Studio Technologies M212-00151 - Manual (Page 4)

Model 212 User Guide Issue 2, June 2006
Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 5
Figure 2. Model 212 back panel
Figure 1. Model 212 front panel
Introduction
What This User Guide Covers
This User Guide is designed to assist you
when installing, configuring, and using the
Model 212 Announcer’s Console. Additional
background technical information is also
provided. A product block diagram is
included at the end of this guide.
System Overview
The Model 212 Announcer’s Console is
designed to serve as the audio control
center for announcers, commentators,
and production talent. With its digital audio
input and output resources the tabletop
unit is well suited for numerous applications
including on-air television sports broadcast-
ing. The broadcast-standard interfaces
allow direct integration into contemporary
“all digital” environments. The Model 212
integrates all on-air, talkback, and cue
audio signal routing into one compact sys-
tem. Some of the unit’s highlights include
ease of use, configuration flexibility, and
sonic excellence.
Whether it’s microphone preamplification,
switching of main and talkback audio
signals, or the headphone output, superior
audio quality is maintained throughout. A
microprocessor provides the Model 212’s
logic power, allowing precise control of the
unit’s operation. A range of choices allows
the desired operating configuration to be
easily selected. While flexible, the user is
presented with an easy-to-use set of con-
trols and indicators. The digital audio inter-
faces are directly compatible with system
environments that use AES digital audio
signals as their preferred transmission
method. Unbalanced, 75 ohm interfaces
are standard with balanced 110 ohm
support also available.
A truly next-generation product, extensive
research into the needs and desires of
field production personnel was integral to
the Model 212’s creation. While primarily
targeted for on-air television applications,
specialized features are included to allow
the Model 212 to be used in a variety of
other audio applications. These include
on-air radio broadcasting, stadium an-
nouncement, and voice-over/narration
booths.