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Model 5422A
Dante® Intercom Audio Engine
User Guide
Issue 1, September 2021
This User Guide is applicable for serial numbers
M5422A-01001 and later with Main Firmware 1.00 and later
Copyright © 2021 by Studio Technologies, Inc., all rights reserved
studio-tech.com
50707-0921, Issue 1

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  • Page 1 Dante® Intercom Audio Engine User Guide Issue 1, September 2021 This User Guide is applicable for serial numbers M5422A-01001 and later with Main Firmware 1.00 and later Copyright © 2021 by Studio Technologies, Inc., all rights reserved studio-tech.com 50707-0921, Issue 1...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Appendix B–Dante Controller Network Default Configuration Values ...........49 Appendix C–Front-Panel Menu Structure ....................50 Appendix D–Model 5422A Default Configuration Values ...............51 Appendix E–Accessing the Unit when User Name and/or Password Not Known .........52 Model 5422A User Guide Issue 1, September 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 3...

  • Page 4: Revision History

    Model 5422A DANTE INTERCOM AUDIO ENGINE Revision History Issue 1, September 2021: • Initial release. Issue 1, September 2021 Model 5422A User Guide Page 4 Studio Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Studio Technologies. These include the single-chan- tions. Unlike general-purpose digital matrix devices, the nel/dual-listen Model 372A and Model 373A, the 2-channel...
  • Page 6 Dante-compatible channel, providing further details about an application. products that utilize Audinate’s Ultimo™ integrated circuit. (Many products from Studio Technologies use Ultimo.) Group Operating Modes While an excellent cost-effective means of implementing While the primary application for the Model 5422A is to Dante, using Ultimo has several limitations.
  • Page 7 Model 5422A’s two Dante Ethernet switching action is reversed. ports, enabling Dante’s redundant networking capabil- Model 5422A User Guide Issue 1, September 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 7...

  • Page 8: Installation

    3-pin IEC 320 C14 inlet connector. Some applications are accessed using an Ethernet connection made to the may warrant connection to a source of nominal 12 volts DC primary Ethernet port. Issue 1, September 2021 Model 5422A User Guide Page 8 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 9 Model 5422A’s management port is not color code and be terminated accordingly: recommended. It will function reliably but “daisy chaining” Model 5422A User Guide Issue 1, September 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 9...

  • Page 10: Dante Configuration

    Dante ST-5422A- along with a unique suffix. The suffix identifies Controller. the specific Model 5422A that is being configured. The Issue 1, September 2021 Model 5422A User Guide Page 10 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 11 Config – Switch Configuration section of Dante Controller. dresses and related network parameters will be determined Choices are: Switched, Redundant, Switched+Mgmt, and automatically using DHCP or, if that’s not available, the Redundant+Mgmt. Model 5422A User Guide Issue 1, September 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 11...

