Product Overview
The Model 215A Announcer's Console is engineered to function as a central audio control hub for announcers, commentators, and production teams. This tabletop device is specifically designed to integrate seamlessly with applications leveraging Dante® audio-over-Ethernet media networking technology. With its versatile design, the Model 215A is well-suited for various applications such as on-air television sports broadcasting, stadium announcements, and corporate AV setups. Featuring three pushbutton switches, users can effortlessly manage the main and talkback audio output channels. Notable features of the unit include user-friendly operation, flexible configuration options, and exceptional sound quality.
Studio Technologies Model 215A Features:
- Dante audio-over-Ethernet technology
- Excellent audio quality
- One main, two talkback, and one auxiliary Dante audio output
- Four Dante headphone audio input channels
- Headphone output with sidetone function
- PoE and 12 Vdc powering
- Rugged, compact enclosure
- Configured using STcontroller application
Studio Technologies Model 215A Specifications:
- Power-over-Ethernet (PoE): IEEE 802.3af Class 2 (≤6.49 watts)
- DC Input: 10-18 volts DC, 290 mA max at 12 volts DC (can be powered by optional PS-DC-02)
- Dante audio-over-Ethernet
- AES67-2018 Support: Yes (selectable on/off)
- Dante Domain Manager (DDM) Support: Yes
- Bit Depth: Up to 24
- Sample Rates: 44.1 or 48 kHz
- Pull Up/Down Support: None
- Dante Transmitter (Output) Channels: 4 (Main, Talkback 1, Talkback 2, Aux)
- Dante Receiver (Input) Channels: 4
- Dante Audio Flows: 4 (2 transmitter, 2 receiver)
- Analog to Dante Equivalent: -36 dBu input results in -20 dBFS output
- Type: 100BASE-TX, Fast Ethernet per IEEE 802.3u (10BASE-T and 1000BASE-T not supported)
- Data Rate: 100 Mb/s
- Compatibility: Dynamic or phantom-powered microphones
- Type: Balanced, capacitive coupled
- Impedance: 3.7 k ohms (nominal)
- CMRR: >76 dB
- Gain Range: 19 to 64 dB
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+0/–1 dB)
- Distortion (THD+N):
- Dynamic Range: >109 dB (A-weighted)
- Phantom Power: P48 per IEC 61938
- Type: 2-channel
- Compatibility: Stereo or monaural headphones with ≥50 ohms impedance
- Maximum Output Voltage: 3.0 Vrms
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±1 dB)
- Distortion (THD+N):
- Dynamic Range: >109 dB (A-weighted)
- Use: Supports tone operated (TOX) IFB function
- Type: Sine wave
- Frequency: 18 kHz ± 0.1 Hz
- Level: -20 dBFS
- Distortion:
- Functions: Mimics main and talkback button functions
- Type: Active low
- Access: Requires user-implemented connector scheme
- Functions: Configurable, follows status of main, talkback, or both
- Type: Form A (normally open), solid-state
- Rating: 100 mA, 60 volts AC/DC max
- Contact Resistance: 16 ohms max
- Access: Requires user-implemented connector scheme
- Microphone Input: 3-pin female XLR
- Headphone Output: ¼-inch 3-conductor jack
- Ethernet: Neutrik NE8FBH etherCON RJ45 receptacle
- DC Input: 4-pin male XLR
- USB: Type A receptacle (for firmware updates)
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 50°C
- Storage Temperature: -30 to 70°C
- Humidity: 25 to 85%
- Dimensions: 5.6" W x 3.3" H x 8.5" D
- Deployment: Tabletop
- Weight: 2.7 lbs
