Studio Technologies 207 eSports Console, User Manual

Page: 8 / 29

Issue 3, March 2021 Model 207 User Guide
Page 8 Studio Technologies, Inc.
MODEL 207
eSPORTS CONSOLE
There’s even the ability to route two Dante
receiver (input) channels directly to the
headphone output channels. In this configu-
ration the level of the audio signals sent to
the headphone output will not be impacted
by the rotary controls. This capability is
included specifically to support gaming ap-
plications where a “masking” audio signal
needs to be sent to each player’s headset.
The integrated sidetone function allows
audio associated with the microphone input
to be sent to the headphone output. This is
important as different applications may pro-
vide either a “full mix” or a “mix-minus” talent
cue signal. If a full mix cue signal is provided
then sidetone audio will not be needed and
the function can be disabled. In the case
where a mix-minus signal is present, provid-
ing the user with sidetone can be an impor-
tant means of confirming the signal that’s
coming from the connected microphone.
Three system modes select the overall way
in which the Model 207 functions. The on-
air mode is optimized for applications where
strict separation between on-air and produc-
tion audio channels is required. Other ap-
plications will benefit from the two available
production modes.
Future Capabilities and
Firmware Updating
The Model 207 was designed so that its ca-
pabilities and performance can be enhanced
in the future. A USB connector, located on
the unit’s main circuit board (underneath the
unit’s cover), allows the application firmware
(embedded software) to be updated using a
USB flash drive.
The Model 207 uses the Audinate Ultimo™
integrated circuit to implement the Dante
interface. The firmware in this integrated
circuit can be updated via the Ethernet
connection, helping to ensure that its capa-
bilities remain up to date.
Getting Started
What’s Included
Included in the shipping carton are a Model
207 Announcer’s Console and a printed
copy of this guide. As a device that is Power-
over-Ethernet (PoE) powered, no external
power source is provided. In most applica-
tions an Ethernet switch with PoE capability
will be utilized.
Connections
In this section signal interconnections will be
made using the four connectors located on
the back of the Model 207’s enclosure. An
Ethernet data connection with Power-over-
Ethernet (PoE) capability will be made using
either a standard RJ45 patch cable or an
etherCON protected RJ45 plug. A dual-
channel or single-channel (dual- or single-
ear) headset will be connected using a
cable-mounted 5-pin male XLR connector.
Alternately, a headset with a 3.5 mm 4-
conductor TRRS plug can be used. (The
headset’s plug needs to follow the CTIA™/
AHJ configuration standard.) A source of
stereo unbalanced analog audio may be
connected to the Model 207 using a 3.5 mm
3-conductor TRS plug.
Ethernet Connection with PoE
A 100BASE-TX Ethernet connection that
supports Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) is
required for Model 207 operation. This one
connection will provide both the Ethernet
data interface and power for the Model 207’s
circuitry. A 10BASE-T connection is not suf-
ficient and a 1000BASE-T (GigE) connection
is not supported unless it can automatically