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Vortex Communications manufactures and supplies video and audio equipment to broadcasters and system builders worldwide from its base in the UK. You can click on any of the coloured triangles above for specific product areas.

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	4 Channel Audio D/A Converter The 4776 handles 8 analogue channels (4 AES/EBU signals). Each module has four independent converters, each handling one AES/EBU signal (i.e two analogue audio signals).
	4 Stereo Channel Audio A/D Converter The 4774 handles 8 analogue channels (4 AES/EBUsignals). Each module has four independent converters, each handling one AES/EBU signal (ie two analogue audio signals).
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	Anatel 200 Voice Adapter The Anatel 200 is a unique analogue converter to allow legacy analogue telephony equipment to be used on ISDN lines. Now you can plug your fax; answerphone or even modem into your ISDN line.
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	BCU-300 Broadcast Changeover Systems The BCU-300 system provides a comprehensive solution to programme circuit backup for both video and audio.
	BL-100 Safe Area Generator for all Standard and Widescreen TV & Film Formats Provides safe area cages and cutouts for 4:3, 14:9 and 16:9
	BlueBox 15KHz PSTN / GSM Digital Audio Codec The New Comrex BlueBox entry-level PSTN / GSM codec provides up to 15KHz 2 way audio over a standard PSTN telephone line or using a GSM wireless mobile phone. And of course, it's fully compatible with the Industry-Standard Matrix, Vector and Hotline codecs.
	Broadcast Host - Desktop Digital Hybrid Broadcast Host turns your desktop into a professional broadcast center. Contains everything you need to get talk show quality phone recordings into your mixer or sound card.
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	CADS Analogue > Digital & CDAS Digital > Analogue Converters CDAS and CADS modules offer high-quality conversion between component analogue video (YUV and RGB) and 270Mbits/second component serial digital (CCIR-601 / SMPTE 259) video, integrating digital and analogue production equipment in the broadcast signal chain.
	CASH Programme Time Reducer Cash saves you time, quite literally. Cash processes an audio signal to provide an output which is shorter in duration than the input, without audibly affecting the signal. There is no frequency shift and the processing does not introduce audio artefacts; you just get the audio you fed in.
	CellTap Mobile Phone Audio Tap Taps into your wireless phone to get a well balanced mix of your conversation. CellTap works with any wireless phone that accepts a third party headset or earpiece.
	Clock display options Our clocks and calendar clocks may be programmed to synchronise to and to output a wide variety of signals.
	Clocklok Software to Synchronise Network time with a master clock ClockLok is a programme which allows for equipment to synchronise with the Timelord master clock over a network using the Network Time Protocol (NTP) Service.
	ComPack Universal Telephone Audio Interface Compack is your personal communications tool. Get audio in and out of any telecom connection, wired or wireless.
	Controllers for audio/video routing switchers Windows Controls software for Routers & Switchers, USB Adapter and Multilevel translator also increase control options.
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	Daptor Two Mobile Phone Audio Interface Simply plug Daptor Two into the 2.5 mm headset jack of any wireless cell phone that accepts a third party headset or earpiece. You can now send and receive audio from your mixer or tape recorder through the cell phone.
	DigiBox A2D - Low Cost 10 bit SDI Modulator for TV Monitor Use A sensibly priced Analogue to Digital Converter with a realistic feature set, which returns excellent performance.
	DigiBox D2A - Low Cost SDI Demodulator for TV Monitor Use An extremely cost effective SDI to Generic Multi-format 8 Bit Video Converter designed for in-line mounting behind a TV monitor. Miniature 5Volt ultra reliable SMPSU with 200K+ Hours MTBF.
	DigiBox MVC Multi-Video Converter The DigiBox MVC Multi-Video Converter is a low-cost Decoder / Converter for Composite and S-Video signals with input selection from the 2x Composite and 2x S-Video sources.
	Digibox P2S/S2P PAL-SECAM Colour Converters Allows perfect viewing of PAL & SECAM signal sources, available in four different models.
