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MULTIDYNE INTRODUCES THE POCKET-SIZE SILVERBULLET MINI 3G HD/SDI FIBER OPTIC LINK AT INFOCOMM 2009

June 17th, 2009

SilverBULLET miniature, multirate, 3G HD-SDI fiber optic link

SilverBULLET miniature, multirate, 3G HD-SDI fiber optic link

New Three-Inch Modules Offer the Industry’s Broadest Range of Digital Rates

ORLANDO, FL, JUNE 17, 2009 – MultiDyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems, a premier provider of fiber optic-based video and audio transport solutions for broadcast and pro A/V applications, is introducing the SilverBULLETTM Mini 3G HD/SDI fiber optic link at InfoComm 2009 (Booth 4629). This two-part, transceiver/receiver solution, designed for the transmission of SDI and HD-SDI TV signals over a single-mode fiber optic cable, maintains the signal quality that broadcasters demand – 5 Mbps to 3 Gbps. At just three inches in length, this cost-effective solution is ideal for a wide variety of pro A/V and broadcast applications, including video production and editing, ENG with additional uses for sports teleproduction, field production, remote camera links, cross-campus production, pre-fibered venues and courtesy feeds.

The tiny transmitter and receiver modules are portable, lightweight solutions for remote productions. Utilizing LED indicators to digitally display critical system diagnostic information including the Power On, HD/SDI signal presence and Received Optical Power levels, the SilverBULLET eliminates the need for the weight of additional test equipment. With error free pathological pattern operation, low system jitter and embedded audio support, the SilverBULLET provides a typical link distance of up to 18.6 miles (30 km).

“An economical solution for the fiber optic transport of 5 Mbps to 3 Gbps HDTV signals, the SilverBULLET is one of the broadcast industry’s smallest media adaptor solutions with the broadest range of digital rates,” says Jim Jachetta, senior vice president of engineering and product development. “It is a must-have for production at any location because it is a mobile solution that provides reliability and efficiency, all while continuing to meet our users’ high expectations for signal quality.”

Designed for quick and easy installation, the SilverBULLET supports transmission across SMPTE 424M 2.97 Gbps, SMPTE 292M 1.485 Gbps and SMPTE 259M 270 Mbps standards regardless of format. The transmitter modules also include equalization for long lengths of coaxial cable, further easing the installation process as users can incorporate the SilverBULLET at any point in the HD/SDI chain. Built for high durability, the SilverBULLET features an over-molded construction with a rugged “ST” simplex optical interface and 75 Ohm BNC (male) simplex electrical interface.

The SilverBULLET is compatible with any DC voltage from 5 to 16 volts with a four pin XLR. The jack also provides for SNMP monitoring, a critical component to network management.

About MultiDyne:

For more than 30 years, MultiDyne has been a leading provider of innovative and outstanding video and fiber optic-based transport systems for the broadcast, cable, satellite, production, digital cinema, pro A/V, corporate, retail, surveillance, teleconferencing, judicial arraignment, transportation, government, military, and healthcare markets. MultiDyne’s fiber optic transport systems for video, SDI, 3G HD, DVB/ASI, VGA, DVI, HDMI, audio, AES, Ethernet, data, CATV, as well as the company’s other broadcast accessories are used worldwide by such industry leaders as ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, RAI, BBC and the Department of Transportation. MultiDyne provides a seven-year warranty on its core product line. For more information, call MultiDyne at 1-877-MULTIDYNE or 1-516-671-7278, visit the company’s Web site at www.multidyne.com, or send an e-mail to sales@multidyne.com.

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The National Hockey League Chooses MultiDyne HD-SDI Fiber

April 2nd, 2009

 

NHL HD Goal Camera fed to MultiDyne HD-1500 HD-SDI Fiber Optic Link

NHL HD Goal Camera fed to MultiDyne HD-1500 HD-SDI Fiber Optic Link

 

 

 

MultiDyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems announced today that the MultiDyne HD-1500 was selected by Applied Electronics Ltd (AEL) and The National Hockey League (NHL) for the High Definition Goal Video Replay System.  The system was designed and installed by AEL.  Frank Jachetta of MultiDyne worked closely with Eugene McEleney of AEL and Jim Wilkes of the NHL.

 

 

 

 

 

Applied Electronics is a MultiDyne Valued-added Reseller and Systems Integrator based in Mississauga, Canada.

The system has been installed in all 30 NHL arenas in the United States and Canada.  Each venue has two HD-SDI cameras positioned over each goal. The HD-SDI signal is transported via Singlemode fiber to the Video Replay Judges and the Mobile Production Trucks outside.  A total of 60 HD-1500-FTX-ST HD-SDI Fiber Optic Transmitters and 120 HD-1500-FRX-ST HD-SDI Fiber Optic Receivers were installed for all 30 venues.  A 1 by 2 optical splitter was used to split the transmitted optical signal to the two destinations.

 

 

 

“The application required the transport of HD signals over longer distances, with mission critical reliability.” said Frank Jachetta, Senior Vice President, Sales & Operations. “An economical system with a small footprint was a key requirement.”

The HD-1500 line provides an economical solution for the fiber optic transport and distribution of virtually any digital signal from 5 Mbps to 1.5Gbps up to 24Km over Singlemode fiber.  The supported standards include SMPTE 292M 1.485 Gbps, SMPTE 259M with operation from 143Mbps – 360Mbps, SMPTE 310M 19.4Mbps, M2S or DVB-ASI 270Mbps, SMPTE 344M 540Mbps and SMPTE 305M SDTi rates.  The systems will also transparently pass any embedded audio and data.

