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- Hi, I'm Jesse Foster,
Director of Product Development for MultiDyne,
and I'm here to introduce the new SilverBack-VB
fiber optic camera adapter.
The SilverBack-VB was conceived and designed
to turn the EOSC300 Mark III
and EOSC500 Mark II into SMPTE studio cameras.
This enables these popular digital cinema camcorders
to be used in live, cinematic, multi-cam workflows.
A key feature of a SMPTE studio camera
is the use of the SMPTE 311M hybrid fiber cable type.
This cable transports all signals bi-directionally
while also supplying power to the camera and accessories.
In its simplest configuration,
the cost-efficient SilverBack-VB uses lightweight,
single mode tactical fiber,
which requires the camera to have local power or batteries.
When combined with the JUICE power supply system,
remote power over hybrid fiber is enabled.
There are multiple fiber connector options available
for the system.
These include ST, SC, and LC
for the single mode application,
and LEMO 304M like this unit has,
or Neutrik OpticalCON DUO
for the hybrid fiber interface.
When equipped with their appropriate expansion adapters,
the EOSC300 Mark III and EOSC500 Mark II cameras
provide a V-Mount battery plate,
which the SilverBack-VB adapter attaches to
and uses to send power to the camera.
The adapter also has a user battery plate on the rear,
which can be V-Mount or GOLD Mount.
This battery mount can be used for backup battery power
or to support a local power supply.
Additionally, on the power supply side of things,
the adapter also provides two D-Tap power outlets
that supply 12 to 17 volts DC at up to five amps each.
The SilverBack-VB comes in four different
video IO configurations.
There are two HD capable versions,
with the most basic providing one 3G-SDI in each direction.
The next version up supports two 3G-SDI in each direction.
The basic 4K model handles a single 12G-SDI
in each direction,
while the 4K version we have here
also sends a 3G-SDI out in each direction,
in addition to the 12G-SDI.
Aside from these video IO differences,
all other signals are the same across all four versions.
For remote camera control,
the SilverBack-VB supports two channels
of RS-232 and 422 data
or link while also providing a full one gig ethernet path
to future protect for IP-based control options.
Tally signals are supported,
and there is an optional tally light accessory available
that can help make integration easy.
Bi-level and tri-level sync transport is a standard feature,
so multiple cameras can be gen:LOCKed together.
Time coded extension is also included with this system.
The HAP RUY base station provides an interface
for two channels of four-wire intercom.
These are controlled independently
and monitored on the camera adapter site.
An optional breakout cable is available
that adds remote Push-to-Talk buttons for intercom control.
A useful feature for multi-camera production
is the integrated view finder switch.
This two by one switch allows the operator
to connect an external monitor
for use as a studio view finder
and select between the camera output
or the return video feed
coming from the production switcher.
When it comes to operating the SilverBack-VB,
the user interface has been designed
to make controlling the menu-driven features quick and easy.
The OLED display provides status indicators
for optical signal strength, system voltage,
detected video standard,
as well as gen:LOCK, time code, and serial data presence.
The SilverBack-VB is the ideal fiber camera adapter
for the Canon EOSC300 Mark III and C500 Mark II cameras.
More information is available at www.multidyne.com.
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