HardwareProduct LaunchSeptember 9, 2026

Studio Technologies debuts Model 791 Control Console for Dante monitoring

Studio Technologies has introduced the Model 791 Control Console, a compact desktop device designed for secondary monitoring in Dante-based broadcast and post-production environments. The unit connects via RS-485 to existing StudioComm central controllers, allowing engineers to manage listening levels and reference functions from multiple locations.

Key Takeaways

Supports up to three Model 791 units connected to a single StudioComm for Dante central controller
Features dedicated controls for dim, reference level functions, and a rotary encoder for precise volume adjustment
Compatible with Model 792/793 and Model 794/795 controllers supporting Dante, analog, and AES3 digital signals
Utilizes a compact steel enclosure designed for tabletop placement in post-production and broadcast facilities

Why It Matters

The introduction of the Model 791 Control Console addresses the need for cost-effective, distributed control in complex IP-based audio workflows. By allowing up to three secondary consoles to interface with a single central controller, Studio Technologies reduces the hardware overhead required for multi-operator environments. This move reinforces the shift toward Dante-centric infrastructure in professional streaming and broadcast facilities where flexible monitoring is critical. As production environments increasingly adopt hybrid digital-analog setups, the compatibility with AES3 and analog signals ensures broader utility across legacy and modern stacks. Watch for how this modular approach to monitoring hardware influences the design of future IP-native control surfaces.

Additional Context

This launch follows other recent Dante AoIP hardware releases at IBC2026 aimed at bridging legacy broadcast equipment with modern network-based audio routing.

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