Studio Technologies MODEL 216 Dante-Supported Announcer's Console, 4 Switches

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Although the Model 216 console from Studio Technologies is compact and easy to use, it was designed for sonic excellence.

The Model 216 Announcer's Console is designed to serve as the audio control center for announcers, commentators, and production personnel. This tabletop unit supports applications utilizing the Dante™ Audio-over-Ethernet media networking technology. The Model 216 is suitable for numerous applications including on-air television sports broadcasting, stadium announce, and corporate AV. The unit integrates all on-air, talkback, and cue audio signal routing in one compact system. Four pushbutton switches allow the user to control the main and talkback audio output channels. Ease of use, configuration flexibility, and sonic excellence are some of the unit's highlights.

Dante Audio-over-Ethernet technology
Extensive feature configuration
Excellent audio quality
One main and three talkback audio output channels
Four headphone audio input channels
PoE and 12 Vdc powering
Headphone output with sidetone function
Rugged, compact enclosure

Power Sources:

Power-over-Ethernet (PoE): class 2 (low power) per IEEE 802.3af
External: 10 to 18 Vdc, 270 mA max @ 12 Vdc

Network Audio Technology:

Type: Dante Audio-over-Ethernet
Bit Depth: up to 24
Sample Rates: 44.1 and 48 kHz
Number of Transmitter (Output) Channels: 4 (main, talkback 1, talkback 2, talkback 3)
Number of Receiver (Input) Channels: 4
Dante Audio Flows: 4; 2 transmitter, 2 receiver
Analog to Digital Equivalence: a +4 dBu input with 0 dB gain selected results in a Dante digital output level of -20 dBFS

Network Interface:

Type: twisted-pair Ethernet, preferably with Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) support
Data Rate: 100 Mb/s (10 Mb/s Ethernet not supported)

General Audio Parameters:

Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0/-1 dB, mic input to Dante output
Distortion (THD+N): 0.004%, measured at 1 kHz, -36 dBu mic input, 40 dB gain (Dante output approx. -20 dBFS)
Dynamic Range: greater than 109 dB, 40 dB gain, A-weighted

Microphone Input/Preamplifier:

Type: electronically balanced
Input Impedance: 3.7 k ohms
CMRR: greater than 76 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 40 dB gain
Gain Range: 19 to 64 dB, adjustable in 3-dB steps
EIN: -123 dBu, 22 kHz bandwidth, 64 dB gain, 150 ohm source resistance
Compatibility: dynamic or phantom-powered mics
Phantom Power: 45 Vdc, nominal, meets IEC 61938 P48 standard

Headphone Output:

Type: stereo, configured to drive headphones through 100 ohm series resistors
Compatibility: intended for connection to headphones or headsets with impedance of 100 ohms or greater
Level: adjustable using rotary level control
Maximum Voltage: 7.5 Vpp, 150 ohm load

Relay Contacts: 2

Functions: one each follows main and talkback 1 pushbutton status
Contacts: form A (normally open, not shorted)
Rating: 100 mA, 60 V AC/DC, maximum
Contact Resistance: 16 ohms, maximum
Access: requires user-implemented connector scheme

Connectors:

Microphone Input: 3-pin female XLR
Headphone Output: 1/4-inch 3-conductor jack
Ethernet: Neutrik etherCON RJ45
External DC: 4-pin male XLR
USB: type A receptacle
Spare Connector Locations: 2
Allows Studio Technologies' cable assemblies or option modules to be installed. Also compatible with Neutrik NC*D-L-1 connectors (*=3F, 3M, 5M, 6F, 6FS, etc.).

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