[April 13, 2012]

Belden to Demonstrate Their Industry-Leading Portfolio at NAB 2012

Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC) is a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, with a leadership position in the Broadcast and AV industry. Belden brings together their industry-leading portfolio of cable and connectors and their various product brands including Telecast Fiber Systems and Hirschmann, to provide complete end-to-end solutions to the Broadcast and Professional AV markets. Belden stands alone as industry professionals to turn to: One Enterprise. One Infrastructure. One Partner.

Belden offers an integrated package of audio, video and data transport systems over copper and fiber; answering the needs of our customers now and as they migrate further into IP Solutions in the future.

This unparalleled leadership will be strongly evidenced throughout the upcoming NAB Convention on April 16-19 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in booth C8925. Belden's exhibit will feature new products and leading-edge technology for broadcast applications, including:

• Telecast Fiber Systems
  • TR6442i 'CommLink' Fiber Optic Intercom Link and Converter is a patent-pending fiber-optic transceiver system designed to carry two intercom channels over a single strand of fiber across distances over 40km.
  • Cobra 2DT Fiber Optic Interface for New Sony Digital HD Triax Camera is the first fiber optic solution that permits extension of the industry's new digital triax-based camera chains using simple, inexpensive fiber optic cable.
  • Terrapin (News - Alert) was designed for those customers that need something more than just media conversion. It is a hand-held device that allows the user to "direct" video traffic via optical or electrical input and allow those paths to either be distributed up to six inputs on the electrical side or be used as a re-clocking and optical regeneration circuit.
  • Thor DA Throwdown HDMI Distribution Amplifier allows one digital video source to be split into multiple digital displays.
  • THOR DE Throwdown DVI and Audio Extender is a DVI and audio extender over two fibers (singlemode or multimode) that is capable of driving an uncompressed WUXGA 60Hz DVI signal up to 2km (single-mode) or 500m (multimode).
  • THOR MR 8X8 DMI & DVI Matrix Routers enables our customers to make cross-switches between up to eight DVI or HDMI sources (computer/servers) and eight displays which are located away from the main sources.
  • Thor DE Modular DVI Extender is the newest member of Telecast's Thor family of fiber optic extenders for broadcasting, government and professional AV applications. The Thor DE is an optical DVI extender consisting of transmitter and receiver modules, each with one SC connector and a 24-pin DVI-D converter.
• Hirschmann
  • Hirschmann's new prototype AVB switch is designed to meet the new Ethernet standard IEEE (News - Alert) 802.1BA-2011, specifically aimed at broadcasters and other audio and video professionals. It features ultra-low latency (2 ms max through seven hops) and timed bit streams, where a grand master clock in the switch will align any number of audio channels with nanosecond accuracy.
• Brilliance Broadcast Cables
  • Belden 1776 is now the best choice of microphone cable for applications where constant abuse and rough handling occur. It is the strongest microphone cable Belden has ever made and is an ideal product for rock bands and rental houses. To demonstrate its strength, Belden will hold a daily contest where show attendees can guess the maximum weight the cable can withstand. The cable will be suspended from the ceiling, and at noon weights will be added until the cable stops working. Stop by booth C8925 to submit your guess.
  • Belden 2221 is a miniature 10-pair mic/patch cable which is digital (110 ohms) and analog (13 pF/ft.) Designed to weigh less and take up less space in a rack, this product not only fits bantam or TT plugs but also miniature balanced audio connectors from Switchcraft, Neutrik, Lemo and others.
  • Belden Class 1 Speaker Cables were developed to support high power audio amplifiers over 1,000 watts (1 kW), while maintaining installer safety. At this level of power, the speaker output could now kill you so UL requires wiring to meet a higher safety rating. The new line will range from 6 to 14 gauge. Samples of 8808, the 8 gauge product will be available at the show.
  • Belden Analog Audio Snake Cables are now available in plenum, Banana Peel, and waterblocked constructions. These cables range from 1-pair to 12-pair. The Banana Peel series leverages Belden's patent pending technology to reduce effort and time required for installation. The waterblocked version is suitable for direct-burial and outdoor applications requiring a rugged construction.
• Connectors
  • HD Brilliance BNC additions. Adding to the current line of RG6, 59, and mini connectors, we will be displaying samples of plenum 59 & 6 as well as the new one piece RG7.
  • Watertight RG6 HD BNC and BNC terminator. The connector is based on the locking version, but has been modified to produce a watertight seal when connected to a female port, spliced, or terminated with our new terminator.
• Tools:
  • Prototype Double Bubble compression tool. Letting customer needs be our guide we are inviting feedback from those who try out the prototype before we put the final touches on this new tool.
  • BNC insertion/removal tools. These have been redesigned to provide better access to all types of racks and ports (including racks with offset port lengths). We will also have a two headed version for the locking connectors.

Cobra, Hirschmann, Brilliance, Banana Peel and Belden Sending All The Right Signals are trademarks or registered trademarks of Belden Inc. in the United States and other countries. Belden and other parties may also have trademark rights in other terms used herein.

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