  • Page 12: Model 5422A Configuration

    In addition, a number of display-only fields show key operat- ing parameters. Issue 1, September 2021 Model 5422A User Guide Page 12 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 13 Once the Model 5422A menu system has been accessed a webpage will appear that has both a Home and Login tab across the top. A line of greeting text will display along with a link to the Model 5422A section in the Studio Technologies website.
  • Page 14 12, 12, 4, 4 8, 8, 8, 8 8, 8, 8, 4, 4 8, 8, 4, 4, 4, 4 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4 Issue 1, September 2021 Model 5422A User Guide Page 14 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 15 A, B, C, and D. If an audio engine is selected for eight groups (4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4) then the letters in the identification range will be A through H. Model 5422A User Guide Issue 1, September 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 15...
  • Page 16 PL channel or circuit requires an independent associated with the intercom device’s Dante receiver (input) mix-minus signal. The concept is simple, each user that’s channel. Issue 1, September 2021 Model 5422A User Guide Page 16 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 17 This would equate to up to 32 Model 5422A. User one wants to hear talk audio from users of the Studio Technologies’ Model 372A or Model 373A two, three, and four. User two wants to hear talk audio from single-channel beltpacks being able to function together users one, three, and four.
  • Page 18 Spending one or two hours experimenting with these topics will help to fully un- derstanding what’s going on. From there you’ll be ready to implement whatever your final application requires. Issue 1, September 2021 Model 5422A User Guide Page 18 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 19 Party-Line: This operating mode is identical to the Party-Line w/Auto Mix operating mode with the exception that the Auto Mix function is not active. Studio Technologies recommends that in most cases the Auto Mix function be active. But for special applications or test purpose this mode might be appropriate. Refer to the previous section of this guide for details on party-line operation.
  • Page 20 Model 5422A is 32. (In most cases, a Dante able on each of the Dante transmitter (output) channels of flow will consist of a connection that supports up to four audio channels.) Issue 1, September 2021 Model 5422A User Guide Page 20 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 21 “mix.” To achieve this has, in the past, typically required the use of a stand-alone audio processor, portable analog-supporting mixer unit, or digital plug-in. Model 5422A User Guide Issue 1, September 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 21...
  • Page 22 ±20 dB range using the receiver (input) and transmitter (output) functions. This mode is identical to the Summing Bus w/Auto Mix operating mode with the exception that the Auto Mix function is not active. Issue 1, September 2021 Model 5422A User Guide Page 22 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 23 A practical application would be to allow the Dante trans- channel and one Dante transmitter (output) channel. The mitter (output) channels provided by Studio Technologies’ number of Pass-Thru sections provided by a Model 5422A products that utilize the Ultimo integrated circuit to intercon- group depends on the selected group size.
  • Page 24 Compatibility is provided with many other products from band (VOX) or the presence of high-frequency content Studio Technologies, including the Model 348 Intercom (TOX). When the interrupt input is detected as on (active) Station, Model 354 Talk Station, and various announcer’s the interrupt audio source is automatically routed to the console models.
  • Page 25 IFB sections that are established within a specific audio engine. (In the Model 5422A-02 there would be two set- tings for the IFB Detection Mode, one for each 32-channel audio engine.) Model 5422A User Guide Issue 1, September 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 25...
  • Page 26 As an example, this could be useful for applications in turn require a 24-channel group. As such, selecting a such as supporting two multi-channel loudspeaker systems. channels-per-group configuration of 24, 8 would make Issue 1, September 2021 Model 5422A User Guide Page 26 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 27 Dante transmitter (output) channel and routing it to multiple inputs. That is all that is required. Now, voila, a single control signal will simultane- ously control 12 audio channels! Model 5422A User Guide Issue 1, September 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 27...
  • Page 28 After a delimiting dash (-) the group label is appended to Norm Off for the transmitter (output) channels. the unique prefix. When a group is configured for the Party- Issue 1, September 2021 Model 5422A User Guide Page 28 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 29 (a negative number) can slightly increase the noise floor of the overall system. A Submit button, located on the far right of each row, must be used to store a gain change. Model 5422A User Guide Issue 1, September 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 29...
  • Page 30 RJ45 jack labeled 169.254.x.x. An IP address assigned to the Dante second- MGMT on the Model 5422A’s back panel. ary interface by link-local will have a format of 172.31.x.x. Issue 1, September 2021 Model 5422A User Guide Page 30 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 31 The Manual setting allows the desired IP address and re- interface controller (NIC) devices used for the management lated parameters to be manually entered. This can be useful Model 5422A User Guide Issue 1, September 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 31...
  • Page 32 A system reboot is required for the revised manual subnet mask value to be utilized. Restoring the Model 5422A’s default values will not change the stored manual subnet mask value. Issue 1, September 2021 Model 5422A User Guide Page 32 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 33 15 characters, and is case sensitive. All 95 of the printable ASCII characters can be used. These include upper and lower alphabetic characters, numbers, and standard punctuation marks. Model 5422A User Guide Issue 1, September 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 33...
  • Page 34 Dante interface. (The Dante interface is implemented using a Brooklyn II module from Audinate.) Version Information This version number is assigned by Studio Technologies as The version information section consists of four rows of an identifier when a file is released that combines specific...
  • Page 35 (These changes can be made by way of the Network menu choices or using the front-panel display and buttons.) Model 5422A User Guide Issue 1, September 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 35...

