Studio Technologies Model 5421 Dante Intercom Audio Engine

The Studio Technologies 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

Technical Specifications

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 IEEEr 802.3af
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
Physical Dimensions
Dimensions (WxHxL)
8.7 x 1.72 x 8.3 Inches
Weight
1.3 Lbs, 1.5 Lbs with Rack mount installation kit