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The best of
www.broadcast.it
A selection of the most interesting
itAliAn compAnies offering products
And services to broAdcAsters
A reference to help guide you through your
importAnt purchAsing decisions
2011/2
012
your free
copyyour free
copy
400+addresses
20company
highlights
1861-2011: 150 YEARSOF ITALIAN UNIFICATIONGiuseppe Garibaldi: the Italian“Hero of the Two Worlds”
400+addresses
20company
highlights
T H E B E S T O F B R O A D C A S T & P R O D U C T I O N M A D E I N I T A L Y 3
E d i t o r i a l
by Andrea Rivetta
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Giuseppe Garibaldi(July 4, 1807 – June 2,1882) was an Italianmilitary and politicalkey figure. In histwenties, he joined theCarboneria, aclandestine group ofItalian revolutionarypatriots aiming at re-unifying the Italianstate, at that time splitunder a number ofdominions (Piedmont-Sardinia, Papal State,Kingdom of the Two
Sicilies, Austrian Empire and some minor Duchies andPrincipates). After an unsuccessful insurgence, Garibaldi fledItaly and participated to the War of the Ragamuffins and tothe Uruguayan Civil War as the leader of a legion of Italianvolunteers. Then he moved back to Italy, where he acted as acommander in the various battles of the Italian Risorgimento,the political and social movement that merged the differentstates of the Italian peninsula into the single state of Italy . Hewas called “the Hero of Both Worlds" as a tribute to hismilitary successes in both Italy (thus Europe) and in SouthAmerica. He is considered an Italian national hero. Garibaldi's popularity, his skill at rousing the common people,and his military exploits are all credited with making theunification of Italy possible. He also served as a globalexemplar of mid-19th century revolutionary nationalism andliberalism. Garibaldi, along with Giuseppe Mazzini and other Europeanssupported the creation of a European federation. ManyEuropeans expected a unified Germany to become aEuropean and world leader and to champion humanitarianpolicies. This is noticeable in this part of the letter written byGiuseppe Garibaldi to Karl Blind on 10 April 1865."The progress of humanity seems to have come to a halt, andyou with your superior intelligence will know why. The reasonis that the world lacks a nation which possesses trueleadership. Such leadership, of course, is required not to dominate otherpeoples, but to lead them along the path of duty, to lead themtoward the brotherhood of nations where all the barrierserected by egoism will be destroyed. We need the kind ofleadership which, in the true tradition of medieval chivalry,would devote itself to redressing wrongs, supporting theweak, sacrificing momentary gains and material advantage forthe much finer and more satisfying achievement of relieving
the suffering of our fellow men. We need a nation courageousenough to give us a lead in this direction. It would rally to itscause all those who are suffering wrong or who aspire to abetter life, and all those who are now enduring foreignoppression".
Our CompanyNewBay Media’s market leading brands are centered on fivevertical markets — Pro Audio, Broadcast and Video, MusicalInstruments, Systems Integration and K-12 Education. NewBay publishes and produces over 40 publications andshow dailies, 50 websites, 30 daily and weekly E-Newsletters, 3expos and over 50 custom publishing efforts annually. NewBay reaches over two million readers in print and onemillion online and in person — around the world in over 100countries. NewBay Media is a trusted source to millions of readers andvalued partners including advertisers and associations aroundthe world. Headquartered in New York City, NewBay LLC is aprivately held portfolio company owned by The Wicks Group. Additional NewBay offices are located in San Francisco, LosAngeles, Washington DC, London, and Milan.
The “Best of…”The Best of Broadcast & Production Made in Italy is aneditorial initiative mailed to more than 8,000 decision makersin the radio, television, production and post productionindustries, selected from the extensive database of ourmultinational publishing group NewBay Media. Thousands of copies will be distributed — on the NewBayMedia publishing stand — at the most prominent internationalbroadcasting exhibitions and conferences to take placebetween September 2011 and August 2012: IBC, Cabsat, NAB,Broadcast Asia and BIRTV. This guide provides its readers with a comprehensiveinformation on the Italian firms (production and/ordistribution) that offer services and products to the broadcastindustry. From audio and video to transmission andaccessories, it features an extensive list of more than 400 firmsand 21 company profiles, highlighting the most innovativecompanies.In addition, the Broadcast & Production Italy web site(www.broadcast.it) has reserved a special section to allparticipating companies, including a direct link to the relevantweb sites. The whole issue will also be available as digital edition, whoselink will be push-mailed to about 40,000 e-readers severaltimes throughout the year, on the occasion of eachInternational show.
