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B r o a d c a s t e r s S h o w D a i l y 4 1 M o n d a y, A p r i l 1 3 , 2 0 1 5 more than the pro-AV market. HDBaseT supports 4K video, which is a must for this sector. Broadcasting faces the same installation challenges of the pro-AV world, namely long dis- tances, high costs, complexity, etc. It demands full control functionality, including back-and-forth feedback from the production control room to the cameras, with no latency, over extended reach. Because HDBaseT was designed to cater to high perform- ance converged networks that rely on high-throughput, time-sensitive and packet-switched content, it is a suit- able solution for the broadcasting sec- tor. HDBaseT brings a high level of integration for a smoother and simpler installation. HDBaseT can run up to 100 meters long for a single hop and a total of 800 meters with up to eight hops (or even longer distances with fiber), bring- ing increased flexibility for cameras, displays and monitors in any broadcast- ing setting. BSD: What are some of the applications for HDBaseT in the broadcasting world? MR: HDBaseT can simplify traditional PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) and robotics cam- eras, by streamlining the usual three cables necessary for operation (video, controls and power) to one single LAN cable that connects the source (camera) to the receiving end, with no compro- mise on quality and without adding any HDBaseT (Cont'd. from p. 1) latency. Because HDBaseT supports daisy- chaining and multipoint-to-multipoint connectivity, it takes video walls to a whole new level. By delivering controls also over the same cable, broadcasters have a more elegant and straightforward solution, including tile-based video walls and multiviewer applications. BSD: Is there a broadcasting case study you can tell us about? MR: Indeed. An interesting installation was a state-of-the-art broadcasting stu- dio and educational center in a large school district in the US. The building is home to a TV studio, including green screen and curtained background, light- ing grid, digital studio cameras, and edit and production rooms. All of the confer- ence rooms include inputs into the video production system plus studio lighting to ensure the best possible video. The boardroom has five PTZ cameras to cap- ture meetings in high definition, and each conference room has HD-SDI inputs for the studio cameras. All of these are connected through LAN cables to an HDBaseT-enabled switcher, which supports HD-SDI, HDMI, analog VGA and component video signals. For the school district's officials, ease of use was a major consideration, and HDBaseT delivered the simplicity and flexibility necessary without compro- mising on functionality or quality. For more information, visit www.hdbaset.org. personnel and equipment costs. It is designed for use by control room opera- tors, who get a visual indication of any problems when alarm data is overlaid onto the video image on the screen (or screens) in front of them. At the same time, the tool also creates a data-centric view for engineers and management, who can use it to troubleshoot or to gen- erate reports that prove compliance and ad insertion. The ANC-MON's alarm messages are TRAP messages based on the SNMP open protocol used in most network man- agement software systems, and the probe supports the openGear DashBoard™ Cobalt Digital (Cont'd. from p. 4) control and monitoring application that is already running in most openGear facili- ties. The ANC-MON comes in two form factors. The 9978-ANC-MON is an openGear-compatible card module for an openGear frame system used in high- density rack-mount applications. ANC- MON is also available in Cobalt's Blue Box Group™ platform as a stand-alone desktop enclosure with front-panel con- trol and integrated Web GUI control. Known as the BBG-1078-ANC-MON, it is designed for use in the field for those who don't need high card density. For more information, stop by booth #N2722. search and retrieve projects or a single clip from a tape. The visual index with proxy video clips can be browsed and played back easily, even from the tape. Combined with searchable metadata, it makes quick work of finding what you need so you can get back to editing. Scheduling backups is quick and easy with PreRoll Post and includes a set- ting for incremental backups. PreRoll Post also has email and text notification capabilities so the user can begin the Imagine Products (Cont'd. from p. 4) process and walk away from it. Both of these features can save the user valuable time and create incredible peace of mind. Imagine Products specializes in workflow solutions for the media and entertainment industry. From file acquisi- tion to archiving, Imagine Products focuses on building powerful applica- tions simple enough for beginners yet powerful enough for professionals. For more information, visit www .imagineproducts.com or stop by vbooth #SL11127. push-pull technology in 1957, LEMO has led to growth throughout Europe and the United States. LEMO USA began in 1967 in Northern California and has since developed over 75,000 products used in applications from satellites