In Broadcast - July 2016 - 43

www.inbroadcast.com | Vol: 6 - Issue 7 | July 2016

InStudio

Making The Right Connections
Earlier this year,
LYNX
Technik
announced
the
launch of three
new MADI fibre optical
to MADI coaxial converter
transceivers. MADI (Multichannel
Audio Digital Interface) is a bidirectional protocol that transmits
multi-channel audio over coax or fibre
optic lines. MADI is commonly used on
today's digital multi-track recorders,
digital live sound mixers, and digital
performance systems that utilise
multi-track technology.
LYNX Technik's three new yellobriks
for MADI allow for the transmission
and extension of audio over long
distances. They perform very long
cable runs in real-time with zero
degradation of signal quality - up to
10km (6.2 miles) with the standard
fibre models, and up to 40km (24.8
miles) with the CWDM fibre model.
These compact and cost-effective
modules are designed to convert up to
64 audio channels bidirectionally (64
IN and 64 OUT) between MADI Optical
and MADI Coaxial (electrical) formats.
MuxLab has expanded its line to
include new cost-effective signal
distribution products for the broadcast
marketplace. Flexibility and reliability
remain paramount in an industry
seeking high-quality yet affordable
products.
The MuxLab 6G-SDI Extender over
Fibre Optic transports four HD-SDI
streams at 1080i, two 3G-SDI streams
at 1080p or one 6G-SDI stream at 4K
using a single fibre optic cable.
"The SDI products are very
well suited for broadcast, mobile
broadcasting vehicles, studio-to-studio

MuxLab 6G-SDI
Extender over fibre optic

cont'd...
extreme flexibility that far exceed the
mechanical strength of conventional
patch cables".

In Las Vegas, Germany's Sommer
Cable presented the compact
pushbutton modules in the Cardinal
DVM series. The new pushbutton
modules make media control
easy, especially in situations
where an operation directly on
the device is either too complicated or
LYNXTechnik yellobrik MADI fibre optical to MADI coaxial converters / transceivers
not possible.
production,
post
production,
Neutrik's opticalCON LITE is a
"It has been our goal to develop
live events and numerous other semi-rugged fibre optic connection a convenient, economically priced
applications," says MuxLab President, for a wide variety of applications. and yet high-quality controller
Daniel Assaraf. "They support all Its lightweight, compact design, solution for devices and media," says
SDI configurations (using 1, 2 or 4 robust housing, and high mating Sommer's Key Account & Distribution
BNCs) up to 4K. Automatic SDI link cycles provide a safe and cost- Manager, Peter Rieck. "With the quad
recognition and configuration and effective connection. Employing a pushbutton modules of the Cardinal
RS232 pass-through makes them
DVM series we've hit the nail
Neutrik rearTWIST UHD
ideally suited for next generation BNC connectors cater
on the head. Whether you have
for UHD video signals
broadcast implementations.
integrated a single beamer
"MuxLab's aim is to bring highunder the ceiling or a big media
controller in a data cabinet, it
quality connectivity solutions
won't matter anymore. With our
to the broadcast market that
pushbutton module the direct
provide alternative extension
operation is now performed by
methods," adds Assaraf. "We
a single push of a button."
take pride in what we do, and
Beside
the
fast
setup
it is reflected in our ingenuity
and wiring the pushbutton
and in the quality of our
modules also score with an
workmanship."
easy operation that requires
no programming skills at all.
With the transition to 4K or
And owing to customisable
even 8K-signals the impedance
label fields with a white LED
of BNC connectors became
illumination, the users will
more important than ever.
benefit from a clear user
Every
deviate
impedance
guidance - combined with a
has a negative influence on
classy look. The pushbutton
return loss and VSWR (Voltage
modules allow a seamless
Standing Wave Ratio) which are
integration
into
furniture,
both important measurements
Neutrik's opticalCON
LITE semi-rugged fibre
conference
rooms
and
for reflected signals in a
optical connector
public interiors. In addition
transmission line. Especially on
high data rates up to 24 Gb/s, as they novel fibre structure, the cable used to the installation option into the
occur when transmitting UHD signals, with opticalCON LITE is "designed SYS housing line from the Sommer
an impedance mismatch results in high to meet the extreme conditions of Cable product range or duct systems
return loss and thus bit errors the entertainment industry". The they are also suitable for almost
are raising.
cable offers "excellent bending all switchframe systems currently
performance, a compact design and available on the market.
Neutrik's new rearTWIST
UHD-BNC
connector
is specifically for high
frequencies
optimized
BNC connector, based
on the proven rearTWIST
technology. The insulator
design in combination
with the reduced outer
diameter of the gold plated
centre pin allows UHD-data
transmission within the
Sommer Cable Cardinal DVM
pushbutton module (in a SYS desk mount)
required return loss limits.

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