Studio Technologies 207A User Manual

Studio Technologies 207A User Manual

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Model 207A
eSports Console
User Guide
Issue 1, June 2023
This User Guide is applicable for serial numbers
M207A-00151 and later with Application Firmware 1.00 and later
and STcontroller application version 3.11.15 and later.
Copyright © 2023 by Studio Technologies, Inc., all rights reserved
studio-tech.com
50328-0623, Issue 1

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  • Page 1 Issue 1, June 2023 This User Guide is applicable for serial numbers M207A-00151 and later with Application Firmware 1.00 and later and STcontroller application version 3.11.15 and later. Copyright © 2023 by Studio Technologies, Inc., all rights reserved studio-tech.com 50328-0623, Issue 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 207A Configuration ............11 Operation ..................17 Technical Notes ................21 Specifications ................24 Appendix A–STcontroller Default Configuration Values ....26 Model 207A User Guide Issue 1, June 2023 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 4: Revision History

    Model 207A eSPORTS CONSOLE Revision History Issue 1, June 2023: • Initial release. Issue 1, June 2023 Model 207A User Guide Page 4 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Applications The Model 207A on its own can provide an “all-Dante” solution for one eSports game player location. The unit’s small size makes it ideal for live applications where the allotted physical space for personnel is very limited.
  • Page 6 Ethernet Data and PoE Two pushbutton switches, main and talkback, provide the user with direct control over their microphone The Model 207A connects to a local area network audio routing. For virtually “click-free” performance, (LAN) by way of a standard 100 Mb/s twisted-pair Model 207A audio switching is performed within the Ethernet interface.
  • Page 7 This allows Three system modes select the overall way in which the Model 207A to match the output sensitivity of a the Model 207A functions. The on-air mode is opti- range of headset-associated microphones. A source...
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Ethernet connection, helping to ensure that its Headset Connections capabilities remain up to date. The Model 207A allows two different types of headsets Getting Started to be connected. A 5-pin female XLR connector, locat- ed on the Model 207A’s back panel, allows connection What’s Included...
  • Page 9 DC source for operation. The the desired monaural output. It’s important not to Model 207A is able to provide this power and requires connect together (short) pins 4 and 5 of the headset’s only that the appropriate setting in STcontroller be connector as damage to the Model 207A’s output...
  • Page 10: Dante Configuration

    These can either be unicast, multi- the sleeve lead. Refer to Figure 5 for a detailed view cast, or a combination of the two. If the Model 207A’s of the appropriate mating plug. transmitter (output) channels need to be routed using more than two flows it’s possible that an intermediary...
  • Page 11: Model 207A Configuration

    Latency can be adjusted if required but the default values are typically correct. Network Configuration – IP Address By default, the Model 207A’s Dante IP address and related network parameters will be determined auto- matically using DHCP or, if not available, the link-local network protocol.
  • Page 12 STcontroller onto a designated personal computer. This personal computer must be on the same local area network (LAN) and subnet as the Model 207A unit or units that are to be configured. Immediately after starting STcontroller the application will locate the devices that it can control. The one or more Model 207A units to be configured will appear in the device list.
  • Page 13 42 dB or 48 dB, a change to one of the lower gain The rotary control on the left side of the Model 207A’s values might be warranted. There’s no “hard and front panel is used to adjust the level of the game fast”...
  • Page 14 Choices are Dante 1/2 and Dante 3/4. preamplifier associated with the microphone portion The rotary control in the center of the Model 207A’s of the connected headset. The sidetone source front panel is used to adjust the level of the selected selection field is “grayed out”...
  • Page 15 If a full mix is being provided to the Model Dante 3/4: When selected, Dante receiver (input) 207A and routed to the headset or headphones, local- channel 3 is routed to the left channel of the headset ly provided sidetone won’t be needed and the None or headphones output;...
  • Page 16 System – Operating Mode stay in this condition until the main button is released. Choices are On-Air, Production, and Production Upon Model 207A power up, the main button will be in its inactive state and its red LED will be lit. with Dim.
  • Page 17: Operation

    “image” feature but may also help users locate Model applications when it’s imperative that the “on-air” 207A units when used in a dark area. It can also be audio signal be muted whenever the talent or game useful to identify which “team”-specific Model 207A players uses the talkback function to communicate units have been assigned.
  • Page 18 Dante device. The tor, may or may not flash momentarily. The signal SYNC LED will light red when the Model 207A is not present/peak (SIG/PK) LEDs, associated with the synchronized with a Dante network. It will light solid...
  • Page 19 Upon light green then the stereo line input gain configuration Model 207A power up, the audio signal will be in its probably needs to be revised to a greater value. If the muted state.
  • Page 20 LED will be lit when the talkback func- or headphones outputs can be connected to amplified tion is active. Upon Model 207A power up, the audio loudspeakers without the risk of acoustical feedback. signals on the Dante talkback output channel will be The selection of this operating mode will be clearly in its muted state.
  • Page 21: Technical Notes

    Sidetone, and Noise. Three rotary potentiometers the LAN. Even two Dante-enabled devices that are (pots) are located on the Model 207A’s front panel and directly interconnected using an RJ45 patch cord will, can allow level adjustment of the selected sources.
  • Page 22 Model 207A unit to the network (via Ethernet with PoE) and wait until the unit starts to 2. Remove the cover from the Model 207A. Use a #1 function. Then, after starting STcontroller, review the Philips-head screw driver to remove six machine...
  • Page 23 Model 207A eSPORTS CONSOLE 5. After a few seconds, the Model 207A will run a “boot with Dante Controller to automatically query and, if loader” program that will automatically load the required, update the Model 207A’s Dante interface. new application firmware file (M207AvXrXX.stm).
  • Page 24: Specifications

    (compatible with standard RJ45 plug or etherCON Dynamic Range: >96 dB, A-weighted, 24 dB gain CAT5-compatible plug) USB: type A receptacle (located inside Model 207A’s enclosure and used only for updating firmware) Issue 1, June 2023 Model 207A User Guide Page 24 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 25 5.1 inches deep (13.0 cm) Weight: 1.2 pounds (0.55 kg) Deployment: intended for tabletop applications Specifications and information contained in this User Guide subject to change without notice. Model 207A User Guide Issue 1, June 2023 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 25...
  • Page 26: Appendix A-Stcontroller Default Configuration Values

    Button Operation – Talkback: Push to Talk System – Operating Mode: On-Air System – Button Backlight Intensity: High System – Underglow Color: Blue System – Underglow Intensity: High Issue 1, June 2023 Model 207A User Guide Page 26 Studio Technologies, Inc.

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