Studio Technologies Model 210 Announcers Console

The Studio Technologies Model 210 Announcer's Console is an audio control "hub" for announcers, commentators, and production personnel. Compatible with essentially all broadcast and production audio system environments, the tabletop unit is often used for on-air sports broadcasting. Ease of use, configuration flexibility, and sonic excellence are some of the unit's highlights.

Key Features

• Microphone preamp with selectable gain and 48 volt 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
• Two rotary headphone output level controls
• Microcontroller-directed audio routing
• Powered by IFB or by external DC source
• All configuration switches accessible via the bottom of the enclosure

Technical Specifications

General Audio
Frequency Response
20 Hz-20 kHz, -0.1 dB, mic in/main out
Distortion (THD+N)
0.008%, measured at 1 kHz, mic in/main out
S/N Ratio
80 dB, referenced to -46 dBu mic in/-2 dBu main out
Connectors
Mic In, IFB In 3-pin female XLR-type
Main Out, Talkback Out 3-pin male XLR-type
Headphone Out -inch 3-conductor phone jack
24 Vdc Power In 2.1 x 5.5 mm coaxial power jack
Spare Connector Locations 2, Allows one or two Neutrik NC*D-L-1 connectors to be installed (*=3F, 3M, 5F, 5M, 6F, 6FS, etc.)
Microphone Input/Preamplifier
Type electronically balanced
Input Impedance 2 k ohms, nominal
Gain Range 20 to 60 dB, nominal, adjustable in 10 dB steps
Compatibility dynamic or phantom-powered mics
Phantom Power 48 Vdc, nominal, meets IEC 61938
Compressor
Threshold 2 dB above nominal level
Attack/Release Time 2 mSec/100 mSec, nominal
Slope 5:1, nominal
IFB Input
Type 2-channel, unbalanced (pin 1 common; pin 2 DC with channel 1 audio; pin 3 channel 2 audio)
Impedance 10 k ohms, nominal
Nominal Level -10 dBu
Optional Line Inputs: 2
Type balanced, transformer-coupled
Impedance 10 k ohms, nominal
Nominal Level +4 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, binaural (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 8 Vpp, 150 ohm load
Power Sources
IFB 24-32 Vdc, 105 mA
External 24 Vdc nominal, 70 mA; acceptable range 20-30 Vdc. All units include a universal input/24 Vdc output power supply.
Dimensions
5.6 inches wide (14.2 cm)
3.3 inches high (8.4 cm)
8.5 inches deep (22.4 cm)
Weight
3.4 pounds (1.6 kg)