Studio Technologies 374A User Manual

Studio Technologies 374A User Manual

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Model 374A
Intercom Beltpack
User Guide
Issue 7, June 2023
This User Guide is applicable for serial numbers
M374A-04501 and later with application firmware 3.00 and later
Copyright © 2023 by Studio Technologies, Inc., all rights reserved
studio-tech.com
50658-0623, Issue 7

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  • Page 1 Model 374A Intercom Beltpack User Guide Issue 7, June 2023 This User Guide is applicable for serial numbers M374A-04501 and later with application firmware 3.00 and later Copyright © 2023 by Studio Technologies, Inc., all rights reserved studio-tech.com 50658-0623, Issue 7...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Revision History ..................... 4 Introduction ....................5 Getting Started....................7 Dante Configuration ..................8 Model 374A Configuration ................8 Operation ...................... 13 Technical Notes .................... 16 Specifications....................20 Appendix A: STcontroller Default Configuration Values ........ 21 Model 374A User Guide Issue 7.
  • Page 4: Revision History

    • Documents revision to STcontroller (version 2.02.00 and later) which separates microphone power and microphone gain configuration. Issue 2, April 2019: • Documents new receive and send call function. Issue 1, June 2018: • Initial release. Issue 7, June 2023 Model 374A User Guide Page 4 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    (routed) with other devices using the Dante Controller software application. The Dante Set up and configuration of the Model 374A is simple. transmitter and receiver channels are limited to sup- An etherCON RJ45 jack is used to interconnect with ®...
  • Page 6 Configuration Flexibility ciated voltage-controlled-amplifier (VCA) dynamics A highlight of the Model 374A is its ability to be easily controller (compressor) ensures that microphone configured to meet the needs of specific users and audio quality is preserved while minimizing the chance applications.
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) powered, no external rectly if the signal – (low) is connected to Model 374A’s power source is provided. In most applications an mic in –/shield connection. No support is provided for Ethernet switch with the required PoE capability will microphones that require P12 or P48 phantom power.
  • Page 8: Dante Configuration

    4; pin 5 should be remain unused. Configuration choices, discussed later in this guide, can be used to For audio to pass to and from the Model 374A requires create a monaural output. that several Dante-related parameters be configured.
  • Page 9 Model 374A INTERCOM BELTPACK limited to two. These can either be unicast, multicast, or a combination of the two. If the Model 374A’s Dante transmitter (output) channels need to be routed using more than two flows it’s possible that an intermediary device, such as the Studio Technologies’...
  • Page 10 Immediately after starting STcontroller the application will locate and display the devices that it can control. The one or more Model 374A units that are recognized will appear in the device list. Use the Identify com- mand to allow easy recognition of a specific Model 374A 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 Sidetone – Level Model 374A the 42 dB gain setting may be correct for many applications. Setting the gain for 48 dB may be Choices are Off, Low, Medium Low, Medium, helpful in some applications, such as with headsets Medium High, and High.
  • Page 12 Dante transmitter (output) channel. This is an inter- active. If the channel’s talk function is active when a esting mode, allowing one or more Model 374A audio call signal is detected then the button’s LED will flash channels to serve in a “monitor mixer” function. The alternately green and orange.
  • Page 13: Operation

    Initial Operation indicate that the mic preamp gain setting should be The Model 374A will start to function as soon as a reduced. Conversely, if the COMP LED almost never Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) power source is connect- lights when normal talking is taking place, it’s possible...
  • Page 14 Four pushbutton switches are associated with the nels 1, 2, and/or 3 are active. The button functions in Model 374A’s four channels. How they function will a push-to-call manner and will light orange whenever depend on the configuration of the unit. Each button it is pressed and held.
  • Page 15 4. and is not a configurable choice. This is because the The Model 374A will not confuse a normal talk audio function is trying to simulate what a user would hear signal with a call signal. Digital filters within the unit’s if they didn’t have a headset covering their ears.
  • Page 16: Technical Notes

    Send A configurable choice in the STcontroller software The Model 374A allows a call signal to be sent on application is used to select which of the mic kill channels 1, 2, and 3. This requires that button 4 be methods, Device ID or Global Kill Command, will be configured to the Call mode.
  • Page 17 Dante applications. Also, disable Energy-Efficient integrated circuits to implement Dante. The Model Ethernet (EEE) support on all Ethernet switch ports 374A uses the Ultimo “chip” and, as such, a direct that are associated with Dante devices. Some im- one-to-one interconnection to another Model 374A plementations of EEE can incorrectly interpret that a (or other Ultimo-based product) is not supported.
  • Page 18 USB flash drive into it. MCU’s non-volatile flash memory by way of a USB 4. Apply power to the Model 374A by connecting to a receptacle. The Model 374A implements a USB host Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) Ethernet source.
  • Page 19 Unlike other the original Model 374 Intercom Beltpack units, the belt clip on the Mod- el 374A will never have to be rotated as part of the configuration process. (There are no configuration DIP switches or a pushbutton switch under the belt clip.) But if the belt clip does need to be replaced a #1...
  • Page 20: Specifications

    3.5 mm jack Audio Channels: 4 talk, 4 listen Ethernet: Neutrik NE8FBH etherCON RJ45 jack Microphone Input: USB: type A receptacle (located inside Model 374A’s Compatibility: dynamic or electret (low-voltage enclosure and used only for application firmware DC-powered) microphones updates) Type: unbalanced Configuration: requires Studio Technologies’...
  • Page 21: Appendix A: Stcontroller Default Configuration Values

    Model 374A INTERCOM BELTPACK Appendix A: STcontroller Default Configuration Values STcontroller default Model 374A configuration values: Microphone Input – Electret Power: Off Microphone Input – Gain: 42 dB Headphone Output – Channel 1 Input Routes to: Left Headphone Output – Channel 2 Input Routes to: Right Headphone Output –...

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