Studio Technologies has announced the release of its new Model 214A, 215A, and 216A Announcer’s Consoles that are designed to serve as the audio control center for announcers, commentatotors and production capability in providing upgraded capability and performance while maintaining compatibility with their predecessors (214, 215 and 216).
The new units support configurations of all features using the STcontroller software application. In addition, the VenueView real-time monitoring features of STcontroller are also supported. STcontroller is offered in versions that are compatible with WinOS and macOS operating systems.
All three consoles are compatible with broadcast and audio system environments that utilize Dante audio-over-Ethernet technology. An Ethernet connection with Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) is all that’s required to make a Model 214A, 215A, or 216A part of a networked audio system.
“We are excited to introduce these upgraded announcer’s consoles,” says Gordon Kapes, president of Studio Technologies. “Using the STcontroller software application, an enhanced range of configuration choices allow the desired operating parameters to be easily selected. While flexible to configure, the user is presented with an easy-to-understand set of controls and indicators. Audio performance continues to be excellent and suitable for virtually any event.”
The Model 214A’s two push-button switches, Model 215A’s three push-button switches, and Model 216A’s four push-button switches allow the user to control the main and talkback audio output channels. On all models, one push-button switch controls the status of the Dante main transmitter (output) channel. This is the audio channel intended for on-air, announcement, or other primary uses. The switches utilize gold-plated contacts designed to foster more reliable long-term operation, and they include backlighting using white LEDs.
Three rotary controls allow the user to adjust the content and level of the 2-channel headphone output. The Model 216A can also serve as a 4-channel IFB (interrupted foldback or talent cueing) main station for remote production (REMI) applications. That unit will integrate all on-air, talkback, and cue audio signal routing from package.
