Model 5421 Datasheet
Studio Technologies, Inc. Model 5421 Dante Intercom Audio Engine,
Issue 1
, Page 4
Studio Technologies, Inc.
Skokie, Illinois USA
© by Studio Technolog
ies, Inc., March 2020
www.studio-tech.com
Model 5421 Specifications
Applications:
designed to create from one to four
virtual party-line (PL) circuits in Dante audio-over-
Ethernet environments
Engine Group Options:
The following group sizes can be selected:
16 (one group)
12, 4 (two groups)
8, 8 (two groups)
8, 4, 4 (three groups)
4, 4, 4, 4 (four groups)
Audio Performance:
Internal Digital Audio Processing: 24-bit, fixed
Input-to-Output Audio Processing Latency: <100 uSec
Auto Mix: sophisticated FPGA-based algorithm provides
enhanced party-line (PL) audio intelligibility (selectable
on or off)
Network Audio Technology:
Type: Dante audio-over-Ethernet (also known as Dante
audio-over-IP)
AES67-2018 Support: yes
Dante Domain Manager (DDM) Support: yes
Clock Source: Dante network or internal (can serve as
leader clock)
Bit Depth: 16, 24, or 32
Sample Rate: 48 kHz
Number of Dante Receiver (Input) Channels: 16
Number of Dante Transmitter (Output) Channels: 16
Number of Dante Flows: 16 receiver, 16 transmitter
Network Interface:
Type: 1000BASE-T (Gigabit, GigE, or GbE) per IEEE
802.3ab, twisted-pair Ethernet, Power-over-Ethernet
(PoE) supported
Data Rate: 1000 Mb/s (10 Mb/s not supported;
100 Mb/s supported but not optimal)
Auto MDI/MDI-X Support: yes
NIC Status LEDs: one link and one activity
Power Source:
Power-over-Ethernet (PoE): class 2 (low power,
≤6.49 watts) per IEEE® 802.3af
Configuration: requires Studio Technologies’
STcontroller software application, version 2.06.00
and later
Connectors:
Ethernet: 1, RJ45
USB: type A receptacle (used only for updating applica
-
tion and FPGA firmware)
Software Updating:
USB flash drive used for updat-
ing application and FPGA firmware; Dante Controller or
Dante Firmware Update Manager applications can be
used for updating Dante interface firmware
Front Panel LEDs:
2, dual-color
Functions: provides indication of status of Dante
connectivity
Environmental:
Operating Temperature: 0 to 50 degrees C (32 to
122 degrees F)
Storage Temperature: –40 to 70 degrees C (–40 to
158 degrees F)
Humidity: 0 to 95%, non-condensing
Altitude: not characterized
Dimensions – Overall:
8.7 inches wide (22.1 cm)
1.72 inches high (4.4 cm)
8.3 inches deep (21.1 cm)
Mounting Options: single-unit (RMBK-11) and dual-
unit (RMBK-12) rack-mount installation kits, purchased
separately. Each uses one space (1U) in a standard
19-inch rack.
Weight:
1.3 pounds (0.59 kg); rack-mount installation
kits add 0.2 pounds (0.09 kg)
Specifications subject to change without notice.