CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Neutrik Group Americas will unveil the NEUTRIK TRUE1 DATA connector series, built to support high-performance data standards, during the 2026 NAB Show, April 18-22, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The company’s TRUE1 DATA connector platform includes mediaCON TRUE1, etherCON TRUE1 and opticalCON TRUE1.

The TRUE1 DATA connector series is a mechanically rugged, standardized platform purpose-built for fixed installations and mobile production applications. The series delivers secure, high-speed connectivity in environments where durability, ease of integration and operational reliability are essential.

At the core of the TRUE1 DATA Connector series is a unified mechanical platform that integrates three media types into one consistent architecture: mediaCON TRUE1 with USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1x1, 5 Gbps) and USB Power Delivery 3.0 up to 100W; etherCON TRUE1 featuring RJ45 with CAT6A performance supporting 10 Gigabit Ethernet; and opticalCON TRUE1 offering two-channel fiber optic connectivity available in both multimode and single-mode versions.

By combining these standards into a single mechanical platform, NEUTRIK ensures consistent handling, streamlined system design and simplified integration across multiple connectivity formats. This shared architecture allows engineers and system designers to standardize panel layouts and workflows while supporting a wide range of signal types, from high-speed data to fiber transmission.

The TRUE1 DATA Connector Series is engineered for applications where mechanical stress, environmental exposure and frequent mating cycles are part of daily operation. Some of its key features include ingress protection up to IP65 / IP66 / IP67 (in mated and locked condition), 1440 hours of salt spray corrosion resistance, UV-resistant certified materials and an airtight design for RJ45 and USB-C connections, making the TRUE1 DATA Connector Series well-suited for outdoor productions, OB vans, remote broadcast operations, rental staging, touring and temporary indoor or outdoor installations. Robust construction also supports long service life in high-cycle environments.

The connector series implements usability features like a locking cable connector that enables one-hand operation, color-coding options for fast identification, minimal integration space requirements, replaceable and customizable sealing caps and easy chassis integration via standardized D-Size format.

The TRUE1 DATA Connector Series will be available in June 2026.

See Neutrik at 2026 NAB Show booth C4735.

More information is available on the company’s website.

HAILEY, Idaho—Marketron today announced Salesforce, HubSpot and NetSuite connectors, the first in its new Marketron Integration Suite.

The connectors automate data sharing between Marketron traffic systems and three platforms. The connectors streamline data exchange between CRM and accounting platforms. They reduce data silos, eliminate duplication and normalization issues, improve data accuracy and enable greater efficiency and agility across sales, traffic and billing operations, the company said.

The Salesforce Connector enables Marketron customers to sync their Salesforce instance with Marketron data in near real time. They can use the connector to pull order details and order projection data into Salesforce. Users can leverage Salesforce as a proposal system and bring opportunities into the Marketron platform to simplify order creation, the company said.

The HubSpot Connector allows advertiser and order summary data to populate in HubSpot from Marketron, enabling near real-time account syncing and the ability to view historical and projected sales activity. Marketron customers can leverage HubSpot as a proposal system and ingest deals into Marketron's platform to streamline order creation, it said.

Using the NetSuite Connector, Marketron users can connect to a NetSuite account and keep it up to date with Marketron transaction and AR data across customers, contacts, sales orders, invoices and customer payments. When users automate the flow of data into the NetSuite General Ledger from Marketron's platforms, manual processes are removed, and invoicing is quicker and easier, the company said.

"Our connectors with Salesforce, HubSpot, and NetSuite allow Marketron customers to begin sharing data with these platforms quickly and easily without involvement of development teams," said Greg Aimone, vice president of professional services and presales at Marketron. 

"Using these prebuilt integrations with leading third-party platforms, customers can quickly start reaping the benefits of increased automation, broader visibility across key business tools, and complete data access," he said.

The Marketron Integration Suite leverages APIs, connectors and custom integrations to facilitate secure and efficient data sharing functionality for customers using Marketron for traffic order management, the company said.

Giving Marketron customers the ability to consolidate disparate data sources, including linear, O&O and third-party digital advertising systems, in a single ecosystem, the Marketron Integration Suite helps users to reduce bottlenecks, realize greater visibility and drive greater innovation, it said.

More information is available on the company’s website.

ALEXANDRIA, Va.—It would be hard to imagine a more basic subject in the television industry than cable and connectors, as such components have been a behind-the-scenes necessity since the first camera was pointed at the first subject. However, just because cable and connectors have been around since… well, forever, this old product category has plenty of new tricks. Wireless technology might attract crowds, but cable and connectors get the job done.

