Wireless Broadcast Solutions
There’s Broadcast, and then there’s DTC Domo Broadcast
At the forefront of the wireless broadcast industry, DTC develops cutting-edge technologies for the broadcast market while providing real technical and operational benefits to newsgathering, live production and other high profile applications in solutions that empower the user to broadcast without boundaries.
As a world-class, global supplier of wireless links, we offer high-quality, DVB-T low delay broadcast transmit, receive and IP solutions. These have been designed specifically for electronic newsgathering, outside broadcast, mesh networks, satellite newsgathering, live motor and sports coverage, portable field monitoring and video assist applications.
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DTC Difference
DTC Broadcast Solutions come complete with Domo technology at its core and is backed by over 35 years’ reliable experience of transmitting and receiving in live broadcast environments.
Uses
- Electronic Newsgathering, Outside Broadcast, Satellite Newsgathering, Live Sports Coverage, Portable Field Monitoring, Central Receive Systems, Mesh Networks, Video Assist Applications, Point of View Applications, On-board applications, UAV/Drones
SOLO8 – Software Defined Radio+
Three enclosure variants are available including: Robust – a passively cooled IP66 rated enclosure ideal for outdoor or body-worn, Concealment – an ultra-miniature package for integration into concealment solutions, Plain – a compact higher power solution for increased range. The transmitter integrates an ISM band telemetry modem, supporting either 433MHz or 915MHz. This allows return command control information to be sent to the SOLO8SDR unit. Software Defined Radio App available options are a COFDM Transmitter (SDRAPP-TX), an IP Encoder (SDRAPPENC) and IP MIMO Mesh (SDRAPP-MESH).
Features and Applications
- Proven DOMO H.264 encoder technology at its core
- CODFM; DVB-T and narrow band
- IP Mesh node for streaming directly from the camera
- Exceptionally small size and ultra-low power consumption
- SDI or Ethernet inputs
- VoIP return channel
- PTZ camera control
- Supports dual HD-SDI inputs
- IP Wireless News gathering
- HD COFDM links
NETNode IP Mesh Phase 5 – Robust+
The latest breakthrough in mesh technology from DTC offers MIMO options that almost double the IP throughput and provides twice as much output power, increasing range. Control of the deployed mesh is achieved using the in-built web browser or comprehensive Mission Commander PC application. This software is used to configure and monitor the mesh and wider DTC broadcast systems.
Features and Applications
- Self-forming, self-healing mesh architecture makes it ideal for use for wide area coverage & multi-hop, mobile application.
- Robotic systems
- >25Mb/s of IP data is possible
- Mission Commander compatible
- Entire mesh can operate in a selectable bandwidth of between 2.5MHz and 10MHz
- IP back haul / central receive systems
- Wide area mesh infrastructure node
PRORXD - 8 – 2RU 4K Professional HEVC Receiver and Decoder+
The perfect partner to the AEON-TX HEVC Transmitter. The PRORXD-8-2RU-AEON provides low latency HEVC Ultra High definition decoding. The decoder can support single 4K or up to two HD streams via quad 3G-SDI outputs. The HEVC codec offers a step change in compression efficiency over H.264 systems, whilst maintaining low end-to-end latency, suitable for live events. High definition professional output formats are offered including HD-SDI with embedded audio and balanced stereo audio.
Features and Applications
- Ultra-low latency HEVC SD, HD and 4K decoding with tri-level sync genlock
- Video formats up to 2160p60, 10-bit and 4:2:2 Chroma sampling. Future HDR support
- Scalable decoding platform supporting single 4K or two HD services
- Dual pedestal 4-way diversity or single 8-way diversity COFDM receiver
- Four 3G HD-SDI video outputs, two balanced stereo pair audio
- Controlled via IP or integrated LCD display
- IP streaming in & out
- Designed for sports & events coverage, news gathering and wireless studio camera applications
AEON-DEC- HEVC Rack Decoder+
The AEON HEVC Rack Decoder provides low latency HEVC Ultra High Definition decoding from ASI/IP input. Ideal for adding decode support for the AEON Transmitter to existing receiver systems. Each decoder can support single 4K or up to 2 HD streams via quad 3G-SDI outputs, and has two stereo balanced audio outputs available. The decoder has an integrated control panel with sunlight-readable OLED display covering all major functions, as well as IP based control. The HEVC codec used in AEON products offers a step change in compression efficiency over H.264 systems, whilst maintaining low end-to-end latency suitable for live events.