	DigiBox PC2TV VGA to Video Converter Converts VGA signal (resolutions up to 1600x1200) into a composite and S-Video signal.
	DigiBox RGBS - RGB to S-VHS/Composite Converter plus Stabiliser This compact RGB encoder is perfect for digital satellite receivers or DVD players which do not have a suitable S-Video output.
	DigiBox SCV-1 TV Standards Converter with Composite & S-Video In and Out The DigiBox SCV-1 provides Composite plus S-Video Input and Output plus a non-interlaced PC output for display at 60Hz.
	DigiBox SCV-2 TV Standards Converter with Composite In and Out The DigiBox SCV-2 provides Composite Input and Output and converts from NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL-B/G/I, PAL-M, PAL-N and SECAM with auto-selection, to NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL-B/G/I, PAL-M and PAL-N which is pushbutton-selectable.
	DigiBox SCV-3 TV Standards Converter Genlockable, Composite & S-Video In plus YUV & SECAM Out The DigiBox SCV-3 converts between all TV standards, from NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL-B/G/I, PAL-M, PAL-N and SECAM to NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL-B/G/I, PAL-M, PAL-N and SECAM.
	Digibox SDI Analogue Audio Embedder Supports synchronous AES/EBU audio, 270Mb/s SDI and 2 x AES audio inputs.
	DigiBox TBC Timebase Corrector Make copies of your video without noticeable signal loss or noise. Now you can correct and unstable video source before you make copies.
	DigiBox TV2PC/HD - High Quality Video Scaler. Ideal for improving the picture quality of high resolution plasma / LCD screens or for displaying a standard TV / DVD signal on a VGA screen, the Digibox TV2PC/HD scaler has both VGA and HDTV outputs.
	DH20 Digital Hybrid The DH20 is an inexpensive digital hybrid designed to connect a telephone line to audio equipment. It includes several features that are usually only available in more expensive units, such as selectable caller control, AGC, and auto answer/disconnect.
	DH22 Digital Hybrid The DH22 provides an inexpensive conference connection for two telephone lines in a single hybrid. In addition to including all features of the DH20, it provides two balanced caller outputs for separate caller connections to the console. If desired, a single DIP switch will mix both callers to a single outpost. Automatic Gain Control adapts every call to ensure the best quality audio.
	DH30 Digital Hybrid The DH30 is a full-featured, programmable digital hybrid with record and cue functions. Both analog and AES/EBU connections allow you to establish a direct link between the DH30’s digital signal processor (DSP) and a digital console. Audio processing functions include equalization, expansion, compression, bass-boost, auto answer/disconnect, and auto-ducking. The DH30 also features selectable auto mix-minus and acoustic echo cancellation.
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	GPS off-air receiver for worldwide synchronization to NAVSTAR GPS network (UTC) The V-488GPS receiver system is designed to allow Timelord series master clocks to be automatically synchronised from the GPS satellite time transmissions
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	HD16 Presentation Router The HD16 presentation switcher accepts sixteen composite Y/C, component or analogue HDTV video sources, sixteen unbalanced stereo audio sources.
	HETL-2 PAL 8-Field Timecode & SC/H Phase Monitor The HETL-2 provides a continuous indication of the phase relationship between subcarrier, horizontal phase and timecode.
	HS-2 Hum-Stop Hum Eliminator The HS-2 Hum-Stop is a custom-wound "hum-bucking" coil intended to reduce the level of mains hum acquired by video cables linking areas or buildings with differing earth potentials, and in any situation where long video cables (over 5 metres) pick up induced mains hum.
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	Innkeeper 4 - Multiline Digital Hybrid Innkeeper 4 squeezes four independent digital hybrids in a 1U rack space. The front panel keypad, display, and handset jacks provide easy speed dialing and call setup.
	Innkeeper PBX - Desktop Digital Hybrid Innkeeper PBX easily converts your multi-line PBX type telephone system into a professional, affordable talk show console. Simply connect between your telephone handset and the phone base. So simple, anyone can do it.
