Table of Contents Revision History ........................4 Introduction ..........................5 Getting Started ........................8 Dante Configuration ........................10 Model 354 Configuration ......................11 Operation ..........................16 Technical Notes ........................16 Specifications ..........................19 Appendix A–STcontroller Default Configuration Values ............21 Model 354 User Guide Issue Preliminary 1, August 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc.
Model 354 TALK STATION Revision History Issue Preliminary, August 2021: • Initial preliminary release. Issue Preliminary 1, August 2021 Model 354 User Guide Page 4 Studio Technologies, Inc.
Voice audio is supplied by way of a gooseneck microphone, purchased separately, which is attached to the connector/threaded bushing combination that is located on the front of the Model 354. (Using the Studio Technologies’ GME-3-12 Gooseneck is highly recommended.) Two audio sources or “messages,”...
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TALK STATION Setup and Operation Set up, configuration, and operation of the Model 354 is simple. An RJ45 jack is used to interconnect with a standard twisted-pair Ethernet port associated with a PoE-enabled network switch. This connection provides both power and bidirectional digital audio. A gooseneck microphone is attached using the ¼-inch...
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WAV format. typically be configured to provide a momentary (push to activate) function. Audio sources can arrive in the Model 354 by way of four Dante receiver (input) channels. The supported Red and green LEDs are associated with the unit’s sampling rate is 48 kHz with a bit depth of up to 32.
Neutrik etherCON protected RJ45 previously discussed, the USB receptacle is also jack that is located on the back of the Model 354’s used to load WAV audio files that can be stored on enclosure. This ruggedized and locking RJ45 jack al- the same USB flash drive.
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It’s possible that a microphone won’t be needed. This a loudspeaker with an internal amplifier, such as a would be in the rare case where the Model 354’s model from the popular Fostex® 6301-series. Other ability to play audio files is the only function that is applications may connect the analog monitor output to required.
In both of the fixed modes, non-interrupt), or background music signals needed the level control on the front of the Model 354 will not for a specific application. These receiver (input) impact the level of the monitor output. (The audio sig-...
Studio Technologies’ devices that it can control. can be adjusted within Dante Controller, if required, The one or more Model 354 units to be configured but the default values are typically correct. will appear in the device list. Use the Identify com-...
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Fixed –10 (Pre-Fader): When selected the analog present in the area where the Model 354 is located. monitor output’s nominal level will be –10 dBu and the System – Button LED Action Dante monitor output (if enabled) will be –30 dBFS.
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Dante monitor output. Medium High, High None: When selected the analog monitor output will To assist a Model 354 user, it’s possible that enabling be disabled. The Dante monitor output function will be this function would be useful, sending preamble audio...
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Upon Model switch becomes active the selected preamble audio 354 power up the button will be in its inactive state. file will be sent to the Dante transmitter (output) chan- nel. At the same time microphone audio will become...
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Dante transmitter (output) channel. Preamble or Mic Active For a typical voice paging system application this The Model 354 can be configured to support a number configuration determines which audio signal would of interesting applications through the generation of...
The specific channel doesn’t have a high-frequency sine-wave tone will be mixed (combined or summed) tone present the Model 354 considers this to be a with the preamble and/or microphone audio. This receiver channel inactive condition. In this case, a function can be useful by providing an “on-air”...
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IP address. If knowledge of a Model It’s possible that updated versions of the application 354’s IP address has been misplaced there is no reset firmware (embedded software) that is utilized by the button or other method to easily restore the unit to a Model 354’s microcontroller (MCU) integrated circuit...
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Ethernet signal that has Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) present to the RJ45 jack. Restoring Factory Defaults 4. After a few seconds the Model 354 will run a “boot A command in the STcontroller software application loader” program that will automatically load the allows the Model 354’s defaults to be reset to the fac-...
36 dB of gain Frequency Response: +0/–1.5 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz Level Reduction (Dim) Capability: 0, 5, 10, 15, 20 dB, or full mute, configurable Model 354 User Guide Issue Preliminary 1, August 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 19...
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Operating Temperature: 0 to 50 degrees C (32 to 122 degrees F) Storage Temperature: –40 to 70 degrees C (–40 to 158 degrees F) Humidity: 0 to 95%, non-condensing Altitude: not characterized Issue Preliminary 1, August 2021 Model 354 User Guide Page 20 Studio Technologies, Inc.
Button Action: Tap to Latch Button function: Mic Audio Only Preamble Audio Source: File 1 Program Audio Source: None Program Audio Dim: 15 dB Channel Status Signal: None Model 354 User Guide Issue Preliminary 1, August 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 21...
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