Product Overview
The Studio Technologies Model 240 Producer's Console is designed for producers, directors, or those who need to communicate with on-air broadcast personnel and related production crew. The Model 240 provides the resources of a 4-channel talent cueing ("IFB") central controller combined with a 2-channel party-line (PL) intercom user station. Incorporating numerous configurable features and extensive upgrade flexibility, the Model 240 can meet the exacting demands of this important and highly specialized field. Compatible with broadcast and production audio and intercom system environments, the tabletop unit is well suited for applications including sports and entertainment television programming, radio and TV news, and corporate events.
Four push-button switches control the routing of microphone audio to the four main outputs and, if selected, the 2-channel PL intercom interface. Each button can be configured for push-to-talk or alternate-action operation. A status LED is located above each button and provides a clear indication of talk status. Two line inputs allow a variety of audio sources to be connected. They can be used as program audio for the four main outputs or routed to the 2-channel headphone output.
Studio Technologies Model 240 Producer's Console Specifications:
- General Audio:
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz-20 kHz, +0/–1 dB, mic in/main out
- Distortion (THD+N): less than 0.04%, measured at 1 kHz, mic in/main out
- S/N Ratio: 87 dB, referenced to –42 dBu mic in/0 dBu main out
- Dynamic Range (A-weighted): 113 dB, line in/main out
- Microphone Input/Preamplifier:
- Type: electronically balanced
- Input Impedance: 2 k ohms
- CMRR: 83 dB @ 60 Hz, 76 dB @ 20 kHz, 40 dB gain
- Gain Range: 35 to 55 dB, adjustable in 5-dB steps
- Compatibility: balanced and unbalanced dynamic microphones
- Compressor (Microphone Input):
- Threshold: 2 dB above nominal level
- Attack/Release Time: 2 mSec/100 mSec
- Slope: 5:1
- Status LED: compressor active
- Line Inputs: 2
- Type: balanced, transformer-coupled with series capacitors
- Impedance: 10 k ohms
- Nominal Level: –10 to +6 dBu, adjustable
- Main Outputs: 4
- Type: transformer-coupled with series capacitors and isolation resistors
- Impedance: 600 ohms
- Nominal Level: 0 dBu
- Maximum Level: +20 dBu, line in/main out
- Aux Headphone Line Inputs: 2
- Implementation: requires one or two optional line input cards (Studio Technologies order code 31084) to be installed into back panel
- Type: balanced, transformer-coupled
- Impedance: 10 k ohms, nominal
- Nominal Level: +4 dBu
- Headphone Output: 1, stereo
- Compatibility: intended for connection to mono or stereo headsets or earpieces with nominal impedance of 100 ohms or greater
- Type: voltage driver
- Maximum Output Voltage: 12 Vpp, 150 ohm load
- Intercom Interface:
- Type: 2-channel, unbalanced (pin 1 common; pin 2 DC with channel 1 audio; pin 3 channel 2 audio)
- Compatibility: single- and dual-channel party-line (PL) intercom systems such as from RTS™ and Clear-Com®
- Impedance: 10 k ohms
- Nominal Receive Level: –10 dBu
- Nominal Talk Level: –10 dBu
- Sidetone (Null): 0 to –18 dB, adjustable
- Relay Contacts: 5
- Functions: one each follows main output status and one any talk active
- Contacts: form A (normally open, not shorted)
- Rating: 100 mA, 60 V AC/DC, maximum
- Contact Resistance: 16 ohms, maximum
- Access: requires user-implemented connector scheme
- Multi-Unit Support: Two units can be interconnected via internal RS-485 data bus. Audio summing is performed passively using external wiring.
- Power Sources:
- Intercom Interface: 24-32 Vdc, 150 mA
- External: 20-30 Vdc, 125 mA @ 24 Vdc. Each unit shipped with a universal input/24 Vdc output power supply.
- Connectors:
- Line Inputs, Intercom Interface: 3-pin female XLR
- Main Outputs: 3-pin male XLR
- Headset (mic/phones): 5-pin female XLR
- 24 Vdc Power In: 2.1 x 5.5 mm coaxial power jack with locking bushing, compatible with Switchcraft S760K plug
- Spare Connector Locations: 4
- For use by Studio Technologies' wide range of option modules. Also allows up to four Neutrik NC*D-L-1 connectors to be installed (*=3F, 3M, etc.).
- Dimensions: 8.1" W x 3.3" H x 8.5" D (20.6 x 8.4 x 22.4 cm)
- Weight: 4.5 pounds (2.1 kg)
Note
NOTE:For further information on the Studio Technologies Model 240 Producer's Console, please see the "Documentation" tab for this product's data sheet and user guide.
