Studio Technologies 55 2002 - Manual (Page 25)

Model 55/56 User Guide Issue 4, June 2002
Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 25
When you press the communication but-
tons, various things happen depending
on the Model 56’s configuration. Either of
these buttons may be configured to stay
on (latch) when you press them. Also, if
the headphones are configured to receive
slate audio, both the phones and slate
LEDs will light when you press slate. The
communications level to the headphones
will be determined by the slate level set-
ting (not the talk to phones level).
The talk to phones function is configured
to interrupt or to add to the selected head-
phone source. If interrupt is selected,
activating talk to phones disconnects the
selected headphone source and connects
communications audio. If add is selected,
activating talk to phones leaves the head-
phone source connected and adds (sums
or mixes) the communications audio.
You can independently set the output level
for the two communications functions. To
set the communications levels, press and
hold either the talk to phones or slate
button and press the Communications
Level buttons. (If the talk to phones or
slate buttons are set to latch, you won’t
have to hold them.) The LEDs above the
buttons will flash each time the level is
increased or decreased until you reach the
top or bottom of the range. At this point,
if you continue to press the same Level
button, the LED won’t flash, indicating
you’re at the top or bottom of the eight-
step level range.
Headphone Level
The headphone output level is controlled
only at the Model 35 and Model 38 Talent
Amplifiers. There is no headphone level
adjustment using the Model 56.
Configure Mode
Refer to the Configuration section for an
understanding of how to use the Configure
button.
Talent Amplifiers
Warning: protect your ears! The
StudioComm talent amplifiers are ca-
pable of driving headphones to extreme-
ly high sound pressure levels. Hearing
experts advise against continuous ex-
tended play, especially at high levels.
Model 35 Talent Amplifier
The power present LED should be lit
whenever the Model 35 is connected to
an operating Model 55. The Model 35 has
a Level control and a Stereo/Mono button.
You can plug in one or two pairs of head-
phones with a total impedance of 75 ohms
or greater. Turn the knob to the output
level you want and select stereo or mono
by pressing the button. Both headphone
outputs are controlled by the one level
control. The Mono button sends L+R to
both the left and right output.
Model 38 Talent Amplifier
The Model 38 has the unique ability to pro-
vide a personalized headphone mix for the
in-studio talent. The performer’s audio can
be connected to the talent inputs and
passively looped through to the control
room. This lets performers increase their
level in the headphone mix without an
engineer getting involved. The Model 38’s
circuitry was carefully designed to not
interfere with the talent audio as it passes
through.