Tascam AP-10 Programmable 2-Channel Announcement SD Player with External Control

ITEM #: TCM-AP-10 MFG #: AP-10

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AP-10 - Overview

Designed to provide flexible, automated audio playback for commercial facilities, theme parks, airports, offices, and other public environments!

The TASCAM AP-10 features five playback modes - Direct, Single, Interval, Binary, and Program. These individual modes accommodate a wide range of applications. Binary playback supports up to 250 audio files, making the AP-10 well suited for multilingual guidance, zone-specific announcements and large-scale messaging systems. Program playback allows audio to be triggered in a preset sequence for applications such as exhibition tours, work-procedure guidance, and scenario-based presentations. All modes allow audio to be triggered automatically through external devices, while manual start and stop functions are workable from the face of the main unit.

For convenient content preparation and detailed playback control tailored to any facility, the free TASCAM Playlist Editor software allows users to create and edit playlists even when offline. Each audio file can be configured with a wide range of settings including volume, playback intervals, trigger start delay, fade times, and much more. The AP-10 also supports remote control from tablets or PCs through OSC, allowing users to build and customize control surfaces with tools such as TouchOSC which enables integration with video and lighting equipment.

Compact 2-Channel SD Audio Player
The AP-10 is a compact 2-channel SD audio player. Its 1RU half-rack chassis enables flexible installation in a wide range of locations, even where space is limited.

Flexible System Integration via GPIO
The GPIO port enables the AP-10 to integrate with external devices such as control panels, sensors, timers, and signage. Input signals can trigger automatic audio playback, while output signals can activate lighting, display and other connected devices based on playback status.

Remote Control via OSC
OSC (Open Sound Control) support makes it easy to create custom interfaces using TouchOSC or similar applications. Playback can be controlled remotely from tablets or PCs and integrated with video and lighting equipment.

Offline Content Management with Detailed Playback Control
Using the free TASCAM Playlist Editor software, audio files can be converted into formats compatible with the AP-10 while playlists can be created and edited efficiently. The software also provides detailed playback settings for each audio file, including volume, playback intervals, fade-in and fade-out times, trigger-start delay, and repeat count and interval. These flexible settings allow playback behavior to be tailored to the operational requirements of a wide range of facilities and applications.

Target Applications:
• Commercial Facilities
• Factories
• Offices
• Amusement Park Facilities
• Theme Parks
• Transit Stations and Airports

Use Cases:
• Spatial Audio Production
• Narration
• Audio Tours
• Announcements
• Alerts / Warnings

  • Features:

    • Compact half-rack 2-channel SD player
    • Automatic playback integration via GPIO or LAN (Open Sound Control)
    • Offline editing of playlists and event lists using TASCAM Playlist Editor
    • Five playback modes, including Direct, Single, Interval, Binary and Program
    • Supports manual interrupt playback and stop from the main unit
    • Dual mono playback for two independent audio channels
    • Power-on Play automatically starts playback at startup
    • Ducking automatically lowers line-input audio during playback to improve announcement clarity
    • Unbalanced RCA input
    • Balanced Euroblock and unbalanced RCA outputs
    • Detailed playback settings per file: volume, start/end points, fade-in/out, trigger delay, repeat count/interval, and A-B repeat range/count
    • 4-band playback EQ and 2-band output EQ
    • Adjustable output level
    • USB mass-storage mode provides direct PC access to internal playlists and audio files
     
  • Specifications:

    • Supported Media:
      - SD cards (512MB - 2GB, Class 10 or higher)
      - SDHC cards (4GB - 32GB, Class 10 or higher)
      - SDXC cards (64GB - 512GB, Class 10 or higher)
      * Media must be formatted by the AP-10 hardware. (FAT16 for up to 2 GB, FAT32 for more than 2 GB up to 4GB, and exFAT for more than 4 GB)
      * TASCAM strongly recommends using media confirmed to work with this product.
    • Playback File Formats:
      - WAV: 48kHz, 24-bit (LPCM)
      - Maximum Size per File: 2GB
      - Maximum Number of Files: 999 (including folders)
    • Number of Channels:
      - 2 channels (stereo)
      - 1 channel (mono)

      Analog Audio Input and Output Ratings
    • Analog Output (Balanced) Jacks:
      - Connectors: Euroblock (balanced) 3.81mm pitch
      - Rated Output Level: +4dBu (1.23Vrms, when output attenuation set to off)
      - Maximum Output Level: +24dBu (12.3Vrms, when output attenuation set to off)
      - Output Impedance: 100Ω
    • Analog Output (Unbalanced) Jacks:
      - Connectors: RCA pin jacks
      - Rated Output Level: -10dBV (0.316Vrms, when output attenuation set to off)
      - Maximum Output Level: +6dBV (2.0Vrms, when output attenuation set to off)
      - Output Impedance: 210Ω
    • Analog Input (Unbalanced) Jacks:
      - Connectors: RCA pin jacks
      - Rated Input Level: -10dBV (0.316Vrms)
      - Maximum Input Level: +6dBV (2.0Vrms)
      - Input Impedance: 10kΩ or higher
    • Phones jack:
      - Connector: 1/4" standard stereo jack
      - Maximum Output: 20mW + 20mW or higher (THD+N 0.1% or less, into 32Ω load)
      - Recommended Impedance: 16Ω - 600Ω (With low-impedance headphones, sufficient volume might not be achieved even if they are in the recommended range.)

      Control Input and Output Ratings
    • USB Port:
      - Connector: USB Type-C
      - Standard: USB 2.0 High Speed (480Mbps)
      - Device Class: Mass storage
    • Ethernet Connector:
      - Connector: RJ45
      - Transmission Protocol: OSC (Open Sound Control)
      - Port Number: 5000
      - Ethernet Standard: 100BASE-TX
      - Cable: Category 5e or faster
    • GPIO Connector: D-sub 25-pin female (Locking screws: No. 4-40 UNC (inch type)

      General
    • Power: Dedicated AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P1220E)
    • Power Consumption: 4W
    • Dimensions (WxHxD):
      - 8.43" x 1.74" x 6.50" (214.0mm x 44.2mm x 165.2mm)(excluding protrusions)
      - 8.43" x 1.83" x 7.15" (214.0mm x 46.5mm x 181.7mm)(including protrusions)
    • Weight: 2.64lbs (1.2kg)
    • Operating Temperature Range: 32°F - 104°F (0°C - 40°C)
    • Operating Humidity Range: 25% - 85% RH (at 32°F/0°C, without condensation)
     
  • Item Includes:

    • 1x AP-10
    • 1x AC Adapter (TASCAM PS-P1220E)
    • 1x SD Card Protector Kit
    • 2x Euroblock Plugs
    • 3x Cable Ties
    • 1x TASCAM ID Registration Guide
    • 1x Owner's Manual - Basic Operation (including warranty)
     

AP-10 - Required Accessories

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