Telecast Fiber Systems

CopperHead PRO

The CopperHead™ Pro is specifically designed for high-definition (HD) image magnification (I-MAG) applications in houses of worship, music venues, and corporate events.
The Pro offers a versatile and affordable solution that leverages the light weight, high reliability, and superior quality of fiber cable for projecting high-quality HD images.

Signals -

  • HD/SD-SDI Camera Video
  • VBS return/Sync/Genlock
  • Cam Remote 232/422/485
  • Tally/GPI
  • Intercom 1 channel



CopperHead 3050

The CopperHead™ 3050 system provides a robust fiber optic link between a camcorder and your ENG or SNG news 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.
A 10/100 Ethernet path is provided for a remote link between a reporter's laptop and the truck.

The "Wet/Dry" Return Audio/IFB Output at the Camera Unit can be powered "wet" for direct connection to a reporter's IFB beltpack or switched to drive a "dry" audio line, such as one of the camcorder's audio inputs.

Signals -

  • Bi-directional HD/SD-SDI Camera Video
  • Bi-directional PAL Video
  • Ethernet
  • 2 Send Programme Audio
  • Return IFB and Programme Audio
  • 2 Intercom Channels



CopperHead 3200

The CopperHead™ 3200 system is a robust fiber optic link between your camcorder and your truck, control room or “video village” position. The system will simultaneously transport both digital (SDI or HD-SDI) and analog (NTSC or PAL) program video, as well as all two-way camera control, audio, video, data, tally/call and intercom signals between the camera and the base station.

Signals -

  • Bi-directional HD/SD-SDI Camera Video
  • 1 cam to head PAL video, 3 return
  • Ethernet
  • Camera Control (RS-232/422)
  • Data (RS-232/422/485)
  • Time Code
  • Tally/GPI
  • 2 Programme Audio Each Way
  • 2 Intercom Channels



CopperHead 3400

Cutting-edge 3D and dual link production require multiple 3 Gbps video links between a camera location and its engineering station. Connecting with heavy, fragile copper cables can be distance-limiting and unreliable.
The copperHead™ 3400 puts all of the signals needed for 3D or dual link production onto a single, robust lightweight fiber cable, eliminating the problems of copper on any studio or remote production.

Signals -

  • 2 1.5gbs/3gbs HD-SDI from cam to head
  • Bi-directional 1.5gbs HD-SDI
  • 1 cam to head PAL video, 3 return
  • Ethernet
  • 2 Bi-directional Camera Control (RS-422)
  • Bi-directional RS-232
  • Data (RS-232/422/485)
  • Time Code
  • GPI
  • 2 Programme Audio Each Way
  • 2 Intercom Channels



CopperHead RCP2050

The CopperHead™ RCP2050A universal camera control panel provides remote control for a range of broadcast cameras/camcorders from most major camera manufacturers, providing perfect emulation of control units from Sony, Panasonic, JVC, Hitachi, and Ikegami. The unit can be used in place of remote control panels that do not provide functional joystick control of iris and pedestal.

The 2050A interfaces directly with the CopperHead™ fiber optic extension systems, or can be connected directly to a camera or a camcorder.
All camera control adjustments can be adjusted via the intuitive control panel, with its tactile buttons, large rotary encoder and reliable, noise free, non-contact joystick which controls iris, pedestal and preview.



Cobra 2DT

The Cobra™ 2DT system allows the extension of Sony's new HD digital triax camera chains, such as the HXC-100K and HSC-300K, over durable, lightweight tactical fiber or over an installed fiber optic infrastructure. Cameras can now be separated from their CCUs and be located around a building, across a campus, or even 20 km across town via metropolitan "dark fiber".
All of the signals carried on the camera chain's triax cable are extended on the fiber without any loss in signal or fidelity. These signals include:

  • HD/SD-SDI Camera Video
  • Return video and genlock
  • Audio, intercom and IFB
  • Control data and tally



SHED-HDX

SHED™ stands for SMPTE Hybrid Elimination Device, and that is what it is. It is a small adapter that allows you to use ordinary single-mode optical fiber for your HD (and slow motion) camera links and in your venue/facility infrastructure, and eliminate bulky hybrid wire/fiber.

SHED™ adapter shown with HDX™ camera power unit cables. Use two small adapters - one at your base station and one at your camera - and locally power your camera, or use the HDX™ unit to power the camera through the hybrid tail cable. With the SHED™ units you can support several cameras on one lightweight fiber cable.