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	Kronoss Series Clocks, logos, texts and graphics generator. Kronoss generators insert Analog and Digital style Clocks, Animated Logos, Texts and live Video into Serial Digital Video. Positioning, rotation and resizing are processed in Real-Time.
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	LG50DK - Broadcast Quality Cost Effective Logo Generator, with Built in Keyer. Broadcast logo generator with static or animated logos.
	LGA-200 - Animated Digital Logo Generator. PAL/NTSC logo generator with built in keyer, Digital logo generator without built in keyer or Digital logo generator with built in Keyer and 1H autophasing.
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	Matrix 15kHz ISDN, PSTN and GSM Digital Audio Codec The Comrex Matrix provides both ISDN and PSTN full duplex links of 15kHz, and interfaces to the cellular network to provide enhanced audio quality via a mobile phone connection. Fully compatible with all modes of the Vector and HotLine PSTN codecs, the Matrix provides a two-channel audio input mixer with additional tape input, comprehensive call handling and automatic interfacing to Matrix, Vector and HotLine codecs.
	MKR-200 Digital Mixer Keyer The MKR200 fits into any configuration that needs to key titles, graphics or logos, in the digital broadcast area, i.e, production, post-production, 0.B. vans, satellite, transmission ...
	MPR - Modular Presentation Router These 350MHz Modular Presentation Routers (MPR) provide full-matrix, RGBHV vertical interval switching.
	MX-AIR Audio Video Switcher MX-AIR has been designed to cope with all your needs of mixing video and audio. Housed in a robust and compact frame, it can process embedded or AES/EBU audio and 4:3 or 16:9 video SDI.
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	NetControl 2000 IP Controller for audio/video routing switchers NetControl 2000 is an Internet Protocol (IP) control device designed to enable control of routing switchers via the Internet or via Ethernet on an local area network (LAN).
	Nexus ISDN Digital Audio Codec The EuroNexus is the ideal codec to let non-broadcasters (such as banks, building societies industrial companies etc) provide contributions to radio programmes over ISDN.
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	PBE-301 Driver (Composite Video & Stereo Audio) The PBE-301S(C) driver transmits signals over CAT-5 cable to the PBE-301R receiver, which converts them to baseband video and stereo audio for display on a television/monitor.
	PBE-301 Receiver (Composite Video & Stereo Audio) The PBE-301R Receiver operates with either the PBE-301S single channel driver or the PBE316 multi-channel driver and provides baseband composite video and stereo audio for connection to a local television/monitor.
	PBE-303SR Passive Balun for Composite Video and Stereo Audio The PBE-303SR Balun operates with either itself an a sender, the PBE-301S single channel driver or the PBE316 multi-channel driver and provides baseband composite video and stereo audio for connection to a local television/monitor.
	PBE-316 Distribution System (Composite Video & Stereo Audio) The PBE-316 accepts 16 video and stereo audio sources for distribution to up to 12 PBE-301R receivers. The PBE-316 can also be configured for multi-channel point-to-point operation.
	PBE-632 Distribution System (Composite Video & Stereo Audio) The PBE-632 accepts 32 video and stereo audio sources for distribution to up to 12 PBE-301R receivers. The PBE-632 can also be configured for multi-channel point-to-point operation.
	PBE-840/PBE-845 Single and four (Quad) channel baseband video. Single and four (Quad) channel baseband video for security cameras, video conferencing and other baseband video applications.
	PBE-850SR ULTRA Broadband Video Baluns for sending/receiving RF/Cable/Satellite over CAT-5 Transport ALL CATV spectrum video signals over UTP
	PBE-890 Series RGB Baluns The PBE-890 Series of RGB Video Baluns provides you with the ability to send RGB video over standard telecom wiring (UTP)
	PBE-902 S-Video + Stereo Audio Balun S-Video (Y/C baseband) channel and 2 audio channels on one run of UTP
	PBE-920 Component Video Baluns Send Component Video signals on UTP at distances of up to 600 meters. Component video formats include RGB, YUV, YIQ and YCrCb.
