Studio Technologies 55 2002 - Manual (Page 16)

Issue 4, June 2002 Model 55/56 User Guide
Page 16 Studio Technologies, Inc.
As soon as mains power is applied, the
Model 55’s power present LED will light.
The Model 56 will go through its power-up
sequence lighting each LED in a rapid
sequence. The power present LEDs on
the talent amplifiers will also light.
The Over Current LED located on the front
panel of the Model 55 should not be lit.
If it is flashing, immediately refer to the
Troubleshooting section of this guide.
If everything appears to be functioning
properly you are now ready to configure
the system.
Model 35 Stand Mounting
Included with each Model 35 Talent Ampli-
fier is a nifty mounting adapter that allows
the unit to be conveniently attached to a
microphone stand. Please refer to the
Installation Guide provided in the Model
35’s shipping carton for details.
Model 38 and Model 56 Mounting
Options
The Model 38 Talent Amplifier and the
Model 56 Control Console include provi-
sions for mounting to microphone stands,
equipment consoles, etc. To avoid “rein-
venting the wheel,” our products are com-
patible with the 25 Series components from
OmniMount Systems, a supplier of finely
engineered mounting systems. This firm
makes many versions of the 25 Series; one
of which should fit your needs. If you desire
microphone stand mounting the following
components would be appropriate: 25RST-
25H Straight Tube Reverse Mount with
Quick Release, along with a 25MA Micro-
phone Stand Adapter. (If quick adjustment
is not required the 25RST Straight Tube
Reverse Mount can be used in place
of the first item.) When connecting to
metric-thread stands please contact
OmniMount for the correct part numbers.
The bottom surface of the Model 38 Talent
Amplifier contains two threaded inserts
that will accept English-standard ¼-20
screws. Using two,
5 /
8
-inch long, round-
head machine screws, the 25 Series clamp
assembly can be directly attached. The
cover of the Model 38 does not have to
be removed.
The design of the Model 56 did not allow
the inclusion of threaded inserts, so holes
of adequate size to allow
¼-20 round head
machine screws are provided. It is in-
tended that screws of
5 /
8
-inch length, along
with lock washers and machine nuts, will
securely attach a 25 Series mounting
clamp assembly. The cover of the Model
56 will have to be removed to gain access
to mounting holes. Be careful when select-
ing the mounting screws—exceeding the
recommended
5 /
8
-inch length will cause
the mounting screws to damage the Model
56’s internal components.
Model 70 Interface
In most cases Model 35 and/or Model 38
Talents Amplifiers will be used to drive
headphones associated with a Studio-
Comm installation. In special cases a line
level signal may be required to interface
the Model 55 Central Controller’s talent
amplifier output with other audio equip-
ment. An example would be to use the
Model 55 with an existing headphone
system. The Model 70 Interface is used
to convert the talent amplifier signal to
a stereo, balanced line level signal.
Installation is very simple. Connect the
Model 70 to the Model 55 Central
Controller’s talent amplifier output using