The HD-1500 Series of products are available in compact stand-alone and rack-mount packages making them ideal for applications including field remotes, sporting events, ENG/SNG, production and in-plant signal distribution.  The power requirements are 110 and 220 VAC with a wall-mount power supply or 5 to 16 VDC with an external battery. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MultiDyne has been serving the broadcast, cable, satellite, production, digital cinema, pro-AV, corporate, retail, surveillance, teleconferencing, judicial arraignment, transportation, government and healthcare sectors for over 30 years.   MultiDyne  provides fiber optic transport systems for video, audio, SDI, HD-SDI, AES, ethernet, data, PTZ, RGB/VGA, DVI, HDMI, L-Band, IF and CATV; optical multiplexing, CWDM; automatic protection switching; loss detectors with automatic switchover; test signal and character ID generators; video, audio and digital distribution amplifiers; cable equalizers; automatic gain AGC’s; electrical and fiber optic routing switchers; tactical cable assemblies; XLR adapter panels as well as other television accessories.  For more information, and sales, call MultiDyne at 1-(800)-488-8378, or 1-(516)-671-7278.  Visit our Web Site at www.multidyne.com or send E-Mail to sales@multidyne.com.

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Total RF sees the LiGHT with MultiDyne

March 11th, 2009

By Kurt G. Heitmann
President Total RF Productions
SVP Sales CP Communications and Total RF

The truck was purpose-designed from the get-go, and as a result is ideally suited for small regional productions such as local college sporting events, smaller corporate meetings, live performances, side-by-side productions and regional sport pickup.

LACKED BUILT-IN FIBER INTERFACE

One of the pieces of equipment we selected in the planning process for the truck was JVC’s GY-HD250 high-definition camcorder. We liked this particular model as it’s relatively inexpensive, yet produces very high quality video. However, the GY-HD250 does not have its own built-in fiber optic transport system. If we deployed it as received, this would have resulted in a somewhat limited range for transporting the camera’s video back to the Dotcom truck.

Also, at a lot of events, even if multicore copper cables had the video signal reach we needed, they’re just too constraining. At such productions as the Ultimate Fighting Championship and the X Games, we may have as many as five cameras shooting simultaneously throughout the venues and didn’t even want to think about hauling around that much multicore. Fiber was the only solution to getting the sort of versatility and flexibility that we’d planned for the truck. This is where our quest for the perfect fiber solution began.

Actually, it wasn’t much of a quest at all. The folks at MultiDyne had worked with us before on several special projects and had a reputation for delivering high quality video and for working with their customers to make sure that they got exactly what they wanted. One call was all it took.

LIGHTBOX SOLUTION

When we made that call, we learned that MultiDyne had just launched a new product—the Lightbox, a battery-powered, bidirectional field fiber transport system for SD and HD video, audio and data signals.

In addition to extending the video reach of the JVC GY-HD250’s multicore cable tether, we also had some special needs. It wasn’t long before we got together for a few engineering planning sessions with MultiDyne and set forth our requirements. It wasn’t that long before the company had created a Lightbox system that not only did everything that we needed, but also one that fit within our budget.

The MultiDyne Lightbox has proven to be both cost effective and a reliable team player. These attributes have allowed us to both provide excellent quality video and to pass the savings on to our clients.

The unit has really come through for us in a big way. The Lightbox has already saved us a lot of time and effort in setting up for field production.

MultiDyne’s standard Lightbox is already very versatile, but with the added features we asked for and received, it just really doesn’t get much better. We think that we are very lucky to find a company that would go the extra mile to customize their product for our needs.

Kurt Heitmann has been an entertainment sound engineer since 1981, winning three Emmy Awards in the process. Kurt is now the president of Total RF Productions and the senior vice president of sales and marketing for both Total RF and CP Communications. He may be contacted at kurt@cpcomms.com

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MultiDyne Introduces a New Member of the LiGHTBoX® Family for Larger Configurations and Greater Flexibility

February 5th, 2009

The NEW LiGHTBoX LB-1430 offers a slightly larger platform with more room for additional fiber transport channels with all connector I/Os on the side

LOCUST VALLEY, NY – MultiDyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems, a leading provider of fiber optics for the transport of video and audio for broadcast & pro A/V applications, is addressing the need for fiber transport in applications where battery-powered equipment is required with the introduction of its LiGHTBoX LB-1430 fiber optic field transport system.

LightBox LB1430 Field fiber optic transport system

LiGHTBoX LB1430 Field fiber optic transport system

The new larger LiGHTBoX LB-1430 is fully customizable offering virtually any signal configuration and can be linked via a single fiber to most of the MultiDyne fiber optic transport product line. Now just about every MultiDyne product can be packaged in a LiGHTBoX. The new platform offers endless possibilities and configurations.

“MultiDyne is expanding the LiGHTBoX product line to meet our customer’s ever changing needs.” said Frank Jachetta, senior vice president of sales & operations for MultiDyne. “The LiGHTBoX LB1430 will give our ENG and sports customers greater signal throughput and flexibility.”

About MultiDyne:

MultiDyne provides fiber optic transport systems for video, audio, SDI, HD-SDI, 3G HD-SDI, AES, Ethernet, data, PTZ, RGB/VGA, DVI, HDMI, and CATV; optical multiplexing, CWDM; automatic protection switching; loss detectors with automatic switchover; test signal and character ID generators; video, audio and digital distribution amplifiers; cable equalizers; automatic gain AGCs; electrical and fiber optic routing switchers; tactical cable assemblies; XLR adapter panels as well as other television accessories. MultiDyne has been serving the broadcast, cable, satellite, production, digital cinema, pro AV, corporate, retail, surveillance, teleconferencing, judicial arraignment, transportation, government and health care sectors for over 30 years. For more information, call MultiDyne at 1-800-488-8378 or 1-516-671-7278, visit our Web site at www.multidyne.com, or send an email to sales@multidyne.com.

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