An Italian Story, 150 years long!The cover of our “The Best of Broadcast&Production Made in Italy 2011/2012” is reserved to GiuseppeGaribaldi Italian (pronunciation: [dʒuˈzɛppe ɡariˈbaldi]), because in 2011 we celebrate the 150thanniversary of the Unification of the Italian State
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C O M P A N Y P R O F I L E
ABE ELETTRONICA
KEY FEATURESl Scalable architecture able to
support both analog anddigital standards of first andsecond generation
l Multistandard analogmodulation with digitalprocessing(PAL/SECAM/NTSC B,G,D,I, K,K1, M, N standardssupported)
l Multistandard digitalmodulation (DVB-T/H, DVB-
T2, ISDB-T/Tb and otherstandards)
l Available configurations: TVTransmitter - RegenerativeTransposer - Transmodulator- Gap-filler…
l Wide choice of inputinterfaces ( ASI -GBEthernet for T.S. over IP –DVB-S/S2 Multistreamreceiver, DVB-T/H receiver,Video/Audio analog-to-digital converter…)
l RF output: UHF, VHF Band 1and Band 3
l Frequency Agile DirectDigital Synthesizer with 1Hzresolution
l Adaptive precorrectionl High efficiency 50V
technology LD-MOS poweramplifiers up to 20KW
l High degree of operationalreliability: single or dualdrive, passive stand-bysystems (1+1 or N+1),multiple power amplifierversions
l User - friendly local andremote control include “on-board” display, WEB Server,SNMP and e-mail client
MAIN BENEFITSFUTURE PROOF HIGH PERFORMANCECOST-EFFECTIVE SOLUTION:l Open platform designed to
satisfy both today’s andtomorrow’s needs
l Ultimate result oftechnology, quality,performance and reliability
l Low cost of ownership, lowcapital cost, runningexpenses & maintenance
EXTREME FLEXIBILITY:l Complete range of options
and configurations to satisfyany need
l Ultra-Compact versions, upto 1KW, integratingtransmitter driver and poweramplifier in a single rackdrawer
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ABE Elettronica Latest Products…Multistandard multimode TV transmitters “DTX” Series: ABE solution for terrestrial
television broadcasting
DTX5000/U
5KW UHF DTV
10KW UHF ATV
10/20W MultistandardMultimode Digital andAnalog TV Transmitter
10GHz BUC (Block Up Converter)
7GHz LNB (Low Noise Block Down Converter)
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KEY FEATURESl Capable to carry up to 6
different MPEG TransportStreams
l Transparent mode to carrySFN Transport Streams
l High capacity: over100Mbit/s total net bit ratein 28MHz RF bandwidth
l Frequency Agile in its range(typically 1GHz)
l Several frequency rangesavailable (6, 7, 8, 10, 13, 14GHz – other on request)
l Fixed (STL) and mobile (withtripods) applications
l RF heads for outdoor andindoor applications
l Standard input/outputinterface: ASI - On request:GBEthernet for T.S. over IP
l Analog Video/Audio in/outinterfaces (versions withembedded MPEG codecs)
MAIN BENEFITSUSE OF THE MOSTADVANCED STANDARD(DVB-S2) FOR BACKHAULINGAND CONTRIBUTION INTELEVISION BROADCASTING
l NO proprietary modulationschemes and FEC codes(DVB-S2 modulationschemes up to 32APSK areemployed)
l NO proprietary aggregationsystems - The aggregationof the Transport Streams(up to 6 different) is madeemploying the DVB-S2MULTISTREAM mode
l NO proprietaryencryption: DVB-S2
Physical Layer scramblingimplemented
EFFICIENT USE OF THEELECTROMAGNETICSPECTRUM
l NO overhead forencapsulation to carrymultiple Transport Streams
l Very high efficiencyForward Error CorrectionCodes (LDPC + BCH)
l NO fixed capacity:parameters (bandwidth,FEC codes, etc.) areoptimized in order to
obtain the bestperformance according tothe available bandwidth andneeded capacity
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ABE: The companyABE Elettronica, an ISO9001 certified company established in 1979, is one of thebest known and most appreciated European manufactures of TV transmitters andmicrowave links. For over 30 years, ABE has been developing and producing a com-plete range of digital and analog TV equipment: MPEG encoders and multiplexers,TV transmitters and transposers, microwave links in the range up to 24 GHz, satelliteuplinks, antennas and radiation systems. ABE stands for Advanced BroadcastingElectronics, which perfectly reflects the flair of the company for original develop-ment and innovation. Thanks to the continuous investments in R&D, ABE constant-ly increases its technological knowledge: innovation and excellence in productdesign are logical consequences of the careful study and accumulated experience of evolving technologies. ABE equipment is today installedand operating in more than 80 countries worldwide; an all-Italian success story in the ideal field to emphasize know-how and work quality.
