WORCESTER, Mass. -- Sept. 9, 2008 --
Telecast Fiber Systems today announced the launch of its new
CopperHead(TM) INF, a camera-mounted fiber optic transceiver designed
specifically for the
Thomson Grass Valley(TM) Infinity(TM) Series Digital Media Camcorder
(DMC). The CopperHead INF enables the use of the Infinity both as a
camcorder and an HD/SDI production camera, multiplexing all two-way
camera signals onto a single, lightweight, battlefield-rated fiber
cable.
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Mounted between the Infinity DMC and its battery, the compact
CopperHead INF delivers bidirectional HD/SDI, composite video, audio,
intercom, genlock, and camera control between the camera head and the
remote CopperHead base station. The lightweight, 1-RU base station
integrates easily into any studio, mobile truck, or portable flypack
and plugs directly into the facility's switcher, router, intercom, and
house sync systems. In addition, the CopperHead INF system permits
ISO-recording on each Infinity camcorder's internal REV PRO drive
during multicamera productions, allowing for additional post-production
editing without the need for expensive studio-style recorders.
Optionally, a SMPTE hybrid cable can be used to remotely power the
camera.
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"With its revolutionary design and incorporation of IT technologies
that deliver file-based workflows, the Infinity Digital Media Camcorder
sets a new standard in flexibility for SD and HD production," said Jim
Hurwitz, product manager for Telecast Fiber System's camera-mountable
product line. "And now, with the CopperHead INF interface system,
Infinity users can easily extend the power of the camcorder with the
high quality and reliability of fiber transmission for remote TV
production."
For a larger block diagram image, click http://www.telecast-fiber.com/jh/copperhead-inf_block.jpg
More information about fiber optic solutions from Telecast Fiber Systems is available online at www.telecast-fiber.com.
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