Studio Technologies 58 2000 - Manual (Page 9)

Issue 4, December 2000 Model 58/59 User Guide
Page 10 Studio Technologies, Inc.
for Surround
others are automatically muted. (Of course,
multiple channels can be simultaneously
selected for “soloing.”) The flexibility of
having both mute and solo available allows
an operator to quickly select the most
comfortable and productive operating
mode.
A major strength of the Model 59 is the
ability to configure, under software control,
many operating parameters. During initial
installation the Model 59 is “taught” the
number of monitor output channels to be
controlled, the number of channels associ-
ated with each of the four inputs, and the
routing to be performed by the insert sec-
tions. The monitor output reference level is
set by taking an electronic “snapshot” of the
position of the rotary level control. The dim
level is selected from among four choices.
A number of other operating parameters
can also be configured, including how the
remote contact and level control inputs will
function. All configuration parameters are
stored in non-volatile memory.
A Model 59 Control Console connects to
a Model 58 Central Controller using a
standard 9-pin D-subminiature cable.
Multiple Model 58 units connect together
in a bus fashion. Power for the Model 59
is provided by the Model 58s. The Model
59 generates MIDI system-exclusive
messages to control the Model 58 units.
Remote control signals connect to one of
the Model 58 units, then on to the Model
59 via pins in the 9-pin interconnecting
cable.
Remote Control Capability
Three remote control functions are pro-
vided: Contact input 1, contact input 2, and
level. Contact input 1 can be configured as
either a remote mute all or a remote dim
function. This supports external functions
such as talkback or slate. Contact input 2
can be used to remotely enable insert 1
or 2, or to activate the bypass function.
Remote activation of the bypass function
allows the PFL/solo function on an audio
Figure 4. Multi-Channel Monitor System Showing Four Model 58 Central Controllers Interconnected
by Means of the Factory-Supplied Ribbon-Cable Bus Assembly