Overview
Studio Technologies Model 210 Announcer’s Console
The Model 210 Announcer's Console is designed to serve as the audio control center for announcers, commentators, and production talent. The tabletop unit is suited for numerous applications including on-air television sports broadcasting. The Model 210 integrates all on-air, talkback, and cue audio signal routing into one compact system. Ease of use, configuration flexibility, and sonic excellence are some of the unit's highlights.
The Model 210 is compatible with most broadcast and audio system environments. Standard connectors are used to interface microphone, headphone, talkback, and IFB signals. Whether it's microphone switching, talkback output, or headphone cue feed, superior audio quality is maintained. A microprocessor provides the Model 210's logic power, allowing exacting control of the unit's operation. A range of configuration choices allow the desired operating parameters to be easily selected. While flexible, the user is presented with an easy-to-use set of controls and indicators.
A truly next-generation product, extensive research into the needs and desires of field production personnel was integral to the Model 210's creation. While primarily targeted for on-air television applications, specialized features are included to allow the Model 210 to be used in a variety of other audio applications. These include on-air radio broadcasting, stadium announcement, and voice-over/narration booths.
Features
- Microphone preamp with selectable gain and P48 phantom power
- Broadcast IFB input
- Two pushbutton switches offer programmable "click-free" audio path control
- Transformer-balanced main output
- Line-level talkback output
- Stereo headphone monitoring
- Auxiliary relay contact
- Powered by IFB or external DC source
- Extensive configuration choices accessible via DIP switches located on bottom of enclosure
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Specifications / Documents
General Audio:
- Frequency Response: 10 Hz-20 kHz, ±0.2 dB, mic in/main out
- Distortion (THD+N): 0.008%, measured at 1 kHz, mic in/main out
- S/N Ratio: 86 dB, referenced to –42 dBu mic in/–2 dBu main out
- Dynamic Range (A-weighted): 108 dB
Connectors:
- Mic In, IFB In: 3-pin female XLR
- Main Out, Talkback Out: 3-pin male XLR
- Headphone Out: ¼-inch 3-conductor phone jack
- 24 Vdc Power In: coaxial power jack, 2.1 x 5.5 mm, locking bushing, compatible with Switchcraft S760K plug
Microphone Input/Preamplifier:
- Type: electronically balanced
- Input Impedance: 2 k ohms, nominal
- CMRR: >80 dB, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 40 dB gain
- Gain Range: 20 to 60 dB, nominal, adjustable in 10 dB steps; 0 dB (no gain) also available
- Compatibility: dynamic or phantom-powered mics
- Phantom Power: 45 volts DC nominal, meets IEC 61938 P48 standard
IFB Input:
- Type: 2-channel, unbalanced (pin 1 common; pin 2 DC with channel 1 audio; pin 3 channel 2 audio). Also compatible with "dry" audio signals with signal levels of <0 dBu.
- Impedance: 10 k ohms, nominal
- Nominal Level: –10 dBu
Main Output:
- Type: balanced, transformer-coupled
- Nominal Level: –2 dBu
- Maximum Level: +20 dBu into 2 k ohms
- Impedance: 100 ohms, nominal
Talkback Output:
- Type: transformer-coupled with series capacitors and isolation resistors
- Impedance: 600 ohms, nominal
- Nominal Level: +4 dBu
- Maximum Level: +11 dBu (compressor restricts maximum)
Headphone Output: 1, stereo
- Compatibility: intended for connection to mono or stereo headphones or headsets with nominal impedance of 100 ohms or greater
- Type: voltage driver
- Maximum Output Voltage: 12 Vpp, 150 ohm load
Relay Contacts: 2
- Functions: follows status of main and talkback outputs
- Type: form-A (normally open, not-shorted) solid-state relay contact
- Rating: 100 mA, 60 volts AC/DC, maximum
- Contact Resistance: 16 ohms, maximum
- Access: requires user-implemented connection method
Power Source:
- IFB: 24-32 Vdc, 105 mA
- External: 24 Vdc nominal, 70 mA @ 24 Vdc; acceptable range 20-30 Vdc. Each unit shipped with a universal input/24 Vdc output power supply.
Dimensions (Overall):
- 5.6 inches wide (14.2 cm)
- 3.3 inches high (8.4 cm)
- 8.5 inches deep (21.6 cm)
- Weight: 3.4 pounds (1.5 kg)
