FAQ

Which operating systems can be used to run DOBBIN?

Windows XP with Service Pack 2
Windows Advanced Server Edition 2000 / 2003 for Cluster

Which hardware is required to run DOBBIN?

• for the Basis Package

Dual Processor or Double Core Processor with at least 3.0 GHz
1 GB RAM
Harddisk drive with at least 100 GB
CD Drive for Installation and Update
Gigabit Card for connecting additional WorkUnits (optional)

• for additional WorkUnits

Single, Dual Processor or Double Core, or even Multiprocessor server systems with (optimum) at least 3.0 GHz
1 GB RAM
Harddisk drive with at least 100 GB
CD Drive for Installation and Update
Gigabit Card for connecting to ControlUnit

Is there a Mac or Linux Version of this product?

Do I need other AudioCube or Quadriga Modules to use DOBBIN?

No, this is a completely stand-alone application, but can be used as post processor for QUADRIGA and CD-Inspector.

How can I order DOBBIN?

Simply get in touch with our Sales-Team at info@cube-tec.com

How can metadata from an existing data base can be imported in DOBBIN?

The DOBBIN system offers the possibility to merge external metada via the Metadata Merger element. The used structur of these data is widely corresponding to the BroadcastWaveFormat (BWF) of the European Broadcasting Union and also to the ID3v2 Format. Most common data bases offers export of metadata in XML Formats, that can be easily edited. In case, the data base doesn't have such possibilities, a conversion interface has to be plugged between the data base and the DOBBIN system.

How can metadata be assigned to audio files?

The input files that are to be merged must have the same file title for this to be possible. This means that an audio file should be accompanied be a correspondingly named metadata file. For example, an audio input file may be named Track01.wav, and should be merged with the metadata file Track01.imp.xml or Track01.id3.xml.

What kind of meta data can be attached to audio files?

All information containt in the BroadcastWaveFormat and ID3v2 can be imported. The ID3v2 format implies ID3v1. Additional information as CD Audio PQ data and subcodes, CD Text, DAT - specific information and much more details concerning analog digitizations.