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Model 352A
Talk Station
User Guide
Issue 1, July 2024
This User Guide is applicable for serial numbers
M352A-00151 and later with Application Firmware version 1.00 and later
and STcontroller software application version 4.01.03 and later
Copyright © 2024 by Studio Technologies, Inc., all rights reserved
studio-tech.com
50299-0724, Issue 1

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  • Page 1 This User Guide is applicable for serial numbers M352A-00151 and later with Application Firmware version 1.00 and later and STcontroller software application version 4.01.03 and later Copyright © 2024 by Studio Technologies, Inc., all rights reserved studio-tech.com 50299-0724, 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 352A Configuration ...................... 11 Preamble Audio Files ......................20 Operation ..........................22 Technical Notes ........................25 Specifications ......................... 28 Appendix A–STcontroller Default Configuration Values ............30 Model 352A User Guide Issue 1.

  • Page 4: Revision History

    Model 352A TALK STATION Revision History Issue 1, July 2024: • Initial release. Issue 1, July 2024 Model 352A User Guide Page 4 Studio Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    UPDATE microphone, purchased separately, which is attached to the connector/threaded bushing combination that is located on the front of the Model 352A. (Using the Studio Technologies’ GME-3-12 Gooseneck Micro- phone is highly recommended.) Two audio sources or “messages,” up to 40 seconds each in length, are stored in non-volatile memory within the Model 352A.
  • Page 6 This allows The monitor output (available in both analog and multiple Model 352A units to be deployed in a single Dante digital formats) can assist users in confirm- application, with each unit displaying the talk status ing system operation.
  • Page 7 WAV format. etherCON CAT5-compatible plug allows a ruggedized and locking interconnection for harsh or high-reliability Audio sources can arrive in the Model 352A by way environments. The Model 352A’s operating power of four Dante receiver (input) channels. The support- is provided by way of the Ethernet interface using ed sampling rate is 48 kHz with a bit depth of up to the 802.3af Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) standard.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    A configuration choice What’s Included allows selection of how the LEDs will light under var- Included in the shipping carton is a Model 352A Talk ious operating conditions. This capability is provided Station unit along with instructions on how to obtain to assist users who have trouble observing the differ- an electronic copy of this guide.
  • Page 9 Model 352A CAT5-compatible protected RJ45 jack that is located and will perform acceptably. Gooseneck microphones on the back of the Model 352A’s enclosure. This rug- from other sources such as Clear-Com may also be ®...

  • Page 10: Dante Configuration

    2 k (2000) ohms or greater. A configuration setting For audio to pass to and from the Model 352A requires in the STcontroller application is used to select how configuration of several Dante-related parameters.

  • Page 11: Model 352A Configuration

    Preferred Leader that is associated Unit and Channel Names with the Model 352A would typically not be enabled. The Model 352A has a default Dante device name of Model 352A Configuration ST-M352A- and a unique suffix. The suffix identifies the specific Model 352A that is being configured.
  • Page 12 Model 352A TALK STATION it can control. The one or more Model 352A units that can be configured will appear in the device list. Use the Identify command to allow easy recognition of a specific Model 352A unit. Double-clicking on a device name will cause the associated configuration menu to appear.
  • Page 13 Model 352A is located. LED should light intermittently. If, for example, the LED rarely lights and the gain is set to 24 dB, it might...
  • Page 14 Fostex 6301-series amplified loudspeaker is con- fourth choices were specifically provided to support nected to the Model 352A’s analog monitor output or users who have limitations in their ability to discern subscribed to the Dante monitor output. In this way, between two colors (“color blindness”).
  • Page 15 Choices are –12 dB, –9 dB, –6 dB, –3 dB, 0 dB, Medium High, and High. 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, and 12 dB. To assist a Model 352A user, it’s possible that enabling These configuration choices function the same as the this function would be useful, sending preamble audio configuration that applies to File 1.
  • Page 16 Choices are No and Yes. A USB flash drive is used to load preamble files into the Model 352A’s non-volatile storage. This is a fast and simple means of revising the two audio (WAV) files as desired. A USB Type A receptacle is located on the unit’s back panel and is compatible with most...
  • Page 17 Disabled: In this mode, the button will not perform a active and inactive states. Upon Model 352A power function. Pressing it will cause the button’s red LED up the button will be in its inactive state.
  • Page 18 Choices are File 1 and File 2. becomes active the selected preamble audio file will be The Model 352A can store and play two independent sent to the Dante transmitter (output) channel. After the audio (WAV) files. These are called preamble audio...
  • Page 19 In the case of Preamble or Mic Active the Model 352A, the 18 kHz tone indicates to connect- ed equipment that active audio content is present on The Model 352A can be configured to support a num- the Dante transmitter (output) path.

  • Page 20: Preamble Audio Files

    The preamble audio files within the Model recognize the complete operating status of a Model 352A can be easily updated by way of a standard USB 352A’s program receiver and talk transmitter channel. flash drive. The preamble audio files can contain what-...
  • Page 21 Studio Technologies’ support email address. 5. After a few seconds, the Model 352A will run a “boot They’ll be added to the website (studio-tech.com), loader” program that will automatically load and save making them easily accessible to others.

  • Page 22: Operation

    When this function is selected, a command full operation to commence. Upon initial power up the will be sent to a specific Model 352A unit. On that unit three status LEDs, located on the back panel below the red LEDs associated with the two talk pushbutton...
  • Page 23 Dante device. The button is inactive (off) the pushbutton switch’s LED Sync LED will light red when the Model 352A is not can be lit red or green, or not be lit at all. When the synchronized with a Dante network.
  • Page 24 Model starts to play the microphone audio will also be sent 352A’s configuration. When the function associated (connected) to the associated Dante transmitter with a button is inactive (off) the pushbutton switch’s (output) channel.

  • Page 25: Technical Notes

    Whether or not either or both of the preamble audio pressing either talk button will select its associated files are utilized in a Model 352A unit is beyond the Dante monitor receiver (input) channel to be the active scope of this user guide. They are a resource that monitor source.
  • Page 26 There are even specialized switches that Ultimo integrated circuits to implement Dante. The are optimized for entertainment-associated applica- Model 352A uses an UltimoX4 “chip” and, as such, tions. Refer to the Audinate website (audinate.com) for a direct one-to-one interconnection between it and details on optimizing networks for Dante applications.
  • Page 27 A command in the STcontroller software application allows the Model 352A’s defaults to be reset to the fac- 4. After a few seconds the Model 352A will run a “boot tory values. From STcontroller select the Model 352A loader” program that will automatically load the new for which you want to restore its defaults.

  • Page 28: Specifications

    (–17.3 dBFS), ±0.3 dB configurable and selectable Slope: 2:1 Nominal Level: –30, –24, or –20 dBFS, reference Status LED: compressor active –20 dBFS, configurable Issue 1, July 2024 Model 352A User Guide Page 28 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 29 Operating Temperature: 0 to 50 degrees C (32 to 122 degrees F) Storage Temperature: –40 to 70 degrees C (–40 to 158 degrees F) Humidity: 5 to 95%, non-condensing Altitude: not characterized Model 352A User Guide Issue 1. July 2024 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 29...

  • Page 30: Appendix A-Stcontroller Default Configuration Values

    Button function: Mic Audio Only Preamble Audio Source: File 1 Program Audio Source: None Program Audio Dim: 15 dB Channel Status Signal: None Channel Receive Action: None Issue 1, July 2024 Model 352A User Guide Page 30 Studio Technologies, Inc.

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