CamPac Miniature Wireless Camera Transmitter
April 21, 2004
Las Vegas, NV - Nucomm, Inc, introduced the "CamPac", a miniature 2- and 6/7-GHz COFDM wireless camera transmitter at NAB. The small, lightweight and rugged aluminum case that fits on the back of a portable video camera using a standard Anton Bauer Battery clip or Sony "V Clip".
In a related announcement, Nucomm demonstrated digital delivery of field edited news material as data in conjunction with Panasonic's P2 memory based acquisition system, describing the transmission of field material as a file with original camera quality and associated metadata as well. Conventional digital microwave encodes video and audio in real time to fit the relatively narrow bandwidth allocated for each news feed. This new digital microwave technique takes advantage of COFDM modulation to transport the file containing audio, video, metadata, voice memo, and even proxy content if desired.
The CamPac wireless product consumes a low 12 watts of power at an output level of 0.5 watts thus extending battery life. A low power mode reduces the output to 0.25 Watts. An output level of one watt is optionally available. The unit weighs only two pounds, and supports both NTSC and PAL requirements.
The CamPac features a fully software configurable modulator and can be reconfigured with multiple modulation formats in the field. As new modulation schemes emerge the CamPac can be upgraded. This high-quality, ultra-reliable and rugged digital transmitter features state-of-the-art technology that results in unmatched RF and micro phonic performance.
The CamPac is designed with an integrated 4:2:2/4:2:0 MPEG2 encoder and a COFDM modulator for multi-path free transmission/reception. Depending on the video source or type of camera, the CamPac accepts NTSC or PAL composite, component or SDI video. Two audio inputs are selectable between standard analog audio, AES/EBU digital audio or SDI de-embedded. The RF output is by a standard type N-F connector. A small LCD display enables full control and monitoring of the CamPac's many functions. The CamPac is ideal for world travel with 128 field programmable channels and five system level presets. Each preset can be programmed to set transmitter operating parameters such as frequency, power output, video and audio input types and COFDM modulation types. Field programming is through a large LCD and not limited to a PC. Alternatively the unit can be programmed by RS-232 or IR interface to a PC or PDA device.
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