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WIRELESS SPECTRA EXPANDS BUDGET TRANSMISSION CHOICE
Shenzhen Crystal Video Technology
BY DAVID FOX
Crystal Video’s Spectra wireless camera system offers one-touch recording, video playback and UVC output support. With a range of up to 350m, channel scan and setup is said to be fast and effi cient. It can deliver full HD 1080p50/60 video transmission with H.265 encoding and includes USB/UVC output via a Type-C connector for live streaming without needing a capture card.
It has HDMI input and HDMI loop out, positioning it fi rmly in the budget camera market, and the transmitter, with its dual 360° omnidirectional 5GHz antennas, can be connected to two receivers for added fl exibility, with a transmission latency of 80ms. It can be powered using standard NP-F batteries, USB-C or a 6-30v DC adapter, and offers low power consumption, with more than 12 hours possible from a Sony NP-F970 battery. The pocket-sized unit (100x65x22mm) has a fanless design for use close to a microphone. 11.A10
83 PLAYKIDS+ COMES TO LG SMART TV
Get Smart: PlayKids+ offers a range of educational videos and music
Sandbox Group BY KIRSTY HAZLEWOOD
The PlayKids+ learning and entertainment app has been unveiled on LG Smart TVs worldwide.
Crystal clear: Spectra delivers up to 350m wireless transmission
Developed by Sandbox Group and building on the popularity of the iOS and Android app of the same name, the LG Smart TV app runs on LG’s webOS 5.0 or higher. Available in a bespoke learning hub, it can offer kids educational content in a customisable interface featuring their favourite characters. Among traditional learning videos like Alphablocks and Numberblocks, children can fi nd art and craft shows such as Super Hands, science videos
like YOUniverse and LilDoc, as well as themed videos teaching them about animals, how to act positively with friends and family, how to look after the environment, and more.
Ben Pugh, Head of Partnerships, Sandbox Group, said: “We’re really excited about launching on LG Smart TVs as our aim is to reach as many children as possible with fun and safe learning opportunities.” Matthew Durgin, LG, added:
“Offering quality learning opportunities and guilt-free screen time for families has been an important mission for us and we are glad to partner with Sandbox Group on the creation of a new educational platform to offer just this.” 1.C37b
NEW ASTRA IP RANGE ARE BRIGHTER STARS FOR SPORTS Videndum BY DAVID FOX
The new Litepanels Astra IP range of water-resistant LED 2700K to 6500K lights on the Videndum stand are all IP65- rated, including the battery cases, and are a lot brighter than previous Astra models. Kurt Chapman, Sales Development Manager, Litepanels, said: “This makes them ideal for sports production. It has to be extremely bright to compete with stadium lights.” The Half Size model delivers 1500 lux at 3m, while the 1x1 outputs 3000 lux and the 2x1 is rated at 5500 lux at the same distance. “They can achieve
Chapman: ‘We individually lens each LED’ of the Astra IP range
this brightness because we individually lens each LED,” Chapman added. They have low power
requirements, at 63W for the 2.8kg Half Size, 125W for the
4.4kg 1x1 and 250W for the 7.8kg 2x1, with an integrated power supply and optional Gold mount, V-mount and BP-U battery plates.
The lights have a 30º beam
angle, with fl at and dome diffusion options. They can also be fi tted with DoP Choice soft boxes, egg crates and honeycomb accessories. 13.A05
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