The annual National Association of Broadcasters’ (NAB) show is right around the corner. It is home to some of the biggest technology and product introductions in the entire realm of professional and consumer video.
The Skinny:The Dallas-based company Contemporary Research is set to demonstrate its new QMOD-SDI1.5 and QMOD-YPB2 modulators at NAB.
The Specs: These products are based on new architecture designs based on the power of two. The QMOD 1.5 modulators start with single-channel operation and price points, and they are supported by upgrade paths for two channels. QMOD2 products start with two-channel operation, and the modulators support two video streams (RF and IP), two audio formats (AC-3 and AES stereo), two captioning options (708/608 and Line 21), and two MTS language programs for each channel.
The half 1RU-size modulators also offer the ability to convert non-ATSC video formats into a QAM cable channel through its flex-encoding technologies, and GigE Ethernet is included in the products. Some of the specific features the QMOD-SDI1.5 offers include HD-SDI up to 3G, component and composite/CC inputs. The product also supports SDI embedded, digital coax, optical and stereo audio.
The QMOD-YPB2 offers users a cost-effective device that incorporates dual-channels of distribution for component cable and satellite TV sources with dual component, composite/CC, stereo and coax audio inputs.
Solutions: Contemporary Research says the products are designed for general and digital signage applications.
