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IMT Wireless Backs Small Cameras
As the trend in Europe towards smaller-format cameras continues to gain momentum, Integrated Microwave Technologies, LLC (IMT), a Vitec Group company, known in the Broadcast, Sports & Entertainment markets for its Nucomm and RF Central brands, has catered to this movement with new, small form factor, lightweight wireless camera systems. Nucomm and RF Central MPEG-4 wireless camera systems were created to meet the demands of our customers as they transition from full-sized ENG cameras to a new generation of lighter weight, compact but fully HD-capable cameras. Small, lightweight transmitters, like the RF Central microLite HD, are a popular option with the DSLR-style cameras enabling broadcasters to have a lightweight, yet durable rig for quick reactions and setup in the ﬁeld. Designed for the small-format camera operator, smaller broadcast facilities and those outlets working on a limited budget, the RF Central microLite HD wireless camera system is equipped with user-friendly features that allow less technologically savvy staﬀ members to use and operate the system with ease. The microLite HD Elite System is a complete video RF link in a portable package with all the accessories chosen to optimise total system performance. The microLite is the perfect addition to a DSLR-style rig, not only from a technical and reliability standpoint, but also due to its small size and weight. RF Central microLite features an MPEG-4 COFDM digital transmitter and has extremely low power consumption. The system is available in either the 2-GHz and 5.8-GHz bands. The new 5.8-GHz version does not require a license, and makes this highend wireless transmitter attractive to independent camera crews, production companies, and movie and show producers. RF Central microLite HD can deliver 200mW from a package of less than eleven cubic inches and features superb H.264 HD and SD encoding capabilities. It operates in the standard 2K DVB-T COFDM mode. The H.264 video encoder supports the main proﬁle of the H.264 standard, providing a 30-percent bit-rate reduction or video quality improvement compared to encoders that only support the H.264 baseline proﬁle. RF Central microLite uses Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption to secure the video transmission, protecting sensitive content and enforcing copyrights. Although the trend towards smaller DSRLs continues to increase in Europe, large-format cameras are still relevant and in use throughout the region. At the heart of IMT’s broadcast products are its largeformat MPEG-4-enabled wireless camera systems, the Nucomm CamPac 2 and Newscaster DR2 receiver. The Nucomm CamPac2 and Newscaster DR2 enable these large-format crews to operate eﬃciently and reliably. The CamPac2 utilises leadingedge technology to place a highperformance camera-mounted transmitter in a very rugged package for the professional, technologically savvy user. The CamPac2 Pro/News is a 2-GHz or 7-GHz COFDM wireless camera transmitter designed to deliver full broadcast quality video in a small, lightweight and rugged aluminum case that fits on the back of
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By Stuart Harvey, Integrated Microwave Technologies, International Sales Director

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a portable video camera. The transmitter mounts to professional cameras using a standard Anton/ Bauer battery mount or Sony V-Clip. The CamPac2 Pro/News accepts NTSC or PAL composite, component or SDI video. Audio inputs are selectable between standard analog audio, AES/EBU or embedded SDI digital audio. The system is available in two versions, Pro and News. The CamPac2 Pro features selectable low-delay I/P frame encoding at 4:2:2 or 4:2:0 proﬁles. The CamPac2 News oﬀers normal delay I/B/P frame encoding with 4:2:0 proﬁles. The Nucomm Newscaster DR2 is a HD/SD COFDM diversity microwave receiver intended for outside broadcast and other mobile video applications. The receiver has four IF inputs that communicate directly with the system’s external intelligent block-down converters (BDC)rs in 1.99 to 2.70 GHz and 6.40 to 7.75 GHz. The advantage of the external BDC, the Newscaster DR2’s receive antennas can be remotely mounted at a distance more than 100 metres from the main unit. It is outﬁtted with an integrated COFDM demodulator, an MPEG-4 HD/SD decoder, an integrated spectrum analyser and an on-screen display. RF Central’s microLite, Nucomm’s CamPac 2 and Newscaster DR2 are CE certiﬁed and type-approved for use in European markets. ■

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