Studio Technologies 200 - Manual (Page 4)

Model 200 User Guide Issue 3, August 2004
Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 5
Introduction
What This User Guide Covers
This User Guide is designed to assist you
when installing, configuring, and using
the Model 200 Announcer’s Console.
Additional background technical informa-
tion is also provided. A product block dia-
gram is included at the end of this guide.
System Overview
The Model 200 Announcer’s Console is
specifically designed for television sports
broadcasting applications, serving as the
audio control center for on-air talent. The
unit integrates on-air, talkback, and cue
audio signal routing and control into one
compact package. Highlights of the Model
200 include ease of installation and use,
reliability, and sonic excellence. Whether
used for professional, amateur, or enter-
tainment-only broadcast events, “pro” qual-
ity performance is always maintained.
The Model 200 is optimized to directly
interface into the broadcast environments
typically used for events such as football,
baseball, basketball, and motor sports.
Standard connectors are used for the mi-
crophone, headphone, talkback, and IFB
signals. This allows setup to be fast and
consistent. A limited number of configura-
tion options are provided. Once selected,
no event-to-event configuration changes
should be required. For ease of use, the
on-air talent is presented with a simple
set of controls and indicators. Whether
it’s mic preamplifier, audio switching,
talkback output, or headphone cue feed,
excellent audio performance is maintained
throughout.
System Features
Microphone Input and
Configuration
A high-performance microphone preampli-
fier circuit provides low-noise/low-distortion
amplification over a 20 to 60 dB gain range.
The gain is adjustable in 10 dB steps. The
input is compatible with balanced dynamic
or condenser microphones. The microphone
power source is 48 volts nominal and meets
the worldwide P48 phantom standard.
Figure 1. Model 200 front panel
Figure 2. Model 200 back panel