Los sistemas patching de última generación se han convertido en un requerimiento clave para los entornos de broadcast y media, proporcionando flexibilidad y continuidad para producciones de estudio y broadcast en exteriores. Son particularmente valiosos para entornos trepidantes de producción en directo de alta tensión, cuando cada segundo cuenta y se tiene que configurar y volver a configurar el equipo sobre la marcha con cierta frecuencia y lo más rápidamente posible.
Para decirlo de forma sencilla, los paneles patch o patchbays de vídeo y audio ofrecen una serie de circuitos que se pueden interconectar utilizando cables patch de forma ventajosa y flexible. Proporcionan una localización centralizada y conveniente para que los ingenieros puedan parchear las señales de audio y vídeo rápidamente sin tener que enchufar cables en los sistemas y equipos individuales. Con cada señal entrante y saliente de un solo panel patch los ingenieros son capaces de configurar y volver a configurar vídeo y audio de forma rápida para diferentes tipos de eventos, así como llevar a cabo soluciones rápidas y sencillas en caso de un fallo eléctrico o en el equipo durante la producción. Como todos los cambios se pueden llevar a cabo en el patchbay, es mucho más sencillo conectar distintos aparatos en diferentes órdenes para diversos proyectos. Mientras que los patchbays se pueden utilizar en múltiples entornos, nosotros hemos visto que son particularmente útiles en aplicaciones cableadas, como pueden ser nuestros estudios locales de broadcast.
Normalling se refiere a la forma en la que las entradas y salidas del patchbay se cablean. En la mayoría de casos la fila superior de conectores del patchbay esta cableada en la parte posterior a las salidas, mientras que la fila inferior de conectores esta cableada a las entradas. Los patchbays pueden ser half-normal (medio normales) o full-normal (completamente normales) indicando como se conectan internamente las conexiones superiores e inferiores. Con normalling completo, si se inserta una conexión en cualquiera de las dos filas romperá la conexión normal (el normalling) a la fila que corresponde a la conexión, por ejemplo, una conexión insertada en la fila superior (salida) dirige la señal a otro lugar sin que la dirija a la entrada normal, liberando esa salida para que otro dispositivo pueda utilizarla. Con half-normalling, una conexión en la fila superior no romperá el normalling, aunque una conexión en la fila inferior sí lo hará; por lo tanto, una conexión insertada en la fila superior partiría la señal para que se pueda mandar a una segunda entrada adicional. Una conexión en la fila inferior romperá la conexión, que ocasionalmente puede ser algo útil para desconectar una parte del equipo de forma rápida, lo que también se conoce como dead patching.
Un mercado en evolución
Chile es un microcosmos en el mundo de broadcast de América Latina. Al igual que en otros países, aquí hay una gran demanda de programación HD por parte de la audiencia y los canales están respondiendo con ampliaciones de las grandes instalaciones y actualizaciones de equipamiento.
Como el integrador chileno de los sistemas Bittree Patching, estamos viendo cómo aumenta la demanda de equipos de patching de alta calidad y fiables para cumplir con los requerimientos cambiantes. Con un cliente, Channel 13, unas recientes privatizaciones han permitido que la cadena lleve a cabo importantes inversiones en infraestructura e instalaciones, incluyendo una nueva inversión multimillonaria en una instalación de tres estudios que permitirá la producción interna.
Los patchbays de audio y vídeo tenían un lugar importante en las operaciones de Channel 13 durante muchos años y esperamos que la cadena realice una importante inversión en equipamiento de patching vanguardista para las nuevas instalaciones. También, como resultado de una referencia positiva de Channel 13, uno de los broadcasters más importantes de Chile, Megavisión, realizó el año pasado una inversión en equipos Bittree para apoyar su gran red de canales en todo el país, además de en Perú y Argentina.
Nuevas fronteras en la tecnología
Una innovación que se está haciendo muy popular en América Latina es el concepto de patchbays que pueden ser fácilmente programados desde el panel frontal, al contrario que los sistemas habituales que necesitan que el operador quite la cubierta del bastidor y lleve a cabo las modificaciones internas. Estos sistemas, ejemplificados por la serie Bittree 969-A de patchbays de audio programables, permiten cambios rápidos y sencillos a normalling y grounding para todo el patchbay o para circuitos individuales. El operador simplemente quita la tira de designación del panel frontal para revelar una serie de puentes que cambian el flujo de la señal sin necesidad de volver a cablear. Normals se pueden cambiar de forma instantánea a full-normal, half-normal y non-normal, y grounding se puede cambiar a aislado, en bucle o bussed.