Features and Applications
- Ultra-low latency HEVC SD, HD and 4K decoding with Tri-level sync genlock
- Video formats up to 2160p60, 10-bit and 4:2:2 Chroma sampling, future HDR support
- Controlled via IP or integrated sunlight-readable OLED display
- Designed for sports & events coverage, news-gathering and wireless studio camera applications
- Scalable decoding platform supporting single 4K or two HD services
- Low power consumption and active cooling for extended field performance
- Compact 1/2 1RU rack form factor
SOLO7 NanoVue HD Receiver+
A fully portable digital diversity receiver ideal for Film and Video Assist or Steadicam reverse vision applications. Incorporates a high resolution, daylight viewable touch screen display with a fully compliant DVB-T 2-input COFDM receiver and SD/HD MPEG2/H.264 decoder. Includes HD-SDI out and IP streaming in/ out. Clip on batteries provide approximately 4 hours run time.
Features and Applications
- Most compact HD receiver/monitor available
- Easy to use touch screen display
- HD-SDI output
- SD/HD MPEG2 and H.264 decoding
- Return vision steady cam rig
- Video assist, film and event coverage
- Built in down-converters
PRORXD-2RU Broadcast Receiver Decoder+
The excellent RF performance is complemented by an extremely flexible decoding platform, with low-delay SD and HD MPEG2 and H.264 decoding ensuring compatibility with all Domo Broadcast and most 3rd party encoders. An optional 2nd decoder can be enabled, allowing 2x SD or HD signals to be decoded. Multiple output formats are offered with composite and SDI outputs in SD and HD-SDI including embedded audio. Asynchronous Serial Interface (ASI) transport stream in / out is available and HDMI® outputs are provided for use with domestic TVs. A comprehensive on screen graphical display is available for monitoring and diagnostics, which can be enabled or disabled separately on the two video outputs.
Features and Applications
- 2, 4, 6 or 8 way COFDM diversity – maximal ratio combining across all RF inputs for maximum sensitivity and flexibility
- Dual SD / HD MPEG2 and MPEG4 4:2:2 decoding capability – option to decode 2 HD signals simultaneously with optional HD-SD down-conversion
- Composite SD / HD-SDI, HDMI® outputs plus ASI in / out
- IP streaming in / out
- B&B and Tri-Level Gen-lock supported
- News gathering / OB vehicles
- Central Receive systems
- On board coverage
- Multi-area events coverage
PRORXD-1RU Broadcast Receiver Decoder+
The excellent RF performance is complemented by an extremely flexible decoding platform, with low-delay SD and HD MPEG2 and H.264 decoding ensuring compatibility with all Domo Broadcast and most 3rd party encoders. An optional 2nd decoder can be enabled, allowing 2 x SD or HD signals to be decoded. Multiple output formats are offered with composite and SDI outputs in SD and HD-SDI including embedded audio. ASI transport stream in/out is available and HDMI outputs are provided for use with domestic TVs. A comprehensive on screen graphical display is available for monitoring and diagnostics, which can be enabled or disabled separately on the two video outputs.
