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Studio Technologies StudioComm 792 User Manual

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Issue 1, February 2021
This User Guide is applicable for systems consisting of:
Model 792: serial number M792-00151 and later with application firmware 1.05 and later;
Model 793: serial number M793-00151 and later with application firmware 1.03 and later
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  • Page 1 This User Guide is applicable for systems consisting of: Model 792: serial number M792-00151 and later with application firmware 1.05 and later; Model 793: serial number M793-00151 and later with application firmware 1.03 and later © 2021 by Studio Technologies, Inc., all rights reserved studio-tech.com 50396-0221, Issue 1...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Appendix B—Network Configuration Examples ... 50 Appendix C—Default Dante Channel Names....52 Appendix D—Model 792 and Model 793 Factory Default Values ..............53 Appendix E—Model 792 Control Using HTTP ....54 Model 792/793 User Guide Issue 1, February 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 3...

  • Page 4: Revision History

    Dante Support Revision History Issue 1, February 2021: • Initial release. Issue 1, February 2021 Model 792/793 User Guide Page 4 Studio Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    A StudioComm with Dante Support system excellent way has become a requirement starts with the Model 793 Control Console. for many applications. Studio Technologies It’s the system’s “command center” and is has addressed these needs with the Studio- designed to reside at a user’s location, al-...
  • Page 6 Model 792 to be utilized in a variety means of accessing the Model 792’s configu- of applications, including experimental or ration webpages. This ensures that facilities test formats. can support separate audio and maintenance Issue 1, February 2021 Model 792/793 User Guide Page 6 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 7 (static) protected for reliable operation in stereo source. As with the Dante Surround demanding applications. Extensive filtering Input, the Dante Stereo Input has a nominal Model 792/793 User Guide Issue 1, February 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 7...
  • Page 8 (output) channels with the associated Dante analog outputs are compatible with virtually compliant-equipment. all balanced and unbalanced loads with an impedance of 2 k ohms or greater. Issue 1, February 2021 Model 792/793 User Guide Page 8 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 9 IP address to display, help- using a 4-pin XLR connector. The lightweight ful when configuring the StudioComm with aluminum enclosure mounts in one space Dante Support system. Model 792/793 User Guide Issue 1, February 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 9...

  • Page 10: Installation

    Dante capabilities remain up to date. The should AC mains be connected. Model 793 also utilizes a USB connector, located inside the unit, to allow its main Issue 1, February 2021 Model 792/793 User Guide Page 10 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 11 Model 793. If the needs of a specific Figure 4. Detail of Model 792 back panel showing the Ethernet port’s RJ45 jacks installation dictate, an alternate-length inter- connecting cable can be fabricated and used. Model 792/793 User Guide Issue 1, February 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 11...
  • Page 12 D-sub connectors are associated with net interface connects directly to a separate the Analog Surround Output channels; the port on an Ethernet switch. other two D-subs are used by the Analog Issue 1, February 2021 Model 792/793 User Guide Page 12 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 13 In this case, a Model 792 showing the Analog Surround Output Channels monitor output channel’s + terminal would go to pin 2 of the XLR, the – terminal to XLR Model 792/793 User Guide Issue 1, February 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 13...
  • Page 14 Analog Surround Input Channels panel, are used to connect with up to sixteen channels of line-level analog audio associ- ated with a surround source. The connectors Issue 1, February 2021 Model 792/793 User Guide Page 14 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 15 0 will not be necessary. Model 792/793 User Guide Issue 1, February 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 15...
  • Page 16 (mA) maximum which will pro- vide a significant power margin to support Figure 13. Detail of Model 792 back panel showing the DE-9F connector lengthy cable runs. Issue 1, February 2021 Model 792/793 User Guide Page 16 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 17 A 3-pin IEC 320 C14 inlet connector on the back panel mates with a detachable mains cord set. Refer to Figure 15 for a detailed view. Model 792/793 User Guide Issue 1, February 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 17...

  • Page 18: Dante Configuration

    Figure 16. Detail of Model 792 back panel showing transmitter (output) channels will only func- the DC input power connector tion in multicast; unicast is not supported.) Issue 1, February 2021 Model 792/793 User Guide Page 18 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 19 32, but in most cases the selection of PCM 24 would be appropriate. Clocking and device latency parameters can be adjusted if required but the default values in Dante Controller are typically correct. Model 792/793 User Guide Issue 1, February 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 19...

