Studio Technologies 60 - Manual (Page 4)

Model 60/61 User Guide Issue 2, March 1998
Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 7
Introduction
The Model 60 Central Controller, along
with the companion Model 61 Control
Console, are members of the StudioComm
family of products. The Models 60 and 61
are specifically designed to work in con-
junction with digital audio workstations to
provide routing, monitoring, and communi-
cations functions. Features include insert
switching, control room monitoring, dub
(copy) output, and an integrated head-
phone cue system. Several of the func-
tions can be configured, allowing the
performance to be tailored to a specific
installation.
What This User Guide Covers
This User Guide is designed to assist you
when installing and using the Model 60
Central Controller and the Model 61 Con-
trol Console. A limited amount of trouble-
shooting information is also provided.
Should you require detailed technical
information please refer to the Service
Guide covering the Models 60 and 61. 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 or
E-mail if you need this highly exciting
document!
System Overview
The StudioComm system is designed to
provide control over monitor and dub
sources, implements a passive insert
switching system, and includes a head-
phone cue system that allows communica-
tions from the control room to the talent. A
complete StudioComm system consists of
a rack-mounted controller and a desktop
control console.
The Model 60 Central Controller and the
Model 61 Control Console work together
to provide a simple, convenient operator
interface, extensive features, and excellent
sonic performance. The units interconnect
using a standard 5-pin MIDI-style cable.
Switches and controls on the Model 60’s
front panel allow access to many operating
parameters, including activating insert
devices, selecting control room and dub
input sources, and setting headphone cue
system level. The Model 61 Control Con-
sole places the most important controls at
the operator’s finger tips. These include
the control room level potentiometer and
monaural button, as well as the cue micro-
phone and enable button.
System Features
Insert Switcher
The insert switcher section allows an
unbalanced stereo audio signal to be
routed to up to three processing devices.
This feature is specifically provided to
allow an analog output signal from an
audio workstation to be processed by
equalizers, compressors, or other analog
devices, then be returned to the work-
station’s analog input. Three switches on
the Model 60’s front panel are used to
select which one (or more) of the three
devices are active in the insert audio
chain.
Alternately, the insert switcher can be
wired so as to create a four input/one
output stereo input source switcher. This
can be used for routing analog sources
to a work station’s analog input.