Studio Technologies 750 - Manual (Page 5)

Model 750 User Guide Issue 3, May 1997
Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 5
Model 750
Foreword
With all the pressures in life to get things done faster, work more hours, finish one job so
you can get on to the next, it’s rare to get a chance to try and do something really “right.”
That’s what Studio Technologies’ attempted to do with the Model 750 Audio Mixer. The
goal was simple, to make a great audio mixer for ENG, SNG, and mobile broadcast appli-
cations. By great we meant not just meeting specifications or price issues, but to address
the real needs of personnel out in the field. And not only to meet their immediate needs,
but to provide resources that they can adopt and use in the future. While getting some-
thing “perfect” is impossible, I can say that I'm very pleased with how the product turned
out, and hope that you share my enthusiasm. I think that you'll find the Model 750 a plea-
sure to use, providing the resources required for efficient, easy-to-use, day-after-day
operation.
A special thanks to Tony Raven, Chief Engineer at Shook Electronics USA. It was Tony
who suggested that Studio Technologies’ create an audio mixer for mobile broadcast
applications. He supported his idea by spending many hours with me on the telephone,
reviewing lists of features, making comments, and keeping us focused on meeting the
needs of field personnel. Thanks again Tony!
Many other broadcast professionals contributed their time, expertise, and good ideas to
help make the Model 750 what it is. Without their help the unit would definitely not be as
“finely tuned” as it is. Thanks to you all!
Many people at Studio Technologies contributed toward making the Model 750 a reality.
Fred Roeck did the mechanical design and prepared the production documentation.
Carrie Loving designed the graphics and provided engineering CAD support. Al Lux de-
signed the printed circuit boards. Mitch Budniak, Ace Consulting Engineer, designed the
power supply and did several overall “reality” reviews. Jim Cunningham, with assistance
from Gary Hebert at THAT Corporation, designed the limiter/compressor circuit. Joe
Urbanczyk designed the computerized test routines for the Audio Precision System One
and worked on agency approvals. Larry Leviton wrote the software that drives the itty-bitty
micro-controller in the Setup section—800 bytes in C! Minas Serbekian and his crew built
the prototype units, ensuring that the final design was "manufacturable."
Please contact me with your questions, comments, and suggestions. I can be reached by
voice at (847) 676-9177, fax at (847) 982-0747, or via the Internet @ www.studio-tech.com.
Sincerely,
Gordon Kapes
President