AVP Europa is showing its hybrid electrical and fibre optic connector break-out modules for the modular bulkhead system, designed to be used in television broadcasting or video equipment such as camera head-to-camera control unit connections. Conforming to the SMPTE 304M-2003 standard, these break-out connector modules terminate two single-mode fibre- optic contacts, two low-voltage contacts and two auxiliary 600VAC electrical contacts. Also on display is the 3G Saber media converter for broadcast, OB, camera and remote applications. It features two independent small form-factor
Australian role for Farnsworth
Globecast By Ian McMurray
Simon Farnsworth has been appointed as chief executive officer of GlobeCast Australia, following the retirement of Mike Lattin, who will continue with the company in an advisory role. Farnsworth has worked for 10 years with the GlobeCast Group, most recently as global head of the GlobeCast Group’s Broadcast Contribution services. “This is an excellent
growth path for GlobeCast Australia and our customers,” said GlobeCast Australia Chairman Peter Cosgrove. “Simon brings outstanding new knowledge and leadership skills, and we retain the benefit of Mike’s unique expertise, earned over more than 45 years in international broadcasting. Mike has led GlobeCast Australia over the past nine years to become the leading broadcast services provider covering Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands with a relentless focus on our customers that will continue. Mike is a legend.” 1.A29
pluggable patches and incorporates internal power (locking). The company says that this simple two patch design allows for integration into virtually any facility or platform, from Media to Broadcast to OB base designs. The EVO active jack is also on
show. It offers patching technology to meet the multiple standards within copper, fibre and hybrid infrastructure environments and it is said to be a good solution for broadcast, production and postproduction as well as in other environments. 10.E50
Break on through: The new hybrid electrical and fibre optic connector break-out modules