Studio Technologies LL-3G-CA-045 Portable LiveLink Camera Unit

The Studio Technologies LL-3G-CA-045 is a portable LiveLink camera unit with Party-Line (PL) Intercom for the camera end. The portable Version units include universal input (100-240 V, 50/60 Hz)/12 Vdc output power supply, Anton/Bauer battery mount system (battery not included), handle, and rubber feet. Rack-Ready Version units include universal input (100-240 V, 50/60 Hz)/12 Vdc output power supply and are normally installed in an optional Live-Link Rack Mounting Enclosure.

Designed to handle news, sports, and other day-to-day remote interfacing needs with ease, the Live-Link Remote Camera Interface System offers a comprehensive fiber-optic-connected solution for transporting digital video, audio, intercom, and data between a remote camera location and a truck or control room. The point-to-point system consists of a portable Camera End Unit and either a portable or rack-ready Control Room Unit. Both use industry-standard connectors that are clearly labeled for fast, intuitive setup.

Live-Link provides two digital video paths in each direction that support the 3G/HD/SD-SDI SMPTE®-standards. In addition, the system provides connectivity for mic/line level signals, talent cueing, 2-channel party-line intercom, GPI/GPO, RS-232/RS-422 asynchronous data, and Gigabit Ethernet. A full complement of status LEDs simplifies monitoring and troubleshooting. Live-Link systems are suitable for remote production or permanent installation and can be powered by a DC supply or battery.

Live-Link is a reliable and convenient way of linking a production camera crew to an ENG or OB van, SNG vehicle, or production trailer. The system's portability and ease-of-deployment make it an ideal infrastructure solution for studio complexes, arenas, and campus environments. Live-Link units interconnect using two strands of single-mode fiber-optic cable and provide a transmission distance of at least 10 km (per SMPTE 297). Featuring the rugged opticalCON® DUO fiber-optic connectors from Neutrik®, units can also be ordered with ST optical connectors.

Features

• Transports digital video, audio, and data over twosingle-mode optical fibers
• Supports standard 3G/HD/SD-SDI digital video formats
• Four mic/line inputs with selectable gain and +48 Vphantom power
• Two line-level audio paths for IFB or general-purposeuse
• Party-line intercom interface with 28 V beltpackpower
• 2-wire-to-4-wire auto nulling hybrids for excellentintercom audio
• 10/100/1000 (Gigabit) Ethernet
• RS-232 and RS-422 for camera control
• Available with Neutrik opticalCON DUO for fast,reliable fiber connectivity
• Anton/Bauer® battery mount standard on both units
• Low power consumption allows extended batteryoperating time
• Industry-standard connectors for all inputs and outputs

Specifications

• Digital Video: Two 3G/HD/SD-SDI sends (camera tocontrol room) and two 3G/HD/SD-SDI returns (control room to camera)
• Mic/Line Audio: Four analog mic/line sends (camera tocontrol room) with selectable gain and 48 V phantom power
• Line/IFB: Two analog line-level audio returns(control room to camera) and one 2-channel IFB output (camera) with 28 Vbeltpack power
• Intercom:
  • Camera End Unit: 2-channel party-line (PL) interface with auto nulling and 28 V beltpack power
  • Control Room Unit: available with either 2-channel 4-wire interface or 2-channel party-line (PL) interface with auto nulling and 28 V beltpack power
• Connectors: two ST Optical (two fibers)
• Data/Remote Control: 10/100 Ethernet, RS-232, RS-422, and GPI/GPO