Model 380 User Guide
Issue 1, September 2016
Studio Technologies, Inc.
Page 5
Introduction
The Model 380 On-Air Beltpack offers a
unique combination of audio resources,
providing main and talkback outputs,
talent cue (IFB) input capabilities, and
essential user controls in a compact,
portable package. Optimized for broad-
cast sports and live entertainment events,
news-gathering, and streaming broadcast
applications, the unit allows incredibly
simple deployment while maintaining
“pro” audio quality and an intuitive user
experience. The Model 380 integrates di-
rectly into both Dante audio-over-Ethernet
and standard analog audio environments.
With just a Power-over-Ethernet (PoE)
connection, a dynamic microphone, and
a pair of headphones or an earpiece, a
complete broadcast “stand-up” on-air
position can be created. And by using the
Model 380’s microphone output a direct
connection to an analog microphone-level
input on an associated camera, camcord-
er, or audio console is also supported. Key
features can be easily configured includ-
ing microphone preamplifier gain, talk-
back button operation, headphone signal
routing, and sidetone operation.
The Model 380’s audio quality is excellent,
with low distortion, low noise, and high
headroom. Careful circuit design and rug-
ged components ensure long, reliable op-
eration. A wide range of applications can
be supported, including sports and enter-
tainment TV and radio events, streaming
broadcasts, corporate and government AV
installations, and post-production facili-
ties. By providing the main (on-air) audio
signal in two forms, Dante digital audio
and analog microphone level, the Model
380 makes integration into a wide range
of environments easy to accomplish. And
with the talkback audio available as a
Dante output channel, routing it to inputs
on a variety of devices, such as matrix
intercom systems, audio consoles, and
monitor loudspeaker systems, is simple
and flexible.
Applications
The Model 380 on its own can provide
an “all-Dante” solution for one on-air talent
location. Two Dante audio input channels
supply the user with their talent cue (IFB)
signals. Should the cue signal be “mix-
minus” an integrated sidetone function
can provide the user with a microphone
Figure 1. Model 380 On-Air Beltpack top and bottom views
