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Model 5422A
Dante
Intercom Audio Engine
®
User Guide
Issue 3, December 2022
This User Guide is applicable for serial numbers
M5422A-01001 and later with Main Firmware 3.00 and later,
FPGA Firmware version 3.00 and later,
and STcontroller 3.10.00 and later
Copyright © 2022 by Studio Technologies, Inc., all rights reserved
studio-tech.com
50707-1222, Issue 3

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  • Page 1 This User Guide is applicable for serial numbers M5422A-01001 and later with Main Firmware 3.00 and later, FPGA Firmware version 3.00 and later, and STcontroller 3.10.00 and later Copyright © 2022 by Studio Technologies, Inc., all rights reserved studio-tech.com 50707-1222, Issue 3...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Appendix A–Network Configuration Examples ................59 Appendix B–Dante Controller Network Default Configuration Values........62 Appendix C–Front-Panel Menu Structure ..................63 Appendix D–Model 5422A Default Configuration Values ............64 Appendix E–Accessing the Unit when User Name and/or Password Not Known .....65 Model 5422A User Guide Issue 3, December 2022 Studio Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 4: Revision History

    Issue 2, April 2022: • Adds support for new IFB and Audio Switching group operating modes. • Miscellaneous corrections and clarifications. Issue 1, September 2021: • Initial release. Issue 3, December 2022 Model 5422A User Guide Page 4 Studio Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    This feature is unique to party-line the Model 5422A’s management webpages. (PL) intercom applications and offers users the Figure 1. Model 5422A Dante Intercom Audio Engine front and back views (back panel typical for Model 5422A-02) Model 5422A User Guide Issue 3, December 2022 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 6 14 alpha or numeric characters. Unlike general-purpose digital matrix devices, the Mod- Channel numbers are automatically appended to the el 5422A is optimized to allow direct support for these entered labels to provide identification of the specific special broadcast and general-intercom applications.
  • Page 7 Model 5422A to be useful in applications well beyond for supporting the needs of on-air personnel. Creating broadcast intercom. This will allow a Model 5422A to be these can be a challenge, especially in a REMI en- useful in applications well beyond broadcast intercom.
  • Page 8 Dante transmitter (output) channel. When a high- IFB (3 Int-in) functions. As expected, using a Model frequency control tone is no longer present the switch- 5422A-02 allows the creation of up to 32 IFB (1 Int-in) ing action reverses. or 16 IFB (3 Int-in) functions.

  • Page 9: Installation

    If both AC and DC power sources are connected to a Model 5422A, the unit will be powered by the AC mains Flexible Networking Capability supply. Only if the AC mains source fails will a load be Using the Dante Controller application program, the placed on the DC source.
  • Page 10 4-pin XLR connector. A DC source can be webpages are used for configuration, monitoring, used to power the Model 5422A as well as serving as a and maintenance of Model 5422A operation. Refer to backup power source should AC mains not be present.
  • Page 11 Connecting Power to conceive of a network environment that the unit wouldn’t be able to effectively support. The Model 5422A requires a source of AC mains or nominal 12 volts DC for operation. Either source can Dante Port Connections be connected with the same result. Both can also be...

  • Page 12: Dante Configuration

    110 microamperes (uA) from a 12 volts DC input. of a Model 5422A-01. Since there are 64 input and 64 output audio channels up to 128 routes (Dante sub- Dante Configuration scriptions) may need to be established.
  • Page 13 LAN associated with the Dante net- allows a single entry to select the label for both the work. If both of the Model 5422A’s Dante RJ45 jacks receiver (input) and transmitter (output) channels. are routed to ports on the same LAN this will typically Refer to the Model 5422A Configuration section or “crash”...

