PicoBoo MP3

Item #HB-3BFD

OUT OF STOCK

MP3 Quality Audio
Hours of animation storage
2 Trigger Inputs
2 or 4 x 10 Amp Relay Outputs
35-Watt Internal Amp
Available in 2 and 4 output versions
Includes 12V 1A power supply

As low as $16499

description

The PicoBoo MP3 is the newest addition to our PicoBoo family. We’ve combined the simple programming of a PicoBoo with the superb sound quality of our BooBoxes. It’s a PicoBoo with MP3 quality audio!

Audio

The PicoBoo MP3 uses the same MP3 decoder as our BooBoxes. No need to play sounds into these PicoBoos, just copy the files to a MicroSD card. An unlimited number of scare sounds can be used to mix things up.

Ambient audio tracks can be synced with ambient animation, or just fill the SD card with scary audio and it’ll play that while it sits idle.

Amplifier

The PicoBoo MP3 includes a powerful 35 watt class D Amplifier. It gets loud! The amplifier's volume is adjusted by pressing the 1 and 2 buttons during playback - no need to find a small screw driver and flashlight to adjust the volume. The amp volume can be capped so it doesn't blow smaller speakers. It can also be locked if your staff are turning it down or off when they shouldn't be.

The amplifier's full output power can only be realized with two 4 ohm speakers and a power supply of at least 3 amps. The standard 1 Amp power supply is surprisingly loud, but you may notice distortion at higher volumes.

Director Compatible

This PicoBoo MP3 can also be programmed using our free Director software. Create even the most complex scenes with just your mouse and keyboard. Director will save your show to the PicoBoo MP3's MicroSD card.

Real-Time Programming

The PicoBoo MP3 can be easily programmed using the on-board buttons. Program all the outputs at once, or layer them up one at a time for more complicated scenes. There’s no confusing button sequences to memorize or manuals to study. One button for each output keeps things straight forward, simply press record and start animating.

Relay Outputs

The PicoBoo MP3 has four 10 amp relay outputs brought out to two pluggable terminal blocks. Each of the outputs has both a normally-open and normally-closed contact, ensuring you will be able to control anything.

Animation is recorded at 30 frames per second. Up to 30 minutes can be recorded in each of the scenes. The ambient and trigger scenes can each sequence through up to 8 scenes, allowing for different animation on each trigger.

Ambient Animation

The PicoBoo MP3 doesn’t just play sounds during ambient mode, it can also animate the outputs while the prop is waiting to be triggered. Program this mode with what you want the patrons to see and hear as they approach the scare - a little foreshadowing of the terror to come.

Trigger Inputs

The PicoBoo MP3 has two trigger inputs. The second input can be used to trigger an alternate scene, or as a stop or reset button. Both inputs can be set to single-shot mode, which prevents looping if the trigger is kept on. This is handy if a beam sensor goes out of alignment. They can also be set to a Run Once mode. This makes sure they can only run their scene once until the other input is triggered. This is really handy for Escape Rooms that want the scene to run only once until a reset button is pressed.

Our selection of triggers can be seen here.

Write-Protection

The PicoBoo MP3 has a write protection mechanism that helps prevent accidental or unwanted program changes.

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Reviews

5: 5

Review by Brian

Value packed

Great controller with a lot to offer. The literature should be a bit more detailed to explain the features but if you download the free director software, you easily unlock all the features with ease. There are tutorials on this site as well. This controller can have 8 scenes programmed per input with an ambient noise / animation when scenes aren’t playing. 2 different trigger inputs to allow different types of setups. The built in amp is plenty loud for a prop and sound quality is great. The only limit is your imagination and skill sets to build some wild props.

5: 5

Review by WaqoJaqo

Fantastic unit

I’m an audio guy so sound quality is big for me. (Perfect)
I modified an extension cord as per some instructions and programmed via the Director software. This couldn’t be easier. Works like a champ, would certainly buy more GJ FP

Review by Spooky Nick

Great audio quality and easy to program.

I love this controller. It has great audio quality and it is easy to program. You are able to configure the way the controller works by the way you name the files on the SD card, so you can easily do this on a pc or Mac! simple instructions, and simple to use I was able to get 2units wired and programmed in less than an hour with no prior experience. I recommend pairing this with the 4 channel multi function relay.

5: 5

Review by Hawky

Great product!

I bought this controller a few years ago and it has served me well

I originally started out doing small light effects with it but eventually I had this running an automatic train layout

The possibilities are endless and there is so much you can do with it!

The only thing is the built in amp is a bit of a weak link
I recommend using your own amp because it can sometimes cause issues