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Model 201
Interpreter's Console
User Guide
Issue Preliminary 1, December 2023
This User Guide is applicable for serial numbers
M201-00151 and later with Application Firmware version 1.00 and later
and STcontroller software application version 4.00.05 and later
Copyright © 2023 by Studio Technologies, Inc., all rights reserved
studio-tech.com
50780-1223, Issue Preliminary 1

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  • Page 1 This User Guide is applicable for serial numbers M201-00151 and later with Application Firmware version 1.00 and later and STcontroller software application version 4.00.05 and later Copyright © 2023 by Studio Technologies, Inc., all rights reserved studio-tech.com 50780-1223, Issue Preliminary 1...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Revision History ........................4 Introduction ..........................5 Getting Started ........................9 Dante Configuration ....................... 11 Model 201 Configuration ......................12 Confirmation Message Files....................18 Operation ..........................19 Technical Notes ........................24 Specifications ......................... 27 Appendix A–STcontroller Default Configuration Values ............29 Appendix B–Headphone EQ Response .................

  • Page 4: Revision History

    Model 201 INTERPRETER’S CONSOLE Revision History Issue Preliminary 1, December 2023: • Initial preliminary release. Issue Preliminary 1, December 2023 Model 201 User Guide Page 4 Studio Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    “custom” WAV audio files can be loaded by way of a USB flash drive. These can be used for While the Model 201 can be used by itself to create a aural confirmation of the Model 201’s two interpreta- simple, single language interpretation position, it can tion audio channels.
  • Page 6 “unit-to-unit” accurate, allowing, for example, an EQ multiple languages. For example, English might be selection of Choice B on one Model 201 to be identical selected as the relay language.) The selected audio with Choice B on other Model 201 units.
  • Page 7 This tone panel allows momentary muting of the microphone would be appropriate when the Model 201 is used signal when an interpret channel is active. This pro- in a distributed networked audio environment where vides a “cough”...
  • Page 8 The digital audio’s bit depth is up to 32 with with a PoE-enabled network switch. This connection a sampling rate of 48 kHz. On the Model 201’s back provides both power and bidirectional digital audio. A panel, two bi-color LEDs provide an indication of the dual-channel or single-channel (dual- or single-ear) Dante connection status.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    “off.” messages. Future Capabilities and Firmware Up to four audio sources can arrive in the Model 201 Updating by way of Dante receiver (input) channels. The sup- ported sampling rate is 48 kHz with a bit depth of up The Model 201 was designed so that its capabilities to 32.
  • Page 10 Model 201’s mic in –/shield connection. this scenario, the microphone would typically be a No support is provided for microphones that require dynamic type as the Model 201 is only able to provide P12 or P48 phantom power. Issue Preliminary 1, December 2023...

  • Page 11: Dante Configuration

    Dante Configuration Note that when the AES67 mode has been enabled For audio to pass to and from the Model 201 requires in the Dante Controller application, the Model 201’s configuration of several Dante-related parameters. Dante transmitter (output) channels will only function These configuration settings are stored in non- in multicast;...

  • Page 12: Model 201 Configuration

    The STcontroller software application is used to con- Device Configuration figure the way in which the Model 201 functions. No DIP switch settings or other local actions are used The Model 201 supports an audio sample rate of to configure the unit.
  • Page 13 The com- an LED that is located on the Model 201’s back panel pressor active LED, labeled Comp and located adja- adjacent to the Headset A connector. It lights red and cent to the headset A connector, can act as a guide is labeled Mic Pwr.
  • Page 14 Choices are Left, Right, and Left and Right. Choices are Off, Left, Right, and Left and Right. The rotary control on the left side of the Model 201’s The rotary control near the center of the Model 201’s front panel is labeled Main and is used to adjust the...
  • Page 15 Understanding how each mode impacts This is provided to help ensure that each interpret Model 201 operation will help ensure that desired op- channel will only have its desired audio content. eration is obtained and that maximum usability occurs.
  • Page 16 Off: When selected, the hot mic function is disabled 4 seconds, and 5 seconds. and microphone audio is not connected to the Dante The Model 201 provides a Dante transmitter (output) channel. channel that will contain an 18 kHz sine wave tone On: When selected, microphone audio will always whenever the slow down function is active.
  • Page 17 1 when its pushbutton switch is active. confirmation message 1 that is stored in the Model 201. Pushbutton switches on the Model 201 also allow Disabled: In this mode, interpret 1 will never become the user to directly control this mode.

  • Page 18: Confirmation Message Files

    1 Dante transmitter (output) channel. desired audio message files can be created outside of the Model 201 and then easily loaded into the unit. Channel 1 – Feedthrough Source B Choices are None, Floor, Relay, Aux 1, and Aux 2.

  • Page 19: Operation

    An Ethernet connection with Power-over- Ethernet (PoE) capability should have been made 5. After a few seconds the Model 201 will run a “boot to the unit’s etherCON RJ45 jack. A headset that loader” program that will automatically load and includes a microphone should have been connected.
  • Page 20 When this function is selected, a command orange. The green firmware update LED, located on will be sent to a specific Model 201 unit. On that unit the back panel adjacent to the USB receptacle, will the red LEDs associated with the mic mute and two...
  • Page 21 Note that headphone outputs. due to the design of the circuitry the compressor A sidetone function allows a Model 201 user to hear active LED will function whether or not one of the themselves by way of the microphone’s preamplifier interpret or talkback functions is active.
  • Page 22 Interpret Outputs An STcontroller configuration choice determines the The Model 201 provides two interpret output channels. operation of the LEDs within the interpret and mic These are in the form of Dante transmitter (output) mute buttons.
  • Page 23 Model 201 unit is beyond the scope of this as desired. Up to 40 seconds in length, they are de- user guide.

  • Page 24: Technical Notes

    It’s important for the user to understand that the After talkback is no longer active, the interpret 1 and Model 201 can provide a hot mic output function. By interpret 2 functions will return to their previous states. default it is disabled and would not be of concern to a user.
  • Page 25 There are even specialized switches that are zip file will adhere to the naming convention required optimized for entertainment-associated applications. by the Model 201. The name of the zip file itself will Refer to the Audinate website (audinate.com) for also include the file’s version number.
  • Page 26 Model 201’s Dante interface. 4. After a few seconds the Model 201 will run a “boot Restoring Factory Defaults loader” program that will automatically load the new application firmware file (M201vXrXX.stm).

  • Page 27: Specifications

    680 ohms, nominal, microphone power on for updating Dante interface firmware Gain: 24, 30, 36, 42, 48 dB, selectable Frequency Response: –3 dB at 40 Hz, –1 dB at 16 kHz Model 201 User Guide Issue Preliminary 1, December 2023 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 27...
  • Page 28 5.1 inches deep (13.0 cm) Deployment: intended for tabletop applications Weight: 1.2 pounds (055 kg) Specifications and information contained in this User Guide subject to change without notice. Issue Preliminary 1, December 2023 Model 201 User Guide Page 28 Studio Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 29: Appendix A-Stcontroller Default Configuration Values

    Interpret Menu Page (Identical for Channels 1 and 2): Mode: Normal Action: Talk Feedthrough Source A: Floor Feedthrough Source A: Floor Feedthrough Dim when Interpret Active: Full Mute Model 201 User Guide Issue Preliminary 1, December 2023 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 29...

  • Page 30: Appendix B-Headphone Eq Response

    Model 201 INTERPRETER’S CONSOLE Appendix B–Headphone EQ Response Pending Issue Preliminary 1, December 2023 Model 201 User Guide Page 30 Studio Technologies, Inc.

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