Studio Technologies 210 2012 - Manual (Page 7)

Model 210 User Guide Issue 5, September 2012
Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 7
Flexibility
A large part of the Model 210’s unique
power is the ability to configure the
operation of the main output and
talkback functions. To meet the needs
of the many specific broadcast and pro-
duction applications, a variety of button
operating modes is available. The main
output button can be selected to operate
from among four modes. In the “push-to-
mute” mode the button performs a mo-
mentary mute of the main output. In this
way a “cough” button function is created,
something typically required for television
sports broadcasting. In the “push-to-talk”
mode the button provides a momentary
active function for the main output. This
mode would be appropriate for applica-
tions such as stadium announcement. An
alternate action “latching” configuration
allows the button to enable or disable the
main output as desired. This is useful in
radio broadcasting, announce-booth, or
voice-over applications. The fourth mode
provides a hybrid function, supporting
both push-to-talk and tap-to-enable/
tap-to-disable operation. This operation
is similar to that found in many broadcast
intercom system user stations.
The button associated with the talkback
function can be configured to operate
from either of two modes. One of the
modes supports a “push-to-talk” function.
This is typically used for on-air broadcast
applications. The other mode provides
a hybrid function, the operation of which is
discussed in the previous paragraph. The
hybrid mode is especially useful when the
Model 210 is used in a production-support
application.
IFB Input
A broadcast-standard “wet” (DC with
audio) IFB circuit can be directly con-
nected to the Model 210’s IFB input.
Originated by sources such as the RTS™
4000-series IFB system or IFB interface
devices from Studio Technologies, the
connected IFB circuit can provide the DC
power to operate the Model 210 as well as
two channels of cue audio.
Cue Sources
The Model 210 allows the two audio
sources associated with the IFB input to
be selected for routing to the headphone
output. Originating in production trailers,
control rooms, or remote locations, these
unbalanced sources normally provide DC
power and program-with-interrupt audio
on one channel and program-only audio
on the other. Each source can be indi-
vidually assigned to the left channel, right
channel, or both left and right. This allows
a wide variety of stereo and mono head-
phone mixes to be created.
Some applications may benefit by being
able to connect standard line-level audio
signals to the Model 210. To meet this
need one or two optional line input cards
can be installed in the Model 210’s back
panel. Each card provides a 3-pin female
XLR connector and transformer-isolated
+4 dBu nominal input circuit. Each source
can be individually assigned to the left
channel, right channel, or both left and
right.
Headphone Output
Two rotary controls are provided for user
adjustment of the headphone output
levels. For application flexibility the actual
function of the two “pots” is configurable.
For traditional on-air sports applications