Microwave links “DML” Series: ABE solution for backhauling and contribution in television broadcasting
Tripod mountedODU (OutDoorUnit) for mobileoperation
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C O M P A N Y P R O F I L E
BLT ITALIA
BLT is proud to have more thanhalf a century of experienceranging from the electronictube age to the present HDTVand stereoscopic 3D-HDTVdays.
The new BLT Media Server SMS“U” series FamilyBLT has been designing andmanufacturing video servers forthe broadcast televisionindustry for many years. The latest productdevelopments allow BLT tooffer solutions ranging from 2channels up to 8 channels in asingle unit, featuringsimultaneous recording andplayback. The material comingfrom any recording channel canbe shared by all playbackchannels in real time. Eachserver can be connected withother units via a GigabitEthernet network to share liveand recorded content as well asclips. The diagram shows a typicalOB-van configuration: twoserver SMS-4U networked withone server SMS-2U andmultiple RUS-Color and RUS-ColorPLUS Control Panels, viaLAN connection, in a flexibleand easy to set-up system. Eachoperator panel can be assignedto a server through a set-upmenu, with no need to changethe cables or hardware layout. In this diagram, the 8 inputchannels of the two SMS-4Ucan be used for the live replays,while the SMS-2U with adedicated RUS-Color controllercan be used either for thereplays and contributionplayout or to composehighlights.The SMS-2U clips are sourced
from the content recorded inthe other servers. The contentsexchanged between the serversare in native JP2K format andcan be exported and re-imported in MXF/MOV/AVIformats for third party NLEsystems. With the RUS-ColorPlus, a BLTremote controller with anintegrated graphic userinterface, the above systemcan manage up to 300,000 clips.The video client controlsoftware includes a user friendlyplaylist creation system whereeach clip can be associated tothe relevant metadata. When connected to an high-speed camera, the SMS-4Userver can perform super-slowmotion with HDTV at full nativeresolution, capturing up tothree times more frames thanconventional systems (150/180frames/sec).
All BLT media servers from theSMS-HD family support bothfull HDTV and SDTV. Thecompression engine is based onthe advanced JP2K technologywhich meets all productionquality requirements — 4:2:2process, 10-bit precision, fullHDTV resolution and nomotion artifacts. Simultaneousrecording/playback, randomand non-linear access,continuous loop recording withreal time clip protection arenative SMS-HD features.
The BLT TechnologyBLT products comply with allinternational broadcastspecifications providing a single-unit solution to most productionneeds. They are used everydayinto OB-VANs and studiosworldwide. BLT offers mediaserver solutions for live andsports production events thanks
to powerful features such ascontinuous recording (ensuringthat vital shots are never lost),simultaneous playback whilerecording, highlights, high speedrecording for super slow-motion,contribution and playoutstorage.The next challenge ofBLT is the stereoscopic 3D-HDTV: all the new media serverare ready to fit the requirementof the 3D-HDTV class products.The BLT video client controlsoftware is available as an add-onto enable descriptive metadatacreation, visual clip browsing andediting with time line style. Suchapplications provide televisiondirectors with a valuable tool tocapture unforgettable momentsfor the enjoyment of millions oftelevision viewers, bringing the“the thrill of victory and theagony of defeat” directly to theirtelevision sets.BLT is proud to be a member of
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BLT Italia: over 50 years of experience in television technologyBLT Italia was founded in 1959 by Leonardo Bartelletti to design and manufacture professional
TV equipment, nowadays used by major broadcasters worldwide
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the most reputable engineeringassociations in the video industry.This allows the company tomaintain close contact and dialogwith key customers andequipment manufacturers inorder to ensure equipmentinteroperability. BLT is a memberof ISO/UNINFO (the Italian ISOMPEG body), IEEE, IABM, asustaining member of SMPTEand a full member of Pro-MPEGForum and HD Forum.
