High quality wireless outside broadcasts are now possible from the palm of your hand! The Access audio codec from Comrex uses the revolutionary BRIC algorithms or AAC codecs to deliver low-delay, jitter-free, high-quality mono or stereo audio over the public internet and other IP networks. Compatible with the Matrix, Bluebox and Vector, they can be used with wired ethernet and POTS or wireless connections such as WiFi, 3G mobile data and the BGAN/VSAT satellite services.

Because the BRIC algorithms constantly adapt to changing network conditions to provide the lowest delay audio without jitter or coding artefacts, no user intervention is required when the unit is operating. There are no front-panel controls on the rackmount unit and all setup and connection functions, as well as status information, audio levels and network statistics are accessed through the user-friendly web interface from any standard web browser. Operation is as simple as selecting a remote unit from the 'address book' and clicking Connect, while advanced configuration menus are available for power users who wish to configure all aspects of the audio coding process.

For near-transparent audio transmission over more reliable IP connections, two AAC algorithms from Fraunhofer IIS can be added as an optional upgrade. There is also a built-in linear uncompressed mode, suitable for managed networks with a high Quality of Service. The Access Rackmount unit even incorporates backup link for situations where an IP connection is not available with its built-in modem. This allows 15kHz connections to the Matrix, Bluebox, Vector or another Access over a standard telephone line.

The SCAN-DO/HD is a broadcast-quality, high-definition and standard-definition scan converter with DVI input and HD-/SD-SDI output. The Scan Do HD allows websites, videos, computer graphics, video games or any other computer-generated content, at resolutions up to 1920x1200, to be broadcast in just about any standard- or high-definition format. No additional computer hardware or software is required and all internal processing paths in the SCAN-DO/HD are 10-bit, ensuring a consistently clean, high-quality output.

The new Daptor-Three from JK Audio offers the most simple way yet to interface to your mobile phone's audio. By using Bluetooth, now supported by the majority of mobiles, it avoids the need to have to keep a range of different adapters. The original bluetooth protocol is supported as well as v2 A2DP which offers high quality stereo.

Audio connections are via XLRs (mono) or 3.5mm jacks (strereo). The unit is powered from a standard 9V PP3 battery and thanks to typical JK Audio build quality, is extremely durable.

The Sourcerer PBE-980 can send VGA-type computer signals plus Mono Audio over CAT-5 UTP structured cable (and above) distances in excess of 100m, maintaining excellent signal quality and keeping degradation to a minimim. Both ends are powered.

The PBE-980 takes advantage of the widespread use of CAT-5 and structured cable for telecom and computer applications and avoids the need for costly and disruptive video and audio cable runs. Both UTP unshielded and STP shielded twisted pair CAT-5, CAT-5e, CAT-6, CAT-7 and even some CAT-3 cables are suitable.

Applications include Information Kiosks, Call-Centre screens, Message screens, Classrooms, Auditoriums, Monitoring stations, Conference Rooms, High resolution remote monitors, Home Theatre, Video Projection Systems - not forgetting multi-screen VGA distribution of our V-400V.VGA NTP-locked VGA clocks (see the Time Section of the website) which runs on PC and provides analogue clock (with hands) plus digital time with or without date on TFT and plasma screens.

Vortex are pleased to announce the arrival of their new sync pulse generator, the SPG-100HD. Replacing the previous SPG-100 series, it boasts a huge number of features, including:

• Genlockable to HD (tri-level) / SD (bi-level) video syncs, AES and word clock digital audio reference, LTC timecode, GPS 10MHz reference
• Auto detection of input video formats
• All HD rates selectable in progressive scan or interlaced 1080 or 720
• All SD rates automatically selected and available seperately from HD
• Simultaneous AES & word clock outputs genlocked and phase coherent to input reference
• Pull up/down sample rate adjustable to suit all film, video and audio applications
• Ultra-low jitter performance and ultra-high frequency stability using true DDS direct digital synthesis.
• Available with ovened oscillator and dual power-supply to provide full broadcast & AES3 Grade 1 reference outputs.