As stories about severe weather make headlines, the question arises about how to deal with cables that have been deployed that are now exposed to the elements.

“Water and electrical signals are not the best of friends,” said Steve Lampen, an industry consultant who spent a career as a product line manager for Belden and author of the book “The Audio-Video Cable Installer’s Pocket Guide.” “Some might think they are mortal enemies, but there are lots of cables that work perfectly well in water. Some of those are just dumb luck, while others have [water resistance] added in the design and manufacturing.”

Lampen said that a little rain falling on cable is not usually a problem.

“It can get wet in a storm, but will dry out soon after,” he said. “Almost any cable with a plastic jacket can withstand this wet/dry cycle. Of greater consideration in this case is the jacket of the cable, which should be black. Black cable uses ‘carbon black’ as the additive to give it the color, and this material is very good under ultraviolet light, such as sunlight. Any other color can crack and break over time, and allow water inside.”

In addition to using carbon black, Lampen said that the type of material makes a difference for weather resistance.

“Polyvinyl chloride [PVC] is soft and not very water-resistant, although I have heard stories of gray PVC cables underwater lasting more than 50 years,” he said. “A better jacket is polyethylene [PE]. If you can get hard black PE, it is the best plastic at resisting water.”

SERIOUS CONSIDERATION

There is a serious consideration about using PE-jacketed cable, however, since it’s flammable.

“Hard black polyethylene would work great outside and last for many years, but it would not meet any fire code inside,” Lampen said. “If you want riser- or plenum-rated cables, those will most probably not have PE jackets. That being said, there are recently upgraded cables that have indoor/outdoor jackets that meet fire ratings, and yet have good ruggedness for outdoor applications.”

So if you need to roll a production van up to a shoot and deploy cables, getting some rain on them is probably not a disaster if you care for them properly. A bigger concern is when cables are immersed in water for extended times.

“Real problems begin in standing water such as a pool, fountain, ocean or anywhere the cable will not dry out,” Lampen said. “One other place you will see standing water is in conduit. Once conduit fills with water, it is very hard to empty it. Although many designers and architects think conduit is how you ‘protect’ cables, they are sadly mistaken as these cables can fail in only a few months. Pulling them out and reinstalling them does nothing to solve the problem. And, although you can blow the water out of a conduit, the more important question is, how did the water get in there? More than likely, the water will come back in and your new cables will be in standing water yet again!”

Many installers automatically recommend “direct burial” cable for outdoor installations. In many instances, all that needs to be done is to dig a trench and lay in the cable.

“As long as the cable can resist the sharp edges of stones and dirt, you’re good to go,” Lampen said. “When the cable gets wet, most soil will allow the water to pass and the cable to dry out.

“Even direct burial cable comes in variations depending on your application [and wallet],” he continued. “The simplest uses dry water-blocking—this is a layer put inside the cable that looks like a layer of fabric. If there’s a hole in the jacket and water gets to this layer, the material swells up, filling the hole and preventing more water from coming in. Many of these cables have PVC jackets that are not very strong, but if you put a layer of sand below and above the cable, that will reduce the impact on the cable and increase its useable life.”

CONNECTORS

There is much more that could be said about cable and its ability to withstand environmental assaults, but another factor affecting the performance of cable is how it is terminated. In other words, the connectors on the ends of cables play a major role in how cables function in wet conditions.

At least one manufacturer suggests that wet cables and connectors might be reused if carefully checked.

“If connectors are not sealed you would want to dry the connectors and cables out,” said Steve Cooper, vice president of engineering at Switchcraft. “After checking insulation resistance between conductors, if the insulation resistance is above 100 Megohms, it is probably OK to reuse the connectors and cables before deciding to throw them out. If contact resistance of mated connectors is reading higher than expected you probably want to discard. If they are sealed to IP67 or IP68, they have a better chance of being reuseable.”

Cooper noted that this is the case with cables that carry the typical low-voltage signals used in the television industry. A cable carrying higher voltages should be checked more thoroughly or replaced.

Using the best connector for the job is always smart. Broadcasters should review their situations and determine the risk of the environment that the assembly will be exposed to, then select appropriate cables and connectors that would reduce the risk, Cooper said. These include non-sealed connectors, as well as connectors sealed to IP67, IP68 or IP69K.

Other specialists agree with the practice of selecting the correct connector for the expected (and even unexpected) conditions.

