Model 5205 Mic/Line to Dante™ Interface User Guide Issue 2, August 2017 This User Guide is applicable for serial numbers M5205-00151 and later with application firmware 2.1 and later and Dante firmware 2.2 (Ultimo 3.10.4.1) and later Copyright © 2017 by Studio Technologies, Inc., all rights reserved www.studio-tech.
This page intentionally left blank.
Model 5205 Mic/Line to Dante Interface Table of Contents Revision History............................................................ 4 Introduction ................................................................... 5 Getting Started ............................................................. 7 Connections.................................................................. 8 Dante Configuration...................................................... 9 Operation ...............................................
Model 5205 Mic/Line to Dante Interface Revision History Issue 2, August 2017: 1. Documents that the unit now supports the STcontroller software application. Issue 1, August 2015: 1. Initial release. Issue 2, August 2017 Page 4 Model 5205 User Guide Studio Technologies, Inc.
Model 5205 Mic/Line to Dante Interface Introduction The Model 5205 Mic/Line to Dante Interface is a general-purpose audio device that supports applications utilizing the Dante™ Audio-over-Ethernet media networking technology. Two analog microphone or linelevel audio signals can be connected to the Model 5205. They are amplified as required and then converted to digital audio channels on an associated Dante connection.
Model 5205 Mic/Line to Dante Interface condenser, dynamic, or ribbon microphones are compatible, as are most balanced and unbalanced analog line-level sources. The simple user controls, along with an extensive set of status indicators, help to ensure optimum performance is maintained. With the unit’s compact size and PoE powering, it’s simple to deploy multiple units to integrate a distributed set of sources into a Dante application.
Model 5205 Mic/Line to Dante Interface Ethernet Data and PoE The Model 5205 connects to an Ethernet data network using a standard 100 Mb/s twisted-pair Ethernet interface. The physical interconnection is made by way of a Neutrik® etherCON RJ45 connector. While compatible with standard RJ45 plugs, etherCON allows a ruggedized and locking interconnection for harsh or high-reliability environments. An LED displays the status of the network connection.
Model 5205 Mic/Line to Dante Interface A set of mounting brackets is available to allow a Model 5205 to be attached to the underside of a desk, table, broadcast set, or other flat surface. Contact Studio Technologies for details. MDI/MDI-X so that most cabling implementations will be correctly supported without requiring a “cross-over” or “reversing” cable.
Model 5205 Mic/Line to Dante Interface of the 3-pin male XLR mating connector. If this connection arrangement results in hum or noise it may be effective to try connecting signal + (high) to pin 2 and signal common/shield only to pin 3. Dante Configuration Several Model 5205’s Dante-related parameters can be configured. These configuration settings will be stored in non-volatile memory within the Model 5205’s circuitry.
Model 5205 Mic/Line to Dante Interface on the front panel will light in a test sequence. After the LEDs complete their test sequence one LED associated with the level meter for channel 1 and one LED associated with the level meter for channel 2 will briefly light to indicate the version number of the unit’s application firmware (embedded software). (Understanding how to “read” the application firmware number will be discussed in detail later in this guide.
Model 5205 Mic/Line to Dante Interface Balanced and unbalanced signals with a wide range of nominal levels can be successfully connected. As expected, a signal connected to the channel 1 input connector is associated with Dante transmitter (output) channel 1. A signal connected to the channel 2 mic/ line input connector is associated with Dante transmitter (output) channel 2.
Model 5205 Mic/Line to Dante Interface Windows® operating system. Changes made using the application will be displayed in real-time on the Model 5205’s LED indicators. Changes made to the preamplifier gain and P48 on/off status using the Model 5205’s local pushbutton switches will be displayed in STcontroller.
Model 5205 Mic/Line to Dante Interface cord will correctly acquire IP addresses and be able to communicate and transport audio. Using the Dante Controller software application the Model 5205’s IP address and related network parameters can be set for a fixed (“static”) configuration. While this is more involved than letting DHCP or linklocal “do their thing,” if fixed addressing is necessary then that capability is available. But in this case it’s highly recommended that each unit be physically marked, e.g.
Model 5205 Mic/Line to Dante Interface Major Version Number O O O O O O O 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Minor Version Number .8 .7 .6 .5 .4 .3 .2 .1 O O O O O O O Figure 2. Detail of front panel showing the level meter LEDs that display the application firmware version. In this example, the application firmware version shown is 1.2. application firmware file inside a .zip archive file.
Model 5205 Mic/Line to Dante Interface 6. The Model 5205 will run a “boot loader” program that will immediately load the new application firmware file (m5205.bin). This process takes only a few seconds. During this time period the LED located below the USB connector will flash slowly on and off green. Once the entire loading process is over, taking approximately 10 seconds, the Model 5205 will restart using the newly-loaded application firmware. 7.
Model 5205 Mic/Line to Dante Interface Specifications Type: electronically balanced Network Audio Technology: Input Impedance: 3.7 k ohms Type: Dante Audio-over-Ethernet CMRR: >75 dB, 20 Hz to 22 kHz, 40 dB gain Bit Depth: 24 Gain, Nominal (Button Selected): 0 (line), 20, 30, 40, 50, and 60 dB Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.
