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Studio Technologies 371A User Manual

Studio Technologies 371A User Manual

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Model 371A Intercom Beltpack
User Guide
Issue 1, June 2018
This User Guide is applicable for serial numbers
M371A-02501 and later with application firmware 1.1 and later
and Dante® firmware 1.0.0 (UltimoX2 4.1.2.1) and later
Copyright © 2018 by Studio Technologies, Inc., all rights reserved
www.studio-tech.com
50655-0618, Issue 1

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Summary of Contents for Studio Technologies 371A

  • Page 1 Issue 1, June 2018 This User Guide is applicable for serial numbers M371A-02501 and later with application firmware 1.1 and later and Dante® firmware 1.0.0 (UltimoX2 4.1.2.1) and later Copyright © 2018 by Studio Technologies, Inc., all rights reserved www.studio-tech.com 50655-0618, Issue 1...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    MODEL 371A INTERCOM BELTPACK Table of Contents Revision History ............4 Introduction ..............5 Getting Started .............. 7 Operation ..............12 Technical Notes ............. 16 Specifications ..............21 Model 371A User Guide Issue 1, June 2018 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 3...
  • Page 4: Revision History

    MODEL 371A INTERCOM BELTPACK Revision History Issue 1, June 2018: 1. Initial release. Issue 1, June 2018 Model 371A User Guide Page 4 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    STcontroller software application. be supported, including theater facilities, Configurable parameters include electret over-the-air and streaming broadcasting, Figure 1. Model 371A Intercom Beltpack top and bottom views Model 371A User Guide Issue 1, June 2018 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 5...
  • Page 6 24 with a sampling rate of maintain the desired headphone output 48 kHz. The Model 371A is AES67 compat- level. The audio signal destined for the ible and compliant with the Dante Domain headphone output is sent to a high-per- Manager™...
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Configuration Flexibility The Model 371A’s operating power is provided by way of the Ethernet interface A highlight of the Model 371A is its ability using the 802.3af Power-over-Ethernet to be easily configured to meet the needs (PoE) standard. This allows fast and ef- of specific users and applications.
  • Page 8 MODEL 371A INTERCOM BELTPACK located on the bottom of the Model 371A’s of an intercom or broadcast-style headset. enclosure. An Ethernet data connection Refer to Figure 2 for connection details. with Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) capability The microphone input connections are will be made using either a standard RJ45...
  • Page 9 Ch1 and Ch2. Using the Dante receiver (Rx) channels. This achieves rout- Controller application the default device ing the Model 371A’s two talk output audio name and channel names can be revised channels to the device (or devices) that will as appropriate for the specific application.
  • Page 10 If the associated headset has a dynamic The higher gain setting may also be useful (non-powered) microphone select the when the Model 371A is going to be de- Dynamic input type. If the headset has ployed at events where users are not able an electret microphone that requires a to speak at normal levels, e.g., sporting...
  • Page 11 Device ID/Global Kill The compressor active LED, visible on Command. the bottom of the Model 371A’s enclosure adjacent to the headset connector, can The mic kill function allows an enabled act as a guide when setting the micro- talk channel to be disabled by remote con- phone preamp gain.
  • Page 12: Operation

    Initial Operation Many applications are best served when The Model 371A will start to function as the buttons are configured in the Push to soon as a Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) pow- Talk mode. This ensures that a channel er source is connected.
  • Page 13 Two rotary potentiometers (“pots”), lo- network. The SYS LED will light red upon cated on the Model 371A’s top panel, Model 371A power up to indicate that the allow individual adjustment of the level of Dante interface is not ready. After a short...
  • Page 14 MODEL 371A INTERCOM BELTPACK output is active. The button will not be lit and will provide Model 371A users with when the function is not active. a confidence signal that they are actively talking to other intercom users. The exact Latching sidetone level is configured from among...
  • Page 15 Whenever a Model 371A audio input chan- be used to help locate a specific Model nel receives a call signal (20 kHz audio 371A. When Identify is selected it will send tone) the orange LED on its companion a command to a single Model 371A unit.
  • Page 16: Technical Notes

    Mic Kill Function terface will attempt to automatically obtain an IP address and associated settings The Model 371A includes a mic kill func- using the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configu- tion, allowing talk buttons that have been ration Protocol). If a DHCP server is not...
  • Page 17 Then connect the command the required “clues” can be Ethernet cable. Upon application of PoE obtained. power the Model 371A will go through its normal power-up sequences followed by Optimizing Network a display of the firmware version. The LED...
  • Page 18 A selection in the STcontroller software naming convention required by the Model application allows the Model 371A’s ap- 371A, the name of the zip file itself will plication firmware version to be identi- include the file’s version number. For ex- fied.
  • Page 19 firmware firmware. (embedded software) that resides in the Ultimo “chip.” The STcontroller software 6. At this time the Model 371A is operating application can also be used to identify under the newly-saved application firm- the Ultimo’s firmware version. (Use the ware and the USB flash drive can be...
  • Page 20 • All configuration selections for the Beltpack units, the belt clip on the Model Model 371A are performed using the ST- 371A will never have to be rotated as part controller software application. STcon- of the configuration process. (There are no troller also allows the version numbers configuration DIP switches under the belt...
  • Page 21: Specifications

    3 headphone –; and pin 4 headphone +) Audio Channels: 2 talk, 2 listen Ethernet: Neutrik NE8FBH etherCON RJ45 receptacle Microphone Input: USB: type A receptacle (located inside l 371A’s Compatibility: dynamic or electret (low-voltage enclosure and used only for application firmware DC-powered) microphones updates) Type: unbalanced Configuration: requires Studio Technologies...