PRODUCTPORTFOLIOSMS-4U, an 8 channels FullHDTV Broadcast Video Server (4inputs and 4 outputs or 6 inputsand 2 outputs) withsimultaneous Recording andPlayback. SMS-4U records up to4 (or 6) independent HDTVvideo sources or performs Super-Slow Motion with High SpeedCamera up to 3X speed. Itsupports dual stream HD-SDI forfull 1080p and full resolution 3D-HDTV. SMS -4U featuresi1920x1080i full resolution, with10bit precision 4:2:2compression based on latestJP2K. SMS-4U can be networkedfor content sharing. It is compactand fits into a 5 unit rack,including HDD storage andredundant PSU, ready for studioand OB -Van installation.
SMS-2U is a 4 channels FullHDTV Broadcast Video Server (2inputs and 2 outputs) with
simultaneous Recording andPlayback. SMS -2U records up to2 independent HDTV videosources and supports dual streamHD-SDI for full 1080p and fullresolution 3D.
RUS-Color is the BLT dedicatedcontrol panel companion for theSMS servers family. The RUS-Color control panel, equippedwith a large color LCD display,unleashes the advancedcapabilities of BLT video servers,allowing simultaneous control ofup to four units. Cue management, clips andsequences, single channel or
multi-cameras, networking real-time clips with overwriteprotection, Jog/Shuttle, T-BAR,VTR look-and-feel operation arejust some of its features.
RUS-ColorPLUS is the latestremote control panel for BLTVideo Server. RUS-ColorPLUSincludes a powerful graphic userinterface to enable integratedmanagement of up to 300,000clips as well as playlist creation,either for studio or liveapplication.
DVP-3 is stereoscopic 3Dproduction processor featuringsome stereoscopic functionssuch as Vertical/Horizontalde-mirroring for mirror rig ,side by side or Tile Format,anaglyph and embossing.
BLT staffThe BLT staff includes 15 skilledengineers, mainly in the areas ofresearch and development andtechnical support.
President and founder: Leonardo BartellettiCEO:Mamerto BaldassariInternational Sales: Wladimir Rossi PM Customer Care: Danilo Nardini
BLT Italia S.r.l.Via Rosselli, 91 I-55043 Lido di Camaiore LU ItalyPhone: +39 0584 904788 Fax: +39 0584 904789 [email protected] www.blt.it
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100%BROADCASTTECHNOLOGY
grand succès sur les marchésinternationaux, en combinantla capacité de travailler dansdes conditions extrêmes, avecla meilleure qualité de latechnologie, surtout fabriquésen Italie.20 années de succès qui ontvu le passage du budget de150 000 euros la premièreannée, jusqu’ à 10 millionsd'euros dans les six premiersmois de 2011.Après de nombreux succèsdans des dizaines de marchésdifférents (dont vous pouvezdécouvrir en visitantwww.teleconsult.it),Teleconsult a de nombreuxsites désormais ouverte dansles marchés des Balkan,Africains, en particulier dansla République Démocratiquedu Congo,in U.A.E.ecc.Teleconsult travaillemaintenant aussi avec lachaîne de Télévision FrancaiseTV5 pour créer de nouvellesStation de radiodiffusionterrestre de son signal enAfrique, avec la réceptionsatellite.
Un accord similaire a etaitsigne avec la chaine RFI(Radio FranceInternationale).Teleconsult est aussi engagéepour la renaissance de laréseau radio Afrique N° 1,parmi une douzaine destations locales a installerdans le continent africain.Après s'être affirmée dans ledomaine de la transmission(terrestre et satellite) et radio,Teleconsult aujourd'hui aégalement lancé laconstruction de studios detélévision, en collaborationavec une expérimentéeentreprise italienne.Teleconsult est imbattable entermes de logistique, enparticulier dans des marchésdifficiles en Afrique sub-saharienne et équatoriales. Sa force réside dans laprésence effective sur le site etdonc la capacité nonseulement d'assurer lafourniture d'installations,mais aussi la bonneinstallation et service après-vente.
1991-2011: Happy Birthday Teleconsult!
