46 Friday 13.09.13 theibcdaily Q&A
David Pollack president & CEO, Spacecom
Has IBC come at a good time for the electronic media industry? Why? IBC comes at a good time for Spacecom. We have grown further as a multi-regional satellite operator over the year. Since 2102, AMOS-5 and its high power Pan-African C-band beam and Ku-band capacities have been the satellite of choice for African broadcasters, telecom partners and multinationals. Our AMOS constellation over Central and Eastern Europe goes from strength to strength and now AMOS-4, our newest satellite, is setting up to operate over Asia and Russia.
What do you think are the key developments in, or threats to, your market sector at the current time? The need for satellite services remains strong and vibrant in our major markets: Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East, Africa and now Asia as well as throughout the globe. We are seeing growth in cellular backhaul and data business and we have more incumbent broadcasters adding more digital services and HD into their business mix. These trends are good for the market and for Spacecom. In Africa, AMOS-5 is continuing to reach important milestones in the broadcast and telecom markets. Spacecom is moving forward, capitalising on emerging trends and expanding offerings to enhance our value and thus that of our clients.
AV mixer’s Euro debut Roland Systems Group
By Carolyn Giardina The VR-50HD, on show from Roland for the first time in Europe, integrates an audio mixer, video switcher, multiviewer touchscreen and USB video/audio streaming into a stand- alone device controllable by a single operator. This adds HD/multiformat capability to Roland’s VR series, which also includes the VR-5 and VR-3 AV mixers.
Why should delegates visit your stand at IBC? With a growing satellite fleet covering Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the US East Coast, the AMOS brand brings advantages to broadcasters, DTH operators and communication providers servicing those markets. We want the industry to know all about AMOS-4 and its tremendous potential in Russia, China and South Asia. For African, Middle Eastern and European players, AMOS-5 is an excellent choice for business. In addition, we want to introduce AMOS-6's capabilities for Western and Eastern Europe because we are scheduled to launch the new satellite in 2015. Meeting the Spacecom team will enable delegates to discuss cooperation, learn more about the AMOS brand and join the AMOS Team. 1.C65
The VR-50HD is a ‘plug in and play’ system for large and small live events. It combines an audio mixer to mix audio inputs from various sources including microphones, a video mixer to mix video and computer sources using different connectors (digital and analogue), preview monitors to view all the sources, the ability to record or archive the event and also to stream the event online.
The video side of the VR-50HD
features a 12-input, 4-channel multiformat video switcher that also includes a still store channel for graphics, logo or frame capture. Inputs can be 3G/HD/SD SDI, HDMI,
All in one: The VR-50HD offers HD/multiformat capability
RGB/component and composite. Outputs include USB and both a Main and Aux bus, both available via SDI, HDMI and RGB/Component connections.
The audio section features a 12- channel digital audio mixer. Sources can be mixed from any of the 12 analogue inputs or from audio embedded in the four SDI or four HDMI inputs. Audio processing includes audio-follow settings as well as gates, compression, PEQ, delay, reverb and mastering capabilities on the main output. Audio is mixed and re-embedded into the SDI, HDMI, and analogue Main and Aux buses as well as the USB output. 7.J38
Long distance communication
Lynx Technik
By Michael Burns Three new analogue sync/video fibre interfaces in the yellobrik fibre transport range are making their debut today. The new OTX 1712 transmitter and ORX 1702 receiver can be used to transmit a studio reference, whether it’s black burst, bi-level or tri-level analogue sync over long distances (up to 10km). According to Lynx Technik,
advanced A/D and D/A conversion maintains a high degree of stability for the analogue sync signal, with the transmission system being well suited to studio reference distribution over long distances between remote installations. The company claims that the OTX 1712 and ORX 1702 transmission solution negated the need for video frame synchronisation between locations, resulting in considerable savings.
The modules can also be used for analogue composite video (NTSC or PAL) providing broadcast quality conversion with a very stable burst phase.
The OTX 1742 version is CWDM compatible with 18 wavelength selections for use in multiplexed fibre installations. The CWDM yellobrik has an extended transmission range of 40km, and high power versions for up to 80km are also available. All the Lynx Technik fibre transport modules can be used standalone or integrated into a system installation using
In sync: The OTX 1712 can be a standalone transmitter or integrated into a system
the yellobrik 1RU rack frame rfr1000. The frame accommodates up to 14 yellobriks and includes central power and redundant backup. Each module offers three physical
fibre connection options: LC, SC or ST singlemode fibre. A multimode version with LC connector is also available, supporting a maximum distance of 300m. 8.C70
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