Studio Technologies 210 2008 - Manual (Page 9)

Model 210 User Guide Issue 4, October 2008
Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 9
Connectors
The Model 210 uses standard connectors
throughout. The microphone and IFB inputs
use 3-pin female XLR-type connectors.
The main and talkback outputs use 3-pin
male XLRs. A ¼-inch 3-conductor jack is
used for the headphone output. The ex-
ternal source of 24 volt DC power is con-
nected by way of a 2.1 x 5.5 mm “locking”
coaxial power jack.
In the world of broadcast and produc-
tion audio it’s fair to say that applications
vary widely. To this end, one or two addi-
tional XLR-type connectors can easily be
mounted into the Model 210’s back panel.
Multiple 3-position “headers” located on the
Model 210’s circuit board provide techni-
cian-access to all input and output connec-
tions. Using a factory-available interface
cable kit allows a Model 210 to be opti-
mized to meet the exact needs of specific
applications. For example, some applica-
tions may prefer to use a multi-pin XLR-type
connector to interface with a headset. This
can easily be accomplished by adding the
appropriate 5-, 6-, or 7-pin XLR-type con-
nector and making a few simple connec-
tions. Other applications may benefit from
having “mult” or “loop-through” connec-
tions, something easily incorporated into a
Model 210. One or two optional line input
cards, as previously discussed, can also
be mounted in the spare XLR positions.
200-Series Announcer
Console Products
The Model 210 is just one in a series of
announcer console products available from
Studio Technologies. For applications that
require an alternate set of features the other
products in the 200-series should be re-
viewed. Complete information is available
on the Studio Technologies website.
Installation and
Setup
In this section interconnections will be
made using the input and output con-
nectors located on the Model 210’s back
panel. Microphone input, IFB input, main
output, and talkback output signals are
interfaced by way of 3-pin XLR-type con-
nectors. A ¼-inch 3-conductor phone
jack is provided for the headphone output.
A 2.1 x 5.5 mm coaxial jack allows con-
nection of an external 24 volt DC power
source.
System Components
Included in the shipping carton are the fol-
lowing: Model 210 Announcer’s Console,
user guide, button label sheet, and 24 volt
DC power supply. For units shipped to
destinations in Japan and North America
the power supply will have a nominal AC
mains input of 120 volts. For all other des-
tinations a power supply compatible with
220/240 volt AC mains will be included.
Microphone Input
The Model 210 is compatible with bal-
anced dynamic and condenser micro-
phones. Depending on the application,
the microphone may be part of a headset,
or be an independent handheld or stand-
mounted model. The Model 210’s 48 volt
nominal power source will support essen-
tially all phantom-powered microphones.
The quality of the Model 210’s microphone
preamplifier and associated circuitry is
such that special applications may benefit
from using “high-end” microphones. If
selected appropriately, models from man-
ufacturers such as AKG, Beyer, Neumann,
Sennheiser, and Shure will perform very
well in Model 210 applications.