“With wet and stormy weather you always have the risk of connector failures and poor fiber performance, due to the fact that when you disconnect or connect fiber connectors you always have the risk of contamination issues,” said Fabio Röllin, product manager for optical fiber solutions at Neutrik.

Röllin pointed out that Neutrik has fiber connectors rated to IP67 in mated condition, which is tested by immersion in 1.2m of water for more than 30 minutes.

“Storms and harsh weather conditions are challenging for productions all over the globe,” Röllin said. “I strongly recommend the choice of products and solutions that are truly specified for these challenging applications. Only then you will save time and avoid potentially catastrophic situations during your productions.”

WEAKEST LINK

Still, the connector is probably the weakest link in the chain when it comes to preventing unexpected ingress of water.

“Connectors are one of the most difficult parts of this puzzle,” Lampen said. “First, the cable is cut just to put them on. Second, the nature of a connector is to open things up and make connections. There certainly are water-resistant connectors, but finding one for each water-blocked cable is not an easy task.

“One might assume that all the connections are made above ground, where they can be protected, but that is not always possible, especially with very long cables, more than 1,000 ft. (304m),” Lampen continued. “Now you can order long cable runs from a manufacturer [to minimize the chance that a connection will be in an undesirable location.]”

Lampen detailed the importance of the metals used in connectors, and explained the options.

“Commonly, you have a choice of nickel, silver or gold,” he said. “These are just a layer on the pin which might be brass. Nickel, of course, is the cheapest and has reasonable corrosion-resistance. Silver, on the other hand, has the lowest resistance—if you plug these connectors together and never unplug them again, then silver is the best choice. If you unplug them, move them around, and plug them back in (or leave them unplugged for a while), silver is not so good. Silver corrodes or tarnishes, which is why are forever cleaning real silver flatware or coffee pots to get the tarnish off.

But silver oxide (tarnish) is the same conductivity as regular silver so what’s the problem?

The problem, according to Lampen, is that the tarnish adds a layer on the outside of the object; in other word it changes the dimensions of everything.

“A silver pin that is oxidized is very slightly wider than it is in an unoxidized state. Where the atmosphere around these connectors has a lot of water vapor [and other contaminants], the oxidation will increase, with thicker layers, more quickly created. Eventually, these connectors will have intermittent connection points because the dimensions of the pins and jacks has changed so much.”

MOST PROTECTION

The ultimate connector metal is gold, Lampen said. Gold does not oxidize and has good electrical characteristics (although not as good as silver). For cable that offers the most protection from water damage, Lampen recommends gel-filled cable. If cables and connectors have been flooded with water, the general recommendation is to discard it all and start from scratch.

“It’s a crapshoot about using them again,” Lampen said.

The bottom line is that adding water to cable and connectors is a recipe for failure. “There is no cable or connector that is truly water-proof,” Lampen said. “Every cable and connector will eventually fail—it might take years or decades, but it will fail. If people are walking on these cables, even for one weekend, I would be hesitant about reusing them. Occasional wet/dry applications are a lot easier than standing water.”

Lampen mentioned a major flood in a large city that put an outdoor display and sound system underwater for weeks. The city sued the manufacturers but lost, as there was nothing in the manufacturers’ catalogs or online that said the cable used was water-blocked or special in any way.

“This could be a situation where wireless connections might make some sense,” Lampen said. “Of course, they have a whole encyclopedia of problems of their own.”

Less than four years ago, a well-regarded expert on the subject of coaxial cable told me that creating affordable and practical 12G coax was not going to happen. The data rate was too high and coax would not support the high frequencies necessary to send 12G data down the thin pipe of flexible coax cable. He recommended fiber.

At NAB Show, it was not hard to find vendors selling coax cable (and the necessary connectors) rated to send 12G data down 100 meters of RG6-diameter coax cable. The impossible was done, and it renewed my faith in the skill of the engineers and technicians working in the broadcast industry.

COPPER CABLES
BELDEN featured its 4794R coax, which supports 12GHz bandwidth and enables a single-link configuration to transmit 4K. With a tri-shield (foil/braid/foil), 4794R’s inner foil is bonded to the core to simplify installation.

Canare 12G BNC Plug

CANARE rolled out a new line of coaxial cable and connectors that are specially optimized for performance at 12 Gbps. The company’s L-5.5 CUHD coax cable has enhanced attenuation characteristics that allow transport of 12G signals at distances up to 100m when used with the specified BNC connectors.

DAWNCO highlighted its low-loss DAWNflex.6QF cable to improve signal quality on satellite downlinks. DAWNflex.6QF coax passes signals to 3 GHz, and is flooded for direct burial, quad shielded for protection against signal ingress, has a 2.5-inch bending radius, and 0.61-inch overall diameter.

