Specifications

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BooBox FlexMax FI-216 Operating Manual - page 18
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Sounds
How the FlexMax uses Sounds
When a scene is started, the FlexMax will look for an MP3 sound file to play with the scene. Which sound file it
plays is based on the file’s location and filename. If a sound file is not found, the animation will be played with
no sound.
The length of animation you program into a particular scene is what dictates the length of play. So for example
if you have a four minute sound file, but only programmed one minute of animation into that scene, the sound
file will only play for 1 minute.
Converting Sounds to MP3
Sounds must be in MP3 format for them to play on the FlexMax. Sounds can be converted using iTunes, or our
favorite, Audacity. Audacity is a free sound editor and converter for Mac and PC. Google “Audacity” and give it
a try. Make sure you also download the Lame MP3 encoder listed on their page.
Copying Sounds to the BooBox’s SD Card
To copy the sounds to the BooBox’s SD card you’ll need an SD card reader. Most laptops and some desktops
have these built in, or you can buy a USB version for a few bucks at a local computer store. We also sell them
on our website if you can’t find one locally.
Once you insert the SD card into the reader you’ll see a folder named FI-216. Inside that folder is another set
of folders, one for each scene the BooBox can play. Sounds need to be copied into one of these scene folders
and renamed to match the scene for which you’d like it to play. See the table below for a list of sound
filenames.
BooBox SD Card Sound File Locations
Some computers will not show the .MP3 file extension as we are showing it
below. Many computers will just show “000”. Take note of the existing sound file
we placed in each scene folder. If it has the .MP3 extension then make sure
yours does too, if it doesn’t then don’t add it to your filename.
BOOBOX FLEXMAX SOUND FILES
FOLDER
FILENAME
DESCRIPTION
\FI-216\AMBIENT\
000.MP3
001.MP3
…
007.MP3
Sound file for Amb-0
Sound file for Amb-1
Sound file for Amb-7
\FI-216\INPUT1\
000.MP3
001.MP3
…
007.MP3
Sound file for In1-0
Sound file for In1-1
Sound file for In1-7
…
\FI-216\INPUT8\
000.MP3
001.MP3
…
007.MP3
Sound file for In8-0
Sound file for In8-1
Sound file for In8-7