Manual
Table Of Contents
Issue 5, November 2017 Model 216 User Guide
Page 10 Studio Technologies, Inc.
Configuration and Flexibility
Model 216 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 and the on/off status of P48
phantom power. The 12-position switch
array configures parameters such as the
pushbutton operating modes, headphone
operating mode, sidetone function, and
the overall system mode. The pushbuttons
are 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
216’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 216’s back panel. Multiple
3-position “headers” located on the Model
216’s circuit board provide technician
access to many of the input and output
connections. Using a variety of optional
factory-supplied modules and interface
cable kits allows a Model 216 to be op-
timized to meet the needs of specific
applications. For example, some applica-
tions may prefer to use a multi-pin XLR
connector to interface 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 applications may benefit from hav-
ing “mult” or “loop-through” connections,
something easily incorporated into a
Model 216. And access to the relay con-
tacts can be made adding a 4-pin XLR
connector kit.
Two general-purpose relay contacts are
provided on the Model 216’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 1 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
216’s back panel, allows the operating
firmware (embedded software) to be up-
dated using a standard USB flash drive.
The Model 216 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 216 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
200-Series should be reviewed. Complete
information is available on the Studio
Technologies website.