Triggering Audio Tracks

[phlegma]

Any ideas on how to trigger the playing of a non-looping audio track? It must start from the beginning of the track each time...

Any advice is good advice,

Thanks,
Chris

[Barry]

A Prop-1 and an AP8 card from www.efx-tek.com is exactly what you need.

[phlegma]

Well, it's nice, but I'd rather not setup a PC just to trigger a single sound effect.

Thanks though.

[Barry]

The prop-1 is a standalone board. You program it from a PC but after that it goes by iteself.

[phlegma]

ah nice.

other suggestions are welcome too!

thanks.

[Barry]

How long is your audio track? The 20 second sound recorders sold by RadioShack are simple to hack for this as well if you are looking for a cheaper solution to use with an existing amplifier.

[phlegma]

definitely shorter than 20 seconds. although the quality of those things is far from quality...

[Barry]

Actually, when properly modified they are just fine. They use the same chip as any other chip-based recorder. You just need to run line-level right into it bypassing the mic and then take the output to an amplifier.

Personally, I now prefer the AP8 since it has an onboard amp and no mods needed.

[phlegma]

I see. I might try out the AP8, but am I forced to also use a Prop-1. Or can I trigger with another timer?

[phlegma]

This is really what looks most efficient to me, with no use of a PC.

http://home.rica.net/jimk/projects/ds/index.htm

Although, Radio Shack does not longer carry the recorder module...

This might work?

http://cgi1.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...&Category=4663

Any ideas?