Studio Technologies Model 5421 Dante Intercom Audio Engine

About: Studio Technologies Model 5421 Dante Intercom Audio Engine

The Model 5421 Dante® Intercom Audio Engine is a high-performance, cost-effective, flexible solution for creating party-line (PL) intercom circuits. It's directly compatible with the Studio Technologies' range of 1-, 2-, and 4-channel Dante-enabled beltpacks and other interface-related products. The unit is suitable for use in fixed and mobile broadcast facilities, post-production studios, commercial and educational theater environments, and entertainment applications.

Key Features

• 16-channel audio engine creates multiple virtual party-line (PL) intercom circuits
• Dante audio-over-Ethernet technology
• Auto Mix for enhanced audio performance
• Supports Studio Technologies' intercom beltpacks
• DDM support and AES67 compliant
• PoE powered, Gigabit Ethernet interface
• Configured using STcontroller application
• Table-top, portable, or optional rack-mount installation

Specifications:

Applications: designed to create from one to four virtual party-line (PL) circuits in Dante audio-over-Ethernet environments

Engine Group Options - The following group sizes can be selected:

• 16 (one group)
• 12, 4 (two groups)
• 8, 8 (two groups)
• 8, 4, 4 (three groups)
• 4, 4, 4, 4 (four groups)

Audio Performance:

• Internal Digital Audio Processing: 24-bit, fixed
• Input-to-Output Audio Processing Latency: <100 uSec
• Auto Mix: sophisticated FPGA-based algorithm provides enhanced party-line (PL) audio intelligibility (selectable on or off)

Network Audio Technology:

• Type: Dante audio-over-Ethernet (as known as Dante audio-over-IP)
• AES67-2013 Support: yes (selectable on or off)
• Dante Domain Manager (DDM) Support: yes
• Clock Source: Dante network or internal (can serve as clock master)
• Bit Depth: 16, 24, or 32
• Sample Rate: 48 kHz
• Number of Dante Receiver (Input) Channels: 16
• Number of Dante Transmitter (Output) Channels: 16
• Number of Dante Flows: 16 receiver, 16 transmitter

Network Interface:

• Type: 1000BASE-T (Gigabit, GigE, or GbE) per IEEE 802.3ab, twisted-pair Ethernet, Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) supported
• Data Rate: 1000 Mb/s (10 Mb/s not supported; 100 Mb/s supported but not optimal)
• Auto MDI/MDI-X Support: yes
• NIC Status LEDs: one link and one activity

Power Source:

• Power-over-Ethernet (PoE): class 2 (low power, ≤6.49 watts) per IEEE® 802.3af

Configuration: requires Studio Technologies' STcontroller software application, version 2.06.00 and later

Connectors:

• Ethernet: 1, RJ45
• USB: type A receptacle (used only for updating application and FPGA firmware)

Software Updating: USB flash drive used for updating application and FPGA firmware; Dante Controller or Dante Firmware Update Manager applications can be used for updating Dante interface firmware

Front Panel LEDs: 2, dual-color
Functions: provides indication of status of Dante connectivity

Environmental:

• Operating Temperature: 0 to 50 degrees C (32 to 122 degrees F)
• Storage Temperature: –40 to 70 degrees C (–40 to 158 degrees F)
• Humidity: 0 to 95%, non-condensing
• Altitude: not characterized

Dimensions – Overall:

• 8.7 inches wide (22.1 cm)
• 1.72 inches high (4.4 cm)
• 8.3 inches deep (21.1 cm)

Mounting Options: single-unit (RMBK-11) and dual-unit (RMBK-12) rack-mount installation kits, purchased separately. Each uses one space (1U) in a standard 19-inch rack.

Weight: 1.3 pounds (0.59 kg); rack-mount installation kits add 0.2 pounds (0.09 kg)