Studio Technologies 50 2004 - Manual (Page 5)

Model 50/51 User Guide Issue 6, September 2004
Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 5
Foreword
I am pleased to present the StudioComm series of products. As both president and owner
of Studio Technologies, I take a very personal approach when designing products. Get-
ting older has increased my appreciation of the more subtle things in life—be they a part of
nature or the nuances contained in a well-designed piece of electronic equipment. Do
the technical and operational aspects of a product work together to “feel” right? A Studio
Technologies’ design is ready to go only when I am completely satisfied. My entire focus
for the StudioComm series was to make a system that you’d really enjoy using, and one
that would perform reliably for years. I hope you share my enthusiasm.
Many fine people worked toward making the StudioComm “happen.” Mitch Budniak (ace
consulting engineer) designed many of the circuits. Jim Cunningham contributed to the
analog design. Larry Leviton wrote the excellent micro-controller software. Al Lux designed
the printed circuit boards. Carrie Loving designed the graphics. Fred Roeck performed the
mechanical design. Joe Urbanczyk coordinated the safety testing and agency approvals.
Many thanks to Bob Tjarks, professional audio sales manager at Gand Music & Sound,
Northfield, Illinois. Bob brought to my attention the need for a product to serve digital au-
dio workstations. His product idea evolved into the StudioComm series. Additional thanks
to Timothy Powell of Metro Mobile Recording, Glenview, Illinois, who provided his excel-
lent ears when issues of sonic quality arose. His extensive field and studio experience was
extremely helpful in keeping me on the audio “straight and narrow.”
Please contact me with your questions, comments, and suggestions. I can be reached by
voice at (847) 676-9177, fax at (847) 982-0747, or via e-mail at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Gordon K. Kapes
President