  • Page 20: Model 792 And Model 793 Configuration

    AES67 mode to be set for En- control. The management IP address will abled. As previously noted, if AES67 mode is show on the Model 793’s display. The level Issue 1, February 2021 Model 792/793 User Guide Page 20 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 21 Delay: This field allows a time delay value tion of the Model 792 and Model 793. to be entered and stored. A time delay would typically be used to synchronize (“match”) Model 792/793 User Guide Issue 1, February 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 21...
  • Page 22 Clear Trim Values: The Clear Trim Values tual time delay of 64 milliseconds. button is located directly below the Submit Trim Values button. Pressing this button will Issue 1, February 2021 Model 792/793 User Guide Page 22 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 23 This can assist the user in knowing exactly or both of the trim fields requires that the what source has been selected. Submit Trim Values button be pressed. Model 792/793 User Guide Issue 1, February 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 23...
  • Page 24 Model 792 is configured for a sociated with each button can be individually sample rate of 96 kHz the actual delay range assigned. Each button can also be config- ured for Disabled. Issue 1, February 2021 Model 792/793 User Guide Page 24 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 25 Post-Fader B the output will be figures the sixteen channels associated with active when the Output B function is active the Dante Surround Output to remain silent. Model 792/793 User Guide Issue 1, February 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 25...
  • Page 26 Clear Trim Values: The Clear Trim Values been entered. button is located directly below the Submit Trim Values button. Pressing this button will Issue 1, February 2021 Model 792/793 User Guide Page 26 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 27 IP address associated with the ciated with an output, whether sixteen chan- Model 792’s primary Dante connection. It nels for surround or two channels for stereo. Model 792/793 User Guide Issue 1, February 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 27...
  • Page 28 IP address associated with the web server. The web server is accessed with Model 792’s secondary Dante connection. It an Ethernet network connection made to the Issue 1, February 2021 Model 792/793 User Guide Page 28 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 29 If one becomes available then an IP address button must be pressed for the changes to will be requested and, when obtained, will be stored. Restoring the Model 792 default Model 792/793 User Guide Issue 1, February 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 29...
  • Page 30 DNS IP address that is being used by the out when the IP address configuration mode Model 792’s management web server. is selected for Automatic. This field will be Issue 1, February 2021 Model 792/793 User Guide Page 30 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 31 The user name has condition. This is a feature that will potentially a minimum of five characters, a maximum protect monitor loudspeakers and the ears of Model 792/793 User Guide Issue 1, February 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 31...
  • Page 32 Dante inter- entered in this field. face (Brooklyn II module). This number is assigned by Studio Technologies, Inc. as an Submit: The Submit button is located below identifier when releasing Dante firmware. the field for Confirm New Password. To save The firmware for the Model 792’s Dante...
  • Page 33 Log Out. It will cause the Model 792’s cause the browser to open a webpage that is web server to end the session and log out the the home page of the Studio Technologies, user. To again access the menu webpages Inc. website.

  • Page 34: Operation

    793’s back panel, making accidental activa- numbers followed by the Dante interface’s tion unlikely. We didn’t want normal operation sample rate. to cease because someone pushed a Model Issue 1, February 2021 Model 792/793 User Guide Page 34 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 35 10 volts DC. The DC LED will light red when the input is between Figure 17. Detail of Model 792 front panel showing status section LEDs Model 792/793 User Guide Issue 1, February 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 35...
  • Page 36 Model 792 and the Model action occurring. The three LEDs will light as Issue 1, February 2021 Model 792/793 User Guide Page 36 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 37 If tion and the LED associated with the active more than one source is selected then the output would remain lit. display will show Multiple. Model 792/793 User Guide Issue 1, February 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 37...
  • Page 38 Dim function. already enabled. It’s hard to explain unless Issue 1, February 2021 Model 792/793 User Guide Page 38 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 39 Dim channels. To mute or solo a channel simply function. requires pressing one of the sixteen input mute/solo buttons. The buttons function in a press-to-enable/press-to-disable “latching” Model 792/793 User Guide Issue 1, February 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 39...

