Manual

Issue 2, October 2018 Model 204 User Guide
Page 18 Studio Technologies, Inc.
MODEL 204
ANNOUNCER’S CONSOLE
output’s function. There are three system
modes available. Understanding how each
specifically impacts Model 204 operation
will help to ensure that the desired opera-
tion is obtained and that maximum usability
will occur.
On-Air
When selected to the on-air mode, audio
on the Dante main output channel and the
microphone output connector will always
mute whenever the talkback function is
active. The on-air mode should be selected
for all on-air broadcast applications when
it’s imperative that the “on-air” audio sig-
nal be muted whenever on-air talent uses
the talkback function to communicate with
production personnel.
Production
When the system mode is set for produc-
tion, the audio signals on the Dante main
output channel and microphone output
connector are never muted in response to
talkback activity. The mic off/off function
operates independently of the talkback
function. This mode allows the Dante main
output channel to be used, for example, as
an additional talkback output. In this way
the Dante main output channel and the
talkback output channel can be used sepa-
rately and not impact each other. This also
allows both the main and talkback push-
buttons to be used simultaneously. When
selected for the correct application, the pro-
duction mode can prove to be very useful.
But it’s not appropriate for on-air use!
Production with Dim
This mode is identical to the production
mode with the exception that the head-
phone output reduces in level (“dims”)
whenever the main or talkback func-
tions are active. This mode was specifi-
cally provided to minimize the chance that
Button Operation – Talkback
The manner in which the talkback button
functions can be configured. There are
three mode choices available:
• Push to Talk: If this mode is selected the
talkback function will normally be inac-
tive and the LED associated with the
talkback button will not be lit. Whenever
the talkback button is pressed the talk-
back function will become active and its
green LED will light.
• Latching: If this mode is selected the
talkback function will alternate between
the active and inactive state whenever
the talkback button is pressed. Upon
power up the talkback function will be in
its inactive state and its button LED will
not be lit.
• Push to Talk/Tap to Latch: This mode is
a combination of the Push to Talk and
Latching modes. It’s similar to the way
talk pushbutton switches function on
user stations associated with broadcast
or production intercom systems. If the
talkback button is pressed and held the
talkback function will be active. It will
stay active until the talkback button is re-
leased. If the talkback button is momen-
tarily “tapped” the status of the talkback
function will change, either from inactive-
to-active or from active-to-inactive. Upon
Model 204 power up the talkback button
will be in its inactive state and its LED
will not be lit.
System Operating Mode
The system mode configures the overall
manner in which the Model 204 operates.
Specifically, it determines how the Dante
main output channel and the microphone
output connector operate vis-à-vis the
talkback function. The system mode can
also impact one facet of the headphone