FIBER OPTICS
ARTEL debuted the DLC 454 fiber transport module that terminates four bidirectional fiber assemblies and can combine the four to two bidirectional fiber trunks. The DLC 454 works with video up to 4K/60. The company also demonstrated IP- and fiber-based capabilities in its new, fully integrated InfinityLink IL6000, a 1RU, four-slot chassis with active routing and SNMP management system. The company also showcased its FiberLink 3500 Series, which transmits 4K/UHD video at up to 60 fps one way.

BARNFIND highlighted the BarnMini-07, a four-channel CWDM mux that transports 4K over different mediums. This compact mux fits into the BarnMini BTF-Mini-16 frame, and two BarnMini-07s can be cascaded to build an eight-channel CWDM mux.

Camplex CMX-3GSDI-LCF 3G-SDI over singlemode fiber transmission system

BLUEBELL OPTICOMM highlighted its BCX-760 Series 10G Ethernet point-to-point fiber link, a camera-back interface that provides signal transport between a camera and an outside broadcast truck or base station.

CAMPLEX spotlighted its CMX-3GSDI-LCF, a compact 3G-SDI over singlemode fiber transmission system for long-haul video extension up to 20km (12.4 miles). The product supports all standard resolutions and data rates up to 3 Gbps, (1080p60), and both ends feature looping connectors for local monitoring or recording.

GRASS VALLEY debuted the CopperHead 3050 system that provides a fiber link between a camera and ENG vehicle. The system simultaneously transports both digital (SDI or HD-SDI) and analog (NTSC or PAL) program video, plus audio, IFB and intercom signals between the camera and the base station.

Joseph Electronics Tote Caddie portable fiber-optic signal-acquisition system

JOSEPH ELECTRONICS introduced its Tote Caddie series of portable fiber-optic signal-acquisition systems for ENG and other OB applications. Built using rugged Pelican cases and offering a mix of modules to meet the user’s requirements, the Tote Caddie is a weather-resistant fiber solution for field crews working in real-world environments.

LINK ELECTRONICS featured the PFO-100T/R, a miniature and 3G/HD/SD-SDI fiber transmission system with built-in EQ and re-clocking features. It works with either single-mode or multimode fiber cable and supports SMPTE 424M/297M (1080p-2.97Gbps); SMPTE 292M/297M (HDTV-1.485Gbps); SMPTE 259M/297M (SDTV-270/360Mbps).

LYNXTECHNIK launched new yellowBrik interfaces for fiber transmission of 12G video. The compact modules transmit/receive 12G (4,096x2,160 @60 Hz), plus 6G and 3G signals if required, all with uncompressed video quality. All modules support a maximum distance of approximately 10 Km (6.2 miles) using LC single-mode fiber.

Multidyne LightBrix VB-3800 fiber transport series

MULTIDYNE rolled out its LightBrix VB-3800 fiber transport series, which offers several models designed for mounting to POV box cameras and robotic PTZ heads. Each model can transport a range of multichannel camera signals, including 4K quad-link and 12G, as well as optional power from the base unit to the transmitter and camera via SMPTE hybrid cable. The company also added support for 12G to its SilverBack camera-mounted transceivers and unveiled FiberSaver-12G optical remapper/multiplexers that enable as many as 36 signals of up to 12 Gbps each to be transported over just two fibers.

STUDIO TECHNOLOGIES highlighted its Model 400 and 410 SDI-over-fiber transport systems. The Model 400 consumes a full rack width, while the Model 410 uses a half-rack mount.

SWIT showed its Optical Fiber Camera System, which mounts on the back of a camera and supports up to 1080p/60 transmission. The system supports Sony and Panasonic remote protocols, and communicates with a base unit using Lemo or Neutrik cables.

CONNECTORS
AVP showed its DIN 1.0/2.3 75-Ohm connector series for patch panels, which permits dense packing and makes them ideal solutions to applications where space is limited. The connector supports high data rates up to 6 Gbps.

BITTREE introduced the 12G+ Mini-WECO coaxial patchbay family, accented with bright green to differentiate it from other systems in a busy control room. The performance of the 12G+ patching system enables reliable handling of 4K over a single 12 Gbps link, and the components are compliant with SMPTE 292M, 424M, ST2081-1 and ST2082-1 standards.

CANARE unveiled new 12G connectors specifically designed for the company’s new 12G cables. Available in RG59, RG6 and RG11 sizes, Canare also has the installation tools to ensure that the connectors don’t compromise the 12G performance of the cable.

