In Broadcast - February 2016 - 66

www.inbroadcast.com | Vol: 6 - Issue 2 | February 2016

InTech

U.S. Sports Network's
Barnfind Win-Win

very broadcaster wants to do more and announcer booth, thanks to the
with less, maximise flexibility, integration of the Barnfind solution.
increase productivity and save money "Right out of the gate they saved
too. Right?
money by not having to rent additional
A pretty demanding wish list, but a fibre at the stadiums for special
major U.S. sports network found itself events," said Busby.
in a win-win situation when it turned to
The network, which first integrated
Barnfind Americas for a fibre solution Barnfind Americas' solutions into their
with outstanding multi-format signal system operations in mid-2015 now
switching capabilities, the flexibility utilises nearly 20 BarnOne frames
to be packed up and moved easily with built-in 16-channel multiplexers.
by a broadcaster on the go, and the Integration of the BarnOne frames
convenience of remote configuration allows for switching in and out of
and monitoring.
the fibre as needed, and enables
According to Sean Busby, Barnfind the network to route multiple signal
Americas President,
formats
including:
the network now has
SDI and HDSDI-3G,
a combination of
Ethernet for KVMs
portable systems that
and
intercoms,
can be transported in
analogue video for
stage boxes between
reference; mics and
stadiums to support
IFBs, SDTI for EVS
all of their fibre needs
devices and HDMI
between the stadium
for monitoring all
rack,
truck
bay,
Remote assignable I/Os down a signal fibre

in a very small
form factor. Dual
redundant fibres
with
optical
changeover are
also provided.
The
latest
upgrade to the
system includes numerous BarnOne
bi-directional
HD/SD-SDI
frames
comprised of BTF1-06 units featuring
eight HDSDI and 24 SFP ports, and
BTF1-07 units that include 16 SFP ports
and a 16-port fibre multiplexer. Both
models include eight BNC connectors
and built-in 32x32 intelligent routers.
The new frames have enhanced the
network's Barnfind configuration
which already included numerous
Barnfind flagship BTF1-02 frames.
The systems have been used at a
number of high profile events and will
be used in the coming year at many
stadiums around the country. The
internal mux and matrix is used not

Barnfind BarnOne frames at game

only for routing into the fibre, but can
also be used to assign as many as eight
audio embedders and de-embedders.
The talents' mics and IFBs can be
assigned to main and backup paths
quickly and easily as the number of
host changes and the shows dictate in
an ever changing live environment.
"The frames can be configured and
monitored remotely eliminating the
need for anyone to be at the far end,"
Busby added. "The system also allows
the network to monitor the presence
and quality of signals, and sends
alarm notifications should anything go
wrong."

Bluebell Opticom At BVE 2016

t BVE 2016 Bluebell Opticom IEC mains input (100-250 VAC) with a
will feature a range of its latest local DC output to power the camera.
products including:
TDM-750 HD-SDI Module with
BN385 Stand-Alone Remote Robotic Ethernet fibre interface - a rackCamera Interface with dual Ethernet mount module for single-direction
ports - suited for links to robotic/ transport of HD-SDI and 100BaseT
POV cameras, the BN385 features two Ethernet signals.
3G-SDI paths from the camera position
Requiring only two fibres with an
with an optional genlock return,
option for single-fibre operation,
plus a dual-port GigE link
the TDM-750 is perfect for smaller
on two monomode fibres
robotic/POV camera systems that
with optional single-fibre
require only a single video
operation.
path and bidirectional data
Typically one of the HD
via Ethernet.
paths is for PGM video
BC364
Wavelength
and the other for
Management
System
viewfinder
overlay/
with remote monitoring
menus, with the GigE
- is a multiformat
link used for camera
interface
takes
in
control and pan-tiltmultiple optical signals
zoom camera operation.
and retransmits them at
The unit is packaged
wavelengths that can be
in a robust stand-alone
inserted into a CWDM mux.
enclosure for OB use,
On the other end of the link,
but it can be used with
the signals are returned to
a BC series rack at the
TDM-750 HD-SDI their individual state.
Module with
equipment room/truck
This functionality, coupled
Ethernet fibre
end. The unit has an
interface with Bluebell's ShaxX power

insertion technology, is what
makes camera multiplexing
possible. In this
application,
the
BC364
is packaged
with
ShaxX
into a flight
case
to
facilitate
the
operation of multiple broadcast
HD-SDI camera systems over a single
fibre.
New remote-monitoring capabilities
make it easy and convenient to
oversee the system from a distance via
a network connection.
ShaxX Lite/SMPTE Hybrid Cable
System for Power Insertion in
Remote Broadcasting - a smaller,
lighter version of the company's ShaxX
system for providing full bidirectional
signalling and power for broadcast
cameras fitted with standard SMPTE
304M hybrid connectors.
ShaxX Lite offers OB and remote
production crews the same power
insertion alternatives and distance

BN385 Stand-Alone Remote Robotic
Camera Interface with dual Ethernet

benefits as the full-sized ShaxX
system, but at half the weight.
It works with Bluebell's Shax hybrid
alternative interface to provide
power and bi-directional signalling
to the camera, thereby removing the
expense and effort of rigging SMPTE
hybrid cables.
By forgoing SMPTE hybrid cables,
crews can take advantage of
preinstalled fibre networks on location
in order to cut rigging time and
position cameras freely wherever they
are needed, regardless of distance or
the location of mains power sources.

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