only when AC adapter is not connected.

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Input power adapter: 120VAC converter to 12VDC @ 200 ma. 

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Temperature: 0 deg C to 50 deg C (32 F to 125 F) non condensing.

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Size L X W X H:  195mm-w x 195mm-d x 60mm-h (7.7in x 7.7in x 2.4in). Handsome black anodized aluminum box with yellow text that won't rub off.

Voice ID Phrase Editing Software Specifications:

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Software requires Windows XP,2000, NT, or 98SE. 333 MHZ processor, 64MB RAM, 25M Bytes of Disk space, 800x600 monitor or larger, and mouse.

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Program up to 218 phonemes into 16 phrases. Configurable voice loudness, speed, and pitch.

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Select words from dictionary, edit word sounds, and create new words and sounds.

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Play phrases, words, and individual phonemes through the Channel Talker audio outputs.

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Text-to-phoneme dictionary over 125,000 words for text-to–speech simplicity.

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USB drivers are included.

Optional Calibration, Configuration, and Remote Control Software Specifications:

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Complete computer remote operation of the Channel Talker through a USB interface.

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Selection of one of five preset frequencies, Default: 60, 400, 440, 1000, and 2000 Hz.

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Selection of one of five preset Amplitudes. Default: -10, 0, 2, 4, and 8 dBu.

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Select TONE ONLY, ID & TONE OFF, ID & TONE ON, and STEP modes.

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Change any of the preset frequencies. Range: 45 Hz to 7812 Hz

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Calibrate/change any of the preset Levels. Range:  – 10 dBu to 8 dBu in 99 steps.

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Calibrate/change microphone input gain Range: 0.13 to 1.3 (20dB).

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Restore factory default settings or last saved calibration settings.

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Save all changes/calibrations in non-volatile EEPROM memory for permanent use.

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USB drivers are included.

Note: Specifications subject to change without notice. The information in this document is believed to be accurate. Vancura Innovations assumes no responsibility for possible printing errors and omissions.

Pricing: 

Channel Talker CT-4DAP: (No longer available) see CT-4DAP-R2. Includes CT-4DAP, AC adapter, and CD with Voice ID programming software, USB driver, and operating manual in PDF format. Battery not included.

Optional USB-A to USB-B Cable: $9.95. Standard 1.8M USB-A to USB-B cable.

Optional Calibration, Configuration, and Remote Control Software: $99.  

Optional Factory Programmed Custom Message To Your Specification: $50 Limit 218 phonemes (about 15 seconds of speech). Click here for instructions.
Optional Rack Mount Kit: 2U high black semi-gloss aluminum 19" panel with one or two cutouts CT-4DAP-RM-1: $85.00; CT-4DAP-RM-2: $95.00; Blank Panel (50mm x 160mm) CT-4DAP-RM-BP: $5.00.  
Note: CT-4DAP-RM-1 is reversible for left or right side mounting.

USPS Express shipping: Anything that will safely fit into a 8.5" x 11" x 4" box (everything but the Rack Mount kits) and shipped anywhere in the USA.  CT-Exp-Ship: $9.99.

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Optional Calibration & Configuration Software CT-4DAP-SW $99.00
Optional Factory Programmed Custom Message CT-CP $50.00
USB Cable A to B USB-A-B $9.95
Rack Mount Kit Holds One CT-4DAP-RM-1 $85.00
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Rack Mount Kit Holds Two CT-4DAP-RM-2 $95.00
$9.95 shipping

Shipping and handling charges are based on method of shipping.

Download User Manual: CT-4DAP_User_Manual (PDF 290KB) 

Download USB Drivers: USB_Driver.zip (272KB)

Download Brochure: ChannelTalkerBrouchure (PDF 169KB) 

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e-mail Address:
sales@vancura-innovations.com

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