Cobham To Showcase IP Encoder At SMPTE

RF provider Cobham has announced it will be at this year's SMPTE Australia 2013 to showcase its latest IP-based HD encoding technology.
Cobham's Broadcast Systems Director Stuart Brown said: "Australia's move from the use of traditional 2.5 to 2.7 GHz bands to lower frequencies has not only prompted considerable debate, but a fair amount of uncertainty.
"Fortunately, because we have already undergone a similar transition in the UK and continental Europe, we have developed technology that not only offers camera operators the ability to establish the bi-directional connectivity in the frequencies sought by Australian broadcasters, but the ability to encode and transmit live broadcast quality HD video from anywhere that has broadband access."
Cobham's IP encoder is a light, easy-to-add accessory that enables a reporter to go live wherever there is IP connectivity.
The encoder provides even more bit rate efficiency with the additional benefit of the ability to operate in standard, low and ultra-low latency modes. And with power consumption rated at a very low 7-9 watts, the encoder is capable of extended periods of deployment.
A control panel on the encoder enables a cameraman to select pre-sets directly from the box rather than connecting to and configuring via a laptop.
It also offers the option of broadcast-standard IFB talkback, which takes advantage of in-built Bluetooth and WiFi for connectivity between presenter, camera and newsroom, including access to IT facilities, email and the Internet that can be shared by the entire location crew.
The IP encoder features connectivity for composite, SDI, HD-SDI and HDMI video inputs, and audio input options that include balanced analogue audio running on 48V phantom power.
Cobham also offers the ability to establish citywide mesh connectivity in the form of MediaMesh, an IP-based platform for lightweight, rapid set-up field newsrooms. Using Cobham's COFDM mesh technology, MediaMesh provides wireless for journalist's laptops, and even a micro-cell for mobile phone coverage.
MediaMesh is able to take advantage of Ka-band satellite uplinks, which means that its 75cm satellite antenna can transmit genuine HD live video.
www.cobham.com/wireless-broadcast-solutions
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