Smallogger II: standalone phone recording device

Overview

8-channel miniature network device for recording audio from microphones and phone lines. Access to information is performed via TCP/IP network using web-browser.

Application

Smallogger II is an excellent solution for call recording and monitoring at remote and geographically split objects. No special software is need for the device. Smallogger II works like Linux-server connected to the TCP/IP network. An authorized user can access the information via web-browser installed on any PC. All data are transmitted via secured connection using HTTPS protocol.

Signal Sources

• Microphones (12 V)Analog inputs
• Analog telephone lines
• Analog line outputs
• Radiostation

Technical characteristics

• 8 channels
• Size: 180 x 110 x 45 mm, metal case (Ideal for covert recording)
• Passive, high impedance connection (nearly undetectable)
• Web interface
• Secure data transfer over the net by https protocol
• Power supply:
  • 5V external adapter
  • PoE (Power over Ethernet) - IEE Std.802.3af - optional
• Interfaces:
  • Ethernet 10/100 BA SE-TX - for device access and data transfer via TCP/IP net
  • RS-232 - for controlled external terminals connection
• Supported data storage:
  • Built-in HDD 500 GB

Web-interface

Web-browsers are used to access the audio data – no need additional software required. Easy connection to the device by specifying its IP address in the address field of a web-browser. In-built security measures – user is prompted to log in on each connection to access the device.

The main menu of the web-interface consists of links to several distinct pages:

• Database page
• Channel settings page
• Settings/Users page
• Reports and Parameters pages

Distinctive features

Small size

Overall dimensions: 188 x 112,5 x 46 mm, contains fullcapacity autonomous industrial computer, interface board and hard drive.

Multi-channel recording

Sound recording is performed by eight independent channels. Either phone line (in parallel mode) or microphone can be connected to each channel. Each channel is adjusted independently from the others.

Autonomous storage of records

Recorded sound tracks are saved on embedded hard drive of call recording device

Access via Web interface

All users of sound recording device are working with it via Web interface through Web browser. Installation of any special programs onto the user's computer is not required1. For information exchange safety the use of HTTPS protocol is envisaged.

Platform independence

It does not matter under which operating system and upon which hardware platform the user is working. Possibility of running Web browser is sufficient.