WEITERSTADT, Germany—LYNX Technik will introduce three new products for its Series 5000 and yellobrik product lines during IBC2025, Sept. 12-15, at the RAI Amsterdam Convention Center.

The DVD 5410 12G-SDI 1x8 distribution amplifier, OCM 1800 18-channel CWDM multiplexer/demultiplexer and CDE 1922 3G-SDI/ST 2110 bi-directional converter are designed to help broadcast and AV facilities handle higher bandwidth formats, make better use of fiber infrastructure and connect SDI and IP systems in mixed-format workflows, the company said.

The DVD 5410 card for Series 5000 is a 1x8 distribution amplifier for all broadcast video formats up to 12G-SDI. It takes a single video signal and creates multiple identical outputs, ensuring each copy is clean and stable for further routing or use. The card, which can operate in reclocking or non-reclocking mode, delivers strong return loss-performance for 4K signals, it said.

An optional power fail relay maintains signal flow in the event of a power outage, and integration with LYNXCentraal allows for remote control, monitoring and error reporting.

The OCM 1800 yellobrik can send or receive up to 18 individual signals over a single fiber link. It uses coarse wavelength division multiplexing (CWDM) to combine multiple signals onto one fiber and then separate them back out at the other end. Supporting CWDM wavelengths from 1270–1610nm, it installs easily into a standard rack and requires no power, it said.

The CDE 1922 yellobrik moves video and audio seamlessly between SDI and IP networks, supporting up to four simultaneous HD video streams: 2x 3G-SDI-to-IP and 2x IP-to-3G-SDI. It works with SMPTE ST 2110 uncompressed video, audio and ancillary data and provides full link redundancy through ST 2022-7 seamless protection switching. Built-in NMOS support for IS-04, IS-05 and IS-08 makes device discovery, registration and connection management straightforward, it said.

See LYNX Technik at IBC2025 Stand 8.A60.

More information is available on the company’s website.

METAIRIE, La.—Lynx Productions is a video production company that specializes in bringing events to life through professional broadcast equipment. These events range from capturing live performances for video wall projection to managing shoots for broadcast-quality streams. The latter includes everything from corporate meetings and events to building complete TV shows, and Lynx manages everything from supplying the technology and crew to technical direction across the entire signal flow.

Our commitment to broadcast-quality excellence begins at the acquisition point, where we employ a range of cameras to support different viewpoints and requirements. In addition to Steadicams, FlyCams and POV/robotic, the Lynx Productions team counts 10 Kokusai Denki SK-UHD-7000 4K/UHD cameras, used for both tripod-mounted and handheld acquisitions, among our camera fleet.

Capturing the Parade
We have a large team of talented camera operators, and we find that they do their most creative work when there are SK-UHD-7000 cameras in the mix. We know that the visual presentation will achieve unmatched clarity, warmth and stability, especially for long-range shots. Likewise, the SK-UHD-7000 always captures the primary shot from the front-of-house position.

The SK-UHD-7000 shines in low-light conditions and will shoot in the dark with no evidence of noise or grain in the acquired image. That artifact-free performance is consistent both indoors and outdoors, from the recent Essence Festival of Culture in the New Orleans Superdome to outdoor performances at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (Jazzfest).

One of our most popular broadcast events is Mardi Gras, where we capture and live-stream 29 parades over eight days on behalf of The Advocate, Louisiana’s largest daily newspaper. This is a simpler shoot, with a stage camera and a second, distant camera on a raised platform to capture long-range shots of marching bands, floats and more as they advance along the route.

We know to expect rapidly changing weather conditions throughout those eight days, shifting from sunlight to clouds with rain, drizzle or mist on short notice. Through those changing conditions of natural light, the performance remains consistent—there is never any flicker or banding thanks to the camera’s high sensitivity and global shutter technology.

Consistent Color
We appreciate the consistent color that these cameras capture. Specifically, the colors that appear on screen are always a real-world representation of what we capture. For example, some cameras will deliver a red or blue shift, but with the SK-UHD-7000, there is no oversaturation of colors and we can always count on a very level playing field across the spectrum.

As mentioned, the Lynx Productions team has a wide array of cameras that we use for varied content acquisition strategies. Kokusai Denki’s CCUs make it easy to color-match our robotics, POVs, PTZs and other cameras with our SK-UHD-7000 images. We can copy any color space and paint those cameras to create superior versions of their image captures.

The durability of these cameras cannot be overstated. Jazzfest is among our lengthiest productions, and our SK-UHD-7000s remain mounted in position outdoors over the event’s entire two-week duration. These are simply very well-engineered camera systems built from high-quality parts, and in the rare event we need service, our representatives are always responsive and available. That remains consistent with the branding change from Hitachi Kokusai to Kokusai Denki, and the quality of our relationship is sure to continue.

Patrick Cloud, director of sales for Lynx Productions, contributed to this article. More information about Lynx is available by emailing patrick@lynxproductions.net or by visiting lynxproductions.net.

For more information, contact Kenneth Cyr at Kokusai Denki at kcyr@kokusaidenki.us, or visit the company’s website at
https://kokusaidenki.us.

LAS VEGAS—Lynx Technik will debut three new Yellobrik MADI (Multichannel Audio Digital Interface) fiber optical-to-MADI coaxial converters and transceivers at the 2016 NAB Show. They will also demo an enhanced version of their Testor Lite handheld test signal generator.

The three new Yellobriks are the OBD 1210 Bi-Directional MADI Optical to Coax Converter/Transceiver Pair, the OTR 1210/OTR 1210 MM (multi-mode) MADI Optical to Coax Converter Transceiver that combines a fiber transmitter and receiver in a single package, and the OTR 1240 MADI Optical to Coax Converter/Transceiver for CWDM wavelengths.

All the new converters perform very long cable runs in real-time with zero degradation of signal quality—up to 10 Km (6.2 miles) with standard fiber models, and up to 40 Km (24.8 miles) with the CWDM fiber model. They convert up to 64 audio channels bi-directionally (64 in and 64 out) between MADI Optical and MADI Coaxial (electrical) formats.

Testor Lite’s new features are genlock input and 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 or static text.

The 2016 NAB Show takes place in Las Vegas, April 18-21. Lynx Technikwill be in booth SL9327. For more information, visit www.nabshow.com.