New solutions bring company’s renowned quality and dependability to broadcast and professional A/V infrastructures beyond HD while simplifying connectivity
Glendale, CA – February 15, 2017 – Bittree, a leading manufacturer of high-quality audio and video patchbays and patch panels, is extending its hallmarks of design excellence and trusted reliability to next-generation video infrastructures with the introduction of its new 12G+ BNC Coaxial Bulkhead Patch Panel series and 12G+ Mini-WECO (Midsize) Coaxial Patchbay family.
Delivering high-bandwidth performance for SD-SDI, HD-SDI, UHD-SDI, HDR, 4K and 8K single-link video applications, the new 12G+ offerings will be showcased alongside other Bittree innovations in booth SU6221 at the upcoming 2017 NAB Show (April 24-27, Las Vegas).
While industry adoption of 4K workflows continues to accelerate, the most common mechanism for transporting 4K content in production and distribution environments has been quad-link connectivity, comprising four coaxial cables for each 4K feed. The exceptional performance and precision of Bittree’s 12G+ patching systems enables reliable handling of 4K over a single 12Gb/s link, dramatically simplifying cabling for studio, master control and mobile production deployments while quadrupling the number of 4K channels that can be routed through each unit.
Compliant with SMPTE 292M, 424M, ST2081-1 and ST2082-1 technical standards, Bittree’s 12G+ patch panels and patchbays offer 75-ohm impedance with low return loss and support data rates up to 48Gb/s.
“The higher bit rates and frequencies needed for transporting 4K and greater signals on a single link require customers to very carefully select their cables, connectors and connectivity equipment,” said Bryan Carpenter, senior sales consultant at Bittree. “Our 12G+ products are precision-engineered to exceed SMPTE specifications, with their performance – ringing out at 20GHz on our BNC patch panels and 24GHz on our mini-WECO patchbays – thus providing a tremendous amount of clean headroom not only for 4K, but also 8K, HDR and higher-bit rate applications moving forward. We are setting our clients up for the future.”
The 12G+ BNC patch panels feature strong, lightweight, folded-aluminum construction populated with gold-plated BNCs, and are available in a 1RU form factor with 1x16, 1x24 or high-density 1x32 jack configurations, or in 2x16 and 2x24 configurations in 2RU of rack space. Circuit numbers are silk-screened on the front and back of the units, with optional designation strips available as an alternative for the front.
The new 12G+ mini-WECO patchbays are offered in 1x32, 2x32 and 3x32 configurations in a flexible array of rackmount form factors. Stylized, machined aluminum front panels enable easy identification, with distinctive green color-coding on the panels, patch cords and looping plugs conveying their 12Gb/s rating at a glance.
Like all Bittree products, the new 12G+ products are designed, built, and tested in the company’s state-of-the-art facility in Glendale, California, and backed by expert customer service from dedicated sales engineers.
“The world’s leading broadcasters, post production facilities, entertainment venues and A/V integrators have counted on Bittree for 39 years to deliver superior product quality, performance, and precise adherence to exacting standards,” said Glenn Garrard, CEO of Bittree. “With the launch of our 12G+ series of patch panels and patchbays, we’re excited to offer such customers the same rich benefits as they move beyond HD into 4K Ultra HD and even higher resolutions.
The new 12G+ products are available immediately through the Bittree website and the company’s extensive network of authorized resellers and systems integrators. For more information, please visit 12G+ Single-Link Patching Systems.
Glendale, CA – November 14, 2016 – Bittree, a leading manufacturer of high-quality audio and video patchbays and patch panels, has promoted long-time industry veteran and 20-year employee Bryan Carpenter to Senior Sales Consultant, it was announced today by Glenn Garrard, CEO of Bittree. Previously, Carpenter as held posts at Bittree including Purchasing Agent, Sales Consultant, and also co-invented Bittree’s iconic Front Programmable patchbay, a technology that allows users to change the normals and grounding of individual circuits quickly and easily from the front of the patchbay. With over two decades of experience in the pro audio, broadcast, and the MI community, Carpenter’s responsibilities include providing direct sales and support into networks, system integrators, channels, resellers, post production, production and entertainment companies with domestic and international clientele. Carpenter is currently based in Bittree’s U.S. headquarters in Glendale, CA and can be reached at bryan@bittree.com and 800-500-8142.
“For 20 years Bryan has been a true asset to our team as a results driven consultative sales leader in many of our fields, from technical broadcast and entertainment to government and educational industries,” says Garrard. “We look forward to seeing him expand his role utilizing his vast cumulative experienced background of education, production, and technical systems solution consulting.”
In addition to being granted the inventor of patent number 6,535,367; Carpenter has been instrumental in many of the company’s milestones including a national purchasing agreement with FOX, Disney build out specifications, proprietary products manufactured for the US Military and AT&T, audio and video specifications for Google, Yahoo, YouTube, Apple, Verizon and Netflix. He has provided audio and video solutions for Technicolor and worldwide specifications for both the Marriott hotel and Sands gaming, as well as Cirque Du Soleil.
