Studio Technologies 55 1996 - Manual (Page 5)

Model 55/56 User Guide Issue 3, December 1996
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. Getting
older (40 as of this writing) 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 elec-
tronic 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. Carrie Loving provided engineering support. Barbara Govednik coordinated
the marketing communications aspects. Ben Kamen designed the automatic testing rou-
tines. Larry Leviton wrote the excellent micro-controller software. Al Lux designed
the printed circuit boards. Jim McGuire 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 audio
workstations. His product idea evolved into the StudioComm series. Additional thanks to
Timothy Powell of Metro Mobile Recording, Glenview, Illinois, who provided his excellent
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 the Internet
@ www.studio-tech.com.
Sincerely,
Gordon K. Kapes
President