Argosy Showcases Latest Infrastructure Products at
NAB 2008
March 17, 2008
Source: Argosy
At the 2008 National
Association of Broadcasters (NAB) convention, Argosy, a leading
international supplier of HD broadcast cables and studio infrastructure
products, will be showcasing its latest ranges of products
for the first time in the United States. The newest additions
to the company's portfolio include its MDUs, a new audio jack
field and a high density high definition video patch panel,
a changeover switcher and a array of video accessories. Also
on display at NAB will be Argosy's leading range of IMAGE
HD video cables that are recognised worldwide for their high
performance in broadcast, transmission and production houses
facilities.
Showcasing on the Argosy stand (South Upper Hall – SU9205)
will be: -
· The new 14-way MDU makes full use of the 20Amp capability
of the Powercon inlet by configuring the outputs in two banks
of seven. The two neon–illuminated front panel switches
are operated within their 16 amp rating as each is restricted
to 10Amps per bank. This technique allows the 14-way series
to deliver 20% more output than conventional single switched
units. This unit complements the existing popular Argosy 12-port
range which includes, sequential and Powercon units.
The new 32-way High Density HD Video Patch Panels provides
useful performance in excess of 3GHz making them particularly
suited to existing single wire standards of SMPTE 292M, the
dual link SMPTE 372M and the digital cinema standard of SMPTE
424M. While the high density offers 32 u-links pairs making
them ideal for the most demanding video patching application
the 1-RU units also maximise space utilisation.
The new 32-way Audio Jack Field is suitable for wiring to
audio routers. With 32 inputs and outputs the jacks allow
for high density patching with stand B Gauge plugs.
Supporting the transition to HD is the ISIS HD-212 2x2 SD/HD/ASI
Critical Path Changeover Switcher which auto-detects the SD,
HD, or ASI signal presence on both its 'A' and 'B' inputs,
and transfers to the offline input upon failure of the primary
feed. The unit, which is having its first showing at NAB,
is ideal for use in network, transmitter inputs, or satellite
and cable head end operations. It is fully compliant with
all SMPTE and ITU serial digital video signals up to and including
1.4835Gbps. The 1RU rack enclosure can house up to two processor
boards and two power supplies. The optional Ethernet core
processor used for networked monitoring and control is easily
loaded onto the main processor board.
· Useful "gizmo" accessories including:
Video Isolation Transformer,
SDI Splitters, HD-SDI Splitters, SDI Isolation Transformers
from leading UK specialist of passive signal enhancement,
LEN. All of these accessories are passive, requiring no outside
power source although the new HD–SDI Relay requires a
5VDC power source to activate the relay. Small in size and
economical, these units are very useful for studio and OB
applications. Argosy is the international distributor for
this new range of accessories.
Argosy will also display its most popular range of IMAGE HD
video cables. Surpassing the requirements of SMPTE 292M, the
IMAGE range is widely used in worldwide HD installations and
has one of the most enviable track records in the industry.
IMAGE cables are designed to maximise operational bandwidth
while offering the lowest possible return and attenuation
loss. With its highly-regarded international reputation among
engineers and systems designers alike, IMAGE combines superb
quality, reliability and durability with consistent high performance
that is perfect for all types of installations however large
or small.
· The new 14-way MDU makes full use of the 20Amp capability
of the Powercon inlet by configuring the outputs in two banks
of seven. The two neon–illuminated front panel switches
are operated within their 16 amp rating as each is restricted
to 10Amps per bank. This technique allows the 14-way series
to deliver 20% more output than conventional single switched
units. This unit complements the existing popular Argosy 12-port
range which includes, sequential and Powercon units.
The new 32-way High Density HD Video Patch Panels provides
useful performance in excess of 3GHz making them particularly
suited to existing single wire standards of SMPTE 292M, the
dual link SMPTE 372M and the digital cinema standard of SMPTE
424M. While the high density offers 32 u-links pairs making
them ideal for the most demanding video patching application
the 1-RU units also maximise space utilisation.
The new 32-way Audio Jack Field is suitable for wiring to
audio routers. With 32 inputs and outputs the jacks allow
for high density patching with stand B Gauge plugs.
Supporting the transition to HD is the ISIS HD-212 2x2 SD/HD/ASI
Critical Path Changeover Switcher which auto-detects the SD,
HD, or ASI signal presence on both its 'A' and 'B' inputs,
and transfers to the offline input upon failure of the primary
feed. The unit, which is having its first showing at NAB,
is ideal for use in network, transmitter inputs, or satellite
and cable head end operations. It is fully compliant with
all SMPTE and ITU serial digital video signals up to and including
1.4835Gbps. The 1RU rack enclosure can house up to two processor
boards and two power supplies. The optional Ethernet core
processor used for networked monitoring and control is easily
loaded onto the main processor board.
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