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ManualsBrandsSTUDIO TECHNOLOGIES ManualsNetwork Audio + VideoM371A Dante Intercom Beltpack - w/ 4-pin XLR for Single Sided Headset

50654-0719, Issue 2

Key Features

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Dante audio-over-Ethernet technology

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Two independent talk and listen channels

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Integrated call function

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Supports dynamic and electret microphones

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4-pin male XLR headset connector

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Excellent audio quality

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Uses STcontroller for configuration

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AES67 and Dante Domain Manager™ support

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Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) powered

Introduction

The Model 371A Intercom Beltpack begins with the

features offered by 2-channel broadcast-style party-line

intercom user devices then adds support for traditional

single-channel headsets. Applications that have tradition

ally deployed single-channel analog party-line intercom

systems from firms such as Clear-Com® can now easily

upgrade to a high-performance dual-channel system. To

maintain compatibility and user familiarity, legacy head

sets that use a 4-pin female XLR connector are directly

compatible.

The Model 371A includes a range of new capabilities, along

with the advanced performance and flexibility that Dante®

audio-over-Ethernet provides. Over a standard IP network,

multiple Model 371A units can be used in party-line (PL)

intercom applications with help from an external Dante-

enabled audio matrix such as the Studio Technologies

Model 5422 Dante Intercom Audio Engine. Alternately,

units can be used “point-to-point” or interfaced with Dante-

compatible matrix intercom systems.

Only a single Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) connection is

required for operation. Key user features can be easily

configured using the STcontroller software application.

Configurable parameters include electret microphone

powering, microphone preamplifier gain, sidetone level, and

talk button operation. User features include microphone

dynamic range control, call function, and remote mic kill

(“talk off”). The wide range of capabilities, along with the

excellent audio quality provided by the digital audio signal

path, offers a unique and powerful user experience.

Set up and configuration of the Model 371A is simple. An

etherCON® RJ45 receptacle is used to interconnect with

a standard twisted-pair Ethernet port associated with a

local-area network (LAN). This connection provides both

power and bidirectional digital audio. A broadcast or inter

com-style headset with a dynamic or electret (low-voltage

DC-powered) microphone interfaces with unit using a 4-pin

XLR connector. The Model 371A’s enclosure is made from

an aluminum alloy which offers both light weight and rug

gedness. A stainless steel “belt clip,” located on the back

of the unit, allows direct attachment to a user’s clothing.

The audio quality of the Model 371A’s audio channels is ex

cellent, with low distortion, low noise, and high headroom.

Careful circuit design and rugged components ensure

long, reliable operation. A wide range of applications can

be supported, including theater facilities, over-the-air and

streaming broadcasting, corporate and government AV

installations, aerospace command and control, and post-

production facilities.

Dante Audio-over-Ethernet

Audio data is sent to and received from the Model 371A

using the Dante audio-over-Ethernet media networking

Model 371A Intercom Beltpack

Two Channels, Dante® Technology

Summary of content (3 pages)

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Model 371A Intercom Beltpack Two Channels, Dante® Technology Key Features Only a single Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) connection is • Dante audio-over-Ethernet technology required for operation. Key user features can be easily • Two independent talk and listen channels • Integrated call function configured using the STcontroller software application.
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technology. As a Dante-compliant device, the Model 371A’s can be provided to a variety of headsets, headphones, two audio output (Dante transmitter) and two audio input and earpieces. (Dante receiver) channels can be interconnected (routed) with other devices using the Dante Controller software application. The Dante transmitter and receiver channels are limited to supporting four Dante flows, two in each direction. The digital audio’s bit depth is up to 24 with a sampling rate of 48 kHz.
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with standard RJ45 plugs, etherCON allows a ruggedized Future Capabilities and Firmware Updating and locking interconnection for harsh or high-reliability The Model 371A was designed such that its capabilities and environments. An LED displays the status of the network performance can be enhanced in the future. A USB connec- connection. tor, located on the unit’s main circuit board (underneath the Neutrik® etherCON RJ45 receptacle.