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User Guide
Issue 5, November 2017
This User Guide is applicable for serial numbers
M216-00151 and later with application firmware 2.1 and later
Copyright © 2017 by Studio Technologies, Inc., all rights reserved
www.studio-tech.com
50388-1117, Issue 5

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  • Page 1 User Guide Issue 5, November 2017 This User Guide is applicable for serial numbers M216-00151 and later with application firmware 2.1 and later Copyright © 2017 by Studio Technologies, Inc., all rights reserved www.studio-tech.com 50388-1117, Issue 5...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installation ..............11 Configuration ..............13 Dante® Configuration ........... 21 Operation ..............22 Technical Notes ............. 26 Specifications ..............32 Appendix A ..............33 Appendix B ..............34 Model 216 User Guide Issue 5, November 2017 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 3...

  • Page 4: Revision History

    firmware 1.3 and later as noted on the title page. Issue 2, September 2015: 1. Documents enhanced unit identification feature. 2. Adds improvements to IP address configuration assignment explanation. Issue 1, July 2014: 1. Initial release. Issue 5, November 2017 Model 216 User Guide Page 4 Studio Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    The unit integrates all on-air, talk- back, and cue audio signal routing in one compact system. Four pushbutton switches Figure 1. Model 216 front and back views allow the user to control the main and talk- These choices can be made locally using back audio output channels.
  • Page 6 Microphone signals are This mode would be appropriate for an connected to the Model 216 by way of a application such as stadium announce- standard 3-pin female XLR connector. ment. An alternate action “latching” con- figuration allows the pushbutton to enable...
  • Page 7 The hybrid mode tone operated IFB function that’s part is especially useful when the Model 216 is of the Studio Technologies’ Model 5422 used in a production-support application. Dante Intercom Audio Engine. These...
  • Page 8 (con- The sidetone function allows audio from nect) program-with-interrupt audio to the the Model 216’s microphone preamplifier channel 1 audio input and program-only to be routed to the headphone output. audio to the channel 4 audio input. Rotary...
  • Page 9 This makes selecting ment (PSE) that it’s a class 2 (low power) the way in which the Model 216 fits into device. The unit can also be powered an application a simple matter. For exam- using an external source of 12 volts DC.
  • Page 10 Console Products connections. Using a variety of optional factory-supplied modules and interface The Model 216 is just one in a series of cable kits allows a Model 216 to be op- Dante-enabled announcer console prod- timized to meet the needs of specific ucts available from Studio Technologies.

  • Page 11: Installation

    Model 216’s be made using the connectors located back panel. The mating connector (male) on the back panel of the Model 216. A should be wired so that pin 2 is signal microphone signal will be interfaced by high (+ or hot), pin 3 is signal low (–...
  • Page 12 ¼-inch 3-conductor located on the back panel of the Model phone jack located on the Model 216’s 216. This allows connection by way of a back panel. As is standard for stereo cable-mounted etherCON plug or a stan- headphones, the left channel is connected dard RJ45 plug.

  • Page 13: Configuration

    Configuration From the factory the pushbuttons are labeled, from left to right, COUGH, For the Model 216 to support the needs TALKBACK 1, TALKBACK 2, and of specific applications a number of op- TALKBACK 3. These were selected to be erating parameters must be configured.
  • Page 14 On the unit, two pushbutton switches, mary of the configurable parameters and located on the bottom of the Model 216, related information. Refer to Appendix A are used to set the headphone gain range.
  • Page 15 Model 216’s mic preamplifier gain when using the Model 216. It can also be and P48 phantom power on/off status. useful when setting the gain of the Model...
  • Page 16 Changes made using the ap- controller integrated circuit and associ- plication will be displayed in real-time on ated software that give the Model 216 its the Model 216’s 2-digit display. Changes “smarts.” The software has been carefully made to the mic pre gain and P48 on/off designed to provide a number of different status using the Model 216’s pushbutton...
  • Page 17 Upon power up the available: low and high. Low is appropriate audio signal on the main output channel when the Model 216 is to be used in an will be in its muted state. environment where the ambient light level Talkback Button Mode is low.
  • Page 18 1 is assigned to the left headphone output channel and audio input channel 2 is assigned to the right headphone output channel. The level of Issue 5, November 2017 Model 216 User Guide Page 18 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 19 C2, located in the center of the front Figure 8. Headphone minimum level switch settings panel. Audio input channel 3 is assigned to the left headphone output channel Model 216 User Guide Issue 5, November 2017 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 19...
  • Page 20 Switches 10, 11, and 12 are used to con- production personnel. figure the system mode of the Model 216. • When the system mode is set for produc- Specifically, they determine how the main tion with dim the audio signal on the output channel operates vis-à-vis the talk-...