Features and Applications
- Single 4-way or dual 2-way diversity COFDM receiver – maximal ratio combining across all RF inputs for maximum sensitivity and flexibility
- Dual SD/HD MPEG2 and MPEG4 4:2:2 decoding capability
- Composite SD/HD-SDI, HDMI outputs plus ASI in/out
- IP streaming in / out
- B&B and tri-Level genlock supported
- News gathering/SNG vehicles
- Events coverage
- Video assist
AEON-TX - HEVC Transmitter+
AEON-TX is a compact and feature-rich COFDM digital video transmitter, specifically designed for high quality wireless link applications. With proven Domo COFDM and next generation HEVC encoder technology at its core enabling Ultra High Definition images, the small size and actively cooled enclosure give maximum operational performance. Designed to offer future proof connectivity, the unit supports native 12G-SDI, dual 6G-SDI, quad 3G-SDI, as well as SFP+ expansion. Two true balanced audio inputs are included with phantom power. The transmitter has an integrated control panel with sunlight-readable OLED display covering all major functions and has 16 user-defined presets, as well as IP based control. The HEVC codec used in AEON products offers a step change in compression efficiency over H.264 systems, whilst maintaining low end-to-end latency suitable for live events.
Features and Applications
- Ultra-low latency HEVC SD, HD and 4K encoding
- Video formats up to 2160p60, 10-bit and 4:2:2 chroma sampling, future HDR support
- Industry standard DVB-T modulation for interoperability with existing systems
- Domo Broadcast UMVL modulation for enhanced high frequency/high speed performance
- Controlled via IP or integrated sunlight-readable OLED display
- Designed for sports & events coverage, newsgathering and wireless studio camera applications
- Integrated return channels for bi-direction IP connectivity and low bandwidth telemetry
- Scalable return channel for talk-back to camera control to return video
- Low power consumption and active cooling for extended field performance
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AEON-LT- HEVC Transmitter Lite+
A compact COFDM digital video transmitter, specifically designed for high quality wireless link applications. With proven Domo COFDM and next generation HEVC encoder technology at its core enabling Ultra High Definition images, the small size and actively cooled enclosure give maximum operational performance. Designed to offer future proof connectivity, the unit supports quad 3G-SDI video inputs. Two true balanced audio inputs are included with phantom power. The transmitter has an integrated control panel with sunlight-readable display covering all major functions and has sixteen user-defined presets, as well as IP based control. The HEVC codec used in AEON products offers a step change in compression efficiency over H.264 systems, whilst maintaining low end to end latency suitable for live events.
AEON-CC- HEVC Transmitter with integrated camera control+
A compact COFDM digital video transmitter with integrated camera control, specifically designed for high quality wireless link applications. With proven DTC COFDM and next generation HEVC encoder technology at its core enabling Ultra High Definition images, the small size and actively cooled enclosure give maximum operational performance. Designed to offer future proof connectivity, the unit supports native 12G-SDI, dual 6G-SDI, quad 3G-SDI. Two true balanced audio inputs are included with phantom power. The transmitter has an integrated control panel with IP based control. The HEVC codec used in AEON products offers a step change in compression efficiency over H.264 systems, whilst maintaining low end to end latency suitable for live events.
Features and Applications
- Ultra-low latency HEVC SD, HD and 4K encoding
- Video formats up to 2160p60, 10-bit and 4:2:2 chroma sampling, future HDR support
- Integrated camera control for wide range of supported manufacturers
- DTC Domo Broadcast UMVL modulation for enhanced high frequency/high speed performance
- Controlled via IP or integrated sunlight-readable LCD display
- Designed for sports & events coverage, newsgathering and wireless studio camera applications
- Low power consumption and active cooling for extended field performance
AEON-ENC - HEVC Rack Encoder+
The AEON HEVC Rack Encoder provides low latency HEVC Ultra High Definition encoding to ASI/IP output. Ideal for adding 4K, multi-channel, HEVC support to existing RF/IP systems. Each encoder can support single 4K or up to 4 HD streams via quad 3G-SDI inputs, and has two stereo balanced audio inputs available with phantom power. The encoder has an integrated control panel with sunlight-readable OLED display covering all major functions, as well as IP based control. The HEVC codec used in AEON products offers a step change in compression efficiency over H.264 systems, whilst maintaining low end to end latency suitable for live events.