	PBE-930 VGA Video Balun Set The PBE-930 VGA Video Balun Set allows computer video signals that adhere to the VGA/ SVGA/XVGA standards to be transmitted over Category 5 or better UTP wiring.
	PBE-937-2 Active VGA Dual Set The PBE-937-2 Active VGA Set, Dual Output is based on the solid foundation of our Passive VGA balun series. This first product in the Active VGA line allows signals to be sent from a computer over a single 4 pair UTP run at distances of over 100 meters.
	PBE-SDI Serial Digital Video Media Converter for SDI Video CAT-5 The PBE-SDI Serial Digital Video Media Converter is designed to run SMPTE 259M video signals over high performance UTP (Cat5e or better).
	PBE-Tuner outputs to LCD/PLASMA/CRT Monitors and converts them to a TV PBE-Tuner outputs to LCD/PLASMA/CRT Monitors and converts them to a TV
	PC2TFT Intelligent Scaler The PC2TFT as well as producing fantastic high resolution RGBHV output up to SXGA in 4:3 mode it will give an incredible 16:9 wide-screen output up to 1920x1280i through your 15pin Dsub connector - a completely new feature.
	Pronto 2 & Pronto 3 ISDN Audio Codec Pronto ISDN Audio Codecs are designed for those users who demand higher quality in their ISDN connections.
	PPM-200 Audio Monitoring System The PPM-200 Range of Audio Monitoring Units provide comprehensive accurate measurement of stereo and mono audio signals.
	Pureformer Isolation Transformer Connects between your sound card and audio equipment. Keeps computer electrical noise out of your studio equipment.
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	Q-Channel Quad Split - Analogue Combines four colour images onto one video signal. Ideal for all video security systems, this economical real-time colour quad processor will display four different video pictures at the same time on one TV monitor. Dual outputs are supplied, allowing you to record the signal on a VCR and monitor at the same time.
	Q-Channel Quad Split - Digital Low cost, versatile multiple display Designed to be a low cost, versatile solution for display and conversion applications, the quad split will prove invaluable in situations where large numbers of monitors are impractical e.g. in OB vehicles or control rooms.
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	Radio off-air receivers All V-400A series clocks can be programmed to synchronise to radio time code signals from DCF or MSF when connected to the appropriate Timelord series receiver.
	RemoteAmp Personal headphone/Earpeice Amplifier Battery powered amplifier with XLR input and belt clip.
	Remote Keypad Controller for audio/video routing switchers The Remote Controller is an RS232 terminal device which is designed to control the VX8X00 series of audio/video routing switchers from remote locations via three-wire hookup or modem.
	RS Pushbutton/Infrared Controller for VX8500 Series Routing Switchers The RS Pushbutton/Infrared Controller is a serial communications device designed exclusively for remote control of any VX8500 series routing switcher.
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	SchedulePak-8 Software SchedulePak Universal Timer runs on a PC and provides relay contact closures and logic level changes at times which may be freely programmed up to many years ahead.
	ScriptBoy The Scriptboy Wireless Timecode Display System is the ideal production assistant's assistant.
	SCG-120 PAL/NTSC Genlock Broadcast Encoder The SCG-120 is a PAL, NTSC or switchable dual standard broadcast signal encoder.
	Silent Movement Studio Analogue Clock Displays The slave clocks in our analogue series are dependable robust clocks with metal cases. This multipurpose clock is designed for indoor use.
	Slimline Plastic Housed Office Analogue Clock Displays The slave clocks in our analogue series are dependable robust clocks with metal cases. This multipurpose clock is designed for indoor use.
	Sourcerer - Video Over Cat-5 System Sourcerer products all begin with the the product code PBE for Prime Broadcast Equipment, part of Vortex Communications Ltd. All Sourcerer products can be found under P in this Index.
