Library Press releases IBC 2007

Leading into this year’s IBC, HDTV has gone from breaking technology towards being the normal. The broadcaster, from the top executive down, quite rightly expects their equipment to give optimum performance, with maximum reliability and within a reasonable budget. Maintenance and long-term cost of ownership are also big considerations for companies upgrading or investing in new equipment. Our new 1051 series triax and proven 1053™ fibre optic series connectors both incorporate functions to meet these pre-requisites. Both offer the re-assurance of high reliability combined with simple and fast field repair and maintenance.

However, offering the best camera connection technology alone is not enough, this has to be combined with excellent customer service and support. By listening to the customer, we realised flexibility is key to good project management. Today, this means customers can be offered a variety of solutions according to what they need. We provide products from a connector on its own or pre-made cable assembly, to a complex studio or Outside Broadcast installation. Training and after sales support can be customised or arranged according to the individual’s needs.

The transmission of signals to acquire high profile sports events or F1 racing for example, are critical. Combine this with ever increasing data rates and the hostile environment of Outside Broadcast, and you have a real connection challenge. This constant demand to improve our products is healthy and entirely necessary.

One such challenge was realised this year for Galatée Films, France. Renowned for their expertise in natural filming, Galatée’s new production “Oceans” will present a huge test of equipment reliability. Our 1053™ series optical connector was chosen to provide HD pictures from deep under water. The connector links a high definition camera which is enclosed in a special towed “fish”, to the camera control equipment back on the ship. The fish will achieve higher speeds than ever possible before, in fact quicker than the fastest sea life. The towed “fish” is attached by a special optical cable with an integrated high strength member. High mechanical forces will be applied to the cable when the “fish” is being pulled, at the same time as high definition pictures are transmitted through its optical core. Fischer Connectors were pleased to work with the fibre optic specialists Le Team, in order to provide a complete solution to the end customer. The project, requiring innovative filming techniques, involved a multitude of engineering challenges, product training and after sales support.

IBC is simply the best place to see all of the new technologies and the latest industry developments. It is a great chance for us to listen and learn from the experience and expertise of the end users. By combining this industry feedback with the latest technology, we can continue to provide connection solutions that lead the way. We look forward to welcoming you to our new stand 11.529 where we will be happy to discuss our expertise in HDTV, electrical and fibre optic connection solutions.