Introduction, General highlights – Studio Technologies 5110 V.3.2 User Manual
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Model 5110 User Guide
Issue 7, October 2014
Studio Technologies, Inc.
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Model 5110
Mic/Line Input Module
Introduction
The Model 5110 Mic/Line Input Module 
is a compact, self-contained 2-channel 
module intended for use in custom broad-
cast, live-performance, and general audio 
applications. Offering a “building block” 
of resources, the Model 5110 provides 
two channels of high-performance audio 
capability in an easy-to-use yet technically 
sophisticated package. The module’s basic 
functions include selectable input gain, 
48 volt phantom power, status LED indica-
tors, and analog and digital audio outputs. 
Module operation requires only an exter-
nally-provided source of 12 volts DC. Ad-
vanced features include user control “lock 
out” and remote monitoring and control 
capability.
General Highlights
The Model 5110 requires an external 
source of nominal 12 volts DC for opera-
tion. The acceptable input voltage range is 
10 to 18 allowing a variety of power sourc-
es to be utilized. Internal power supply 
circuitry within the Model 5110 creates the 
voltages required for the analog and digital 
circuitry.
Standard connectors are used throughout 
the Model 5110. Input audio connections 
are made using gold-plated 3-pin female 
XLR connectors. A DIN 1.0/2.3 coaxial 
connector is used to interface with the 
digital audio output. The 2-channel analog 
audio outputs use a 5-position, 0.1-inch 
“header” connector. The DC power input 
and data bus signals use a 4-position, 
0.1-inch header. Low-cost IDC (insulation 
displacement) mating connectors allow 
simple interconnection with the analog 
audio outputs, DC input, and local data 
bus signals.
For compliance with international broad-
cast audio level standards two versions 
of the Model 5110 are available. The Model 
5110S supports the SMPTE® audio 
standards which have an analog audio 
reference level of +4 dBu and a digital 
audio reference level of –20 dBFS 
(SMPTE RP155). The Model 5110E sup-
ports applications that require European 
Broadcast Union (EBU) compliance where 
the analog audio reference level is 0 dBu 
and the digital audio reference level is 
–18 dBFS (EBU R68).
Figure 1. Model 5110S Mic/Line Input Module Front and Back Views
