Model VR240 24-Channel
Digital Communications Logger

So Reliable, Compact, and Economical, It's Become An Industry Standard

Third Generation Performance and Reliability

Eventide, the company that invented DDS tape-based digital loggers, continues to enhance its field-proven VR240 Digital Audio Logger. The VR240 is designed to bring affordable digital voice logging to any public safety, financial, broadcast, or customer service agency requiring an archive of 8, 16, or 24 channels of telephone and radio communications.

Latest Archive Drive Technology

The VR240 provides powerful performance, offering a choice of either single or dual archive drives. The latest 9.4 gigabyte, double-side, rewriteable DVD - RAM disks provide 1290 channel-hours of storage per medium. These discs are rewriteable thousands of times and are guaranteed by the manufacturer to last 30 years or more. 5.2 gigabytes DVD-RAM drives are also available and provide 700 channel-hours of storage per medium. DDS-2 DAT and DDS-3 DAT drives are optionally available with 550 and 1600+ hours of storage respectively. All archive drive options include the ability to easily upgrade to new features and benefits by simply loading a software upgrade tape or disk into the drive.

Internal Hard Disk Features

On-line, hard disk storage is important for anyone who needs immediate access to recently recorded voice communications. Every VR240 comes standard with a 4GB internal hard disk that provides 540 channel-hours of on-line storage capacity. Optional hard disks can be ordered that provide 1230 (9GB), 2460 (18GB), or 4900(!) (36GB) channel-hours of on-line storage.

The internal hard disk acts as a "media full" buffer. If one or both of the archive drives are off line (not recording) for any reason, the hard disk will continue to record. When the archive drives are returned to the record mode, the audio that came in during the off-line period will be automatically transferred to the archive media, thus maintaining an uninterrupted archive.

Eventide's exclusive SafeDrive^TM buffering system uses a portion of the hard disk to record 3 hours of audio before starting the archive drive. Specifically employed for use with delicate DAT archive drives, this system typically reduces the number of drive start-stop cycles by a factor of ten times or more, enhancing DAT drive reliability compared with other digital logger brands.

Remote Control from a Standard PC

Eventide's exclusive PC Remote software package installs into any PC running Windows 95 or higher with a 486 Pentium processor or better. This simple-to-install, simple-to-use program provides control of the logger via an RS232/RS485 interface. An audio cable brings the audio from the line-out jack to a high quality speaker unit provided with the package. The computer monitor rests on the speaker so no additional desk space is required. All front panel controls are available from the PC including live monitor, search, play, rewind, fast forward, and instant recall. The software also provides for remote search, play, and live monitor operations from any touch-tone telephone.

Simplified Installation

All audio line interfacing is built inside the VR240's compact package including FCC-approved telephone couplers. "Beep" tones to signify a recorded conversation can be added by the VR240 on a channel-selectable basis. Add to this the ability to make all required audio adjustments right from the VR240 front panel and you have the easiest install in the industry.

Proven Track Record

Eventide pioneered digital audio logging for public safety as well as broadcast applications. Thousands of Eventide-built loggers operate around the clock, around the world, in critical applications.

VR240 Technical Specifications

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

Archive Drives (1 or 2)

Rewriteable DVD-RAM Disk (double-sided)

·  5.2GB, 680 channel-hour capacity

·  9.4GB, 1260 channel-hour capacity

Data Grade DAT Cassette

·  DDS-2, 540 channel-hour capacity

·  DDS-3, 1600+ channel-hour capacity

Maximum on-line storage
5,580 channel-hours with dual 9.4GB DVD-RAM drives and 36GB internal hard disk.

INTERNAL HARD DISK DRIVE

Hard disk capacity
Standard: 550 channel-hours
Optional: 1230, 2460, or 4900 channel hours
(Frequently changes, call for latest specifications.)

Backup record buffering
For DVD-RAM drive: 1.2 channel-hours
For tape drive: 3 channel hours (exclusive SafeDrive buffering employed to extend life of tape drives)

SEARCH/PLAY/LIVE MONITOR

Playback or live monitor: Mix any combination of channels

Simultaneous Record and Play: Yes

Search Times

·  9.4 or 5.2 GB DVD-RAM - milliseconds

·  DDS-2 or DDS-3 DAT - average 35 seconds

·  Internal hard disk - milliseconds

Search Criteria: Time/Date, Next, Channel #, Mark, Saved

Audio Outputs: Internal speaker, headset, line, external speaker

FRONT PANEL INTERFACE

Display: 2 lines x 40 characters backlit VFD

Soft Keys: 4 variable function

Function Keys: Record, Play, Rewind, Fast Forward, Stop, Eject

Keypad: 12 key

Screen Keys: Next and Previous

Channel Indicators: 24 channel-status LED array

SECURITY: Password protected

ALERTS

Audible and Visual: Any system fault, tape almost full, tape full

INPUT CHARACTERISTICS

Frequency Response: 200 to 3400 Hz

Signal to Noise Ratio: 50 dB typical

Crosstalk: -60 dB typical

Wow and Flutter: Unmeasurable

Input Impedance: 10k ohm

Automatic Gain Control (AGC)

·  10 milliseconds attack time

·  100 milliseconds release time

Adjustable VOX: Threshold and hold time

Recording Initiated: VOX, off-hook, external, continuous

Sampling Rate: 8 kHz, 8 Bit

Compression Rates: 16, 32, or 64 kb/sec

Adjustments All audio adjustments from front panel

Serial Data Record: 2 channels 300 to 19,200 baud

FCC-Approved Phone Interface: Built-in, selectable beep by channel

REMOTE CONTROL : PC via Windows application software and RS485 link

SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS

Power-on self test, error log, history log, system monitoring

PHYSICAL

Dimensions
Width: 17"/432mm
Height: 5.25"/133mm
Depth: 17.5"/445mm

Weight
31 lbs/ 14kg

Configuration
Desktop or 19 inch rack mount

TIME CODE

Resolution: 1 second

Accuracy: 2 seconds per day

External Sync: RS485/232 format 0, 1, or 2

POWER

90 to 130 VAC or 180 to 250 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz, 160 watts

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