About Bittree:
Established in 1978, Bittree is dedicated to offering state-of-the-art patchbays and patch panels that streamline signal routing and troubleshooting in media and entertainment operations of all sizes. The company offers an innovative line of audio, video, and data patchbays for use in broadcasting, postproduction, and pro A/V operations. 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, assembled, and tested in its state-of-the-art facility in Glendale, California. Bittree is an active member of industry trade organizations NAB (National Association of Broadcasters), NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants), and SMPTE (Society of Motion Picture & Television Engineers). For more information, please visit www.bittree.com.
NEW WEB PORTAL SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVES USER EXPERIENCE WITH ENHANCED TECHNICAL DATA AND REAL-TIME PRICE QUOTING
Glendale, CA – October 25, 2016 – Bittree, a leading manufacturer of high-quality audio and video patchbays and patching systems, announced today they have launched a newly redesigned website. The new web portal, Bittree.com, improves upon their already responsive and user-friendly experience with enhanced technical data on all their products and real-time price quoting. Customers can now visit Bittree.com to view the large number of available products ready for immediate shipping.
“The primary goal of our new website is to replicate the outstanding customer service experience our partners receive when communicating one-on-one with our sales representatives,” says Ari Baron, General Manager of Bittree. “We also wanted to create a unified multi-channel user interface that could benefit our growing international presence as well as serve as a one-stop-shop for any technical data our integrators and installers might need.”
New benefits of the updated website include a real-time price quoting tool that provides international partners with precise and up-to-the-minute shipping quotes, a dynamic interface that changes to reflect user input, and a simplified ordering process. These features allow international purchasers in different time zones to bid more accurately without having to speak directly with a customer service representative.
Bittree.com also features enhanced search and download functions for obtaining technical product documentation like DWG’s, designation strip templates, circuit schematics, programming and cleaning instructions, technical and pinout drawings, and warranty information.
Additionally, custom orders can be initiated directly through the website, and legacy products are still supported.
Bittree’s international programs are designed to give their global partners the tools, support, and incentives to grow their businesses and become more profitable through the sale and service of Bittree High-Performance Patching Systems.
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GLENDALE, CA (NAB, Booth SU9221) – April 18, 2016 – Bittree high-performance patching systems will be celebrating the 15th anniversary of their iconic 969A Series front programmable TT (Bantam) Audio Patchbay. To launch their 2016 celebration, Bittree will unveil a distinctive limited edition model during the 2016 NAB trade show in Las Vegas, NV: the Audio TT (Bantam) Front Programmable, 969-A Series, 2x48, 2 RU 15 Year Anniversary Limited Edition.
This special edition will be limited to 150 patchbays, a number that represents the 15-year anniversary of the approved patent US 6,535,367 B1 for this invention. Designed, built, and tested in Glendale, California, this model features a custom front panel design with a high gloss metallic polyurethane paint combined with a metallic silk screen. 1-48 left-to-right numbering on front panel for easy circuit identification with a special green silkscreened “15” to honor this milestone.
“For 15 years, our 969 series patchbays have been have been serving as the foundation for many studios around the globe and we are proud that they are still in service”, said Bryan Carpenter, Senior Sales Consultant at Bittree. “We wanted to create something special and unique to commemorate this milestone.”
Offering a high-density 2x48 jack configuration, the Bittree 969-A Anniversary Edition patchbays are fully programmable to allow users to change the normals and grounding of individual circuits quickly and easily. Normals can be changed to full-normal, half-normal, or non-normal, and grounding can be changed to bussed, isolated, or looped. The 48 circuits on the front panel are conveniently numbered from left to right, with rear-interface options including E3, E90, ID (punchdown), and D25. Mating connectors and contacts are included with E3 and E90 rear interfaces.
Details on the product to be featured are below and complete product specs can be found at:
All of us here at Bittree want to personally thank you for helping make 2015 our most successful year yet. We have so many new and exciting things in development for 2016, our 38th year in business, and we could not be more pleased that you have joined us for the ride!
A few things we are working on this year include launching a newly redesigned website, new patching systems, and the 15 year anniversary celebration of our 969 and 489 programmable audio products.
NAB2016 // Booth # SU9221
April 16-21, 2016
We will be featuring new patching systems this April at NAB2016 in the Las Vegas Convention Center at booth #SU9221. Stop by and say hello.
As part of our new ongoing effort to open more communication between you and ourselves we encourage you to please feel free to reach out to us and connect. Whether that’s with your Bittree sales consultant or Bittree management, we’re pleased you've chosen our products and welcome your feedback. Your input will help us continue to build on our tradition of great products and serve you better.
Thank you again and best wishes in 2016!
