Studio Technologies 373A User Manual

Studio Technologies 373A User Manual

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Model 373A
Intercom Beltpack
User Guide
Issue 2, June 2023
This User Guide is applicable for serial numbers
M373A-00151 and later with application firmware 2.1 and later
Copyright © 2023 by Studio Technologies, Inc., all rights reserved
studio-tech.com
50693-0623, Issue 2

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  • Page 1 Model 373A Intercom Beltpack User Guide Issue 2, June 2023 This User Guide is applicable for serial numbers M373A-00151 and later with application firmware 2.1 and later Copyright © 2023 by Studio Technologies, Inc., all rights reserved studio-tech.com 50693-0623, Issue 2...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Revision History ..................... 4 Introduction ....................5 Getting Started....................7 Dante Configuration ..................9 Model 373A Configuration ................9 Operation ...................... 12 Technical Notes .................... 14 Specifications....................18 Appendix A: STcontroller Default Configuration Values ........ 20 Model 373A User Guide Issue 2.
  • Page 4: Revision History

    • Adds screen capture for the STcontroller application. • Miscellaneous improvements and clarifications. • Updated to meet latest document format. Issue 1, April 2019: • Initial release. Issue 2, June 2023 Model 373A User Guide Page 4 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    (DC-powered) microphone can faced with Dante-compatible matrix intercom systems. be interfaced with the Model 373A using a 4-pin XLR connector. The Model 373A also directly supports Having one talk and two listen channels may seem un- conventional.
  • Page 6 Dante interface. The Dante Identify command takes or should be actively listening to an intercom channel. on a unique role with the Model 373A. Not only will it The call function can also be used to provide real-time cause the talk pushbutton’s orange LED to light in a cues to production personnel during the running of highly visible sequence, it will also turn off (“kill”) the...
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Push to Talk/Tap to Latch. Two audio channels arrive What’s Included via Dante receivers (inputs) and are destined for the Included in the shipping carton are a Model 373A 2-channel headphone output. Each input source can Intercom Beltpack and a printed copy of this guide.
  • Page 8: Dante Configuration

    The connector is labeled Headset A. Refer to Figure 2 for connec- For audio to pass to and from the Model 373A requires tion details. The microphone input connections are that several Dante-related parameters be configured.
  • Page 9: Model 373A Configuration

    STcontroller onto a des- ignated personal computer. This personal computer must be on the same local area network (LAN) and subnet as the Model 373A unit or units that are to be configured. Model 373A User Guide Issue 2.
  • Page 10 Immediately after starting STcontroller the application will locate and display the devices that it can control. All Model 373A units that are present on the network will be recognized and display on the device list. Use the Identify command to allow easy recognition of a specific Model 373A unit. Double clicking on a device name will cause the associated configuration menu to appear.
  • Page 11 When a dynamic microphone is connected to the output’s left channel.) If a headset is to be connected Model 373A the 42 dB gain setting should be appro- to Headset B then the input channels can be assigned priate for many applications. The 36 dB choice may to the two headphone output channels as desired.
  • Page 12: Operation

    Initial Operation ly acceptable for this LED to light intermittently when- The Model 373A will start to function as soon as a ever a user is talking at a normal voice level into the Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) power source is con- connected microphone.
  • Page 13 There is no means of adjusting the sidetone level Button Operation using a physical button or control on the Model 373A unit. Also, the two headphone level controls on the A pushbutton switch is associated with the Model top panel of the unit do not impact the sidetone level.
  • Page 14: Technical Notes

    Model 373A INTERCOM BELTPACK The reason for the Model 373A to offer a mic kill func- users with extended high-frequency sensitivity, such tion is simple. It’s common in intercom applications as hosts and guests associated with dog shows, from for users to enable (“latch on”) a talk channel and receiving undesirable audio content.
  • Page 15 A selection in the STcontroller software application command the required “clues” can be obtained. allows the Model 373A’s application firmware version to be identified. Connect the Model 373A unit to the Optimizing Network Performance network and let it connect and start to function. Then,...
  • Page 16 Model 373A INTERCOM BELTPACK The Model 373A’s MCU updates its application firm- 5. After a few seconds the Model 373A will run a “boot ware using a file named M373A.bin. (Note for geeks: loader” program that will automatically load and the suffix .bin indicates that it’s a binary file.)
  • Page 17 Model 373A for which you want to restore its defaults. Select the Device tab and then select the Factory Defaults feature. Then click on the OK box. Refer to Appendix A for a list of the Model 373A’s factory default values. Model 373A User Guide Issue 2.
  • Page 18: Specifications

    1 phones right; ring 2 common; sleeve mic Ethernet: Neutrik NE8FBH etherCON RJ45 jack Audio Channels: 1 talk, 2 listen USB: type A receptacle (located inside Model 373A’s Microphone Input: enclosure and used only for application firmware Compatibility: dynamic or electret (low-voltage...
  • Page 19 Deployment: intended for portable applications; contains integral belt clip Weight: 0.5 pounds (0.23 kg) Specifications and information contained in this User Guide subject to change without notice. Model 373A User Guide Issue 2. June 2023 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 19...
  • Page 20: Appendix A: Stcontroller Default Configuration Values

    Model 373A INTERCOM BELTPACK Appendix A: STcontroller Default Configuration Values STcontroller default Model 373A configuration values: Microphone Input – Electret Power: Off Microphone Input – Gain: 36 dB Headphone Output – Channel 1 Input Routes to: Left Headphone Output – Channel 2 Input Routes to: Right Headphone Output –...

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