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Model 354A
Talk Station
User Guide
Issue Preliminary 1, April 2023
This User Guide is applicable for serial numbers
M354A-00151 and later with Application Firmware version 1.00 and later
and STcontroller software application version 3.10.18 and later
Copyright © 2023 by Studio Technologies, Inc., all rights reserved
studio-tech.com
50297-0423, Issue Preliminary 1

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  • Page 1 This User Guide is applicable for serial numbers M354A-00151 and later with Application Firmware version 1.00 and later and STcontroller software application version 3.10.18 and later Copyright © 2023 by Studio Technologies, Inc., all rights reserved studio-tech.com 50297-0423, Issue Preliminary 1...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Revision History ........................4 Introduction ..........................5 Getting Started ........................8 Dante Configuration ....................... 10 Model 354A Configuration ...................... 11 Preamble Audio Files ......................19 Operation ..........................21 Technical Notes ........................24 Specifications ......................... 27 Appendix A–STcontroller Default Configuration Values ............29 Model 354A User Guide Issue Preliminary 1.

  • Page 4: Revision History

    Model 354A TALK STATION Revision History Issue Preliminary 1, April 2023: • Initial preliminary release. Issue Preliminary 1, April 2023 Model 354A User Guide Page 4 Studio Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    UPDATE microphone, purchased separately, which is attached to the connector/threaded bushing combination that is located on the front of the Model 354A. (Using the Studio Technologies’ GME-3-12 Gooseneck Micro- phone is highly recommended.) Two audio sources or “messages,” up to 40 seconds each in length, are stored in non-volatile memory within the Model 354A.
  • Page 6 Setup and Operation Set up, configuration, and operation of the Model 354A 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.
  • Page 7 The Model 354A is compatible with the AES67 interoperability standard. When configured in Dante The Model 354A can easily be configured to meet the Controller to support AES67, the unit’s two transmitter needs of many specific applications and user prefer- (output) channels will function in multicast;...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    When lit singly they will What’s Included provide a red or green indication. When both are lit Included in the shipping carton is a Model 354A Talk simultaneously, they will provide an orange indication. Station unit along with instructions on how to obtain A configuration choice allows selection of how the an electronic copy of this guide.
  • Page 9 3-conductor 1/4-inch jack is incorporat- chassis ground and isn’t used as a signal conductor. ed into the front of the Model 354A’s enclosure. This (Although it does play an important role in shielding interface is commonly utilized on professional inter- the microphone assembly.) Within the Model 354A’s...

  • Page 10: Dante Configuration

    In both of the fixed modes, four output channels) to a receiver flow (a group of the level control on the front of the Model 354A will input channels). not impact the level of the monitor output. (The audio signal is presented to the analog monitor output cir- In advanced applications, the Model 354A’s four...

  • Page 11: Model 354A Configuration

    (“sync”) from Unit and Channel Names another Dante device. As such, the Dante Controller The Model 354A has a default Dante device name of check box for the Preferred Leader that is associated ST-M354A- and a unique suffix. The suffix identifies with the Model 354A would typically not be enabled.
  • Page 12 The default value of 24 dB will typically optimal will typically depend on the amount of ambient be appropriate for use with the Studio Technologies’ light that is present in the area where the Model 354A GME-3-12 Gooseneck Microphone. is located.
  • Page 13 Choices are Red when Off/Green when On Fixed –10 (Pre-Fader) is selected, a digital audio Green when Off/Red when On signal that arrives in the selected Model 354A Dante Unlit when Off/Green when On receiver (input) channel at –20 dBFS will result in an Unlit when Off/Red when On analog monitor output level of –10 dBu and, when...
  • Page 14 Choices are Off, Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High, and High. To assist a Model 354A user, it’s possible that enabling this function would be useful, sending preamble audio Issue Preliminary 1, April 2023 Model 354A User Guide Page 14 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 15 Choices are No and Yes. A USB flash drive can be used to load preamble files into the Model 354A’s non-volatile storage. This is a fast and simple means of revising the two audio (WAV) files as desired. A USB Type A receptacle is located on the unit’s back panel and is compatible with most...
  • Page 16 Upon Model 354A power Disabled (Dante Monitor Output Enabled): When up the button will be in its inactive state.
  • Page 17 Choices are File 1 and File 2. be sent to the Dante transmitter (output) channel. After The Model 354A can store and play two independent the preamble audio file has played once the micro- audio (WAV) files. These are called preamble audio phone audio will become active.
  • Page 18 The 18 kHz tone indicates to connected equipment that active The Model 354A can be configured to support a num- audio content is present on the Dante transmitter ber of interesting applications through the generation (output) path.

  • Page 19: Preamble Audio Files

    The preamble audio files within the Model tone signals would allow an audio processing device 354A can be easily updated by way of a standard USB to recognize the complete operating status of a Model flash drive. The preamble audio files can contain what- 354A’s receiver and transmitter channel.
  • Page 20 Studio Technologies support email address. They’ll be added to the website (studio-tech.com), 5. After a few seconds the Model 354A will run a “boot making them easily accessible to others. loader” program that will automatically load and save...

  • Page 21: Operation

    F u n c t i o n s w i t h i n t h e D a n t e C o n t r o l l e r a n d Initial Operation STcontroller software applications allow a specific The Model 354A will begin to function as soon as a Model 354A unit to be identified. Each application Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) power source is connect- provides an “eyeball”...
  • Page 22 Dante device. The Pushbutton Switch Modes Sync LED will light red when the Model 354A is not There are four ways that the pushbutton switches will synchronized with a Dante network. It will light green respond to being pressed.
  • Page 23 Model (connected) to the associated Dante transmitter 354A’s configuration. When the function associated (output) channel. The preamble audio will be mixed with a button is inactive (off) the pushbutton switch’s (summed or combined) with the microphone audio.

  • Page 24: Technical Notes

    Whether or not either or both of the preamble audio press the source button, momentarily pressing a talk files are utilized in a Model 354A unit is beyond the button will select its associated Dante receiver (input) scope of this user guide. They are a resource that channel to be the active monitor source.
  • Page 25 IP setting. will be released to add features or correct issues. Re- In the unfortunate event that a Model 354A’s IP ad- fer to the Studio Technologies’ website for the latest dress is “lost,” the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) application firmware file.
  • Page 26 Dante Controller to automatically query and, if required, update the 4. After a few seconds the Model 354A will run a “boot Model 354A’s Dante interface. loader” program that will automatically load the new application firmware file (M354AvXrXX.stm).

  • Page 27: Specifications

    Application: applies only to gooseneck microphone 20 dB, or full mute, configurable audio Threshold: 2.7 dB above nominal Dante output level (–17.3 dBFS), ±0.3 dB Slope: 2:1 Status LED: compressor active Model 354A User Guide Issue Preliminary 1. April 2023 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 27...
  • Page 28 Software Updating: USB flash drive used for updating main firmware and WAV audio files; Dante Controller’s Dante Updater application used for updating Dante interface firmware Issue Preliminary 1, April 2023 Model 354A User Guide Page 28 Studio Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 29: Appendix A-Stcontroller Default Configuration Values

    Button function: Mic Audio Only Preamble Audio Source: File 1 Program Audio Source: None Program Audio Dim: 15 dB Channel Status Signal: None Channel Receive Action: None Model 354A User Guide Issue Preliminary 1. April 2023 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 29...

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