{"product_id":"studio-technologies-model-5401a-dante-leader-clock","title":"Studio Technologies Model 5401A Dante Leader Clock","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sx-m5401a-brochure\" style=\"display:contents;color:#f8f8f4;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flow-root;max-width:100%;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #454040;border-radius:14px;background:#1b1a1a;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:clamp(22px,4vw,40px);background:linear-gradient(135deg,#352139,#181818);border-top:4px solid #c92f32;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;color:#d7abd9;\"\u003eSTUDIO TECHNOLOGIES · MODEL 5401A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 18px;font-family:Tomorrow,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,42px);line-height:1.12;color:#f8f8f4;\"\u003eA dedicated timing reference.\u003cbr\u003eA network working together.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;color:#dedbd8;font-size:15px;line-height:1.75;\"\u003eGive your Dante system a permanent clock at its centre. The \u003cstrong\u003eStudio Technologies Model 5401A Dante Leader Clock\u003c\/strong\u003e provides network timing for installations with hundreds of devices, alongside external synchronisation, a word clock output and eight configurable test tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin-top:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #795b7e;border-radius:4px;font-size:11px;color:#f4dcf5;\"\u003eDANTE · AES67 · ST 2110-30\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #795b7e;border-radius:4px;font-size:11px;color:#f4dcf5;\"\u003ePTPv1 + PTPv2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #795b7e;border-radius:4px;font-size:11px;color:#f4dcf5;\"\u003e1U RACKMOUNT\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/1216\/1407\/files\/studio-technologies-5401a-front-2560.png?v=1792058465\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:block;background:#eeeeee;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/1216\/1407\/files\/studio-technologies-5401a-front-2560.png?v=1792058465\" alt=\"Studio Technologies Model 5401A front panel, with clock status indicators and LCD display\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2560\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:5\/1;object-fit:cover;margin:0;border:0;background:#eeeeee;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"clear:both;display:flow-root;max-width:100%;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #454040;border-radius:14px;background:#1b1a1a;margin-top:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:clamp(22px,4vw,36px);\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;color:#d7abd9;\"\u003eBuilt for network synchronisation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-family:Tomorrow,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(23px,3vw,32px);line-height:1.2;color:#f8f8f4;\"\u003eLet the clock concentrate on clocking.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;color:#dedbd8;font-size:15px;line-height:1.75;\"\u003eDante can elect a leader from the devices already on the network. A dedicated reference gives that role a fixed home, making it less dependent on a console, interface or processor that may be disconnected or serviced. The 5401A supports PTPv1 for Dante and PTPv2 for AES67 and ST 2110-30 systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;color:#dedbd8;font-size:15px;line-height:1.75;\"\u003eIts temperature-stabilised 24.576 MHz oscillator provides an internal reference with 1 ppm initial accuracy. Alternatively, synchronise the unit to external word clock, bi-level or tri-level video, or a 10 MHz reference. This is particularly useful when an audio network must follow the timing infrastructure of a broadcast or post-production facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:clamp(22px,4vw,36px);background:#272128;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;color:#d7abd9;\"\u003eConnect the rest of the system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-family:Tomorrow,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(23px,3vw,32px);line-height:1.2;color:#f8f8f4;\"\u003eNetwork timing meets word clock.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;color:#dedbd8;font-size:15px;line-height:1.75;\"\u003eThe rear-panel BNC output carries word clock derived from the selected timing reference, letting compatible digital equipment follow the same source as the network. Supported rates run from 44.1 to 192 kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;color:#dedbd8;font-size:15px;line-height:1.75;\"\u003eEight Dante transmit channels provide independently adjustable sine-wave tones. Route them through Dante Controller to check subscriptions, identify signal paths and verify levels during commissioning or maintenance. Each tone offers frequency adjustment from 1 Hz to 22 kHz and level adjustment from 0 to −99 dBFS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/1216\/1407\/files\/studio-technologies-5401a-rear-2560.png?v=1792058482\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:block;background:#eeeeee;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/1216\/1407\/files\/studio-technologies-5401a-rear-2560.png?v=1792058482\" alt=\"Model 5401A rear panel: AC and DC power, sync input, word clock output, USB update port and three Ethernet ports\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2560\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:5\/1;object-fit:cover;margin:0;border:0;background:#eeeeee;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:clamp(22px,4vw,36px);\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;color:#d7abd9;\"\u003eFlexible networking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-family:Tomorrow,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(23px,3vw,32px);line-height:1.2;color:#f8f8f4;\"\u003eChoose how audio and management connect.