Studio Technologies 216 - Manual (Page 5)

Model 216 User Guide Issue 1, July 2014
Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 5
Introduction
What This User Guide Covers
This User Guide is designed to assist you
when installing, configuring, and using
Model 216 Announcer’s Consoles. Addi-
tional background technical information
is also provided.
System Overview
The Model 216 Announcer’s Console is
designed to serve as the audio control
center for announcers, commentators, and
production personnel. This tabletop unit
supports applications utilizing the Dante™
Audio-over-Ethernet media networking
technology. The Model 216 is suitable for
numerous applications including on-air
television sports broadcasting, stadium
announce, and corporate AV. The unit in-
tegrates all on-air, talkback, and cue audio
signal routing in one compact system.
Four pushbutton switches allow the user
to control the main and talkback audio
output channels. Ease of use, configuration
flexibility, and sonic excellence are some
of the unit’s highlights.
The Model 216 is compatible with the latest
broadcast and audio system environments
that use the Dante technology. An Ethernet
connection with Power-over-Ethernet (PoE)
power is all that’s required to make the unit
part of a sophisticated, networked audio
system. Connect a microphone and pair of
headphones (or a broadcast headset) and
the installation is complete. Whether it’s
the on-air audio, the talkback audio, or the
headphone cue feed, superior audio quality
is always maintained. A range of configura-
tion choices allow the desired operating
parameters to be easily selected. And while
flexible, the user is presented with an easy-
to-use set of controls and indicators.
System Features
User Controls and Status
Indicators
Four pushbutton switches, five LED indica-
tors, and three rotary controls provide the
user with a clear, easy-to-use interface. One
pushbutton switch controls the status of
the main output. This is the audio channel
intended for on-air, announcement, or other
primary uses. Two LEDs display the on/off
status of the main output. Three additional
pushbutton switches control the status of
the talkback output channels. These are
the audio signal used to communicate with
producers, directors, spotters, or other
Figure 1. Model 216 front and back views