Features and Applications
- Ultra-low latency HEVC SD, HD and 4K encoding
- Video formats up to 2160p60, 10-bit and 4:2:2 Chroma sampling, future HDR support
- Controlled via IP or integrated sunlight-readable OLED display
- Designed for sports & events coverage, newsgathering and wireless studio camera applications
- Scalable encoding platform supporting single 4K or four HD services
- Low power consumption and active cooling for extended field performance
- Compact 1/2 1RU rack form factor
SOLO7 - Broadcast Nano Transmitter+
The Broadcast Nano Transmitter is a development of the original Nano now incorporating a control panel, robust broadcast standard connectors and forced cooling, providing much improved thermal performance. It enables production teams to offer viewers stunning high definition images with ultra-low latency from the heart of the action, in situations not previously possible due to equipment size and battery run-time constraints. The small size and ultra-low power consumption make the Broadcast Nano Transmitter ideal for a range of uses from Point of View and body worn applications such as live sports, live events, on-board motor sport applications and UAV drone installations, enabling true long range HD broadcasting from these increasingly popular applications for the first time. Optional lightweight, low power consumption amplifiers are also available for even greater range capability.
Features and Applications
- Ultra-low latency High Profile H.264 SD and HD encoding
- Video formats up to 1080p60 and optional 4:2:2 Chroma sampling
- Balanced stereo audio input with switchable phantom power
- Industry standard DVB-T modulation for interoperability with existing systems
- Domo Broadcast UMVL modulation for enhanced high frequency / high speed performance
- Controlled via USB or Bluetooth, and integrated sunlight-readable OLED display
- Ideal for unmanned vehicles, point of view, on-board camera and video assist applications
- Very low power consumption: typically 7.5W (TBC)
- Exceptionally small size: 76mm x 60mm x 23mm
- Weighs only 135g
SOLO7 – Nano Transmitter+
An ultra-miniature COFDM digital video transmitter designed specifically for when size, weight and power consumption are critical. Offering several user-selectable modes that trade off image quality against range, the SOLO7 Nano Transmitter is ideal for battery powered applications requiring long term deployment, small unmanned aerial vehicles, body worn use or concealments.use.
Features and Applications
- Ultra-low latency High Profile H.264 SD encoding
- Industry standard DVB-T modulation for interoperability with existing systems
- Domo Narrowband modulation for extended range, robustness and reduced channel requirements
- Controlled via USB or RS-232, can be configured by DTC Field Controller
- Ideal for small unmanned vehicles, covert body worn and concealment applications
- Compact packaging with ultra-miniature connectors
- Exceptionally low power consumption: typically 3.7W
- Exceptionally small size: 58mm x 36mm x 16.5mm
- Weighs only 60g
SOLO7 – HD Nano Transmitter+
The Nano HD Transmitter enables production teams to offer viewers stunning high definition images from the heart of the action, in situations never previously possible due to equipment size and battery run-time constraints. The small size and ultra-low power consumption make the Nano HD TX ideal for a range of applications from Point of View (PoV) links to Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) drone installations, enabling true long range HD broadcasting from these increasingly popular devices for the first time. Optional lightweight, low power consumption amplifiers are also available for even greater range capability.
Features and Applications
- Ultra-low latency high profile H.264 SD and HD encoding
- Standard DVB-T or Domo Broadcast UMVL modulation for enhanced high frequency / high speed performance
- Very low power consumption, typically 6W at 100 milliwatts RF power
- Video format up to 1080p
- Optional 4:2:2 Chroma sampling
- Exceptionally small size: 2.28" (58mm) x 1.42" (36mm) x 0.65" (16.5mm)
- Point of View (POV) Sports and events cameras
- Drone video links
- Extreme Sports
- On board camera links
- Video assist
- Weighs only 0.3lbs (135g)
SOLO7 – OBTX Transmitter+
A compact and feature-rich COFDM digital video transmitter, specifically designed for high quality wireless link applications. With proven Domo COFDM and H.264 encoder technology at its core enabling High Definition images the small size and ultra low power consumption give maximum operational performance. Designed to offer maximum flexibility, the unit has a variety of video input options including composite, 3G-SDI and HDMI plus true balanced audio. The transmitter has an integrated control panel with sunlight-readable OLED display covering all major functions and has 16 user-defined presets. A wide range of swappable frequency bands are available from 200MHz to 8.9GHz. Integrated UHF band Camera Control is available as an option.
