Studio Technologies 60A - Manual (Page 7)

Model 60A/61 User Guide Issue 1, June 2003
Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 7
Introduction
The Model 60A Central Controller, along
with the companion Model 61 Control
Console, are members of the StudioComm
family of products. The Models 60A and
61 are specifically designed to work in
conjunction with digital audio workstations
to provide routing, monitoring, and com-
munications functions. Features include
control room monitoring, dub (copy) out-
put, an integrated headphone cue system,
and auxiliary switcher. Several of the
functions can be configured, allowing the
performance to be tailored to a specific
installation.
The Model 60A Central Controller is an
update of the Studio Technologies’ popu-
lar Model 60 Central Controller. The Model
60A implemented several changes to allow
support of more applications. Specifically,
the insert switcher section contained in the
Model 60 was removed. While a nice idea
at the time of the original design, it proved
to be a less-than-stellar feature. It was
hard to configure, confusing to use, and
generally lame! The Model 60A revised
the insert switcher’s switches and jacks
to create a very nice auxiliary switcher
section. This allows a wide range of input
and output routing applications to be
implemented.
What This User Guide Covers
This User Guide is designed to assist you
when installing and using the Model 60A
Central Controller and the Model 61
Control Console.
System Overview
The StudioComm system is designed
to provide control over monitor and dub
sources, supports a passive input or
output switcher function, and includes
a headphone cue system that allows
communications from the control room
to the talent. A complete StudioComm
system consists of a rack-mounted
controller and a desktop control console.
The Model 60A 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 60A’s
front panel allow access to many operating
parameters, including selecting control
room and dub input sources and setting
the level of the headphone cue system.
The Model 61 Control Console 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 microphone and enable
button.
System Features
Stereo Line Inputs
The Model 60A contains four stereo line-
level inputs which are compatible with both
balanced and unbalanced signals. Each
input is independently configurable for a
nominal input level of –10dBV or +4dBu.
Analog audio outputs from digital audio
workstations, DAT recorders, video editing
equipment, CD players, cassette decks,
or virtually any analog source can be
connected.