Studio Titan 5304 User Manual

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Model 5304

Intercom Station

User Guide

Issue 2, June 2023

This User Guide is applicable for serial numbers

M5304-00151 and later with Application Firmware 1.04 and later

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50715-0623, Issue 2

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Page 1 Model 5304 Intercom Station User Guide Issue 2, June 2023 This User Guide is applicable for serial numbers M5304-00151 and later with Application Firmware 1.04 and later Copyright © 2023 by Studio Technologies, Inc., all rights reserved studio-tech.com 50715-0623, Issue 2...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Revision History ..........................4 Introduction............................5 Getting Started ..........................8 Dante Configuration .......................... 11 Model 5304 Configuration ......................... 12 Operation............................18 Technical Notes ..........................22 Specifications ............................ 25 Appendix A–STcontroller Default Configuration Values ..............27 Appendix B– Graphical Description of the Installation Kit for Panel-Cutout or Surface-Mounting Use (Order Code RMBK-10)......................
Page 4: Revision History
Revision History Issue 2, June 2023: • Adds screen captures for the STcontroller application. • Miscellaneous improvements and clarifications Issue 1, February 2022: • Initial preliminary release. Issue 2, June 2023 Model 5304 User Guide Page 4 Studio Technologies, Inc.
Page 5: Introduction
Optional mounting kits allow network (LAN). This connection provides both power one or two Model 5304 units to be mounted in one and bidirectional digital audio. Two LEDs provide an space (1U) of a standard 19-inch rack enclosure.
Page 6: Audio Quality
It can serve as an audio level meter, providing Audio signals arrive in the Model 5304 by way of a real-time indication of the microphone signal as it is four Dante receiver (input) channels. These audio sent to one or more of the active “talk”...
Page 7: Configuration Flexibility
RJ45 jack. Two LEDs display the Configuration Flexibility status of the network connection. A highlight of the Model 5304 is its ability to be easily The Model 5304’s operating power is provided configured to meet the needs of specific users and by way of the Ethernet interface using the 802.3af...
Page 8: Getting Started
The Model 5304’s location will depend on where the kit, purchased as an option, allows one unit to be user needs access to it. The Model 5304 is shipped as mounted in a panel cutout or on a wall surface. Three a self-contained “throw down”...
Page 9 Installation kit RMBK-12 is used to allow two Model Once the two standard-length brackets have been 5304 units to be mounted in one space (1U) of a installed the Model 5304 will be ready to be mounted standard 19-inch equipment rack. The kit can also be onto a flat surface.
Page 10: Remote Control Inputs
(when machine screws to attach one of the medium-length viewed from the front) of one of the Model 5304 units. brackets onto the left side (when viewed from the The screws will mate with the threaded fasteners that front) of the enclosure.
Page 11: Headset Connection
A balanced dynamic microphone should, in most cases, also function correctly if the signal – (low) is For audio to pass to and from the Model 5304 requires connected to Model 5304’s mic in –/shield connection. that several Dante-related parameters be config- No support is provided for microphones that require ured.
Page 12: Audio Routing
Model 5304 Clocking Source The Model 5304 has a default Dante device name While technically the Model 5304 can serve as a Lead- of ST-M5304- followed by a unique suffix. The suf- fix identifies the specific Model 5304 that is being er clock for a Dante network (as can all Dante-enabled configured.
Page 13 Immediately after starting STcontroller the application will locate all the Studio Technolo- gies’ devices that it can control. The one or more Model 5304 units to be configured will appear in the device list. Use the Identify command to allow easy recognition of a specific Model 5304 unit. Double-clicking on a device name will cause the associated configuration menu to appear.
Page 14: Microphone Input - Gain
LED, labeled MIC PWR, that is located on an initial setting of 42 dB would be appropriate. Users the left side of the Model 5304’s front panel, adjacent who speak loudly might need to have their gain re- to the headset connector.
Page 15 LEDs, as a group, to be selected. Deciding which choice, High or Low, is optimal will typically depend on the amount of ambient light that is present is the area where the Model 5304 located. Model 5304 User Guide Issue 2, June 2023 Studio Technologies, Inc.