	SPG-100 Genlock & Master Sync Pulse Generator The SPG-100/GP genlock sync pulse generator has been specifically developed to give a low-cost method of timing sources to studios. Both horizontal and subcarrier phase are adjustable from the front panel with LED to indicate H and SC lock.
	STAC Telepone Talk-Show System Multi-Line telephone talk-show system for radio / television phone-ins
	Stopwatch Control Panels All V-410A, V-420A and V-490A series clocks may be programmed to function as a simple stopwatch controlled by two external voltage free switch contacts connected to the rear of the clock.
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	TBC-HQ Studio Quality Timebase Corrector A high-resolution, low-noise, wide-bandwidth Time Base Corrector (TBC) that Gen-locks any two video sources for synchronous effects.
	TCB 1&2 Telephone Couplers Comrex Couplers (Manual TCB-1A and Automatic TCB-2A) provide clean, transparent transformer connections from telephone lines to external audio equipment.
	Temperature Sensors The V-406 Temperature sensor can be used with any V-401A, V-420A, V-450A & V-490A series clock to provide either an alternating or continuous display of temperature information.
	THAT-2 Telephone Audio Tap Connects to analog and digital telephones. Lets you record your conversation and play it back into the phone and adds XLR jacks.
	Timecode Generator The NEW Vortex TimeLord GPS Atomic-locked Master Clock and Timecode Generator
	TimeLord-Lite Reference Locked Master Clock System The Timelord-Lite Serial Data Time Reference Generator produces accurate time and date information in one of many different serial data formats
	TimeLord-Lite.net Reference Locked Master Clock System with 10BaseT Ethernet Interface TimeLord-Lite.net Reference Locked Master Clock System with 10BaseT Ethernet Interface has all the features of the TimeLord-Lite but includes a 10BaseT Ethernet connection to allow time synchronisation across a network.
	TimeLord Reference-locked & Video-locked Master Clock The NEW Vortex TimeLord GPS Atomic-locked Master Clock and Timecode Generator
	TPS-01 Broadcast PAL > SECAM Transcoder The TPS-01 PAL to SECAM Broadcast Transcoder offers high quality conversion from 625 line / 50Hz PAL to 625 line / 50Hz SECAM (SECAM - IIIB/D/G/K/K1/L).
	TPS-100 High Grade Broadcast PAL > SECAM Transcoder The TPS-100 transcoder is a high grade broadcast PAL to SECAM composite / YC video converter designed for the television studio.
	TRILOGY 1 5 into 1 SCART Socket with Automatic Switching & Full RGB Compatibility. The Trilogy 1 central console has simple plug-and-play operation allowing connection of up to ten pieces of AV equipment without complicated cabling.
	TRILOGY 2 3 into 1 SCART Socket with Automatic Switching & Full RGB Compatibility. The Trilogy 2 will accept three Scart RGB inputs from DVD, digital satellite/cable box, games console, etc.
	TRILOGY 3 2 into 1 SCART Socket with Automatic Switching & Full RGB Compatibility. The Trilogy 3 will accept two Scart RGB inputs from DVD, digital satellite/cable box, games console, etc.
	TSP-06 Broadcast SECAM > PAL Transcoder The TSP-06 SECAM to PAL Broadcast Transcoder offers high quality conversion from 625 line / 50Hz SECAM (SECAM - IIIB/D/G/K/K1/L) to 625 line / 50Hz PAL (PAL - B/C/G/H/I).
	TSP-100 High Grade Broadcast SECAM > PAL Transcoder The TSP-100 transcoder is a high grade broadcast SECAM to PAL composite video converter designed for the television studio.
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	V50-KCT - Stand alone video character generator Works with a standard PC keyboard to add titles and captions to your video.
	V50-SCT - Stand Alone or Computer Controlled "Industrial" Character Generator Adds Titles, Source ID, Time-Date, Automatic Time Synchronized Captions.
