Product Description
The Digital Binloop is the industry standard for theme park audio reproduction. It provides up to 32 tracks of Digital Audio in a compact, economical, and highly reliable package designed for continuous daily use with no maintenance.
It plays 16 and 24-bit WAV or AIFF files at up to 96KHz, or MPEG-2 video at up to 15Mbps. Each cage accommodates up to 16 reproducer cards. Audio or video clips are stored on Compact Flash media, so there are absolutely no moving parts to wear out. Each card can hold hours of audio. Simply copy files— thousands of them, if you like — from your PC to the CompactFlash card. Monophonic audio files can be independently assigned to the left and right channels of each reproducer, so the 32 tracks really are completely independent.
The primary difference between the Digital Binloop and other audio playback systems is its awareness of show synchronization and control issues. It locks to NTSC or PAL video sync, and reads or generates linear timecode at many different SMPTE and EBU rates.
Controlling a Digital Binloop is amazingly simple. It responds to contact closures, RS-232, MIDI, and Ethernet — all simultaneously! Reproducer cards or whole Binloops can be grouped to respond to the same command, allowing a single event to control hundreds of tracks.
Unbalanced, balanced and digital AES/EBU audio outputs are standard. CobraNet, Dante, and AES67 network audio output options are also available to make audio distribution a breeze.
If you don’t need 24-bit audio, you may also want to consider our A/V Binloop a similar product for less demanding installations.
Product Information
Product
Digital Binloop
Part Numbers
D-BIN2
2 Channel Digital Binloop with 1 REPRO24D Card
D-BIN4
4 Channel Digital Binloop with 2 REPRO24D Cards
D-BIN6
6 Channel Digital Binloop with 3 REPRO24D Cards
D-BIN8
8 Channel Digital Binloop with 4 REPRO24D Cards
D-BIN10
10 Channel Digital Binloop with 5 REPRO24D Cards
D-BIN12
12 Channel Digital Binloop with 6 REPRO24D Cards
D-BIN14
14 Channel Digital Binloop with 7 REPRO24D Cards
D-BIN16
16 Channel Digital Binloop with 8 REPRO24D Cards
D-BIN18
18 Channel Digital Binloop with 9 REPRO24D Cards
D-BIN20
20 Channel Digital Binloop with 10 REPRO24D Cards
D-BIN22
22 Channel Digital Binloop with 11 REPRO24D Cards
D-BIN24
24 Channel Digital Binloop with 12 REPRO24D Cards
D-BIN26
26 Channel Digital Binloop with 13 REPRO24D Cards
D-BIN28
28 Channel Digital Binloop with 14 REPRO24D Cards
D-BIN30
30 Channel Digital Binloop with 15 REPRO24D Cards
D-BIN32
32 Channel Digital Binloop with 16 REPRO24D Cards
Components
D-BINX
Digital Binloop Cage and Power Supply
REPRO24D
Reproducer Card – Supports 24-bit Audio Playback
COBRANET 16
CobraNet Network Audio Output Card /w Ethernet Y Cable
DANTE CARD
Dante/AES67 Network Audio Output Card
DBAP5-D
DBAP5 Controller Card for Digital Binloop
Physical
Dimensions
19″W x 5.25″H x 10.25″D (48cm x 13cm x 26cm)
Weight
25lbs (11Kg)
Power
110 or 220 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz, 150W Max.
Operating Temperature
0°C (32°F) to 38°C (100°F) free air circulation
Operating Environment
0-90% relative humidity, non-condensing
Power Supply Compliance
UL, CE, CSA, WEEE, RoHS
Control
Linear Timecode Formats
SMPTE or EBU
LTC Rates
23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, and 30 drop
LTC Dropout Tolerance
Infinite
LTC Input
Transformer Isolated, 600 ohm Balanced
LTC Output Level
Selectable 1-10 Vp-p, Bal or Unbalanced, 10 ohms max
Front Panel Buttons
Start, Pause, Stop SMPTE, Mute
Front Panel Display
2 line VFD
Status Outputs
Ready, Running, and Fault Contact Closures
Serial Control
RS-232C
Control Inputs
LTC Control plus 8 Group Starts
Ethernet Control
100 Base-T (DBAP3)
Video Sync Input
NTSC or PAL Composite Sync
Reproducer
Media
CompactFlash (not included), FAT 32 File System
For playback time information see How Much Compact Flash?
Front Panel Button
Play/Stop
Indicators
Playing, Still/Pause, Muted
Audio File Formats
WAV or AIFF, 16 or 24 bit PCM, 32, 44.1, 48 or 96 KHz
Bitrate Accuracy
7ppm
Track Skew
Less than 100ns
Analog Audio Output Level Balanced
+8 volts max. into 150 ohms
Analog Audio Output Level Unbalanced
+4 volts max. into 20K
Output Impedance
DC-20,000 Hz +/- 0.5 dB
Frequency Response
DC Coupled, less than 10 ohms
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
120 dB
THD
0.008%
Digital Audio Output
AES/EBU, S/PDIF (IEC958) or AC3
Network Audio
CobraNet™ (Option); Dante™ (Option); AES67 (Option)
Video File Format
MPEG-2, MP@ML Program Stream
Video Bitrate
15 Mbps Max
Analog Video Output
RGBHV, YUV, Composite Video
Channels
32
Docs
Description
Download
Software
Description
Download
Binloop Config
Configure and test your Digital Binloop. Sets timecode operation, triggers and addresses.
These tools help you access the advanced features of your product. Visit our Software page for more selections.
Firmware
Product
Version
Download
Alcorn McBride provides the latest firmware for your product at no charge. To learn how to check your firmware version and upgrade it, visit our Firmware page.
Part Number
Description
CF16GB
16GB CompactFlash Card
CF32GB
32GB CompactFlash Card
CF64GB
64GB CompactFlash Card
CF128GB
128GB CompactFlash Card
CFAUSB
CompactFlash Adapter for USB Port
IOBB
I/O Breakout box includes DB37 cable and 37-pin terminal block
DIN19
19″ DIN Rail for mounting IOBB in standard equipment rack
KDB37M
DB-37 Solder-cup Male Connector Kit with Housing
CCNET-Y
Breakout cable for CobraNet Card (Included with CobraNet Card)
DBWP-10
Serial Cable, 9 Pin Female to 9 Pin Female, 10 Feet
DPWP-25
Serial Cable, 9 Pin Female to 9 Pin Female, 25 Feet
CNU-2
Serial Cable, 9 Pin Female to 9 Pin Female, Null Modem, 2 Feet
CNU-10
Serial Cable, 9 Pin Female to 9 Pin Female, Null Modem, 10 Feet
USBSER
USB to RS232 Serial Adapter for Computer
PSBAC
110V/220V AC Power Supply