  • Page 21: Dante Configuration

    A number of the Model 216’s Dante- specifically included to allow the Model related parameters can be configured. 216 to function as an IFB master sta- These configuration settings will be stored tion when used in conjunction with the in nonvolatile memory within the Model Studio Technologies Model 5422 Dante 216’s circuitry.

  • Page 22: Operation

    On the top surface of application. the Model 216 the two status LEDs and the backlight LED associated with the main The Model 216 will support audio sample pushbutton switch and the status LED and rates of 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz with the ability...
  • Page 23 (timing reference) is being re- Status LEDs ceived. It will slowly light on and off green when the Model 216 is part of a Dante Four pushbutton switches are used to network and is serving as a clock master.
  • Page 24 “tapped” the audio muted. signal will change state. Upon Model 216 If the Model 216 is configured to operate in power up the audio signal will be in its any of the production modes, the red LED muted state.
  • Page 25 TALKBACK 3, Three rotary controls (“pots”) are located controls the audio signal associated with on the Model 216’s front panel and are as- the talkback output channel 3. The manner sociated with the headphone output. The...

  • Page 26: Technical Notes

    (50%) position of its rotation range. This is trol to its fully counterclockwise position will intended to serve as an aid to Model 216 cause the level of the associated channel(s) users. In an ideal installation, setting the to fully mute.
  • Page 27 “console tape,” with its specific quired 48 ±4 volts, up to a maximum IP address. If knowledge of a Model 216’s current of 10 milliamperes. IP address has been misplaced there is no...
  • Page 28 Model Two spare connector locations are pro- 216. The Brother label cassette number vided on the Model 216’s back panel. They TX-3151, white on black, is appropriate for are labeled A and B. From the factory they use with many of their printers.
  • Page 29 Relay Contacts in a spare location on the Model 216’s back panel. For reference, the wire color The Model 216 provides two normally for pin 1 is gray, pin 2 is yellow, and pin 3 open (not shorted) relay contacts for use in is blue.
  • Page 30 From the factory, white LEDs are installed into the MCU’s nonvolatile memory by in the pushbutton housings. These LEDs way of a USB interface. The Model 216 provide illumination (“backlighting”) of the implements a USB host function that di- pushbutton switches. This may prove use- rectly supports connection of a USB flash...
  • Page 31 12 volt DC source. firmware (embedded software) residing 6. The Model 216 will run a “boot loader” in the Ultimo “chip.” This firmware can be program that will immediately load the updated by way of the Model 216’s Ether-...

  • Page 32: Specifications

    Bit Depth: up to 24 Use: provides support for tone operated (TOX) IFB Sample Rates: 44.1 and 48 kHz function on Studio Technologies’ Model 5422 Dante Number of Transmitter (Output) Channels: Intercom Audio Engine 4 (main, talkback 1, talkback 2, talkback 3) Type: sine wave, <0.01% THD+N...

  • Page 33: Appendix A

    Appendix A Attached to the bottom of the unit is a security panel with text that provides a summary of the configurable parameters and related information. Model 216 User Guide Issue 5, November 2017 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 33...

  • Page 34: Appendix B

    Appendix B The following list provides details on the 3-pin header connectors located on the Model 216’s printed circuit board. Shown are both reference numbers and associated functions. P2: Microphone Input P8: Relay Contact 2 Pin 1 common Pin 1 common...

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