CLARK WIRE & CABLE introduced the DT12 37-pin connector for indoor and outdoor broadcast environments. The connector features all-metal backshells that resist crushing and corrosion.

LEMO unveiled the Anglissimo elbow plug that allows for strain-free routing of cables when connected to cameras or other field gear. Each connector can be orientated during its assembly into any of eight different cable exit angles, and the connector then remains securely positioned in that orientation.

NEUTRIK debuted opticalCON MTP24, a 24-channel fiber-optic connection system based on MTP data connectors. The chassis connector accepts a standard MTP breakout cable at the rear, facilitating adaptation to LC, SC or ST optical connectors.

SWITCHCRAFT debuted the Ultra VideoPatch, a family of 24 GHz video patching products and accessories that use mid-size Mini-WECO single jacks in a 2x32 1RU patchbay. The 75-Ohm system features low return-loss and can handle uncompressed 8K video.

Most of the best gear in the world is worthless without the means to connect to other devices, so paying attention to the seemingly mundane topic of cables and connectors is important. The right connectivity products keep the quality high and the failures low, a good way to treat both your viewers and your management.

Of course, in the ever-changing world of professional television, new standards mean new cables and connectors to interconnect the equipment that support those standards. The NAB Show is a great place to spend some time examining the details of little things that handle important signals.

COPPER CABLES
APANTAC will show its HDMI-IP-X HDMI-over-IP transmitter/receiver set, which can provide a 1080p image up to 100m from the source. It features a built-in HDMI loop-through to eliminate the need for a splitter, and transports HDMI via H.264 baseline profile up to 18 Mbps, with 16-bit two-channel 192 Kbps MP3 audio.

Belden 2183 series 4K Ultra-High-Definition (UHD) Media Cable

BELDEN will introduce a new family of 4K HDBaseT cables: 2183P (plenum) and 2183R (riser) cables designed specifically for HDBaseT transmission up to 100m. Smaller and lighter than many other HDBaseT cables, the 2183P/R can carry 100W of power for remotely powered gear.

CANARE will roll out a 12G coax solution that consists of cables and connectors specifically designed to maximize 4K camera transmission, with superior performance at distances up to 100m. Canare’s 12G solutions also support 3G and 6G signals.

Sommer Cable Transit MC 3202 HD 4K cable

DAWNCO will highlight its low-loss DAWNflex satellite signal cable targeted at runs that are more than 300 feet long (100m). The product is a flexible coaxial cable that passes signals to 3 GHz including satellite L band, and it can cut signal path loss in half compared to other cable.

NEMAL will show a range of connectors and cable, including its seven precision coaxial cables, from miniature to RG11 size, all available in 10 colors. For Nemal’s RG59 and RG6 sizes, the company offers a standard as well as an extra-flexible version.

SOMMER CABLE will feature its Transit MC 3202 HD 4K cable, which has multiple conductors for carrying uncompressed 4K video as well as audio, control and intercom to studio cameras. The cable is available in either cut to length and connectorized, or in bulk.

WHIRLWIND will show a range of audio cable systems, including the Medusa Elite, a ruggedized audio snake available in a variety of configurations and suitable for frequent gigging. Medusa Elite is toughened by the addition of SnakeSkin on the fanouts, metal chassis mount XLR connectors, and a Pig Bag to protect the fanouts when not in use.

Artel InfinityLink

FIBER OPTICS
ARTEL will showcase the InfinityLink ILC450 10G HD/SD-SDI, ASI IP gateway and GigE data transport fiber system. The ILC450 packetizes video to SMPTE 2022-6 or 2022-2 encapsulation standards and provides users with various SMPTE 2022-5 or 2022-1 FEC configurations to maximize reliability and minimize latency and overhead.

BARNFIND will debut its HiLo SFP system for higher density of signals in one single fiber. Using half of the spacing in each wavelength of the CWDM range, the HiLo SFPs can double the capacity of traditional CQDM bidirectional transmission. The company will also showcase its 18x CAM-CCE transport solution that has been expanded from supporting nine cameras to 18 cameras on a single fiber.

BLUEBELL OPTICOMM will show its BC390, a mux/demux card designed to associate UHD with multiple SDI signals. The BC390 receives four 3G-SDI inputs and serializes them to one 12G-SDI output on both BNC and fiber ports simultaneously, or vice versa.