Features and Applications
- Ultra-low latency High Profile H.264 SD and HD encoding
- Video formats up to 1080p60 and optional 4:2:2 Chroma sampling
- Industry standard DVB-T modulation for interoperability with existing systems
- Domo Broadcast UMVL modulation for enhanced high frequency / high speed performance
- Controlled via USB or RS-232, and integrated sunlight-readable OLED display
- Designed for sports & events coverage, newsgathering and wireless studio camera applications
- Integrated camera control option with wide range of supported manufactures
- User swappable RF modules and battery plate options
- Very low power consumption for extended field performance: typically 10.0W
- Weighs between just 520g and 870g
Broadcast Camera Control System+
Next generation features in a rugged, easy to use ‘plug and play’ system architecture. Designed in close consultation with experienced operators in the field, the features and controls of the DTC Broadcast Camera Control System are designed to deliver the best operator experience on the market today. The system interfaces with camera manufacturers’ standard control panels (OCPs), giving the operator complete familiarity with standard cabled systems and eliminating the need to rig separate OCPs when RF cameras are required.
Features and Applications
- Control of all major camera functions via standard camera manufacturers’ OCP
- Control of up to 4 cameras via single UHF channel
- External green and red tally outputs (open collector)
- Separate indoor (IDU) and outdoor (ODU) units for flexible TX antenna location via standard twisted-pair audio cable
- Wide frequency range 403-474MHz via IDU front panel (other bands available on request)
- Phantom Power option for easy rigging of the ODU
- Optional integrated camera control receiver in SOLO7 OBTX transmitter
- Sports and Outside Broadcast (OB) coverage
- Wireless studio cameras
ENCIPHER Professional Dual Channel IP Encoder+
The new DTC professional dual channel HD IP encoder is a feature-rich device that is ideal for live video streaming and surveillance applications. The unit combines broadcast quality H.264 dual-HD video encoders, composite video, low delay, Power over Ethernet and camera control all in a highly compact form factor. ENCIPHER offers software selectable audio source, embedded or analogue audio, for each encoder channel. The encoder can operate in a variety of transmission bandwidths, from 100kbps to 30Mbps, allowing the user to configure the system according to the application requirements.
Features and Applications
- Dual high profile HD H.264 video encoders; total encoder throughput of up to 1080p30 (1080i60)
- Up to two simultaneous IP streams – RTSP, UDP, unicast and multicast
- Two HD-SDI, two composite and single HDMI video inputs
- Two stereo audio inputs
- Low delay modes
- Configurable On Screen Display (OSD) with timestamp
- Encryption – ABS as standard, AES as a licensable feature subject to export control
- Built in video analytics; motion detection
- Sub 200 kbps IP streaming suitable for external 3G, 4G LTE modems
- Micro SD card for store and forward functionality or upgrade
- Store upto 16 configurations on the ENCIPHER
- SDI power injection for compatible cameras
- Camera control and external switched power supply
- Power over Ethernet
- Adaptive bitrate
- ONVIF profile S support
AMPD5W - 5W Linear RF Power Amplifier+
The DTC 5W amplifier is ideal for digital transmission applications in television broadcasting. The 5W amplifier is compatible with DTC’s Phase 4 and Phase 5 IP Mesh Radio, SOLO8 Software Defined Radio and SOLO7 Transmitters and OEM PCBs.
