Emergency messaging platforms cover more than one programme

Connected to the platform via a serial cable, the switching devices can be configured from the user interface, removing the need for rewiring. When a DASDEC system uses DAS MultiStation software to cover more than one programme, additional audio switching is usually required. By using a MSRA or MSRE switching device, a single DASDEC system can provide Emergency Alert System information to more programme streams. 

The upgrade, which will be available on a limited basis, is free for DASDEC users who have installed a Plus Package or added MultiStation-2 or MultiStation-5 keys to their systems. 

"Digital Alert Systems continues to develop relationships and interfaces with industry leaders to improve our overall value and effectiveness for our current and future customers, who need the most effective way to handle EAS and CAP requirements," said Bill Robertson, Vice President of Business Development, Digital Alert Systems. "DM Engineering's MSRA and MSRE products have seen broad adoption among a number of stations. Having an interface that works with them ensures that existing DASDEC customers looking for a cost-effective way to add EAS/CAP coverage on more streams can easily add the DM Engineering products to solve their stations' switching needs. At the same time, stations that already have MSRA products can continue to use them and simply swap their old EAS devices for a fully integrated DASDEC system."

"We felt that the DM Engineering Multi-Station Adapters and Expanders would be a great fit with Digital Alert Systems products, and offer multiple-station control for broadcasters using the DASDEC EAS encoder/decoder," said Dave Mandelbaum, Owner of DM Engineering. "We have had great success in the past with another EAS equipment manufacturer and felt this collaboration would expand both our market and that of Digital Alert Systems."