CAMPLEX will spotlight its DVI Fiber Extender, which sends a DVI-D signal up to 984 feet over OM3 multimode fiber, and features transmitter EDID learning and resolutions up to 1920x1200 at 60Hz. It is targeted at computer and projector DVI interfaces with long distance connections.

GRASS VALLEY will feature its CopperHead 3404 fiber transceiver, which works with both HD and 4K cameras in a live production environment. The CopperHead 3404 distributes all the signals needed for multicamera 4K production using a single tactical or SMPTE hybrid fiber cable.

Joseph Electronics Tote Caddies

JOSEPH ELECTRONICS will introduce the Caddie Transporter series, a new family of customizable fiber transporter caddies for use in remote-broadcasting applications. The company will also highlight its Tote Caddie series of portable fiber-optic signal-acquisition systems for ENG, SNG, and other OB applications, as well as its DFT-JR, a compact, cost-efficient solution for sending HD video over fiber.

LINK ELECTRONICS will feature the PFO-100-T&R, a compact 3G/HD/SD-SDI or ASI fiber optics transmission system that operates with single-mode or multimode fiber cable. The combined transmitter/receiver pair weighs less than a pound and are capable of transmitting up to 24 miles (40 km), or 48 miles (80 km) available on request.

LYNX TECHNIK will show its yellowBrik line of inexpensive fiber extenders, which come in versions to extend control (RS232/RS422), Ethernet, audio and HD video.

MULTIDYNE will spotlight its FiberSaver-12G fiber transport system, available in either portable or rackmount configurations, which supports 12G signals and can multiplex multiple fibers onto two fibers. Also supporting 3 Gbps and 1.5 Gbps inputs, FiberSaver-12G puts up to 18 format-agnostic signals onto each fiber, without the need to manage wavelengths.

SONNET TECHNOLOGIES will feature its range of 10 GigE adapters and cards, including all-new Thunderbolt 3 adapters. The company’s Twin 10G and Twin 10G SFP+ for Thunderbolt 2 and 3 are dual-port adapters that add lightning-fast 10 GbE network connectivity to any Mac or Windows computer with a Thunderbolt port.

STUDIO TECHNOLOGIES will highlight its Model 400 SDI-over-fiber transport system, which distributes digital video signals over short to medium distances. The system supports all common broadcast digital video formats and is suitable for remote trucks, live-event video distribution, and fixed links between production centers and remote sites. Eight Model 400 versions are available, providing a range of input and output configurations.

SWIT will feature its Optical Fiber Camera System, which consists of the E-4020A/S camera optical fiber adaptor, E-1040P 4-channel CCU with intercom panel, E- 5014C universal remote control panel and E-2010P power supply unit.

CONNECTORS
AVP will feature its SMPTE 311M standard camera cable, which incorporates both fiber and copper strands for video, audio, control and intercom. These cables can be delivered with either cable-mount or panel-mount connectors to integrate with your application.

BARNFIND will introduce the Stage Box Break-out panel, which allows front panels to be customized based on the required connectors. A selection of eight modules will serve as connection points to one or more BarnOne or BarnMini units.

BITTREE will introduce a 12G+ BNC coaxial bulkhead patch panel series and 12G+ Mini-WECO coaxial patchbay family. The performance of the 12G+ patching system enables reliable handling of 4K over a single 12 Gbps link, and the components are compliant with SMPTE 292M, 424M, ST2081-1 and ST2082-1 standards.

CANARE will introduce a new 12G coax solution consists of cables and connectors specifically designed to maximize 4K camera transmission, with superior performance at distances up to 100 meters.

Clark Wire & Cable DT12 37-pin audio snake connectors

Lemo Anglissimo

CLARK WIRE & CABLE will introduce the DT12 18-channel audio snake connectors that feature all-metal back shells that are virtually crush and corrosion proof. The male connector has a stainless steel mating thread coupling that is dent resistant, and all electrical contacts are made from gold plated, screw-machined copper.

LEMO will launch a new design for the company’s S series push-pull connector range. The S series will now be manufactured with a new metal outer shell design using Lemo’s famous chocolate bar shape.

NEUTRIK will spotlight a new rearTwist UHD-BNC connector optimized for high frequencies. The insulator design, in combination with the reduced outer diameter of the gold plated center pin, allows UHDdata transmission while meeting the required return loss.

QPC will feature its Qplex expanded beam fiber optic connector, a modular (2–16 channel) connector that uses a spherical lens to collimate the signal at many times the original diameter. This technology makes the connector resistant to shock and environmental issues, minimizing the effects of dust, debris and mechanical vibration.

