Manual

Issue 5, December 2018 Model 214 User Guide
Page 10 Studio Technologies, Inc.
network connection, PoE power source,
and Dante interface.
Configuration and Flexibility
Model 214 configuration settings can be
made using twelve DIP switches and two
pushbutton switches. The STcontroller
software application can be used to view
and change the gain of the microphone
preamplifier, the on/off status of P48 phan-
tom power, and the headphone output gain
range. The 12-position switch array config-
ures parameters such as the pushbutton
operating modes, headphone operating
mode, sidetone function, and the overall
system mode. The pushbuttons can be
used to set the gain of the microphone
preamplifier, control the on/off status of
the microphone P48 phantom power func-
tion, and select the headphone output gain
range. The switches and pushbuttons are
accessible via the bottom of the Model
214’s enclosure; the unit does not have to
be disassembled. Changes made to any
of the configuration parameters become
active immediately. To prevent unwanted
access to the configuration switches and
pushbuttons a security panel, included
with each unit, is attached to the bottom
of the enclosure.
In the world of broadcast and production
audio it’s fair to say that applications vary
widely. To this end, one or two additional
XLR connectors can easily be mounted
into the Model 214’s back panel. Multiple
3-position “headers” located on the Model
214’s circuit board provide technician
access to many of the input and output
connections. Using a variety of optional
factory-supplied modules and interface ca-
ble kits allows a Model 214 to be optimized
to meet the needs of specific applications.
For example, some applications may prefer
to use a multi-pin XLR connector to inter-
face with a headset. This can easily be
accomplished by installing the appropriate
6- or 7-pin XLR connector kit and making
a few simple connections. Other applica-
tions may benefit from having “mult” or
“loop-through” connections, something
easily incorporated into a Model 214. And
access to the relay contacts can be made
adding a 4-pin XLR connector kit.
Two general-purpose relay contacts are
provided on the Model 214’s circuit board.
Accessible using 3-pin “header” connec-
tors they allow specialized configurations
to be created. Under software control, the
form-A (normally open) solid-state relay
contacts follow the state of the main and
talkback pushbuttons. Taking advantage
of the two locations provided for additional
XLR connectors, a technician may easily
implement a variety of functions such as
a tally indication or audio muting during
talkback.
Firmware Updating
A USB connector, located on the Model
214’s back panel, allows the operating
firmware (embedded software) to be up-
dated using a standard USB flash drive.
The Model 214 uses Audinate’s Ultimo™
integrated circuit for implementing Dante.
The integrated circuit’s firmware can be
updated via the Ethernet connection, help-
ing ensure that its capabilities remain up
to date.
Dante-Enabled Announcer
Console Products
The Model 214 is just one in a series of
Dante-enabled announcer console prod-
ucts available from Studio Technologies.
For applications that require an alternate
set of features the other products in the