	V-401 Series: Clocks & Stopwatches with Hours, Minutes and Seconds Display The 401A range of electronic multi-function digital clocks and stopwatches provide a modern, precise and elegant display of time in hours, minutes and seconds using a bright red or green LED display.
	V-420 Series: Clocks & Stopwatches with Hours and Minutes Display The V-420A range of electronic multi-function digital clocks and stopwatches provide a modern, precise and elegant display of time in hours and minutes using a bright red or green LED display.
	V-450/460 Series: Calendar Clocks The V-450A & V-460A ranges of multi-function electronic calendar clocks provide a modern, precise and elegant display of time and date using a bright red or green LED display.
	V-470 Series: Multizone Clocks The V-470A series time zone display units have a wide range of user selectable operating modes and functions to meet almost every possible operational requirement. A V-470A series world time clock, with a bright red or green LED display, may be used as a stand-alone digital clock, a slave clock controlled by a wide range of signals or as a master clock.
	V-490 Series: Clocks And Stopwatches with digital hours, minutes & seconds and analogue face & seconds display The V-490A range of multi-function electronic clocks is available with a red or green LED display and provides an analogue display of seconds.
	V-50/TRG LTC Timecode Reader/Generator The V-50/TRG and V/50/TG LTC Timecode Generator / Reader / Inserters are part of our established range of versatile low-cost timecode products, housed in CE approved desktop metal cases, any 3 of which may be rackmounted using the V-RM50 rack adapter (available separately).
	V-50/TVC Timecode Video Clock The TVC-50 reads SMPTE LTC time code and provides a video display of time and date, based on the time and user bit value and date from an internal clock/calendar. The TVC-50 provides numerous time and date display formats and is an ideal video time/date display device for use a master SMPTE time code generator.
	V-50/VG VITC Timecode Generator / LTC Converter The V-50/VG VITC Generator / LTC Timecode Reader / Character Inserter is part of our established range of versatile low-cost timecode products. It can read LTC Longitudinal Timecode, Generate VITC Vertical Interval Timecode either from a preset time or jam-synched to the LTC timecode input plus generate timecode characters in vision for window dubs, used for tape logging.
	VX-1100 Modular Amplifier Range The VX-1100 Range is based on a series of Eurocard modules each capable of accepting a range of inputs, processing stages and outputs, the result being a comprehensive list of broadcast audio functions.
	VX-2004 and VX-2005 Programme Fail Detectors These Eurocard modules designed to monitor video and audio signal continuity and provide alarm outputs in the event of signal loss.
	VX-2035 Multipurpose Buffer Amplifier The VX-2035 is a versatile dual-channel buffer amplifier offering convenient 4-wire interface to telecommunications equipment.
	VX-2039 Dual 4-Wire Audio Adaper The VX-2039 4-Wire Adapter for ISDN provides two independent true 4-wire circuits on a single ISDN-2 service
	VX-2086 Audio Distribution Amplifier The VX-2086 is a dual channel balanced analogue audio distribution amplifier offering excellent performance exceeding current broadcast specifications.
	VX-2088 Balancing and Unbalancing Module The VX-2088 Eurocard module supports 8 channels of balanced audio input which are output as unbalanced audio, and 8 channels of unbalanced input which is electronically balanced and output
	VX-4026 universal relay switching Eurocards These Eurocards are configurable, programmable modules suitable for routing broadcast video, audio and control signals.
	VX8000-64 Modular audio/video routing switcher The new Video VX8000-64 modular audio/video routing switcher is expandable from 8x8 up to a full 64x64 matrix in a single 8U rack frame.
	VX8000-64i Modular audio/video routing switcher The VX8000-64i modular audio/video routing switcher is expandable from 16x8 to 64x64 matrix in a single 9U rackframe with remote control of volume and tone.
	VX8000-HB Modular audio/video routing switcher The new VX8000 HB is a high-bandwidth, modular routing switcher expandable from 32x16 to 256 x 128 audio or video matrix in a 9U rackframe.