  • Page 36: Operation

    Company Name Link: On the bottom of each webpage nization LED, labeled SYNC, will both light red as the unit’s is a link with the title Studio Technologies, Inc. Clicking on Dante interface starts to function and awaits connection this link will cause the browser to open the Home webpage to the associated LAN or LANs.
  • Page 37 IPv4 link-local.) The management protocol to establish the IP address for the management IP address can also be manually assigned with a fixed or Model 5422A User Guide Issue 1, September 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 37...
  • Page 38 If the active method is not the desired one, press the Enter (This value has nothing to do with the subnet mask values pushbutton switch located on the front panel. Use the left Issue 1, September 2021 Model 5422A User Guide Page 38 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 39 To instruct the Model 5422A to use the new Dante subnet associated with a network connection that has been made mask value requires that the unit’s Dante interface be Model 5422A User Guide Issue 1, September 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 39...
  • Page 40 Brooklyn II module supplied by Audinate. Redundant+Mgmt. It will also display Error in the unlikely This version number is assigned by Studio Technologies as event that an error has occurred in the Brooklyn II module an identifier when a firmware file is released. (This firmware that supports the Model 5422A’s Dante interface.

  • Page 41: Technical Notes

    Ethernet ports. The Model 5422A’s front-panel menu system can also be selected to display 1. The Studio Technologies’ company logo graphic. the Dante primary IP address. 2. The product name (Model 5422A) and the Dante Optimizing Dante Network Performance device name.
  • Page 42 USB flash drive. Note that no harm will occur if power is applied to the Model Studio Technologies will supply each firmware file inside 5422A that has a USB flash drive connected that doesn’t a .zip archive file. While the firmware file inside of the zip have relevant files in its root folder.
  • Page 43 The latest Model 5422A firmware file, with an extension of two 32-channel audio engines. Two groups from separate .dnt, is available on the Studio Technologies’ website as audio engines can be linked together using just one pair well being part of Audinate’s product library database. The of Dante audio channels from each group.

  • Page 44: Specifications

    Software Updating: USB flash drive supports updating Level Threshold: –44 dBFS at 400 Hz of Main and FPGA firmware (embedded software); Dante Minimum On Time: 385 mSec interface updated via Ethernet interface Issue 1, September 2021 Model 5422A User Guide Page 44 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 45 Mounting: one space (1U) in a standard 19-inch rack Weight: 2.8 pounds (1.3 kg) Specifications and information contained in this User Guide subject to change without notice. Model 5422A User Guide Issue 1, September 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 45...

  • Page 46: Appendix A-Network Configuration Examples

    Model 5422A DANTE INTERCOM AUDIO ENGINE Appendix A–Network Configuration Examples Issue 1, September 2021 Model 5422A User Guide Page 46 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 47 Model 5422A DANTE INTERCOM AUDIO ENGINE Model 5422A User Guide Issue 1, September 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 47...
  • Page 48 Model 5422A DANTE INTERCOM AUDIO ENGINE Issue 1, September 2021 Model 5422A User Guide Page 48 Studio Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 49: Appendix B-Dante Controller Network Default Configuration Values

    Device Config, Device Latency: Latency: 1.0 msec Network Config, Switch Configuration, Current: Switched+Mgmt Network Config, Addresses: Obtain an IP Address Automatically (default) AES67 Config, AES67 Mode, Current: Disabled Model 5422A User Guide Issue 1, September 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 49...

  • Page 50: Appendix C-Front-Panel Menu Structure

    Model 5422A DANTE INTERCOM AUDIO ENGINE Appendix C–Front-Panel Menu Structure Issue 1, September 2021 Model 5422A User Guide Page 50 Studio Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 51: Appendix D-Model 5422A Default Configuration Values

    Access Menu, Management Login Credentials User Name: guest Password: guest (Note: Using the Restore Default Settings command in the System menu does not restore these items to their default configuration values.) Model 5422A User Guide Issue 1, September 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 51...

  • Page 52: Appendix E-Accessing The Unit When User Name And/Or Password Not Known

    Enter and confirm a new password. Henceforth, to access the Model 5422A’s Configuration menu will require the use of the stored user name and password. Issue 1, September 2021 Model 5422A User Guide Page 52 Studio Technologies, Inc.

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