Studio Technologies, a leading provider of audio, video, and fiber-optic solutions, will showcase three new announcer consoles at NAB Show 2025 (Booth N2672). These consoles are designed to support ST 2110 standards and offer advanced features for broadcast and live production environments.
The models—the six-talkback-channel Model 5536, four-talkback-channel Model 5534, and two-talkback-channel Model 5532—differ primarily in the number of talkback sender (output) channels. Each model combines high-performance analog and digital audio capabilities with a comprehensive set of user-configurable resources. Their compact and rugged design makes them suitable for various applications including broadcast, sports, eSports, live events, and streaming.
Requiring minimal connections, each console provides on-air talent with the necessary tools for diverse scenarios. They support the SMPTE ST 2110 suite of standards for audio-over-Ethernet networking and the ST 2022-7 standard for redundant stream performance, enhancing network reliability. A single PoE Gigabit Ethernet connection, a microphone, and headphones are all that's needed to set up a complete broadcast on-air position. Adding a second Ethernet connection further enhances performance using the ST 2022-7 Redundant Streams standard.
“Our new announcer’s consoles were designed to meet three main goals: supporting the ST 2110 standards, providing great audio quality, and offering simple use with an extensive set of configurable features,” says Gordon Kapes, President of Studio Technologies. “These new announcer consoles use the ZMAN module from Merging Technologies to provide its ST 2110 performance. By partnering with Merging Technologies, Studio Technologies is able to provide solid ST 2110 performance that’s been field-proven over many years. And on-going development efforts have led to a continuous stream of ST 2110 improvements. Additionally, users will enjoy clear and ‘click-free’ audio that should help their on-air performance.”
The consoles offer a web-based interface for easy customization and management, accessible through a standard web browser. “The ability to handle both day-to-day and specialized situations makes them unique in the market. For example, the push button switches and rotary encoders can be independently configured with multiple choices that range from simple to quite advanced,” adds Kapes. The compact consoles measure 6.7 inches wide (17.0 cm), 3.2 inches high (8.1 cm), and 6.1 inches deep (15.5 cm). Firmware updates are easily accomplished via USB or Ethernet connections.