Digital View Racks Up Two Tuners

Digital View has relesed two new DAB+FM Tuners as part of its 2011 product line-up.

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The DRR-103 single tuner is aimed at consumers.

A single tuner model, the DRR-103 is aimed at consumers and features an IR remote control and pause, as well as fast forward and rewind facility, while a dual tuner rack-mountable version, the DRR-2T, is aimed at the custom installer market and comes with RS-232 or IR Direct control.

The DRR-103, component style DAB+/FM (RDS) tuner and DRR 2T 1RU dual tuner DAB+/FM (RDS) tuner have both been designed and engineered in Australia.

DAB+ offers listeners a high quality of sound and signal as well as enhanced features that are not found on existing analogue brands. As well as the clearer sound an improved reception, Aussie listeners also enjoy the ability to pause and rewind live radio on advanced digital radio models.

Other benefits for listeners include the ability to tune in by station name, rather than by frequency, and a choice of up to 18 digital only stations playing a variety of music genres as well as artist and song information scrolls on their displays in addition to news and weather updates.

The DRR-103 DAB+/FM (RDS) Tuner is presented in a high quality brushed black anodised (430mm wide) finish and is suitable for connection to new or existing audio systems via its analogue or digital (coaxial and SPDIF) outputs. The DRR-103 features a Live Pause function that allows the user to pause and rewind live radio for up to four hours. A generous 20 user assignable presets are available for both DAB+ and FM bands each. Power consumption for the DRR-103 is less than 1.5 watts in full operation mode and is less than 0.6 watts in standby.

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The DRR-2T tuner is rack-mountable and aimed at the custom install market.

The DRR-2T DAB+/FM(RDS) Tuner is finished in a high quality black anodized finish and is intended for standard 19″ 1RU mount installation. The DRR-2T DAB+/FM(RDS) unit is configured with Dual Tuners, Analogue or digital (coaxial and SPDIF ) outputs for each tuner. A generous 30 user assignable presets are available for both DAB+ and FM bands. Control of the DRR-2T is via its RS-232 input and can be readily integrated into any professional or custom installation. Power consumption for the DRR-2T is 2.5 watts in full operation mode and is less than 0.7 watts in standby.

Both products will be distributed exclusively by Amber Technology. The DRR-103 has an RRP of $549.00 and the DRR-2T retails at $1149.00. Both products come with a 1 year warranty.