  • Page 14: Model 5422A Configuration

    Note that if the Model 5422A’s network configuration The manner in which the Model 5422A handles audio has been set for the Redundant or Redundant+Mgmt signals is configured using the webpages. Parameters mode, the Dante primary and Dante secondary IP ad-...
  • Page 15 An address of 169.254.x.x will indicate that an IPv4 address was established using link-local. The Model 5422A may also have been configured to use a manual (fixed or static) IP address. The front-panel display and associated pushbuttons, or the Model 5422A’s...
  • Page 16 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 be shown along with a link to the Model 5422A section in the Studio Technologies website.
  • Page 17 Requiring a user name and password, as well as the underlying software, is intended to keep “honest” people from making unauthorized changes to the configuration of the Model 5422A. It is not intended as a rigorous security system.
  • Page 18 The menu systems for the two versions are quite similar. The only difference is that the Model 5422A-01 has a menu tab called Audio Engine while the Model 5422A-02 has one tab called Audio Engine 1 and another tab called Audio Engine 2.
  • Page 19 Model 5422A-01, or group 32 Dante transmitter (output) channels. These channel 1 in the first audio engine of a Model 5422A-02, will “pairs” can be configured to function in one of the ten always start with the letter A. The next group will take available group arrangements.
  • Page 20 For a revised operating mode to be activated requires the Submit button, located to the right of the selection field, be pressed or enabled. Issue 3, December 2022 Model 5422A User Guide Page 20 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 21 (PL) applications. This algorithm, implemented in high- But how that functionality is created is quite different. speed logic within the Model 5422A’s FPGA integrated As one would expect, all Dante receiver (input) and circuit, automatically adjusts the contribution that each transmitter (output) channels are independent.
  • Page 22 4-channel virtual PL circuit created channels on compatible devices to be linked together. A by the Model 5422A. User one wants to hear talk group size just defines the maximum number of device audio from users two, three, and four. User two wants channels that can be part of a set of users that can talk to hear talk audio from users one, three, and four.
  • Page 23 Studio Technologies’ Model 371A understanding what’s going on. From there you’ll be Dante Beltpack is routed to input 02 of a Model 5422A ready to implement whatever your final application PL group, then that group’s output 02 must be routed to requires.
  • Page 24 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 for details on party-line operation.
  • Page 25 Dante transmitter (output) channels. To maximize signal intelligibility, the contribution of each input signal is automatically adjusted using the Auto Mix function. This function is implemented within the Model 5422A programmable logic and was discussed in previous sections.
  • Page 26 The overall connection limitation is really the number of supported Dante flows, which in the case of the Model 5422A is 32. (In most cases, a Dante flow will consist of a connection that supports up to four audio channels.)
  • Page 27 ±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. Model 5422A User Guide Issue 3, December 2022 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 28 Dante Domain Manager (DDM) application with Dante receiver (input) channels that do require DDM compatibility. (All Model 5422A Dante connections are DDM compatible.) Finally, Pass-Thru channels allow adjustment of a signal’s nominal level. (Each Dante receiver (input) and transmitter (output) channel allows a gain adjustment of ±20 dB.)
  • Page 29 DANTE INTERCOM AUDIO ENGINE number of flows is now limited to that provided by the Model 5422A. The flow limitation of two has been “ex- panded” to 32! The audio signal from the announcer’s console can now be routed (Dante subscribed) to as many destinations as is practically required.
  • Page 30 Dante audio sources. One source serves as the interrupt signal while the second source is considered to be program. The Model 5422A implements IFB (1 Int-in) such that both program with interrupt and program only channels are created. The action of IFB (1 Int-in) is controlled using the audio signal that arrives in the Dante receiver (input) audio channel specified for interrupt.
  • Page 31 Between those extremes dim (attenuation) values of 10, 15, and 20 dB are available. Details regarding the IFB Dim value will be reviewed in a later section. Model 5422A User Guide Issue 3, December 2022 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 31...
  • Page 32 And for optimal performance, this IFB mode also ensures that detection (“triggering”) will take place independently for each of the three inputs. The Model 5422A implements the IFB (3 Int-in) mode such that both a program with interrupt and program-only output channels are created.
  • Page 33 Model 5422A DANTE INTERCOM AUDIO ENGINE IFB Parameters can be provided by a Model 5422A depends on the selected group size. A group size of 4 channels would The three IFB parameters apply to both the IFB (1 Int- provide one IFB (3 Int-in) section. A group size of 32 in) and IFB (3 Int-in) operating modes.
  • Page 34 (on) state to its inactive (off) state. In essence, this parameter defines how “long” there must be silence in the interrupt audio signal before a VOX Issue 3, December 2022 Model 5422A User Guide Page 34 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 35 (input) channel and exits via one or the other of the The number of Audio Switching (1-in/2-out) sections two Dante transmitter (output) channels. provided by a Model 5422A group depends on the Each Audio Switching (1-in/2-out) section uses two selected group size. A group size of 4 would provide 2 Dante receiver (input) channels and two Dante trans- independent Audio Switching (1-in/2-out) sections.
  • Page 36 These steps are all that is required. Now, voila, a single con- trol signal will simultaneously control the routing of 12 audio channels! Issue 3, December 2022 Model 5422A User Guide Page 36 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 37 Audio Switching (2-in/1-out) sec- input is actively sent to the output. The control signal tions. A Model 5422A-02 can provide a maximum of 16. arrives in the form of a high-frequency tone on its own The Audio Switching (2-in/1-out) section can be utilized Dante receiver (input) audio channel.
  • Page 38 (output) paths can also be independently configured. This “trim” capability can be useful, ensuring that the nominal level of the audio paths that route between the Model 5422A and other Dante-compatible equipment is optimal. Channel Label (Rx/Tx): As previously discussed, for audio engine 1;...
  • Page 39 (a positive number) can reduce the headroom Audio Engine Channel Configuration webpage for available to a signal within both the Model 5422A and each audio engine. The second column in the table the overall system. Attenuating the signal (a negative...
  • Page 40 Automatic and Manual. It impacts how the Shown in dot-decimal notation. Model 5422A obtains the IP address that is used for MAC Address: These are display-only fields that show accessing the Model 5422A’s management web server the MAC (media access control) addresses associated and associated menu webpages.
  • Page 41 Manual, this field will show the IP address to its default values will not change the stored manual that is stored within the Model 5422A. This is the IP subnet mask value. address that is currently being used, or will be used at...
  • Page 42 (four octets separated by dots) if the current IP address and related network parameters were obtained by way of DHCP. This is the gateway IP address that is being used by the Model 5422A’s man- agement web server. If the IP address configuration mode is selected for...
  • Page 43 The user name and password are sent to be used. These include upper and lower alphabetic and received from the Model 5422A as plain text. They characters, numbers, and standard punctuation marks. are also stored within the Model 5422A as plain text.
  • Page 44 Dante firmware. The firmware for the Model Seven display-only fields show information about the 5422A’s Dante interface can be updated by way of an firmware (embedded software) that is currently loaded Ethernet connection using the Dante Updater software and operating in this specific Model 5422A.

