Ideal for easy deployment of a full control unit for sports, streaming, and live event broadcasters, the Studio Technologies Model 232 is an announcer's console featuring full Dante AoIP input/output support for high-quality 32-bit / 96 kHz audio. With an integrated mic preamp featuring P48 power and routing of one main and two talkback channels, the M232 offers flexibility.
Users can control the headphone mix (sent via 1/4" TRS), create IFB cue channels, and access a range of further features via the STcontroller software. The unit also supports REMI/At-Home applications and the Dante Domain Manager for configuring Dante connectivity. The unit features primary and redundant Dante Gigabit RJ45 ports, XLR 3-pin mic input and output, a rugged 10 to 18 VDC XLR 5-pin power input (power supply sold separately), and a USB-A port for updating firmware. The console can also be powered via PoE.
With the addition of a second Ethernet connection redundant Dante can be supported. And by using the Model 232’s analog microphone output a connection to a microphone-level input on an associated remote I/O interface or audio console can be supported.
All Model 232 operating features are configured using Studio Technologies’ STcontroller software application. The extensive set of parameters allows the unit’s functions to be tailored to meet the needs of many, many applications. STcontroller is available at no charge from the Studio Technologies’ website. Versions are available that are compatible with the Windows and macOS operating systems. STcontroller is a fast and simple means of configuring, revising, saving, and loading a unit’s operating parameters.
The output of the microphone preamplifier is routed to an analog-to-digital conversion (ADC) section that supports sampling rates of 48 and 96 kHz. The audio signal, now in the digital domain, routes through a 32-bit microprocessor and associated programmable logic and then on to the Dante interface section where it is prepared for transport over Ethernet. Eight Dante transmitter (output) channels are provided: one main, one aux, four talkback, and two headphone monitor output channels.
- As a Dante-compliant device, the Model 232’s eight Dante transmitter (output) channels and nine Dante receiver (input) channels can be assigned using the Dante Controller software application.
- To minimize the chance of a flow limitation, the Model 232’s Dante transmitter and receiver channels support 32 Dante flows, 16 in each direction.
- The Model 232 is compliant with the AES67 interoperability standard.
- In addition, the unit is compatible with Audinate’s Dante Domain Manager (DDM) software application.
- DDM offers an enhanced set of network control and monitoring features, making it ideal for security-conscious applications.
- This may also allow the Model 232’s audio channels to support SMPTE ST 2110-30.