Page 16 Choices are Off, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 15 dB, and Full Mute. This configuration choice allows an audio console “solo” function to be available to Model 5304 users. When selected for Off the solo function is disabled. When one of the five other solo modes has been...
Page 17: Button Mode
Push to Talk/Tap to Latch, and Disabled. ther from inactive-to-active or from active-to-inactive. The manner in which the talk button functions can be Upon Model 5304 power up the button will be in its configured from among four choices. inactive state.
Page 18: Operation
(input) channel. Technically, call is detected as being active when a 20 kHz nominal audio tone is present in The Model 5304 will begin to function as soon as an audio signal path. (It would typically be a sine- or a Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) source is connected.
Page 19: Ethernet Status Leds
On that unit’s multifunction display the eight LEDs will whenever the pushbutton switch is pressed (“tapped”). flash red in a distinctive pattern three times. While Upon Model 5304 power up the function will be in its the identify sequence is taking place all other normal inactive state.
Page 20 Talk Button Enable – Multiple or One Only The Model 5304 can be configured such that the top of the knob associated with the rotary control can light in A setting in STcontroller determines if multiple talk a rough approximation of the level of the signal that’s...
Page 21: Multifunction Display
The multifunction display, located on the left side overall headphone level knob, rotating the same knob of the Model 5304’s front panel and under the overall will allow the sidetone level to be adjusted over the headphone level rotary control, provides eight bi- five steps and fully mute.
Page 22: Technical Notes
DHCP server is active on and off state of two of the Model 5304’s four talk chan- the LAN. Even two Dante-enabled devices that are nels.
Page 23: Optimizing Network Performance
Refer to the Audinate website Model 5304, the name of the zip file itself will include (audinate.com) for details on optimizing networks for the file’s version number. For example, a file named Dante applications.
Page 24: Restoring Factory Defaults
Model 5304’s Dante interface. (PoE) present to the RJ45 jack. Restoring Factory Defaults 4. After a few seconds the Model 5304 will run a “boot loader” program that will automatically load the A command in the STcontroller software application new application firmware file (M5304vXrXX.stm).
Page 25: Specifications
Software Updating: USB flash drive used for Compressor: updating application firmware; Dante Updater Threshold: 1.5 dB above nominal level application for updating Dante interface firmware (–18.5 dBFS) Slope: 2:1 Model 5304 User Guide Issue 2, June 2023 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 25...
Page 26 RMBK-13 allows one unit to be mounted in the center of one space (1U) of a standard 19-inch rack Specifications and information contained in this User Guide subject to change without notice. Issue 2, June 2023 Model 5304 User Guide Page 26 Studio Technologies, Inc.
Page 27: Appendix A-Stcontroller Default Configuration Values
Channel Specific Menu Page (all parameters identical for Channels 1-4): Button Mode: Push to Talk/Tap to Latch Button Function: Talk Headset Routing: Left and Right Call Indication: Flash Model 5304 User Guide Issue 2, June 2023 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 27...
Page 28: Appendix B- Graphical Description Of The Installation Kit For Panel-Cutout Or Surface-Mounting Use (Order Code Rmbk-10)
Appendix B–Graphical Description of the Installation Kit for Panel Cutout or Surface-Mounting Use (Order Code: RMBK-10) This installation kit is used for mounting one Model 5304 unit into a panel cutout or flat surface. Issue 2, June 2023 Model 5304 User Guide Page 28 Studio Technologies, Inc.
Page 29: Appendix C-Graphical Description Of Left- Or Right-Side Rack-Mount Installation Kit For One "1/2- Rack" Unit (Order Code Rmbk-11)
Installation Kit for One “1/2-Rack” Unit (Order Code: RMBK-11) This installation kit is used for mounting one Model 5304 unit into one space (1U) of a 19-inch equipment rack. Unit will be located on the left- or right-side of the 1U opening.
Page 30: Appendix D-Graphical Description Of Rack-Mount Installation Kit For Two "1/2- Rack" Units (Order Code Rmbk-12)
Two “1/2-Rack” Units (Order Code: RMBK-12) This installation kit can be used to mount two Model 5304 units or one Model 5304 unit and another product that is compatible with the RMBK-12 (such as the Studio Technologies’ Model 5421 Dante Intercom Audio Engine) into one space (1U) of a 19-inch equipment rack.
Page 31: Appendix E-Graphical Description Of Center Rack-Mount Installation Kit For One "1/2- Rack" Unit (Order Code Rmbk-13)
One “1/2-Rack” Unit (Order Code: RMBK-13) This installation kit is used for mounting one Model 5304 unit into one space (1U) of a 19-inch equipment rack. Unit will be located in the center of the 1U opening. Model 5304 User Guide Issue 2, June 2023 Studio Technologies, Inc.