Studio Technologies Inc., the manufacturer of tailored high-performance audio, video
and fiber-optic products for the professional audio, installation and broadcast
markets, has debuted the new Model 240 Producer’s Console at the 2013 NAB Show.
The company is also showcasing enhanced versions of its popular 200-Series
Announcer’s Consoles (210, 212, 220, 230, 233 and 240), which are powerful, easy to
use and flexible audio control ‘hubs’ for announcers, commentators and production
personnel. The new Model 240 offers powerful IFB flexibility and partyline intercom
options. Compatible with all broadcast and production analogue and digital audio
system environments, the tabletop units are well suited for on-air television, radio
broadcast and live-event production applications. The updated products also introduce
new functionality and an improved physical design.
Says Gordon Kapes, president of Studio Technologies, Inc.: “The 200-Series has been
out for over 10 years and has been well received by the broadcast industry worldwide
– especially in the US and Canada. We started employing new manufacturing methods
for our most recent products and applied those advancements to the 200-Series. The
new versions have benefitted from the availability of enhanced components and
modern design techniques, with performance improvements made in both the
hardware and operating firmware.
“By paying attention to the details, we believe the updated 200-Series will continue
to be embraced by the industry at large. Through close collaboration with our
customers we were lead to developing the new Model 240 Producer’s Console. It will
improve the ability of production personnel to communicate effectively with on-air
talent.’
The Model 240 Producer’s Console is designed for producers, directors and other
broadcast personnel who need to communicate with on-air broadcast and related
production personnel efficiently. The unit provides the resources of a four-channel
talent cueing (IFB) master station combined with a two-channel party-line intercom
user station. Incorporating numerous configurable features and upgrade flexibility, the
Model 240 can meet the exacting demands of this important production niche.
Enhancements across all units include updated circuitry achieved by transitioning from
through-hole component to primarily surface-mount-device (SMD) technology;
employing multilayer circuit boards with internal planes to reduce noise, increase
efficiency and lead to better thermal management.
