Manual

Issue 2, October 2018 Model 206 User Guide
Page 18 Studio Technologies, Inc.
MODEL 206
ANNOUNCER’S CONSOLE
talkback functions. The system mode can
also impact one facet of the headphone
output’s function. There are three system
modes available. Understanding how each
specifically impacts Model 206 operation
will help to ensure that the desired opera-
tion is obtained and that maximum usabil-
ity 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 1, talkback 2,
or talkback 3 functions are active. The on-
air mode should be selected for all on-air
broadcast applications when it’s impera-
tive that the “on-air” audio signal be muted
whenever on-air talent uses a 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 function activity. The mic off/off
function operates independently of the
talkback functions. 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 three talkback output channels can
be used separately and not impact each
other. This also allows both the main and
talkback pushbuttons to be used simulta-
neously. When selected for the correct ap-
plication, the production 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-
Button Operation – Talkback
The manner in which the three talkback
buttons function can be configured. One
setting applies to both talkback buttons.
There are three mode choices available:
• Push to Talk: If this mode is selected
the talkback functions will normally be
inactive and the LED associated with
each button will not be lit. Whenever a
talkback button is pressed its associated
talkback function will become active and
its green LED will light.
• Latching: If this mode is selected the
talkback functions will alternate between
their active and inactive states when-
ever a talkback button is pressed. Upon
power up the talkback functions will be in
their inactive state and their button LEDs
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 a
talkback button is pressed and held its
talkback function will be active. It will
stay active until the talkback button is
released. If a talkback button is momen-
tarily “tapped” the status of the function
will change, either from inactive-to-active
or from active-to-inactive. Upon Model
206 power up the talkback buttons will
be in their inactive state and their LEDs
will not be lit.
System Operating Mode
The system mode configures the overall
manner in which the Model 206 operates.
Specifically, it determines how the Dante
main output channel and the microphone
output connector operate vis-à-vis the