A la vez que el mercado de broadcast de América Latina continúa evolucionando, las instalaciones de media continuarán adoptando lo último en equipamiento patching, esto a la par que las grandes cuentas con instalaciones de éxito continúan creciendo. En Ríos Y Cia. estamos emocionados de formar parte de esa evolución.
At the 2013 NAB Show, Bittree will display its newest innovations in patchbays and patching solutions, each designed to help integrators and audio/video specialists achieve greater flexibility in rapidly changing media environments.
At the 2013 NAB Show, Bittree will display its newest innovations in patchbays and patching solutions, each designed to help integrators and audio/video specialists achieve greater flexibility in rapidly changing media environments.
Bittree highlights at this year's show include a new line of fibre feed-through panels to support today's increasingly fiber-based operations, as well as coaxial audio patchbay solutions — offering a specialized, high-density alternative to video-patching equipment in today's demanding digital audio environments.
Digital Audio Coaxial Patchbay, 75 Ohm
Bittree's digital audio coaxial patchbay was developed in response to the rapid growth of digital audio content. Traditionally, many installers used video patchbays for digital audio patching. Designed for discreet AES signals, the Bittree digital audio patchbay offers significant cost savings over video patchbays for this purpose, and the BNC rear interface is designed specifically for fast and easy installation.
Fibre Patch Panels
At the 2013 NAB Show, Bittree will showcase a new line of fibre patch panels developed in response to the rapid growth of fibre optic cable in broadcast and AV environments. Available for LC/LC, ST/ST, and SC/SC, these fibre feed-through panels are the industry's first to provide optional designation strips. With the addition of this new fibre product line, Bittree now provides a single source for resellers and integrators to purchase both copper and fiber patching systems.
969-S Series Programmable Audio Patchbay
Programmable audio patchbays from Bittree's highly popular 969-S series of programmable audio patchbays are mainstays in a wide range of large-scale broadcasting, mobile production, and postproduction operations. As the exclusive manufacturer of this unique design, Bittree offers a powerful blend of reliability and simplicity — making these systems the preference of installers and engineers alike. The patented front-panel programmable design of the 969-S series allows for quick and easy changes to the normal, and grounding for the entire patchbay or for individual circuits. The switched ground design maximizes reliability by eliminating differences in ground potential. Normals can be changed to full-normal, half-normal, or non-normal, and grounding can be changed to switched or bussed.
Bittree 3 x 32 Mini-WECO Monitor Patchbay
Bittree's new 3 x 32 Mini-WECO monitor patchbay features an innovative design that adds an additional monitor row to the traditional Mini-WECO patchbay without exceeding the 2-RU panel height. Since engineers can now use the third row as a test point, this design has enabled new applications for patching — both in traditional broadcast studios and in industries ranging from aerospace and military to large content distribution centres.
Company Overview:
Bittree offers a complete line of patching products, including audio, video, data, and integrated patchbays, as well as a variety of patchcords, tools, and accessories. Tailored for use in the postproduction, pro A/V, systems integration, and radio and television broadcasting fields, Bittree's patching solutions are rigorously tested to ensure long-term functionality and dependability, especially for mission-critical operations and live events. To ensure consistency, performance, and adherence to rigid quality standards, all of the company's patching products are designed, manufactured, and tested in its state-of-the-art facility in Glendale, Calif. More information is available at www.bittree.com.
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Korean Broadcast Specialist Sion Media Solves Signal Routing Backup Challenges at New SBS Facility With Bittree Patchbays
GLENDALE, Calif. -- Dec. 11, 2012 -- Bittree, a manufacturer of high-quality audio and video patching systems, today announced that its South Korean partner, Sion Media, has been contracted by Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) to supply Bittree patchbays for its new facility, the SBS Prism Tower. SBS, one of South Korea's largest broadcasters, purchased more than 400 Bittree video and audio patchbays for two of its channels, SBS Plus and SBS Golf. The SBS Prism Tower will support a total of six new HD channels.
"Systems designers overwhelmingly choose Bittree patching as a backup routing method for both studio and outside broadcasting use in Korea," said Glenn Garrard, CEO of Bittree. "Sion's customer relationships and marketing strategies are the reason for our success there. In fact, Sion has done an outstanding job of representing Bittree's brand to the Korean broadcasting industry for more than 10 years. The SBS project is the latest example of Sion's ability to devise solutions for prominent Korean broadcasters using the Bittree product line."