SAM WOO ELECTRONICS will show its range of connectors, including the SM series of small durable connectors for audio/video applications. The push-pull connectors can support up to eight connections, and are available either not connected or in connectorized with a custom length cable.

Switchcraft 24 GHz patch panel

SWITCHCRAFT will debut the Ultra VideoPatch, a line of 24 GHz video patching solutions that use mid-size Mini-WECO single jacks in a 2x32 1RU patch bay. Ultra VideoPatch meets SMTPE ST 2081-1 and ST 2082-1 standards with low return loss.

Products for 4K video were all over the halls of the NAB Show, but perhaps the most challenging category for 4K is cable and fiber. Uncompressed 60 fps 4K demands 12 Gbps of data, which is difficult to pack onto a copper cable for more than a few feet. Despite the technical demands, solutions for 4K transport are rapidly appearing.

FIBER
Artel Video Systems featured its Fiberlink 3514 series fiber modems that support four channels of simultaneous 3G-SDI on a single fiber, and transmit them over one fiber. When using all four inputs, Fiberlink 3514 supports 4K/UHD resolutions at 60 fps and the unit is capable of transmitting two 4K/UHD signals at 30 fps simultaneously. The company also relaunched its website that integrates its DigiLink and FiberLink sites, debuted a new logo and introduced Artel Care, a multi-tiered services program including technical support, hardware and software coverage, and other service and support options.

Bluebell Opticom introduced the BCX- 760 Series 10 Gigabit Ethernet point-to-point fiber link, a camera-back interface that allows signal transport between a camera and an OB truck or a base station. The company says the system is the first camera-back system to use 10 GigE for uncompressed 3G-SDI, RS232/422/485, Ethernet and genlock in both directions. Bluebell also debuted the TDM-750 HD-SDI module with Ethernet fibre interface, a rack-mounted module for single-direction transport of HD-SDI and 100BaseT Ethernet signals.

DAWNco showed its SATfiber solution that allows the location of a satellite dish at considerable distance from where the signals are needed. With the company’s Box-Mount TX and Rack-Mount RX products, the fiber transmit module is mounted at the dish and the receive end can be up to 50 miles away.

Joseph Electronics DFT-TOTE V32Grass Valley featured its line of remote camera connection systems, including the CopperHead 3404 fiber transceiver. The CopperHead 3404 takes video from a dual/quad-link 4K camera and delivers it to a studio or production truck, providing all the signals needed for multicamera 4K production using a single tactical or SMPTE hybrid/fiber cable.

Joseph Electronics introduced the JFS Waveshifter-4, which can transport up to four HD camera systems on just one single-mode fiber. Also new is the DFT-TOTE V32, which provides convenient and compact transport of up to 32 3G/HD/SD-SDI signals on as few as two fibers. The DFT-TOTE E12 is a GigE version of the DFT-TOTE.

Lemo introduced the HD Z-Link fiber system, which provides multichannel video and audio connections and control for studio cameras and camcorders over a single hybrid cable using Lemo’s 3K.93C connectors.

LynxTechnik showed its Yellowbrik 4K fiber transmission system, which supports four independent 3G-SDI links over a single fiber that can be combined into an uncompressed 12G 4K signal. These small transmit and receive modules can be used to send video/audio up to 12 miles.

Multidyne BullDog field fiber transport systemMultidyne debuted its BullDog field fiber transport system, a rugged and portable system that provides multiple video audio links over fiber. The expandable chassis makes it easy to scale up or down for specific applications. Also new was the SilverBULLET 3G Compact Signal Transmitter/Receiver for sending SD, HD and 3G-SDI video signals, as well as embedded audio signals, over one single mode fiber cable. Multidyne also demonstrated a fiber-based camera module that connects directly to the back of JVC’s GY-HM890 camcorder and supports 3G-SDI 1080p/60 camera feeds and returns, and takes advantage of the camera’s built-in streaming engine for video-over-IP functionality.

IP
Apantac debuted the KVM-1-RH-LAN IP-based KVM extender/receiver set, targeted at applications where multiple local computers need to be accessed from several remote locations. This new KVM solution can extend HDMI video up to 1,920 x 1,200/1,080p, and also includes connections for USB 2.0/1.1, RS-232, bidirectional audio, and bidirectional IR on a single cable, over a Gigabit Ethernet IP network.

Studio Technologies spotlighted the model 5205 mic/line-to-Dante interface that allows two microphone- or line-level signals to interface with systems that use Dante networking technology.

