LAS VEGAS, April 20, 2007 - Satnews Daily - Microwave Radio Communications (MRC) is marketing a new microwave mobile, the MTX5000 ENG Edge Access Transmission system, that combines ENG and newsroom networks.
The MTX5000 offers all of the normal features of a typical ENG mobile transmitter, but adds a unique set of additional features never before offered in one integrated package, including integrated SD/HD encoding at 4:2:0 and 4:2:2 profiles; a multi-mode modulator that supports DVB-T - COFDM, DVB-S & S2, Single Carrier, LMS-T, FM, and VSB; IP encapsulation and return data support and ASI multiplex and remix. It also features remote control; AC3 transport; newsroom LAN access and can support future DRL.
MTX5000 support the simultaneous transmission of live, encoded SD or HD via several transmission formats, and streaming of existing video files via IP to the studio. Local control is via user friendly touch screen and key pad, which are duplicated in the remote control interface that may be accessed via 10/100 networking.
MRC will continue to offer the CodeRunner 2 for applications that do not require the highly advance features that the MTX5000 offers. In addition, the company will double the warranty for new CodeRunner 2 purchases to four full years.
"The MTX5000 is not only a D-ENG transmitter, it's a whole new set of tools for news directors and engineers alike," said Tony Finizio, president of MRC. "This new Edge Access platform extends the newsroom network into the field by supporting IP data in both directions for file transfer and remote control and other tasks.
"The MTX5000 represents a giant leap forward in combining electronic news gathering and newsroom networks" said Michael Payne, chief technology officer of Vislink. "News directors now have the tools for virtual docking with ENG vehicles at the network edge and controlling the on-board systems from the studio. The payoff is in improved workflow efficiency more cost effective use of news assets."