to medical emergency rooms. LEMO connectors are designed for long-lasting operation and maximum interconnect stability in even the harshest environments. The LEMO 3K.93C SMPTE hybrid connector has a compact design with two single-mode fiber con- tacts, two power contacts and two signal contacts for HD camera interconnection systems. The LEMO 3K.93C is one of the only connectors that is fully AINSI/SMPTE (USA), ARIB (Japan) and EBU (Europe) compliant. LEMO also provides connectors for the new emerging HD cinematography market. LEMO works closely with the OEM camera manufacturers around the world and has a very strong reputation on the design and integration of the general purpose camera connectors for applica- tions such as camera power, view finders, motor controls and many more camera LEMO (Cont'd. from p. 1) accessories. LEMO continues to connect with these customers to provide them with custom connections to meet their specific require- ments. It feels that making the customer connection is just as important as the con- nections for its customers' end products. This year at NAB, LEMO will be demonstrating a wide variety of electrical and fiber optic connector solutions for in- studio, outdoor harsh environments and audio visual connectors for microphones and hearing devices, fiber optic kits for cleaning and inspection of the fiber con- nection systems, fusion splicing and the latest technology in media converters. To complete the connection solution, LEMO has acquired Northwire, a cable and wire manufacturer, so that LEMO can supply a complete connection solu- tion that meets specific requirements, including special materials, personalized layout and high-quality cable assembly value-added solutions. Stop by the LEMO booth during NAB and make a connection with LEMO! For more information, call 707.578.8811, email info@lemousa.com, visit www.lemo.com or stop by booth #C9012. and composite outputs from a digital off- air 8VSB signal, clear-QAM signal or IP MPEG-2/H.264 transport stream source. The second new product we'll be showing is the FlexCoder, a versatile solution that combines EdgeQAM, off- air transcoding and IP grooming technol- ogy into one integrated package. By pro- viding a wide range of functionality in a compact solution, the FlexCoder signifi- cantly reduces capital and operational expenses for broadcasters. BSD: What distinguishes your products from the competition? JS: We listen to our customers and devel- op high-quality, affordable solutions geared toward their needs. For instance, we hear that many operators in the indus- try are looking to migrate to next-genera- tion video network architecture. They need flexible, scalable video processing solutions that support the latest video requirements. Recently Blonder Tongue introduced the Scalable Transcoder Encoder Platform (STEP) to address those needs. STEP is capable of performing a variety of high- quality video processing tasks, including HD/SD MPEG-2 or H.264 encoding, HD/SD MPEG-2 to H.264 and H.264 to MPEG-2 transcoding, HD to SD down- scaling, as well as creating adaptive bit- rate live profiles supporting popular HTTP streaming protocols such as HLS, HDS and IIS for any-screen video delivery. Because we value our customers' feedback, all 2015 NAB Show attendees who stop by the Blonder Tongue booth to see a demonstration will be entered into a drawing for a free HDE-4S-PRO encoder, AQT8 transcoder or MTSA-PRO analyzer. BSD: Where is your current product emphasis? JS: We are committed to providing cus- Blonder Tongue Laboratories (Cont'd. from p. 1) tomers with reliable, cost-effective video processing and test and measurement equipment. Using our solutions, broad- casters can deliver a superior quality of service to television viewers. NAB 2015 is a great venue for us to demonstrate these capabilities. During the show we'll introduce extremely low latency for our HDE-4S-PRO MPEG-2 HD encoder. This new feature enables broadcasters to deliver programming such as fast-paced live sporting events – with minimal delay – at an attractive price-per- channel. We'll also be showcasing our extensive family of test and measurement analyzers that help operators in the broad- cast, cable, satellite and IPTV markets deliver high-quality video and audio con- tent by detecting transport stream issues. BSD: What do you think will be the hottest products at the show this year? JS: Television viewers demand high- quality content, so I think any technolo- gies and solutions that support 4K and Ultra HD will be popular at the 2015 NAB Show. Currently, Blonder Tongue is working on developing solutions for coaxial-based distribution of 4K/Ultra HD signals. BSD: How can our readers find out more about your company? JS: To learn more about Blonder Tongue and its products visit www.blonder- tongue.com. You can also visit Blonder Tongue at the 2015 NAB Show at booth #SU6524. Check out our technical training videos on YouTube at www.youtube.com/user/lyesler, and con- nect with us on Linked In for additional news and employment opportunities: www.linkedin.com/company/blonder- tongue-laboratories. For more information, visit www.blondertongue.com or stop by booth #SU6524.