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NUCOMM EHNANCES DTV SIGNALS AND IP CAPABILITIES
WITH LAUNCH OF NEW PROQ DTV IFB RECEIVER AT HD WORLD 2008
October 16, 2008
Source: Nucomm
Nucomm, Inc. a brand of The Vitec Group,
and a leading provider of digital and analog microwave systems
for the broadcast industry, common carrier, cable, government,
military and international marketplace, is redefining the
strength of DTV signals and IP technology with its new ProQ
DTV IFB Receiver, which is making its debut at HD World 2008
(Booth 714). Ideal as an IFB solution for ENG users during
DTV transmission, monitoring of DTV signals through a DVB-ASI
output and streaming video over an IP connection to a laptop
or other IP-enabled device, the ProQ DTV IFB Receiver features
dual UHF/VHF antennas, two advanced silicon tuners and 6th
generation VSB demodulators. The ProQ is 5" x 1.75"
x 8.5".
"Nucomm is always developing products to help bring more
efficiency to broadcast production," says John Payne
IV, VP of Engineering. "Through our new ProQ DTV IFB
Receiver, users in the field can monitor the quality of DTV
transmission and receive cueing signals from the studio. It
also affords broadcasters the benefits of streaming DTV video
over IP, which is becoming a new standard within today's industry."
The ProQ contains an MPEG Layer 1/Layer 2 audio decoder that
is capable of decoding two independent sound programs, providing
up to four audio channels and using bit rates as low as 32
kbps for each. Coupled with a low-latency audio encoders and
proper design of the DTV packet insertion, total audio latency
can be less than 80 ms. Designed with its audio signal outputs
on a 5-pin XLR connector.
Designed for easy and rapid user configuration, broadcasters
can easily select the DTV channel and audio program PIDs using
either the menus on the front panel LCD display or the Web
interface. It can also map the IFB audio channels to either
the XLR outputs, internal speaker or headphones. Status information,
such as RF signal level/quality, DTV signal lock and audio
levels, is available through ProQ DTV IFB Receiver's Web interface
and is updated in real-time on the front panel LCD display.
In keeping with the industry's rapid evolution in technology
as well as audio compression and encapsulation standards,
ProQ DTV IFB Receiver's firmware-based audio decoder is upgradable.
As an IP-enabled device, it is strategically designed for
advancement through the built-in Ethernet interface using
a laptop computer and a Web browser.
The ProQ DTV IFB Receiver will be shipping in December. Nucomm
is currently accepting orders for both the low latency studio
mux and DIFB receiver. For more information about Nucomm and
its new ProQ DTV IFB Receiver, call 908-852-3700.
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