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Broadcasters Show Daily Tuesday, April 9, 2019 8 Choosing the Right Phantom for High-Speed Acquisition The Phantom v2640 Onyx and VEO4K from Vision Research open up new pos- sibilities for high-speed video capture. The v2640 is the fastest 2K camera on the market, reaching frame rates over 12,000 fps at HD resolution. It's a signif- icantly larger camera than the Flex4K, with more RAM available – this is because higher frame rates inevitably mean larger file sizes. This also means planning for the on-set workflow is more critical than ever with this camera. It uses the same CineMag media as the Flex4K, and also has 10Gb Ethernet built into the camera body for added flexibility with the on-set workflow. The VEO4K is on the other side of the scale, a smaller camera that provides the same image and frame rate perform- ance as the Flex4K (4K at 1000fps), but at 1/3 of the size and half of the weight. This makes it a great option for remote operation and portable rigs, including UAV, underwater and lightweight motion control arms. Footage from VEO cameras can be downloaded to an industry standard CFast card, saving money and simplify- ing the workflow at the computer, or over a 10Gb Ethernet connec- tion, which is the fastest method to get data out of the camera. Besides the size, offloading data is the biggest dif- ference between the Flex4K and VEO4K. Downloaded files from all Phantom cameras are in the Cine raw format, which is the highest quality and most efficient format available. Cine files are directly compatible with a number of color grading and editing platforms – or they can be converted with software that comes with the camera. Camera control is another area that has seen recent d e v e l o p m e n t s , including WiFi compatibility on VEO cameras and the Semote remote control system which works untethered over a long range on all Phantom camera models. Stop by Phantom booth #C9435 to chat about your application needs and for a hands-on demo of the latest camera models and workflow solutions. Keep up with Phantom products on Twitter @PhantomHiSpeed. Visit Vision Research at booth #C9435. For more information, go to www .phantomhighspeed.com. Blonder Tongue Makes Noteworthy Improvements to AQT8 Series For NAB Show 2019 attendees that do not already own one or more units in the popular Blonder Tongue AQT8 Series, let the company give you a recap. Through a high-density, low-cost, flexible 1RU chassis, the AQT8-QAM/IP and the AQT8-IP provides operators with an ATSC/QAM transcoding solution for multi-channel processing, reducing the equipment, space and power needed for QAM or IPTV distribution. The AQT8 Series was made to allow users to create a custom channel lineup from off-air and/or cable feeds for coaxial or IP distri- bution. The unit additionally gives the user the ability to change the PID, Program Number, Short Name, and Major and Minor Channel (PSIP) infor- mation. The unit accepts up to eight 8VSB or QAM channel inputs, supporting up to 20 programs on each input and 20 programs total on eight customizable QAM/IP out- puts. The AQT8 also features Emergency Alert System (EAS) program switching through either an ASI or IP format EAS input, and terminal block contacts for triggering EAS mes- sages. What are the noteworthy improve- ments, you ask? There are now 64 SPTS IP outputs that can be enabled, regardless of any other configuration on the unit, for example, if EAS is enabled or disabled, or if Muxing is being used. The modulator is still eight channel, but it is now fully-agile, so you can place any of the eight channels anywhere with- in the cable spectrum; there are no longer adjacent-channel limitations. There is now a 2:1 multiplex mode that will tune eight ATSC channels, and Mux them automatically into four QAM channels. There is a ninth tuner input that is shared across all eight channels with an inter- nal amplifier and splitter to conveniently connect the unit with a sin- gle coax, if all eight tuners come from the same antenna or cable feed. Every tuner can choose to use the shared input or its own individual input, so four tuners could share one port, and the other four could have individual coax inputs. For more information, visit booth #SU11107 or go to www.blondertongue.com. Never Risk the Bottom Line with Anywave Communication Technologies Anywave Communication Technologies, (Anywave) founded in 2007 and located in Lincolnshire, Illinois, is a proven world leader in the design and manufac- ture of broadcast transmission equip- ment. The company is a high-tech enter- prise that integrates R&D, manufactur- ing, sales and service. Products