Device for storing and playing sound bites?!

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#114278 14-Feb-2013 14:09

What device is there out there that would enable say a 2 minute sound bite to be stored and played after receiving either a NO or NC signal?
And no, am not talking about a tape recorder with an endless tape!
For alarm purposes.
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Niel

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#762383 14-Feb-2013 15:22

For voice quality, there are hobby modules around. For music quality, not really.

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stuffed

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#762411 14-Feb-2013 15:58

What is a hobby module?
Just out of interest - those old CD players that worked on mains - if you we're playing a CD and turned off the power and then turned it back on again - would the CD resume playing?!
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sleemanj

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#762520 14-Feb-2013 17:29

What about one of those key chain cameras, probably could be hacked easy enough?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/electronics-photography/video-cameras/video-cameras/other/auction-562264567.htm

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#762657 14-Feb-2013 21:35

This kind of hobby module. It is not a finished product, you need to have basic knowledge about providing the correct supply.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ISD1820-Voice-Sound-Board-Recording-Recorder-Playback-Module-On-board-Microphone-/140904939464?pt=UK_BOI_Office_Equipment_Supplies_Office_Equipment_ET&hash=item20ce96bfc8

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#762658 14-Feb-2013 21:39

Some CD players will auto start if there is a CD loaded and mains is turned on. I believe Sony is one of them. Definitely the ones I've used at various installations (about 3). They do have a tendency to loose laser alignment and you cannot easily adjust it yourself, otherwise Sony CD players are great.

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#762701 15-Feb-2013 01:09

I have an MP3 play board for my arduino, it plays files from an SD card.
https://www.sparkfun.com/products/10628
If I was going to buy the hardware again, I would be a Raspberry Pi.

I liked Neils option, but I think that's limited to 12 seconds of sampling.