For its facility upgrade, SBS Plus is currently installing 313 Bittree E-series HD-SDI video patch panels and 80 additional TT (Bantam) audio patchbays. Custom-designed for simplifying the installation process, E-series video patchbays feature front-mounted jacks that simplify the rewiring task for install technicians.
"Integrators and systems designers alike specify Bittree because they trust the high quality of Bittree patchbays as a reliable backup system for signal routing," said Johnny Lim, sales manager at Sion Media. "It's our pleasure to include such a versatile, high-demand product family in our portfolio."
More information about Bittree's full range of video and audio patchbays is available online at www.bittree.com.
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About SBS (Seoul Broadcasting System)
SBS, the only private-owned nationwide terrestrial television in South Korea, was established in 1990 and has successfully built a reputation as the "Innovator of the Media Industry" in its country. As the pioneering network to initiate HD broadcasting in Korea, SBS has maintained the highest ratings in genres such as news, dramas, and sports. As South Korea's sports broadcasting leader, SBS has acquired the exclusive broadcasting rights for Olympics Games and World Cup. SBS has strategic partnerships with NTV (Japan), BTV (China), SMEG (China), TF1 (France), TVB (Hong Kong), GTV (Taiwan), and HTV (Vietnam) and operates international bureaus in Washington, New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Beijing, Paris, and Cairo. Besides the terrestrial channels, SBS Media Group operates SBS Plus (drama/entertainment), SBS Golf, SBS Sports, and E! Entertainment Channel Korea -- all recognized as the leaders in their genres. More information is available at www.sbs.co.kr or http://global.sbs.co.kr.
About Bittree
Bittree offers a complete line of patching products, including audio, video, data, and integrated patchbays, as well as a variety of patchcords, tools, and accessories. Tailored for use in the post-production, pro A/V, systems integration, and radio and television broadcasting fields, Bittree's patching solutions are rigorously tested to ensure long-term functionality and dependability especially for mission-critical operations and live events. To ensure consistency, performance, and adherence to rigid quality standards, all of the company's patching products are designed, manufactured, and tested in its state-of-the-art facility in Glendale, Calif. More information is available at www.bittree.com.
THAILAND: DSE has been announced as Bittree’s exclusive reseller in Thailand, where it will represent the company's line of HD-compatible video and TT (Bantam) audio patchbays and patch panels.
DSE will handle all Bittree sales in the country, and will work with broadcast networks and systems integrators to develop custom solutions to match specific project requirements.
‘As we continue to expand our presence throughout the Asian market, DSE will be a very important and strategic partner,’ said Glenn Garrard, CEO of Bittree. ‘DSE's loyal customer base and local industry knowledge, paired with the innovative design of our patchbays, create the perfect combination for meeting Thai broadcasters' requirements. We look forward to working with DSE to expand our joint customer base in a truly dynamic and thriving country.’
‘We are pleased to partner with Bittree and represent their products in Thailand,’ added Chai Mekratri, president of DSE. ‘Bittree's products are very complementary to our overall solution set; in fact, their patchbays are often specified together with coaxial cable and other equipment that we represent. In our 25 years of business, we have always been committed to supplying our customers with the highest-quality products and a comprehensive solution set. Our partnership with Bittree is the latest example of this commitment, enabling us to complete our product portfolio and offer comprehensive solutions to our new and existing customers.’
www.proaudio-central.com/articles/pro-audio-asia/DSE-to-distribute-Bittree-in-Thailand
The latest entry into Bittree's popular video patching product series, the Micro-Video Patchbay, provides the industry's highest input/output density, with a 2x48 format in either a 1- or 1.5-RU size.
Now shipping, the high-bandwidth Micro-Video Patchbay is ideal for use in mobile production, outside broadcast (OB) vans, and any other video production application in which space and weight are at a premium.
Bittree's high-bandwidth video patchbays are ideally suited for supporting 3Gbps and 3-D productions, HD/SDI, SD/SDI, AES, and high-resolution computer graphics. With a new rear lacing bar and industry-standard DIN 1.0/2.3 rear terminations, the Micro-Video
Patchbay makes it easier than ever for users to install, organize, and remove wiring. The product’s unique design additionally features the ability to recess the front panel to prevent cord protrusion, further conserving space and ensuring reliable connections.
http://broadcastengineering.com/audio/bittree-show-high-bandwidth-micro-video-patchbay-nab-2012