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Model 5204
Dual Line Input to Dante Interface
User Guide
Issue 3, December 2023
This User Guide is applicable for serial numbers
M5204-02001 and later with application firmware 1.3 and later
and Dante firmware 4.8.0 (UltimoX v4.2.8.2) and later.
Copyright © 2023 by Studio Technologies, Inc., all rights reserved
studio-tech.com
50278-1223, Issue 3

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Summary of Contents for Studio Technologies 5204

  • Page 1 Issue 3, December 2023 This User Guide is applicable for serial numbers M5204-02001 and later with application firmware 1.3 and later and Dante firmware 4.8.0 (UltimoX v4.2.8.2) and later. Copyright © 2023 by Studio Technologies, Inc., all rights reserved studio-tech.com 50278-1223, Issue 3...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Revision History................4 Introduction ................... 5 Getting Started ................7 Connections.................. 7 Dante Configuration..............8 Operation ..................8 Technical Notes ................10 Specifications ................13 Model 5204 User Guide Issue 3, December 2023 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 3...
  • Page 4: Revision History

    Notes support for AES67 and Dante Domain Manager (DDM). Issue 2, August 2015: • Documents enhanced unit identification feature. • Adds improvements to IP address configuration assignment explanation. Issue 1, August 2014: • Initial release. Issue 3, December 2023 Model 5204 User Guide Page 4 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Model 5204’s line input A. These signals would typical- installations, and Dante system testing. ly be provided by personal computers, smartphones, Figure 1. Model 5204 Dual Line Input to Dante Interface front and rear views Model 5204 User Guide Issue 3, December 2023 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 6 An LED displays the Line Input B status of the network connection. The Model 5204’s line input B is designed for use The Model 5204’s operating power is provided by way with professional line-level analog audio signals. of the Ethernet interface using the Power-over-Eth- The 2-channel input is electronically balanced, ernet (PoE) standard.
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Hook-and-loop (“Velcro”) tape can be audio signals present on this type of connector chan- used to secure the Model 5204 units to the shelf. A nel 1 (left) is connected to the jack’s tip lead, channel set of mounting brackets is available to allow a Model 2 (right) to the jack’s ring lead, and the common con-...
  • Page 8: Dante Configuration

    A USB type A receptacle is located on the back panel 44.1, 48, 88.2, and 96 kHz with a limited selection of of the Model 5204. It allows connection to a wide va- pull-up/pull-down values. The Model 5204 can serve...
  • Page 9 Dante device. The rotary control adjusts the input level of both channels SYNC LED will light red when the Model 5204 is not of line input A. In its fully counterclockwise position synchronized with a Dante network. It will light solid the input signal are essentially off (muted).
  • Page 10: Technical Notes

    2-channel line inputs (A and B) combine in the ana- Model 5204’s IP address and related network parame- log domain. In effect the Model 5204 is a dual-input ters can be set for a fixed (“static”) configuration. While 2-channel (stereo) mixer and Dante converter. A signal...
  • Page 11 The top row of seven LEDs It’s expected that in most cases Model 5204 units will will display the major version number with a range of be returned to the factory should this firmware need to 1 to 7.
  • Page 12 Major Version Number Minor Version Number Figure 2. Detail of front panel showing the LEDs that display the firmware version. In this example, the version shown is 1.3. Issue 3, December 2023 Model 5204 User Guide Page 12 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 13: Specifications

    Nominal Level: adjustable using rotary level control, +11 dBu @ 100% rotation Maximum Level: +24 dBu Meters: 2 Function: displays level of Dante output signals Type: 7-segment LED, modified VU ballistics Model 5204 User Guide Issue 3, December 2023 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 13...