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;color:#dedbd8;font-size:15px;line-height:1.75;\"\u003eThree Gigabit Ethernet ports support switched or redundant Dante networking, with management access either separated or combined with the primary network connection. Choose the configuration in Dante Controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;color:#dedbd8;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px;text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid #655367;color:#f8f8f4;\"\u003eMode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px;text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid #655367;color:#f8f8f4;\"\u003eNetwork arrangement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #454040;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eSwitched\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #454040;\"\u003eDante network with loop-through; separate management port.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #454040;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eRedundant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #454040;\"\u003eIndependent primary and secondary Dante networks; separate management port.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #454040;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eSwitched+Mgmt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #454040;\"\u003eDante and management share a connection; Dante loop-through remains available.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #454040;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eRedundant+Mgmt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #454040;\"\u003eRedundant Dante networks; management shares the primary connection.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:clamp(22px,4vw,36px);background:#272128;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;color:#d7abd9;\"\u003eDesigned for installed systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-family:Tomorrow,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(23px,3vw,32px);line-height:1.2;color:#f8f8f4;\"\u003eClear status. Practical resilience.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;color:#dedbd8;font-size:15px;line-height:1.75;\"\u003eUse the built-in webpages for configuration and monitoring, with a front-panel LCD and status LEDs for checks at the rack. Dante Domain Manager is supported, and selected parameters can also be monitored through Studio Technologies’ STcontroller software.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;color:#dedbd8;font-size:15px;line-height:1.75;\"\u003eAC mains and an external DC source can be connected together. The unit normally uses AC, switching to the connected DC supply if mains power fails. Two 5401A units can also be configured as primary and backup leader clocks for additional resilience. An external DC supply and a second clock are separate purchases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;color:#dedbd8;font-size:15px;line-height:1.75;\"\u003eThe fanless enclosure occupies one rack space and is suitable for control rooms, broadcast installations, theatres and mobile production systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:clamp(22px,4vw,36px);\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;color:#d7abd9;\"\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-family:Tomorrow,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(23px,3vw,32px);line-height:1.2;color:#f8f8f4;\"\u003eThe connections and numbers.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:20px;color:#dedbd8;font-size:14px;line-height:1.9;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClock protocols: IEEE 1588-2002 PTPv1 and IEEE 1588-2008 PTPv2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 kHz; 24-bit Dante audio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOscillator: 1 ppm initial accuracy; 1 ppm\/year long-term accuracy; ±280 ppb temperature stability over 0–50°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSync input: BNC; selectable 50-ohm, 75-ohm or high-impedance termination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWord clock output: BNC, 75-ohm source impedance; 5 Vpp unloaded or 2.5 Vpp into 75 ohms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetwork: three RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet ports; eight Dante transmit channels and 32 transmit flows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: 100–240 V AC, 50\/60 Hz, 5 W maximum; 10–18 V DC, 0.5 A maximum via 4-pin XLR.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 483 mm wide × 44 mm high × 201 mm deep; 1U, 19-inch rack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet weight: 1.4 kg. Product dimensions and weight exclude packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirmware updates: USB flash drive for unit firmware; Ethernet for the Dante interface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:clamp(22px,4vw,36px);background:#eeeeee;color:#242222;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-family:Tomorrow,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:24px;color:#242222;\"\u003eDocumentation \u0026amp; warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.75;color:#45403e;\"\u003eStudio Technologies’ standard hardware warranty runs for three years from the date of manufacture, subject to the manufacturer’s terms. Embedded software is covered separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.9;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#8c272c;\" href=\"https:\/\/studio-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ds_m5401a_6.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload the data sheet\u003c\/a\u003e  ·  \u003ca style=\"color:#8c272c;\" href=\"https:\/\/studio-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ug_m5401a_7.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRead the user guide\u003c\/a\u003e  ·  \u003ca style=\"color:#8c272c;\" href=\"https:\/\/studio-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/STI-Warranty_11.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWarranty terms\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Studio Technologies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58812200354175,"sku":"MODEL5401A","price":2874.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/1216\/1407\/files\/studio-technologies-5401a-front-2560.png?v=1792058465","url":"https:\/\/sxpro.co.uk\/products\/studio-technologies-model-5401a-dante-leader-clock","provider":"SX Pro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}