SEPTEMBER 16 IS THE ANNIVERSARYOn September 16 wecelebrate the 20thanniversary of Teleconsult. Born in 1991 at the behest ofMr Angelo Parenti, it is anItalian company that hasachieved success ininternational markets,combining the ability towork under extremeconditions, with the bestquality of technology,especially made in Italy. 20years of successes that haveseen a great evolution: fromEuro 150 000 at the end ofthe first year, to € 10 millionin the first six months of2011. After many successesin dozens of differentmarkets (which you candiscover by visitingwww.teleconsult.it),Teleconsult company hasmany sites now open in theBalkans and in the Africanmarkets, especially in theDemocratic Republic ofCongo, in UAE etc.Teleconsult now also worksfor the French televisionchannel TV5, to create newterrestrial broadcastingstations in Africa withsatellite reception.
A similar agreement has beensigned with RFI (RadioFrance Internationale)Teleconsult is also supportingthe rebirth of Africa No. 1network, by installing a dozenlocal stations in the Africancontinent. After havingestablished itself in the field oftransmission (terrestrial andsatellite) and radio, todayTeleconsult has also initiatedthe construction of televisionstudios, in collaboration withan experienced Italiancompany. Teleconsult isunbeatable in terms oflogistics, especially in difficultmarkets in Sub-SaharanAfrica and Equatorial areas.Its strength lies in the actualpresence on site and thereforeits ability to not only ensurethe provision of facilities, butalso the proper installationand after sales service..
LE 16 DE SEPTEMBREC’ESTL’ANNIVERSAIRE Le 16 Septembre, nouscélébrons le 20e anniversairede Teleconsult. Né en 1991 àl'initiative de Mr. AngeloParenti, une entrepriseitalienne qui a obtenu un
Teleconsult Manager: Giorgio Bianchini, Angelo Parenti, Silvio Resmini
ANALYSIS & PROJECTTeleconsult provides Clientswith top level consultancyanalysis over technical andeconomical variables.Teleconsult suggests tocustomers the bestconfiguration needed to coveran indicated area from a givenlocation, and to realise theproject using specific tools.Studies and projects can bedelivered both preliminary toinstallation or as stand aloneservices.
TECHNOLOGY SUPPLYThis part is aimed to providethe best suitable products forthe specific project, in term ofmaterials, components andsubsystems. In 20 years ofactivity, Teleconsult hasdevelopped a very thoroughexperience in the supplierselection, negotiation andbuying process.
TURNKEYINSTALLATIONTeleconsult realises turnkeyinstallations providingOrganisations andInstitutions with buildingsand facilities for a complete
Transmission Centre. Incollaboration whith localworkers, our engineerssupervise every singleconstruction step. Its team ofhigh experienced engineerstechnicians and towerspecialists, lead the projectaccording to the bestinternational standards.
LOGISTICSTimely end effective globaltransportation service, by road,sea or air all over the world isalways delivered. Teleconsulttakes in charge the physicaland administrative workflowmanaging the logistics and theautorisation process.
SUPPORT &MAINTENANCEOn customer request,Teleconsult provides with day-by-day management andon site assistance, support andmaintenance services. For large projects andinstallations, comprehensivesupport can be achieved byestablishing a technicalcooperation agreement with alocal company over thelifecycle of the project.
ANALYSE & PROJETSTeleconsult offre aux clientsl'analyse au niveau de conseilsupérieur sur les variablestechniques et économiques.Teleconsult suggère aux clientsla meilleure configurationnécessaire pour couvrir unezone indiquée à partir d'unendroit donné, et de réaliser leprojet en utilisant des outilsspécifiques. Les études etprojets peuvent être remis à lafois préalable à l'installation ouen tant que services autonomes.
OFFRE DE TECHNOLOGIECette partie est destinée àfournir les meilleurs produitsadaptés pour le projetspécifique, en terme dematériaux, composants et sous-systèmes. En 20 ans d'activité,Teleconsult a développé uneexpérience très approfondiedans la sélection desfournisseurs, la négociation etprocessus d'achat.
INSTALLATION CLÉ EN MAINTeleconsult réalise desinstallations clé en main offrantOrganisations, bâtiments,installations pour des centre de
1991 1995 2000 2000 2001
TeleconsultFoundation
Budget € 150k FondationTeleconsult
Budget € 150k
Teleconsult works in Bosnia andHerzegovina
for reconstructionTeleconsulttravail en
Bosnie-Herzégovinepour la reconstruction
TV network forUSAID
in KosovoRéseau Télé
pour USAID auKosovo
The yearly Budgetis € 3 M
Le Budget annuelest de € 3 M
MILESTONES
Teleconsult starts works inCongo DRCTeleconsultcommence àtravailler au Congo RDC
transmission complet.En collaboration avec desentreprise, locale, nosingénieurs supervisent chaqueétape de construction .L’Equipe de techniciens d’Ingénieurs expérimentés et deSpécialistes en Tours,amenetoujour a otenir des resultat enaccord avec les meilleursstandards internationaux.
