Ideal for bridging analog audio input devices with Dante AoIP audio infrastructure, the Studio Technologies Model 5205 is an analog to Dante audio interface that sports one etherCON output and two mic / line-level XLR 3-pin inputs for stereo audio. Along with selectable P48 phantom power, this device is useful for broadcasts, stadium AV, and corporate audio.
- The Model 5205 is perfect for use in conjunction with a variety of fixed and portable audio applications where one or two analog audio signals need to be transmitted over a Dante network.
- The unit’s high-performance audio circuitry allows virtually any source to be handled correctly. Essentially all condenser, dynamic, or ribbon microphones are compatible, as are most balanced and unbalanced analog line-level sources.
- The simple user controls with an extensive set of status indicators help ensure optimum performance is maintained. With the unit’s compact size and PoE powering, it’s simple to deploy multiple units, to integrate a distributed set of sources into a Dante application.
- For permanent applications, the Model 2505 can reside within an equipment rack or be mounted using optional brackets underneath a table or on-air studio set. In a conference room setting, the unit can be permanently connected to a PoE-enabled Ethernet port, ready to accept a signal source from various user-provided devices.
LEDs are provided to display the configuration of the gain and P48 phantom power functions. Six pushbutton switches, located on the Model 5205’s front panel, allow local selection of the preamplifier gain and P48 phantom power on/off status. The STcontroller application allows personal computer users to both view and change the gain of the preamplifiers and the on/off status of the P48 phantom power sources.
The audio signals, now in the digital domain, are connected to the Dante interface section where they are packed and prepared for transport over Ethernet. The P48 phantom power source is extremely low noise, providing microphone power while causing little signal degradation. This is important for demanding applications. The mic/line inputs were carefully designed for use in permanent or portable field applications. Extensive filtering minimizes the chance that radio frequency (RF) energy will interfere with the audio input signals. Other components were included to specifically address ESD (static) situations, helping to ensure long-term reliable operation.
An LED displays the status of the network connection.The Model 5205’s operating power is provided by way of the Ethernet interface using the 802.3af Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) standard. This allows for a fast and efficient interconnection with the associated data network. To support PoE power management, the Model 5205’s PoE interface sends data to the power sourcing equipment (PSE) to tell it that it is a Class-2 (low power) device. An LED is indicates when power is being supplied to the Model 5205.
The bit depth is 24 and sample rates of 44.1, 48, 88.2, and 96 kHz are supported. Two bi-color LEDs provide an indication of the Dante connection status. The Model 5205 is compliant with the AES67 interoperability standard. In addition, the unit is compatible with the Dante Domain Manager (DDM) software application.
To implement the Dante interface, the Model 5205 uses Audinate’s UltimoX2 integrated circuit. The firmware in this integrated circuit can be updated via the Ethernet connection, helping to ensure that its capabilities remain up to date.