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Ipod or MP3 for hold music; mono adapter?

We are in need of a new music server for our on hold music here at the office. We have been using a 5 cd changer on constant shuffle & it has never really worked to our satisfaction. I am Ipod Mp3 illiterate so please bear with me.
First can this be done? It needs to run 24/7 and I don't really care about quantity of songs.
Second it need to be able to be plugged in and charged of course & able to stay on play in case of even short power putages.
Third (and this may be a hangup) it needs to be in mono. If there isn't a player that will play in mono, can we plug in a mono headphone jack or use a stereo jack and run the L&R legs together?
Any insight would be awsome.
Thanks for your time, John
jsd52756
jsd52756 OP
432 posts
 
Marqueemoon- What would keep the Ipod or Shuffle charged? Someone last night mentioned an MP3 player. I guess I'll go shopping and see what type of simple system I can assemble. Our PH system is semi-old 10-12 years old but a great system. We just need a mono device that plays maybe 5-10 CD's worth of music, repeats forever and stays charged.
Thanks
marqueemoon
26 posts
 
Sorry. I guess I'm not up on iPods. Looks like you might have to use a Nano to use a dock charger. I could be wrong though.
elevick
2,636 posts
 
Why not buy a little receiver at best buy for $99? Cheaper than an ipod and definitely more reliable if you are going to have it on 24/7. It would only be am/fm.
marqueemoon
26 posts
 
The problems with radio are:

1. A little less professional due to commercials.

2. More obvious you are not paying ASCAP/BMI/SESAC due to said commercials.
jsd52756 OP
432 posts
 
I ended up using a small mp3 player. Then attached it to a USB to 120volt wall adapter to keep it charged. Seems to work fine. $71 total investment.
-John
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