Apantec has introduced its new Mi-16 family of multiviewers .
Apantec launches Mi-16 family of multiviewers Apantec , a provider of multiviewer , video wall , extender and signal processing solutions , has launched Mi-16 , the company ’ s new family of 3G / HD / SD-SDI video multiviewers .
Thomas Tang , president of Apantec , said : “ Our new Mi-16 range of multiviewers is packed full of features typically only found in a US $ 15,000 system , yet starts as low as $ 2,250 . The Mi-16 is an ideal choice for facilities that require a full-featured multiviewer solution , yet are costconscious .”
According to Apantec , the new multiviewers can be used instead of monitor walls for any number of signal monitoring applications in broadcast TV studios , cable TV networks , satellite systems , mobile broadcast vans , CCTV security video systems ,
digital signage systems , as well as technology and command and control .
The Mi-16 family is offered in three models : n Mi-16 — 16x1 multiviewer , equipped with 16 3G / HD / SD-SDI inputs with passive loop-outs and HDMI and SDI outputs . n Mi-16 + ( plus ) — single- or dual-output multiviewer ( 16x1 or 8 + 8 ), equipped with 16 3G / HD / SD-SDI inputs , passive loop-outs and dual outputs ( each independent output supports display of eight inputs ). n Mi-16 # ( sharp ) — dual-output multiviewer ( 16x2 ), equipped with 16 3G / HD / SD-SDI inputs with dual outputs . Each input can be re-sized and duplicated up to 16 times and can be assigned to both outputs . Each independent output can display up to 16 windows .
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One of Lynx Technik ’ s most popular products , the Testor lite 3G handheld test signal generator , has now been enhanced with two key features — a genlock input and an independent text overlay for each output .
Testor lite 3G is a multistandard ( SD / HD / 3G 4:2:2 , dual link ), compact , portable , batterypowered and simple-to-operate test signal generator that is used by broadcasters , field engineers and post-production facilities to trouble shoot and monitor video and audio signals .
With the new features , the SYNC BNC connector of the Testor lite 3G can now be configured to work either as a sync output or as a reference input . When configured as a reference input , the Testor lite 3G can be locked to an external video reference signal . This results in the generation video test signals being in-sync with the reference signal , while the genlock input also includes cross-lock capability .
With the addition of independent text overlay for each output , each test pattern output ( two are provided ) can be configured to support a variety of overlays , including user-defined scrolling
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New enhancements to Lynx Technik ’ s Testor lite 3G handheld test signal generator include a genlock input . |
or static text . The new feature allows users to create separate text overlays for each output . This is ideal , according to Lynx Technik , when users are testing separate video links , providing them the ability to use the overlay feature to accurately identify each signal .
Lynx Technik has also released its new yellobrik SDI frame synchroniser , for digital video and audio processing applications that require synchronisation of a wide variety of SDI sources . The PVD1800 offers auto-detect 3G /
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HD / SD-SDI sources , including 3G- SDI Level A and B dual link formats . An optional fibre-optic I / O that can be configured to automatically switch between the electrical and optical input if a signal loss is detected is also offered .
Another key feature of the PVD 1800 is its cross-lock capability , a function that converts a mismatched SDI output to match its connected reference signal . Suitable for any application involving SDI feeds with frequencies that are different to the connected reference , the PVD 1800 also offers 30 frames of programmable timing delay with frame , line and pixel adjustments .
In addition , Lynx Technik has three new MADI fibre optical to MADI coaxial converters / transceivers : the OBD 1210 bidirectional MADI optical to coax converter / transceiver pair ; the OTR 1210 / OTR 1210MM ( multi-mode ) MADI optical to coax converter transceiver that combines a fibre transmitter and receiver in a single package ; and the OTR 1240 MADI optical to coax converter / transceiver for CWDM wavelengths that allows for the transmission and extension of audio over coax or fibre-optic lines .
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Vidcheck has expanded the capabilities of its Vidcheck and Vidchecker-post automated quality control ( QC ) software with the addition of new features for checking Interoperable Master Format ( IMF ) metadata and essence .
Howard Twine , Vidcheck ’ s COO , explained : “ IMF is a highly versatile file format with huge potential throughout the broadcast media business , [ and ] can accommodate a much
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larger amount of metadata than earliergeneration MXF files .” For instance , he pointed out that a single IMF package could contain all the necessary video , audio , graphics , closed captions and metadata elements needed for worldwide re-versioning .
“ It greatly reduces the workload required to produce multiple self-contained master programme files ,” Twine continued . “ For example , delivering a video-plus-overdubbedaudio
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file for a large number of language regions creates a huge amount of point-topoint data traffic .”
Developed around the SMPTE ST 2067- 2 standard , IMF has already progressed to Application 2e ( SMPTE ST 2067-21 ), which supports images up to 4K / Ultra HD ( UHD ) frame resolution . In fact , high dynamic range Application 2e is already being used by Netflix as an OTT service delivery format .
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Vidcheck has expanded the capabilities of its Vidcheck and Vidchecker-post automated quality control software with the addition of new features for checking Interoperable Master Format ( IMF ) maetadata and essence . |