  • Page 45: Operation

    Configuration menu webpages is a link called Log made to the network configuration and/or user name Out. It will cause the Model 5422A’s web server to end and password settings will be in effect. Once the the session, logging out the user and returning to the Reboot check box has been enabled, pressing the basic Home menu.
  • Page 46 The synchronization LED will slowly flash green if this has not been made. The second LED, labeled ACT, specific Model 5422A is part of a Dante network and is will flash green to indicate data activity, responding to serving as the Leader Clock. (In this case, it’s likely that Ethernet traffic traveling to and from that specific jack.
  • Page 47 Selecting the Automatic setting causes the Model address that’s associated with the connection made 5422A to use DHCP or, if DHCP is not available, the to the Model 5422A’s management RJ45 jack. IPv4 link-local protocol to establish the IP address for the management port.
  • Page 48 Enter button to store them. shown on this menu page. This name is unique to each To cause the Model 5422A to use the new setting re- device in a Dante deployment and is used as part of quires that the unit be rebooted (restarted). This can be the channel routing (Dante subscribing) process.
  • Page 49 The standard dot-decimal notation is used to display and revise the Dante primary To cause the Model 5422A to use a revised Dante pri- IP address. Once all the desired changes have been mary IP address configuration method requires that the made press the Enter button to store them.
  • Page 50 Enter button to store it. version numbers of the firmware (embedded software) To instruct the Model 5422A to use the new Dante sub- that are in use, and information about the Dante inter- net mask value requires that the unit’s Dante interface face’s firmware.
  • Page 51 3. The current management IP address. Reboot Device: This menu page allows the Model 5422A to be rebooted (restarted). This can be useful to Details regarding the information provided in the screen force the Model 5422A to utilize configuration changes saver menu pages were documented in previous made to the management and Dante interfaces.