  • Page 40: Technical Notes

    IPv4 range of 169.254.0.1 or the level control being rotated. Whenev- to 169.254.255.254. In this way, multiple er the screen saver is active the post-fader Issue 1, February 2021 Model 792/793 User Guide Page 40 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 41 Model 792 unit can be “polled” by sending contemporary managed Ethernet switches. an HTTP GET command to the same URL. There are even specialized switches that For details please refer to Appendix E. Model 792/793 User Guide Issue 1, February 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 41...
  • Page 42 FPGA (field-programmable-gate- array) integrated circuit will be released to add features or correct issues. Refer to the Studio Technologies’ website for the latest Figure 18. Detail of Model 792 back panel firmware files. The Model 792 has the ability...
  • Page 43 Dante Support located adjacent to the USB receptacle, the Studio Technologies’ website for the lat- will flash slowly. Once the entire loading est Model 793 firmware. The Model 793 has process has completed the Model 792 the ability to load a revised file into non-vola-...
  • Page 44 792. “Boot up” of both units will begin. the Model 793’s is operating as expected. To observe the Model 793’s firmware ver- sion number requires one to simply view Issue 1, February 2021 Model 792/793 User Guide Page 44 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 45 Audinate website audinate.com). The latest Model 792 Dante firmware file, with an extension of .dnt, is available on the Studio Technologies’ website as well in Audinate’s product library database. The latter allows the Dante Updater software ap- plication that is included with Dante Control- ler to automatically update the Model 792’s...

  • Page 46: Specifications

    Type: electronically balanced, capacitor coupled, Distortion (THD+N): <0.001%, 20-22 kHz, level intended for connection to balanced (differential) control fully clockwise, 22 kHz bandwidth or unbalanced signal sources Issue 1, February 2021 Model 792/793 User Guide Page 46 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 47 AC Mains: 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 20 W maximum DC Input: 10-18 volts DC, 1.6 A maximum at 10 volts; current draw when AC mains present is less than 100 uA Model 792/793 User Guide Issue 1, February 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 47...

  • Page 48: Appendix A-Connection Pin-Out Charts

    TASCAM-type wiring harnesses are typically compatible (locking hardware requires 4-40 screw threads). (locking hardware requires 4-40 screw threads). Connections for Analog Surround Input Channels Connections for Analog Surround Output 9-16 Channels 9-16 Issue 1, February 2021 Model 792/793 User Guide Page 48 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 49 Note: Connector type on Model 793 is 9-pin female D-subminiature (DE-9F). Connector uses 4-40 threaded inserts for locking with mating plug. Connections between Model 792 and Model 793 Model 792/793 User Guide Issue 1, February 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 49...

  • Page 50: Appendix B-Network Configuration Examples

    Dante Support Appendix B–Network Configuration Examples Issue 1, February 2021 Model 792/793 User Guide Page 50 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 51 Dante Support Model 792/793 User Guide Issue 1, February 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 51...

  • Page 52: Appendix C-Default Dante Channel Names

    Surround Output Channel 14 Sur Ch15 Surround Output Channel 15 Sur Ch16 Surround Output Channel 16 St Ch1 Stereo Output Channel 1 St Ch2 Stereo Output Channel 2 Issue 1, February 2021 Model 792/793 User Guide Page 52 Studio Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 53: Appendix D-Model 792 And Model 793 Factory Default Values

    DNS IP Address: 8.8.8.8 (Note: Using the Restore Default Values function in the System Information Menu webpage does not restore these items to their factory default values.) Model 792/793 User Guide Issue 1, February 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 53...

  • Page 54: Appendix E-Model 792 Control Using Http

    HTML Name Usage On/Off ina=[on/off] On/Off inb=[on/off] On/Off inc=[on/off] On/Off ind=[on/off] 2. Output Channel Selection (can only select one) Output Value HTML Name Usage On/Off op=a On/Off op=b Issue 1, February 2021 Model 792/793 User Guide Page 54 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 55 2048 (0x0800) msc=0800 4096 (0x1000) msc=1000 8192 (0x2000) msc=2000 16384 (0x4000) msc=4000 32786 (0x8000) msc=8000 5. Reference Level Selection Selection Value HTML Name Usage Reference Level On/Off ref=[on/off] Model 792/793 User Guide Issue 1, February 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 55...
  • Page 56 Mute All On/Off mut=[on/off] 7. Dim Selection Selection Value HTML Name Usage On/Off dim=[on/off] 8. Level Control Setting Setting Value HTML Name Usage Level [–70.0, 0.0] lvl=[–70.0, 0.0] Issue 1, February 2021 Model 792/793 User Guide Page 56 Studio Technologies, Inc.

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