LOGISTIQUEDes services de transportmondial, par route, mer ou airsur tout le monde est toujoursgarantie. Teleconsult prend en charge leworkflow phisique etadministratives de gestion de lalogistique et le processusd'autorisation.
SUPPORT &MAINTENANCESur demande du client,Teleconsult fournit, jour parjour, la Gestion,les servicesd'assistance,de support et demaintenance des sites. Pour les grands projetsde’installation , un supportcomplet peut être fourni auclients en cooperation avec desEntreprises Local, pour tout laduree de Vie.
2003 2006 2010 2011
Teleconsultworks in Iraq forreconstructionTeleconsult
travail en Iraq pour la reconstruction
The yearlyBudget is
€ 12 MLe Budget
annuel est de € 12 M
TV5 Togo &Guinea Eq., RFI and
Afrique N°1new customersTV5 Togo et
Guinée Eq., RFI etAfrica N°1
nouveaux clients
TELECONSULT: ACTION BROADCAST 360°
Disaster Rec
overy
Tran
smission
Rad
ioTv
OB Van
Ready for any emergencyAfter an act of war or a naturaldisaster, Teleconsult has a uniqueexperience in reconstructing studiesand/or the transmission networks
Prêt à tout urgenceAprès un acte de guerre ou unecatastrophe, Teleconsult a uneexpérience unique dans lareconstruction des études et/ou desréseaux de transmission
Work in highTowers, antennas and radiant systemsare never a problem. The workforce ishighly qualified, also for satellite systems
Travailler en hauteTours, antennes et systèmes radiantssont jamais un problème. Le personnelest hautement qualifié, aussi pour essystèmes satellitaires
Radio Tv StudiosComplete systems for radio and TVstations, always equipped with up-to-date and high performingtechnologies
Les Studios Radio-TéléSystèmes complets pour les stationsde radio et de télévision, toujourséquipés avec des technologiesrécents et très performantes
Mobile efficencyMobile vehicles for all terrain andneeds. OB and SNG suitable for anyuse
Efficacité mobileVéhicules mobiles pour tous lesterrains et les besoins. OB et SNGpropre à tout usage
Teleconsult installextension on thetowers of DubaiTeleconsult
installe l’extensionsur les tours de Dubaï
Teleconsult works in Romania for
RadiocommunicatiiTeleconsult travail
en Roumanie pour la
Radiocommunicatii
2003
TeleconsultTeleconsult is a systems integration companyfor radio and television broadcasting, whichrepresents some of the leading and mostappreciated Italian manufacturers of broadcasttechnology.
Teleconsult has a first-floor résumé withprojects currently operating around the world,including high-risk areas, such as theaters ofwar or extreme environmental situations.
Teleconsult systems provides customers withturnkey solutions for:- Complete TV stations, both low and highfrequency;- Complete radio stations, both low and highfrequency;- All the technology for terrestrialbroadcasting, digital and analog;- Stations for satellite uplink and downlink ;- Establishment of mobile units of all sizes andtypes;- Design and installation of terrestrial and/orsatellite networks ;- Supply of individual equipment;- Service and maintenance;- Staff for training services.
Teleconsult has been able to distinguish itself byits particular operational efficiency, being ableto design and build complete systems, Includingcomplex ones for use in any operatingenvironment, in strict compliance with theestablished timetable and specific goals.
Teleconsult est une société d'intégration desystèmes pour la radio et la télévision, quireprésente un grand nombre entre les plusgrands fabricants (sourtout les plus appréciésItaliens) de technologies pour la diffusion..
Teleconsult a un curriculum vitae de premierniveau, avec des productions actuellement enexploitation dans le monde, y compris leszones à haut risque, tels que les théâtres deguerre ou des situations extrêmes du point devue de l'environnement.