Barnfind introduced the BarnMini-5, which provides a compact way to combine an RS422/485 4 x GPI and 4 x GPO, controllable via an Ethernet port. Also new is the optical changeover switch BarnMini-06, and the BarnMini-11 and BarnMini-12, both with support up to 12G. The company also launched the HiLo SFP system for 26-channel CWDM.

CONNECTORS
AVP featured its Maxxum bulkhead panels, which can be fitted up with a range of connectors in a variety of shades for easy color coding. Maxxum panels are available in 1-, 1.5-, 2- and 3RU sizes, and there are options for strain relief behind the panels.

Bittree rolled out a limited edition of its 969A series front programmable TT (bantam) audio patchbay. Celebrating the 15-year anniversary of its patent on this product, Bittree made 150 of the panels with a special paint and numbering scheme.

Canare showed the new 4K-DIN coax connector that contains four high-bandwidth fittings in one small housing. This allows you to connect or disconnect four 3G-SDI signals in one easy step, making it easy to deal with uncompressed 4K video feeds.

Julie Carlson shows the business end of a Lemo 3K.93C SMPTE cable connector.Fischer Connectors launched a single fiber connector within its FiberOptic series, aimed at the need for higher data transmission rates over long distances, while maintaining small, rugged connectors. The FO1 connector is available either in pre-configured reels or integrated into custom assemblies for a variety of applications.

Lemo showed its 3K.93C connector used to terminate SMPTE 311M hybrid cables. The rugged connector is rated for severe use, yet connects and disconnects easily.

Nemal introduced a system for adapting Neutrik OpticalCon Duo, Quad and SMPTE connectors to ST, SC, LC and Lemo fiber optic and hybrid connectors. The adapters are available in a range of configurations that include fiber and electrical (SMPTE), or fiber only.

QPC QSeal

Mini-BNC connectors at the Sam Woo Electronics boothNeutrik unveiled its rearTwist UHD-BNC connector, specifically for high frequencies for 4K and 8K. The company has several versions of the connector fitting a wide range of available cables, including those from Clark Wire, Belden, CommScope and Gepco.

QPC debuted QSeal, an IP67-sealed, push-pull style fiber-optic connector that can accommodate either two or four channels. QPC’s product features all-metal construction and optional protective rubber grips for added protection.

SamWoo Electronics showed a range of connectors, including the SMA mini-BNC that is good to frequencies as high as 18 GHz. Conforming to applicable mil-spec requirements, the SMA mini-BNC is available in different metals and can be gold plated.

CABLE
Belden showed its new 10GXS Cat-6a data cable, with a significantly smaller diameter and an absorptive layer to counter crosstalk from both inside and outside the cable. With its smaller diameter as compared to typical Cat-5e cable, 10GXS has a smaller bend radius but maintains the ability to deliver 100 Watts of power for power-over-IP applications.

Clark Wire & Cable featured its RCC2V2A1C6HDE “snake” cable that contains two RG-6 coax, audio pairs and a Cat-6 data cable in the same jacket. Clark also highlighted its HFC series of SMPTE 311M hybrid-fiber camera cables, with versions for portable, permanent and direct-burial applications.

Sommer Cable debuted its HQ-HDMI cables (with connectors), rated to 18 Gbps for uncompressed UHD signals, including 4,096 x 2,160 pixels. The cables also support bidirectional audio and 100 Mbps Ethernet.

WIRELESS BTX
Technologies debuted the Neutrik Xirium Pro digital wireless audio solution that delivers high-quality audio with no compression and low latency via Neutrik’s proprietary DiWA (Digital Wireless Audio) technology. It uses 24-bit/48 kHz sampling on the 5 GHz spectrum, and repeaters are available to extend the distance beyond the basic system’s 1,000 meters.

IRVINE, CALIF.—Pasternack has announced a line of new 1.85mm, 2.4mm and 2.92mm waveguide to coax adapters with operating up to 65 GHz. With 10 new selections, these waveguide adapters are capable of being used for SATCOM, wireless communications, industrial, test and measurement and more.

The new offerings bring the overall family of into the millimeter wave frequency ranges with models in the K-band (18-26.5 GHz) up to the V-band (50-65 GHz). New models are available in WR-42, WR-28, WR-19 and WR-15 sizes and feature VSWR as low as 1.29:1 while also offering insertion loss performance as low as 0.3 dB.

The 2.92mm connectors utilize a UG-style square waveguide flange, while the 2.4mm and 1.85mm versions use a UG-style circular waveguide flange. Both male and female connector options are available in each frequency band.

The new Pasternack waveguide to coax adapters are in-stock and available for shipping.