IBC2018 Debut: MultiDyne's Latest Fiber-Optic Solutions
At IBC2018, MultiDyne Fiber Optic Systems showcased two innovative fiber-optic solutions designed to revolutionize the way broadcast professionals work in the field.
The company's latest hand-portable DogBone model made its worldwide debut at the show. This new system integrates a power supply, eliminating the need for users to manage connections with wallwarts and crowded powerstrips. The DogBone accommodates 12G and 3G SDI transport as a single, dual or bi-directional transceiver, along with data, sync, and Ethernet.
The unit's Ethernet extender also integrates a two-channel switch to support two streams. This feature makes the DogBone an ideal solution for emergency patches, providing users with an added layer of in-field protection in the event of technical problems elsewhere in the infrastructure.
BullDog II: The Next-Generation Field Fiber Unit
The BullDog II, MultiDyne's next-generation field fiber unit, was also showcased at IBC2018. This compact, lightweight and portable system is designed to replace larger, previous-generation MultiDyne field fiber units such as LightBox.
The BullDog II was engineered to offer a common fiber-optic platform, empowering users with a versatile and modular solution to support virtually any field-based transport need. The system retains the benefits of a purpose-engineered solution from a durability perspective, yet can scale up and down for any configuration and signal count.
As an example, users can easily change video signal counts from one event to the next by simply adding or removing cards. At the same time, new cards can be inserted to increase audio density or Ethernet capacity, among many additional signals and applications.
The BullDog II accommodates multiple video formats (12G, 4K, 3Gb/s, HD/SDI, composite) as well as mic/line audio, intercom, tally, Ethernet, genlock, and data. Options include Pelican cases and various accessories, including handles and rackmount kits, for protection and transport in studio environments and the harshest weather elements.