Studio Technologies released three upgraded small-format announcer’s consoles, the Model 214A, 215A, and 216A. All three use Dante audio-over-Ethernet and Power over Ethernet technology, making them ready to use as soon as they are connected to a network and a microphone is attached.
The new consoles can be used for on-air audio, talkback audio, or a headphone cue feed in a wide variety of broadcast, public address, or corporate AV uses.
STcontroller software is included, allowing production personnel to configure the capabilities of each console to meet user needs. The software is available in Windows- and macOS-compatible versions.
“Using the STcontroller software application, an enhanced range of configuration choices allow the desired operating parameters to be easily selected,” stated Studio Technologies President Gordon Kapes. “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.”
Pushbutton switches (two on the Model 214A, three on the 215A, and four on the 216A) allow users to control the main and talkback audio output channels. On all models, one pushbutton switch controls the status of the Dante main transmitter (output) channel. Three rotary controls are used to control the level and content of the two-channel headphone outputs.
The Model 216A can also act as a four-channel IFB station for remote production applications.
