{"product_id":"tascam-ap-10-programmable-announcement-player","title":"TASCAM AP-10 – Programmable Announcement Player with GPIO \u0026 OSC Control","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the TASCAM AP-10?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TASCAM AP-10 is a compact, half-rack announcement player that plays recorded announcements, background music, or both from an SD card. It runs on a timer for scheduled announcements, or it plays on cue when a sensor, button, control system or tablet sends it a GPIO or Open Sound Control (OSC) trigger. It's built for facilities that need reliable announcements without a full networked paging server: stores, factories, offices, schools, theme parks, and transit stations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAP-10 announcement player\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAC adapter (12V DC)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1U rack-mount kit and SD card are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin:20px 0;text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7982\/4364\/files\/IMG-5130.jpg?v=1791491667\" alt=\"TASCAM AP-10 programmable announcement player\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does the TASCAM AP-10 work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou build playlists in TASCAM Playlist Editor on a PC, then load them to an SD card of up to 512 GB. The editor converts MP3, AAC and other WAV files to the AP-10's 48 kHz\/24-bit format and sets volume, delay, start and end points, repeats and fades for each file. Interval mode handles timed announcements, while Direct and Binary modes tie files to control inputs for triggered playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 25-pin D-sub connector carries GPIO in and out. Control inputs let a motion sensor, door contact, button panel, timer or digital signage player fire a specific message, and control outputs can switch lights or other gear during or after playback. Over Ethernet, the AP-10 takes Open Sound Control commands, so a tablet running TouchOSC or a show controller can run audio alongside video and lighting. The balanced Euroblock output feeds any amplifier or mixer, and the AP-10 matches the Roland AR-200R control pin layout for a drop-in replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin:20px 0;text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7982\/4364\/files\/IMG-5131.jpg?v=1791491667\" alt=\"TASCAM AP-10 GPIO control input and output example\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat are the key features of the TASCAM AP-10?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTimed or triggered playback\u003c\/strong\u003e — Interval, Direct, Binary and Manual modes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGPIO control in and out\u003c\/strong\u003e on a 25-pin D-sub for sensors, buttons and lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpen Sound Control over Ethernet\u003c\/strong\u003e for tablets and show control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSD\/SDXC playback up to 512 GB\u003c\/strong\u003e at 48 kHz\/24-bit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced Euroblock output\u003c\/strong\u003e plus RCA and headphone outs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASCAM Playlist Editor\u003c\/strong\u003e converts files and sets volume, fades and repeats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoland AR-200R pin-compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e for easy replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHalf-rack size\u003c\/strong\u003e, 1U rack mounting with the optional kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere is the TASCAM AP-10 typically used?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eRetail stores and shopping centers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eFactories and warehouses\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSchools and campuses\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheme parks and entertainment venues\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eTransit stations and airports\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eMuseums and audio tours\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin:20px 0;text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7982\/4364\/files\/IMG-5132.jpg?v=1791491667\" alt=\"TASCAM AP-10 Open Sound Control setup\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;min-width:300px;table-layout:fixed;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"width:38%;\"\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"width:62%;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAP-10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSD\/SDXC card, up to 512 GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayback format\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWAV, 48 kHz, 24-bit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFile conversion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMP3, AAC and other WAV formats converted to 48 kHz\/24-bit WAV in the offline editor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2: mono, stereo or dual mono\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayback modes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eManual, Direct, Interval, Binary\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudio input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1x RCA, unbalanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudio outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1x RCA unbalanced, 1x Euroblock balanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e6.3 mm (1\/4\") stereo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eD-sub 25-pin GPIO (control in and out)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eEthernet RJ-45, Open Sound Control (UDP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUSB Type-C, USB 2.0 mass storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePer-file settings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eVolume, delay time, start\/end points\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRepeat and fade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRepeat count, A-B repeat, fade in\/out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControl settings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eControl out, interrupt insertion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e12V DC from included AC adapter or D-sub power pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHalf-rack; 1U EIA rack mounting with optional kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoftware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTASCAM Playlist Editor (offline playlist and file editing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan the AP-10 replace a Roland AR-200R?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. TASCAM matched the AR-200R control terminal pin assignments, so existing wiring carries over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it need a computer to run?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. You build playlists on a PC with TASCAM Playlist Editor, then the AP-10 runs on its own from the SD card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I trigger announcements?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse GPIO contact closures from sensors, buttons or control systems, OSC commands over Ethernet, or a timed interval playlist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it have MIDI?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It uses Open Sound Control (OSC), a network protocol supported by TouchOSC and most show-control software.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan it be rack-mounted?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It's half-rack size and mounts in a standard 1U EIA rack with the optional rack-mount kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan Creation Networks design and install it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Creation Networks designs, installs, and supports announcement and background music systems nationwide. Contact us at 888-230-3661 or sales@creationnetworks.net. See also the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tascam-ss-r250n-memory-recorder-with-networking-and-optional-dante-support\"\u003eTASCAM SS-R250N\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tascam-cd-400u-cd-sd-usb-player-with-bluetooth-and-am-fm-tuner\"\u003eCD-400U\u003c\/a\u003e players.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tascam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67591219904748,"sku":"AP-10","price":629.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7982\/4364\/files\/IMG-5130.jpg?v=1791491667","url":"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/tascam-ap-10-programmable-announcement-player","provider":"Creation Networks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}