Datasheet

Studio Technologies, Inc. Model 5330 Interface, Issue 1, Page 2
An Ethernet connection is all that’s required to make
the Model 5330 part of a sophisticated networked audio
system. Dante audio-over-Ethernet has found wide ac
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ceptance as an audio “backbone” due to its ease of use,
interoperability, excellent audio quality, and wide adop
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tion by a large number of equipment manufacturers.
The Model 5330 can serve as an “edge” device for a
Dante network implementation, providing high-perfor
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mance input, output, and monitor resources for various
applications. The unit is an excellent general-purpose
“tool” to help expand Dante capabilities for facilities and
applications that were initially implemented to support
signals in the analog domain.
The Model 5330 is “universal” mains powered, requir
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ing 100 to 240 volts, 50/60 Hz for operation. Standard
connectors are used for interfacing with the audio input
and output channels, Ethernet interface, and AC mains
input. The unit’s enclosure mounts in one space (1U)
of a standard 19-inch rack enclosure and weighs less
than four pounds (2 Kg).
Dante Audio-over-Ethernet
Digital audio data associated with the Model 5330 is
interfaced with a local area network (LAN) using Dante
audio-over-Ethernet media networking technology. The
unit is compatible with the Dante Domain Manager™
(DDM) software application and is compliant with
AES67 digital audio signals.
A major benefit of using Dante is its ability to use any
standard Ethernet network implementation, including
cabling and switches, to directly transport professional
audio signals. The Model 5330 supports digital audio
signals with sample rates of 44.1 and 48 kHz and a bit
depth of up to 24. These sample rates were selected
for optimal support of broadcast, production, indus
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trial, commercial, and consumer applications. Status
LEDs provide a real-time indication of LAN and Dante
performance.
The signals associated with the Model 5330’s four
analog input channels are converted to digital and then
routed to transmitter (output) channels on the unit’s
Dante interface. Four Dante transmitter (output) chan
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nels from an associated Dante-enabled device can be
assigned to the Model 5330’s input (receiver) channels
using the Dante Controller application. These input
signals are converted into analog and then sent to the
output circuitry.
Applications
The Model 5330 is a general-purpose analog input,
analog output and monitoring device intended for use
in a variety of audio and audio-with-picture applications
where Dante technology is utilized. It’s applicable any-
where that line-level analog inputs and outputs need
to be converted to and from Dante while audio quality
is maintained. The term “Flex-Use” comes from the
flexibility that the unit’s range of simple but carefully-
implemented resources can provide. It’s suitable for
demanding on-air broadcast and live-event applications
that require both excellent audio performance and reli
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able operation. It can also be a perfect complement for
academic, industrial, or corporate audio-visual facilities
where a variety of analog input and output devices must
be supported.
The rack-mounted unit is appropriate for installation in
fixed locations, serving the needs of systems associ
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ated with stadium, worship, education, commercial,
and government facilities. Its lightweight enclosure also
makes it suitable for mobile and field uses. The Model
5330 features an optimized set of controls and indica
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tors that makes it simple and intuitive to use. With the
unit’s metering and monitoring resources it’s easy for
users to obtain optimal performance. And by providing
standard connectors for all inputs and outputs, along
with universal AC mains powering, installation and setup
can be completed in only a short period of time.