are designed in Lincolnshire, Illinois and assembled in Hebron, Kentucky. The company's supply chain offices are also in Hebron. Anywave is dedicated to pro- viding high-performance digital TV transmitters, exciters, encoders and stream processors, amplifiers and gap fillers, test equipment and RF compo- nents. The company is one of the fastest growing suppliers of broadcast transmis- sion equipment in the world. Perry Priestley, the Chief Executive Officer of Anywave, says the company is at the show to "demonstrate our latest designs in low and high power transmit- ters. We have some very unique designs and features that make our equipment not only excellent value for money, but also items that give the broadcaster an advan- tage. We can provide everything from new forms of cooling, system optimiza- tion tools, test and monitoring features, content back up in case of STL failure, and the latest web browser remote con- trol system gives the broadcaster the best possible tools to enhance each and every broadcast." Starting from a small company mak- ing modulators for other manufacturers, Anywave has made many advances over the past 10 years and is now a leading supplier of transmitters – transmitters that have some of the most advanced fea- tures in the world. The company is launching its high efficiency Slate Series low power trans- mitter line, featuring the latest broadband high-efficiency type 888E series transis- tor. Also being showcased is the Digital Processor Enhanced 3 (DPE3), which is a 1RU chassis that can fit inside anyone's trans- mitter and provide hourly ID, content even if the STL fails, backup PSIP gener- ation and direct EAS input. This product is a must-have for stations that do not want to go off the air because of an unre- liable STL. It provides an extra layer of protection so stations will never have to lose a viewer due to loss of signal. Anywave customers were originally LPTV and translator stations in North America, but with its proven Granite Series Air cooled transmitters (up to 10kW) and its new Magma liquid-cooled transmitter available up to 150kW, sta- tions looking for the latest state-of-the- art system at great prices and unparal- leled support will be interested in Anywave. Priestley adds, "Typically no one can compete with our efficient manufac- turing processes. This allows our prices to be exceedingly competitive, making our value and ROI unbeatable." Anywave's products provide exceptionally efficient broadband equipment. This reduces the power and HVAC costs significantly while allow- ing a station to change the channel at no additional cost. Stations can pur- chase a new transmitter even before they are required to do so by the FCC repack, saving money in power bills and service costs while creating increased reliability. When the time comes to change channel, there will be no further costs. It is a win-win-win: save money now, save money later, never risk the bottom line. For more information, visit booth #N4232 in the North Hall, email sales_us@any wavecom.com, call 847.415.2258 or go to www.anywavecom.net. Hanwha Techwin Unveils New Line of Smart Security Systems Hanwha Techwin America (formerly Samsung Techwin America), a leader in consumer video monitoring and home surveillance products, is unveiling its newest 4K Ultra HD video security sys- tems. The 4K Ultra HD video security systems will be available in 8-channel and 16-channel sets for complete visual coverage indoors and outdoors with video resolution four times clearer than 1080p. Both products are the perfect security solutions for homes of any size. The 4K Ultra HD video security sys- tems are ideal for users looking for a complete home security solution – with a simple set-up – straight out of the box. The cameras feature 3840p resolution, 104-degree wide-angle views, motion zone selection and event detection, privacy zone and digital noise reduction that result in clearer video images. The new systems will also feature Google Assistant and Chromecast compatibility, allowing consumers to easily access video through simple voice commands. The cameras are weather resistant – making them ideal for both indoor and outdoor environments. With an IP-66 rat- ing, they endure frigid winters and scorch- ing summers. Featuring True Day & Night with IR Cut Filter, the cameras keep col- ors accurate during the day time and illuminate the night, allowing users to see up to 82 feet in total darkness and up to 130 feet under ambient lighting. Privacy zone settings also allow you to exclude up to four areas that are not signif- icant to your security or safety and masks them from the camera's view. Continued on Page 13