Argosy Prepares To Showcase Product Range At BVE North

Argosy will be showcasing the latest addition to its product range that allow for more efficient operations and a reduction in cost and complexity in the live studio production and outside broadcast environments on its stand at BVE North next month (stand no. C35, Manchester Central, 13-14 November 2012).
Demonstrated by Argosy for the first time in the UK will be a new range of IEC-lock™ mains cables as well as the MIL26 and MIL41 stage boxes and the studio wall box.
The IEC-Lock mains cable incorporates a locking mechanism to fasten it to the earth pin. The connector features a red button which must be depressed to unlock the lead. This added feature helps secure critical equipment from mains failure and is an ideal solution for equipment on sliding rack trays or for those placed in OB vehicles where high levels of vibration may be encountered.
Available from stock the IEC-lock mains cables are offered in 2m, 3m, 4m and 5m lengths. The Orange PVC mains cable has a 7mm outside diameter and rated at 10 amps with a pre-terminated standard Male IEC connector one end and a lockable Female IEC connector on the other.
The new range of MIL stage boxes is available in two versions — the MIL26 is used for eight-channel audio cables while the MIL41 is used for 12 channels of audio. These can be wired as a single input in parallel or as a straight feedthrough version. Made using Neutrik XLR's these robust but compact units are designed to withstand harsh OB environments where they are used for the breaking out from multi-channel audio cables on to single Mic cables.
The new Argosy wall box is designed specifically for the production environment. It features cable entry points at the rear and base of the wall box making it suitable for studio wall. It also has a unique angled lower section on the front panel to ease the patching of camera cables into the wall box. This provides an optimum bend radius to minimise any strain on the cables and ensures reliable signal transmission.
"Manchester has proven itself as a major centre for the creative and digital communities and BVE North provides Argosy with an ideal platform to demonstrate our latest product offering to this audience," said Chris Smeeton, director at Argosy. "Added to this exhibition platform, our facility in Salford Quays is pivotal to ensuring existing and new customers have easy access to our team of sales, service and support — as well as stock locally to allow us to continue to meet the ongoing demand for our solutions across the northern regions of the UK."
Visitors to the Argosy stand at BVE North 2012 will also see a range of HD infrastructure products including, a collection of video, audio and power cables, connectors, rack systems as well as an array of video accessories.
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