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Studio Technologies 214A User Manual

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Model 214A
Announcer's Console
User Guide
Issue Preliminary 1, October 2022
This User Guide is applicable for serial numbers
M214A-00151 and later with Main Firmware version 1.00 and later
and STcontroller software application version 3.08.00 and later
Copyright © 2022 by Studio Technologies, Inc., all rights reserved
studio-tech.com
50731-1022, Issue P1

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  • Page 1 This User Guide is applicable for serial numbers M214A-00151 and later with Main Firmware version 1.00 and later and STcontroller software application version 3.08.00 and later Copyright © 2022 by Studio Technologies, Inc., all rights reserved studio-tech.com 50731-1022, Issue P1...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Revision History ......................4 Introduction ........................ 5 Getting Started ......................9 Dante Configuration ....................10 Model 214A Configuration ..................12 Operation ........................17 Technical Notes ......................20 Specifications ......................24 Appendix A: STcontroller Default Configuration Values ..........26 Appendix B: 3-Pin Header Connector Details ............

  • Page 4: Revision History

    Model 214A ANNOUNCER’S CONSOLE Revision History Issue Preliminary 1, October 2022: • Initial preliminary release. Issue Preliminary 1, October 2022 Model 214A User Guide Page 4 Studio Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Output Channels and their Operation production personnel. A status LED is associated with the By way of the Dante interface, the Model 214A provides a talkback pushbutton switch. The two pushbutton switches main transmitter (output) channel and a talkback transmitter utilize gold-plated contacts for reliable long-term operation (output) channel.
  • Page 6 At-Home applications. when used in a live-event application, supporting person- A large part of the Model 214A’s unique power is the ability nel serving in roles such as sports-event spotter, musical to configure the operation of the main and talkback func- director, or production assistant.
  • Page 7 Dante receiver (input) channels 3 and 4. Dante Audio-over-Ethernet Rotary control C adjusts the sidetone level. Audio data is sent to and from the Model 214A using the Dante audio-over-Ethernet media networking technology. The fourth headphone output mode offers another unique For flexibility in meeting a variety of application and sonic routing choice.
  • Page 8 P48 phantom power can be enabled if required to support condenser microphones. The four Dante receiver (input) On its input side, the Model 214A allows up to four head- audio channels and the way in which they are assigned to phone cue sources to be received from an audio console, the headphone output channels can be configured.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    XLR male pins 1 and 3. Updating The Model 214A was designed so that in the future its As of the writing date of this guide, the Sennheiser HMD capabilities and performance can be easily enhanced. A 26-II and HMD 27 headsets are popular for on-air sports USB type A receptacle, located on the unit’s back panel,...

  • Page 10: Dante Configuration

    12 volts, correct operation will If you need to make your own labels the process is quite take place over a range of 10 to 18 volts. The Model 214A’s simple. Use a personal computer to create the desired operating current is modest (less than 300 milliamperes) text.
  • Page 11 “console tape,” with its specific static IP address. headphone output audio sources and routing mode will If knowledge of a Model 214A’s IP address has been mis- determine how the Dante receiver (input) channels will be placed there is no reset button or other method to easily associated with the three level controls and the headphone restore the unit to a known (default) IP setting.

  • Page 12: Model 214A Configuration

    Model 214A Configuration The STcontroller software application is used to configure the way in which the Model 214A functions. No DIP switch settings or other local actions are used to configure the unit. This makes it imperative that STcontroller be available for convenient use on a personal computer that’s connected...
  • Page 13 Dante reference level STcontroller allows selection of the on/off status of the which Studio Technologies considers to be –20 dBFS (this microphone input’s P48 phantom power source. The on/ is 20 dB below the digital maximum of 0 dBFS). Operating...
  • Page 14 A dual-color LED, located on the Model 214A’s back panel Mode 3 – Ch1 L Ch2 R / Ch3 L Ch4 R / Sidetone LR: This...
  • Page 15 (input) channels. But if “mix-minus” audio is being supplied or its fully clockwise position will cause the associated sig- to the Model 214A then selecting one of the headphone nal to mute. Selecting the Full Mute mode may be appropri-...
  • Page 16 Two choices are available: low and high. Low is the status of the talkback function will change, either from appropriate when the Model 214A is to be used in an envi- inactive-to-active or from active-to-inactive. Upon Model ronment where the ambient light level is low. High would be...

  • Page 17: Operation

    If the Dante aux transmitter (output) channel is not going to be utilized then the Off configuration choice Upon Model 214A power up most of the status and button should be selected. backlight LEDs will activate in a test sequence. The PoE,...
  • Page 18 (timing reference) is being received. It will slowly Main Button and LED Indicators light on and off green when the Model 214A is part of a Dante network and is serving as the Leader clock. (This The pushbutton switch that is located on the left side, facto-...
  • Page 19 (output) channel will be placed in its muted state. If the Latching: If this mode is selected, the audio signal associ- Model 214A is selected for either of the production modes, ated with the Dante main transmitter (output) channel will...

  • Page 20: Technical Notes

    (50%) position of its rotation range. figuration of the Headphone Output – Audio Sources and This is intended to serve as an aid to Model 214A users. In Routing parameter in the STcontroller software application. an ideal installation, setting the controls to their detent posi- Three of the five available modes enable sidetone.
  • Page 21 “console tape,” kits, are available from Studio Technologies. Please refer with its specific IP address. If knowledge of a Model 214A’s to the company website (studio-tech.com) for details on IP address has been misplaced there is no reset button or what is available.
  • Page 22 (digikey.com). information on interfacing with the relay contacts refer to Appendix B. To make the process of connecting to the Model 214A’s Pushbutton Backlighting headers a simple task, an interface cable kit, part num- ber 31087, is available from Studio Technologies. Each...
  • Page 23 214A’s USB receptacle, located on the back panel of the unit. Restoring Factory Defaults 3. Apply power to the Model 214A. Power can be provided A command within the STcontroller application will allow by Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) associated with a con- the Model 214A’s configuration selection to be reset to its...

  • Page 24: Specifications

    Sample Rates: 44.1 or 48 kHz Tone: Use: provides support for tone operated (TOX) IFB Pull Up/Down Support: none function on devices such as Studio Technologies’ Model Dante Transmitter (Output) Channels: 3 (Main, 5422A Dante Intercom Audio Engine Talkback, Aux)
  • Page 25 8.5 inches deep (21.6 cm) Deployment: intended for tabletop applications Weight: 2.4 pounds (1.1 kg) Specifications and information contained in this User Guide subject to change without notice. Model 214A User Guide Issue Preliminary 1, October 2022 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 25...

  • Page 26: Appendix A: Stcontroller Default Configuration Values

    System – Operating Mode: On Air System – Button Backlight Intensity: Low System – Relay Output 1: Off System – Relay Output 2: Off System – Dante Aux Output: Off Issue Preliminary 1, October 2022 Model 214A User Guide Page 26 Studio Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 27: Appendix B: 3-Pin Header Connector Details

    Model 214A ANNOUNCER’S CONSOLE Appendix B: 3-Pin Header Connector Details The following list provides details on the 3-pin header connectors located on the Model 214A’s printed circuit board. Shown are both reference numbers and associated functions. P2: Microphone Input Pin 1: Common Pin 2: High (+) Pin 3: Low (–)

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