The Studio Technologies Model 203 Announcer’s Console delivers all the audio resources needed to support a professional broadcast position. Compact and rugged, it combines microphone input, main and talkback outputs, headphone cueing, and sidetone functions in a desktop unit that connects with a single PoE Ethernet cable. Built on Dante audio-over-Ethernet technology, the Model 203 integrates seamlessly into modern networked audio environments and is fully AES67-compliant.
Optimized for Broadcast Applications
Purpose-built for live sports, entertainment, eSports, and streaming, the Model 203 simplifies setup while ensuring excellent sound quality and reliability. Just connect a microphone, headset or headphones, and a PoE network cable to create a complete on-air position. Two Dante input channels provide IFB/talent cue signals, while two Dante outputs handle main (on-air) and talkback feeds. Integrated sidetone ensures confidence monitoring when needed, and click-free digital switching guarantees smooth, professional operation.
Flexible Configuration with STcontroller
The free STcontroller software allows users to tailor the Model 203 to their exact workflow. Adjust mic preamp gain, enable phantom power for condenser microphones, configure headphone routing, set sidetone behavior, and define how the main and talkback buttons operate. With no DIP switches or menus to navigate on the unit itself, configuration is simple, precise, and fully recallable.
Professional Audio Quality
The Model 203 is engineered for pristine sound in demanding broadcast environments. Its low-noise, wide-dynamic-range microphone preamp ensures clarity, while integrated dynamics control (compressor) prevents overload. With 24-bit digital conversion at up to 96 kHz, audio is preserved with exceptional fidelity. Headphone and earpiece outputs are powered by robust drivers, delivering clear cue signals, even in high-noise venues.
Compact, Reliable, and Ready to Deploy
With its small footprint, the Model 203 fits comfortably into cramped broadcast booths, courtside tables, or remote kits. Power and audio are supplied via one ruggedized Neutrik etherCON RJ45 connection, supporting standard PoE. Built with professional components and careful circuit design, it ensures long-term reliability while remaining simple to deploy and operate.
Details
- Dante audio-over-Ethernet technology
- One main and one talkback output channel
- Two Dante IFB/talent cue input channels
- Integrated sidetone function
- Low-noise mic preamp with selectable gain
- Phantom power support for condenser mics
- Two-channel flexible headphone output
- Excellent audio quality with low distortion
- Configuration via free STcontroller software
- Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) powered
- Compact, rugged desktop design