Posted by Paul Kamp
Having been in the broadcast industry since our inception we thought what better way to let people know about what we are doing than by launching a YouTube channel. On the Telecast channel we will provide information about what we are doing and other interesting developments in the industry
The channel actually went live two weeks ago with our first video about our the Adder II, our Fiber Optic Audio Multiplexer. Last week we added an overview video of the CopperHead, our fiber optic camera transceiver.
Over the years we have also had the opportunity to work with leading camera technology manufacturers and users. We were there at the advent of HD and were also there in the early days of 3D. To see how the 3D cameras work and some of the electronics behind them you may want to watch the video with Vince Pace.
We will be providing more videos going forward. Leave us some comments and let us know what you think of the videos. Also tells us what else you would like to see from us
Watch for exciting announcements at NAB. We look forward to helping you with your broadcast application.
Posted by Rich Cerny
It is time to start preparing for the NAB Show in Las Vegas next month. If you are looking for a
free exhibition pass you can have one on us.
We have been quite busy of the last year. The biggest news is that we have become part of the
Belden family. This will allow our customers to capitalize on their continued need for mixed copper and fiber solutions and growing bandwidth demands in 'live entertainment' applications.
We hope you can make it to Las Vegas. Here are some of the things we will be showing:
3-D Technology
Using Telecast technology, 3-D camera engineers have been able to devise a system that enables the controlling electronics to be de-coupled from the camera lenses. Connected by a fiber link, the lenses can be deployed far away from the electronics for difficult shots such as undersea scenes, and can be controlled independently of each other to create the highly realistic, stereoscopic 3-D effects that are rapidly transforming movie-making and audience expectations.
TeleCube™ Modular Media Interface
Developed specifically for OEM applications, the
TeleCube MMI system offers broadcasters a highly flexible, cost-effective I/O solution for distribution of HD-SDI signals via fiber optics as well as copper cable. Simply by plugging a TeleCube onto any FPGA-based device, engineers can instantly configure the device for 3Gbps optical or electrical input and/or output. For a range of applications including HD monitors and displays, switchers and routers, cameras, and modular DAs, the TeleCube modules help lower engineering design costs and improve time-to-market for broadcast engineering solutions.
CopperHead™ 3000 Series
The
CopperHead 3000 Series has been designed to offer a cost-effective solution for a variety of applications and users, and provides a single fiber optic link between any professional camera or camcorder and the broadcaster’s truck, control room, or “video village” position. Representing the best of Telecast’s award-winning fiber optic technologies, the CopperHead 3000 is designed to handle all vital camera signals and can be configured for specific applications such as ENG or multi-camera use.
The system will simultaneously transport both digital (SDI or HD/SDI) and analog (NTSC or PAL) program video, as well as all two-way camera control, audio, video, data, tally/call and intercom signals between the camera and the Base Station.