Studio Technologies 55 1996 - Manual (Page 7)

Model 55/56 User Guide Issue 3, December 1996
Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 7
Introduction
The Model 55 Central Controller, along
with the companion Model 56 Control
Console, are members of the StudioComm
family of products. The Models 55 and 56
are specifically designed to work in con-
junction with digital audio workstations to
provide a full set of monitoring and com-
munications functions. Features include
control room monitoring, meter output, an
integrated headphone system, dubbing,
and communications functions that include
talk to phones and slate. All StudioComm
functions perform to a level that rivals
even the largest recording consoles. Many
of the functions are user configurable,
allowing unmatched flexibility.
What This User Guide Covers
This User Guide is designed to assist you
when installing, configuring, and using
the Model 55 Central Controller, Model 56
Control Console, Model 35 Talent Ampli-
fier, Model 38 Talent Amplifier, and related
components. A limited amount of trouble-
shooting and background technical infor-
mation is also provided. Should you
require detailed technical information
please refer to the StudioComm Service
Guide covering the Models 55, 56, 35, and
38. The Service Guide contains detailed
service information, including schematic
diagrams. The Service Guide is not
shipped with each StudioComm system,
but is available from the factory upon
request. It is free of charge to purchasers
of StudioComm equipment. Give us a call
or send a fax if you need this highly excit-
ing document!
System Overview
A complete StudioComm system consists
of a rack-mounted central controller, a
desktop control console, and one or more
portable talent amplifier units. The Model
55 Central Controller and the Model 56
Control Console work together, intercon-
necting using a standard 5-pin MIDI-style
cable.
Circuitry in the Model 55 routes any of
four stereo inputs to the control room,
meter, headphone, and dub outputs, with
commands provided by the Model 56
Control Console. The Model 56 Control
Console’s built-in microphone lets you
talk to the headphone output. It also allows
you to talk to the dub output, or to the dub
and headphone outputs using the slate
function.
The Model 35 Talent Amplifier is a por-
table amplifier unit capable of driving one
or two pairs of high-impedance stereo
headphones. A single microphone-type
cable links the Model 35 with the Model 55
Central Controller. The Central Controller
provides power and left and right audio
over just three wires.
The Model 38 Talent Amplifier takes the
basics from the Model 35 and adds a
unique stereo preamplifier section. This
allows each Model 38 user to create an
individual headphone mix, solving the
classic problem of wanting “more me” in
the phones! Like the Model 35, the Model
38 is linked to the Model 55 Central Con-
troller by a single microphone-type cable.