Studio Technologies Model 5304 Dante Intercom Station
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About this item
Intended for broadcast, live events, theater, and more, the Model 5304 Dante Intercom Station from Studio Technologies offers four independent talk and listen channels via Dante audio-over-Ethernet protocol. Each of the four channels can be a part of a virtual party-line intercom system, while also featuring both a call and receive function that is fully assignable thanks to the auxiliary button. And for remote control use, a 3.5mm jack can connect to two external switches that activate selected talk channels.
Dante Audio-Over Ethernet
Audio data is both sent and received using the Dante protocol, with four transmitter and four receiver channels available. Internally, the Model 5403 supports a sample rate of 48 kHz and a bit depth of up to 24. For additional compliance, both AES67 and Dante Domain Manager (DDM) applications are supported.
Audio Fidelity
Studio Technologies ensure professional quality audio in all their products, including the Model 5304. A low-noise, wide dynamic range microphone preamplifier with a built-in compressor ensures both quality and signal overload protection. The output of the microphone signal is then sent to the analog-to-digital (ADC) converter at a sample rate of 48 kHz and a bit depth of up to 24. A sidetone function supports the user by allowing them to monitor the audio from their own microphone, with up to five choices of signals for various applications.
User Controls and Indicators
The Model 5304 features five rotary controls, five push-button switches, and an eight-segment multipurpose display. Four of the encoders adjust the listen level of the four Dante input channels, while also functioning as a mute control. The fifth encoder is then used to adjust overall volume of the outputs and mute function.
Flexible Configurations
Configuring the Model 5304 is made simple thanks to the included STcontroller software. Functions such as preamplifier gain, sidetone operation, level display, talk button operation, and more, can be customer tailored to your needs.
Signal Data and Power
A USB connector, located on the unit's back panel, allows for updating the Model 5304's firmware, while a single RJ45 Ethernet connection provides power and signal information.
- Features
- For Broadcast Intercom Applications
- Dante Audio-Over-Ethernet Technology
- Four Independent Talk & Listen Channels
- Dynamic & Electret Microphone Compatible
Specifications
- Power Source
Power-over-Ethernet (PoE): Class 2 (Low Power, ≤6.49 Watts) per IEEE; 802.3af
- Network Audio Technology
Type: Dante Audio-over-Ethernet AES67-2018 Support: Yes, Selectable On/Off Dante Domain Manager (DDM) Support: Yes Bit Depth: Up to 24 Sample Rate: 48 kHz Pull-Up/-Down Support: No Dante Transmitter (Output) Channels: 4 Dante Receiver (Input) Channels: 4 Dante Audio Flows: 4; 2 Transmitter, 2 Receiver Transmitter (Output) and Receiver (Input) Nominal Level: -20 dBFS
- Audio Channels
Four Talk, Four Listen
- Network Interface
Type: 100BASE-TX, Fast Ethernet per IEEE 802.3u (10BASE-T and 1000BASE-T (GigE) Not Supported) Power-over-Ethernet (PoE): Per IEEE 802.3af Data Rate: 100 Mb/s (10 Mb/s and 1000 Mb/s Not Supported)
- Microphone Input
Compatibility: Analog Dynamic or Electret Microphones Type: Unbalanced Electret Microphone Power: 3.3 Volts DC via 2-Kilohm Series Resistance, Selectable On/Off Gain: 24, 30, 36, 42, or 48 dB, Selectable Frequency Response: 42 Hz to 18 kHz, -3 dB, Nominal Distortion (THD+N): <0.03%, 1 kHz, 24 dB Gain Noise Floor: -94 dBFS (A-Weighted)
- Compressor
Threshold: 1.5 dB Above Nominal Level (-18.5 dBFS) Slope: 2:1
- Headphone Output
Type: 2-Channel Compatibility: Intended for Connection to Stereo (Dual-Channel) or Monaural (Single-Channel) Headsets with Nominal Impedance of 50 Ohms or More Maximum Output Voltage: 2.9 Vrms, 1 kHz, with 150-Ohm Load Frequency Response: 7 Hz to 9.8 kHz, -3 dB Distortion (THD+N): 100 dB
- Send
Signaling Method: 20 kHz, Within Selected Dante Transmitter (Output) Audio Channels Send Level: -20 dBFS
- Receiver
Sources: Dante Receiver (Input) Channels 1 to 4 Signaling Method: 20 kHz ±800 Hz, Nominal, Within Audio Channels Receive Level: -27 dBFS Minimum Detect Time: 10 ms, Minimum
- Remote Input
Inputs: 2 Function: Configurable, Can Mimic the Action of Any of the Five Button Functions Type: Active Low, 1 mA Maximum, Inputs Pulled Up to 3.3 Volts DC via 3.4 Kilohm Resistors
- Connectors
Headset: 5-Pin Female XLR Ethernet: RJ45 Jack Remote Control Inputs: 3-Conductor (TRS) 3.5 mm Jack USB-A Receptacle (Used Only for Updating Application Firmware)
- Configuration
Requires Studio Technologies' STcontroller Software Application
- Software Update
USB Flash Drive Used for Updating Application Firmware; Dante Updater Application for Updating Dante Interface Firmware
- Environmental
Operating Temperature: 32 to 122° F / 0 to 50° C Storage Temperature: -40 to 158° F / -40 to 70° C Humidity: 5 to 95%, Noncondensing Altitude: Not Characterized
- Dimensions
8.70 x 4.45 x 1.72" / 22.1 x 11.3 x 4.4 cm
- Weight
0.95 lb / 420 g
- Package Weight
1.35 lb
- Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
13 x 6.7 x 5.1"