Features and Applications
- 5W linear RMS output power
- High power gain >20dB
- Small size
- Low noise RF return path, gain typically 4dB
SOLO – 1W Nano Amplifier+
Ultra-miniature COFDM Power Amplifier, designed for point of view applications in live broadcasting environments requiring long term battery power.
Features and Applications
- Very low power consumption, typically 3 watts at 0.5 watts TX Power
- SMA or N-Type male and female RF IN / OUT connectors
- Control and power interfaces use a Lemo 00 connector
- Exceptionally small size: 1.73" (44mm) x 1.22" (31mm) x .71" (18mm)
- Sports and event coverage
- Longer range News gathering applications
- On board and drone links
- Weighs only 0.14 lbs (65g)
SOLO8 HDMI/Composite to SDI Converter+
The SOLO8 Software Defined Radio is an ultra-miniature COFDM digital video transceiver from Domo Tactical Communications (DTC), designed specifically for Point-of-View (PoV), body-worn and concealment applications. The SOLO8 HDMI/Composite to SDI Converter is an accessory designed to expand the range of possible video sources for the SOLO8 Software Defined Radio product range. Designed with size and simplicity in mind the converter accessory is powered by SOLO8 based products over the same cable used for SDI video. Source and format switching is handled automatically so is seamless to the end user.
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Features and Applications
- Accepts analogue PAL/NTSC composite video signals and converts to 625/525 SDI video standard
- Accepts a range of SD/HD HDMI video standards and converts to SDI or HD-SDI as required
SOLO Fibre – Fibre Antenna Extender System+
Domo Broadcast offers Antenna Fibre extension solutions, which allow prime location of receive units in outside broadcast areas for maximum monitoring flexibility.
Features and Applications
- One cable solution for radio camera receive and data control
- Location of antenna and down-converter can be extended
- TAC or SMPTE cable formats
- Fibre connectors can be customized
- Splash proof head units
- Rack mountable base units
- Return camera control data line
- Wide area sports coverage
- Central receive systems
Down-Converter+
The Domo Broadcast standard barrel down-converter is designed for permanent outdoor installations on the base of the receive antenna. Down-converters can successfully drive >70M of RG59 or >130M of RG6 cable with down-converted UHF signal with no loss of performance.
Features and Applications
- Supplied in selectable high / low gain or fixed high and low gain variants
- Excellent low noise performance
- Designed for permanent outdoor deployment
- Variety of mounting kits available
- 150~850MHz output frequency
- Required on all receive applications
- Available in the following frequencies: 1000 – 1500MHz, 1600 – 2025MHz, 2025 – 2555MHz, 1980 – 2700MHz, 3100 – 3600MHz, 4400 – 5000MHz, 5500 – 6000MHz, 6400 – 7000MHz, 7000 – 7500MHz, 8100 – 8600MHz, 8400 – 8900MHz, 1750 – 2380MHz
FCON – Field Controller+
A discrete and comprehensive portable device, the Field Controller removes the need to take a PC into the field. It acts as a secure carriage mechanism for field management of encryption data. The Field Controller can also act as a remote agent for the Domo Broadcast Crypto Wizard application when pre-loaded with encryption keys.
Features and Applications
- In-line standalone controller
- USB to RS232 converter
- Remote client for Crypto Wizard
Broadcast OEM+
DTC can offer a range of Printed Circuit Board (PCB) level product opportunities with DTC technology at their core for Broadcast Original Equipment Manufacture (OEM) applications. Standard designs such as those used in its range of SOLO products can be offered. Or, unique design work can be undertaken which allows requirements for interfaces, power supply arrangements and form factor designs as needed. Collaborative development programmes with customers can be undertaken to fulfil specific needs in the RF designs. Please contact us for further product information on our OEM portfolio. OEM sales are subject to DTC's terms and conditions including MOQs.
Features and Applications
- Wireless transmission of high quality video
- Video encoding and decoding
- Wireless transmission of data
- Amplifier option
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