Once Optocore had decided to set up Broadcast Manufactur (BroaMan) to extend the Optocore infrastructure (and distribution options) into broadcast applications such as studios, OB vans and sport events, Huffer admits "it all clicked into place."
When he first saw MUX-22, the latest addition to the BroaMan portfolio of routing and repeating devices at this year's Frankfurt Prolight+Sound Show, and sensed its full I/O capacity and configurability, it really ignited his interest.
Consequently, his company - which specialises in the sales and distribution of a range of premium pro audio brands - gave BroaMan's MUX-22 device a prime spot on its booth at this month's ABTT Show as part of a BroaMan rack. "We already have the products specified on some high-end projects," Huffer enthused.
Both scalable and protocol independent, MUX-22 can be delivered as a mixed unit with up to 16 3G/HD/SD-SDI channels as well as selectable audio modules (analogue, digital MADI or AES/EBU) and much more besides in just 1RU.
"We love it for that reason," says Huffer, noting the versatility offered by integration with Optocore, Ethernet, RS485/422 or GPIO. "It allows for the integration of IP-based audio protocols for instance, can be used as a point to point system and its ability to route data as well as audio and video is a huge bonus. Nothing else out there offers this amount of AV routing at this price point. You can send an enormous amount of AV down these fibre optic cables."
In conclusion, he said, "At HD Pro Audio we are always very selective when we augment our stable of premium brands - and we predict great things for this."
(Jim Evans)
