Manual
Table Of Contents
Issue 2, June 2019 Model 207 User Guide
Page 8 Studio Technologies, Inc.
MODEL 207
eSPORTS CONSOLE
headphone output will not be impacted by
the rotary controls.This capability is included
specifically to support gaming applications
where a “masking” audio signal needs to be
sent to each player’s headset.
The integrated sidetone function allows
audio associated with the microphone input
to be sent to the headphone output. This is
important as different applications may pro-
vide either a “full mix” or a “mix-minus” talent
cue signal. If a full mix cue signal is provided
then sidetone audio will not be needed and
the function can be disabled. In the case
where a mix-minus signal is present, provid-
ing the user with sidetone can be an impor-
tant means of confirming the signal that’s
coming from the connected microphone.
Three system modes select the overall way
in which the Model 207 functions. The on-
air mode is optimized for applications where
strict separation between on-air and produc-
tion audio channels is required. Other ap-
plications will benefit from the two available
production modes.
Future Capabilities and
Firmware Updating
The Model 207 was designed so that its ca-
pabilities and performance can be enhanced
in the future. A USB connector, located on
the unit’s main circuit board (underneath the
unit’s cover), allows the application firmware
(embedded software) to be updated using a
USB flash drive.
The Model 207 uses the Audinate Ultimo™
integrated circuit to implement the Dante
interface. The firmware in this integrated cir-
cuit can be updated via the Ethernet connec-
tion, helping to ensure that its capabilities
remain up to date.
Getting Started
What’s Included
Included in the shipping carton are a Model
207 Announcer’s Console and a printed copy
of this guide. As a device that is Power-over-
Ethernet (PoE) powered, no external power
source is provided. In most applications an
Ethernet switch with PoE capability will be
utilized.
Connections
In this section signal interconnections will be
made using the four connectors located on
the back of the Model 207’s enclosure. An
Ethernet data connection with Power-over-
Ethernet (PoE) capability will be made using
either a standard RJ45 patch cable or an
etherCON protected RJ45 plug. A dual-
channel or single-channel (dual- or single-
ear) headset will be connected using a
cable-mounted 5-pin male XLR connector.
Alternately, a headset with a 3.5 mm 4-
conductor TRRS plug can be used. (The
headset’s plug needs to follow the CTIA™/
AHJ configuration standard.) A source of
stereo unbalanced analog audio may be
connected to the Model 207 using a 3.5 mm
3-conductor TRS plug.
Ethernet Connection with PoE
A 100BASE-TX Ethernet connection that sup
-
ports Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) is required
for Model 207 operation. This one connection
will provide both the Ethernet data interface
and power for the Model 207’s circuitry. A
10BASE-T connection is not sufficient and a
1000BASE-T (“GigE”) connection is not sup-
ported unless it can automatically “fall back”
to 100BASE-TX operation. The Model 207
supports Ethernet switch power management,
enumerating itself as a PoE class 2 device.