theibcdaily Saturday 08.09.2012 Cost effective IP audio Harris By Dick Hobbs
Harris is now shipping the IP Link 100, the latest module in its long line of Intraplex audio over IP products. This uses a new low-cost, high- performance codec to help users transmit programme audio affordably and reliably. The new device is aimed at multiple applications, including studio to transmitter, studio to studio and remote to studio. It includes a number of innovations to improve signal reliability including dynamic stream splicing for redundant transmission over the same or separate networks.
It also incorporates multi- coding, which Harris claims is an industry first. By
simultaneously encapsulating the signal in uncompressed and compressed formats the IP Link 100 allows a lower bitrate backup circuit to take over should the premium circuit fail. “The reliability of sending programme audio over IP
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BHV Broadcast By Monica Heck
An upgraded model of BHV’s Video Ghost phantom power system, pitched as a low-cost, reliable alternative to traditional batteries, is featuring at IBC. The unit provides 65 watts of power at 12V for camera head-ends and remote monitors using the existing serial digital video cable. Video Ghost is now also available in the universal V-lock mounting system. An enhanced version of
TallyHo!, the company’s wireless on-air indicator for field and studio camera operators, is also on display, alongside the Callisto Micro digital production switcher, a three-input miniature broadcast specification (SMPTE- 259M) 270Mbit SDI switcher which fits into tight spaces. The company’s Proteus multi- format/multi-purpose rate converter is also on show, featuring 10-bit SDI, analogue video and audio I/O, an advanced standards conversion algorithm, comprehensive audio facilities and ARC. 9.A14
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networks continues to increase, giving broadcasters reasons to migrate beyond lower prices,” said Harris Morris, president of Harris Broadcast. “The IP Link 100 translates the reliable professional grade quality of
top-shelf Intraplex IP solutions to a condensed design that gives our customers a lower price, along with confidence that their programme audio will dependably arrive at its destination.” 7.G20
The IP Link 100, the latest module in a long line of Intraplex audio over IP products
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