  • Page 52: Stcontroller

    Immediately after starting STcontroller the application will locate all the Studio Technologies’ devices that it can control. The one or more Model 5422A units on the network will appear in the device list. Use the Identify command to allow easy recognition of a specific Model 5422A unit. Double-clicking on a device name will cause the associated configuration menu to appear.

  • Page 53: Technical Notes

    XML file. This file can then be utilized, secondary Ethernet interfaces. Another means loaded into the same Model 5422A unit as needed, or is to utilize the Model 5422A’s network configuration into another Model 5422A unit if desired. Clicking on...
  • Page 54 In required by the Model 5422A, the name of the zip file this way, it will attempt to automatically obtain an IP ad- itself will include the file’s version number.
  • Page 55 Model 5422A DANTE INTERCOM AUDIO ENGINE 5. After a few seconds the Model 5422A will run a “boot The latest Model 5422A firmware file, with an exten- loader” program that will automatically load and sion of .dnt, is available on the Studio Technologies’...
  • Page 56 32 Channels will be speaking at the same time! The same concept A Model 5422A has a maximum group size of 32 should work when interconnecting groups in multiple channels. (In this case, the one group would be using Model 5422A units.

  • Page 57: Specifications

    Interrupt Tone-to-IFB Output Rejection Filter: Versions Available: –31 dB at 18 kHz; –46 dB at 20 kHz; –70 dB at 22 kHz Model 5422A-01: one 32-channel audio engine Dim Level (Program Audio Attenuation): 0 dB, 10 dB, Model 5422A-02: two 32-channel audio engines...
  • Page 58 Ethernet interface STcontroller Support: Status of select parameters can be monitored using Studio Technologies’ STcontroller software application Software Updating: USB flash drive supports updat- ing of Main and FPGA firmware (embedded software); Dante interface updated via Ethernet interface...

  • Page 59: Appendix A-Network Configuration Examples

    Model 5422A DANTE INTERCOM AUDIO ENGINE Appendix A–Network Configuration Examples Model 5422A User Guide Issue 3, December 2022 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 59...
  • Page 60 Model 5422A DANTE INTERCOM AUDIO ENGINE Issue 3, December 2022 Model 5422A User Guide Page 60 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 61 Model 5422A DANTE INTERCOM AUDIO ENGINE Model 5422A User Guide Issue 3, December 2022 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 61...

  • Page 62: 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 Issue 3, December 2022 Model 5422A User Guide Page 62 Studio Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 63: Appendix C-Front-Panel Menu Structure

    Model 5422A DANTE INTERCOM AUDIO ENGINE Appendix C–Front-Panel Menu Structure Model 5422A User Guide Issue 3, December 2022 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 63...

  • Page 64: Appendix D-Model 5422A Default Configuration Values

    Channel Label (Tx/Rx): ChX (where X = Channel number) Receiver (Input) Gain (± dB): 0 Transmitter (Output) Gain (± dB): 0 Audio Engine 2 Menu (for Model 5422A-02 only) Channels per Group: 8, 8, 8, 8 Group Configuration (typical for all four Groups)

  • Page 65: Appendix E-Accessing The Unit When User Name And/Or Password Not Known

    3. While continuing to hold the two buttons apply AC Mains or 12 volts DC power. 4. Continue to hold the two buttons and allow the Model 5422A to start. The Status LEDs on the front panel will first light green then light red in their start-up sequence.

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