Les systèmes de Teleconsult offrent aux clientsdes solutions «clé en main" pour:- Stations de télévision complète, tant en basseet haute fréquence;- Stations de radio complète, tant en basse ethaute fréquence;- Toutes les technologies pour la radiodiffusionterrestre, analogique et numérique;- Stations de liaison montante et liaisondescendante par satellite;- Mise en place d'unités mobiles de toutes
The wind power...... and the sun energyIn Katanga, in the south ofCongo, an integrated 100kW wind-solar powergenerator has beeninstalled by Teleconsult. About 20% of power for thesite is guaranteed by a 18meter high tower with agenerator connected to 10-meter-long paddles. Solar energy is produced by alarge number of photovoltaicpanels.
La force du vent.. et l’énérgie du soleilAu Katanga, dans le sud du Congo, Teleconsult a installée ungénérateur intégrés éolien-solaire de 100 kW. Lerendement de 20% est garanti par une tour de 18 mètres dehaut avec installé un générateur relié à aubes de 10 mètres.L'énergie solaire est produite à partir d'une grande numero depanneaux photovoltaïques.
tailles et de types;- Conception et installation de réseauxterrestres et / ou par satellite;- Fourniture d'équipements individuels;- Entretien et maintenance;- Personnel pour services de formation.
Teleconsult a été capable de se distinguer par aspécifique efficacité opérationnelle, étant aussicapable de concevoir et de construire dessystèmes complets, y compris les pluscomplexes et situès dans tout environnementd'exploitation, dans le strict respect ducalendrier établi et des spécifiques données.
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DB BROADCAST
A garage storyThe company was founded in1975 by a young electroniccomponents salesman, LucianoDitadi, and a client of theelectronic components company,Franco Bertella,. Ditadi wasalready a local radio enthusiastwith a degree in electricalengineering, providing technicalassistance and maintenanceservices to the first localbroadcasters in the Veniceregion, north-eastern Italy.Ditadi and Bertella decided tolaunch a business together,offering solutions andequipment to meet the needs ofthe new radio stations. Ditadiprovided the engineering know-how and a healthy dose ofyouthful enthusiasm; Bertella,with 15 years of experiencebehind him, was able to providefinancial discipline and a keenentrepreneurial eye.
As often happens in businesssuccess stories, Ditadi andBertella’s adventure began in agarage, Bertella’s one. This wasthe cradle of the DB Group, andthe site where the first low-power FM transmitters werebuilt.At that time, with the FMspectrum being still a largelyunexplored territory, these unitswere likely adequate to get youon the air and tolet your stationto be heard even at a remarkabledistance. A sudden marketsuccess brought a surge indemand. Customers queuedoutside the garage to get homethe equipments as soon as theycame out from the productionline.This story, told with somenostalgia, points out one of thekey factor of the business modelthat today, on a very differentscale, characterizes the DB
brand: good value for money isthe key to success. It is a successthat in 1976, just a year afterDitadi and Bertella joined theirefforts, led to establish theircompany. They resigned from theirprevious jobs and officially setup the DB ElettronicaTelecomunicazioni Sncpartnership. The partnershipbecame a joint-stock company in1982, with the DB parentcompany remaining such eversince.Rossella Giuliato, who joinedDB while very young and now is asource of company history, andIlario Giacomini, who hasworked on the technical side ofthe business since the dawn ofthe DB Group are still a keypresence in the company..
Growing upIn 1986, DB began evolvingbeyond the FM radio sector. DBinvested significant resources intelevision R&D and hired a teamof specialist engineers. Within ayear, DB was able to publish itsfirst catalogue of TV technology.By 1990, the range of DBsolutions was complete.In 1993, DB recruitedGuglielmo Feliziani, a just-graduated telecommunicationsengineer. He started as adesigner and moved up tomanage the technicaldepartment, also becoming apartner in the company in 1996.In 2000, with the retirement ofBertella, Feliziani had theopportunity to increase his staketo the same level as Ditadi’s. Thiswas not a case of acquiring a
“silent partner”, but ayoung, new partner fullyinvested in the company.The idea of Bertella andDitadi, to take a forward-looking decision for theircompany, was perfectlyclear.
EBS “deluxe” arrivesEBS Srlwas set up by DBElettronica in 2004, thuscreating the DB Group
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DB Broadcast Group: Growing up every yearDB Broadcast Group, founded as DB Elettronica features an international presence and a widerange of products
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(later ETT Srlwas added to thegroup, too). The move alsoinvolved acquiring some of thetechnical staff of the Abruzzi-based company ABS, includingMassimo Rossi, an EBS partnerwho is currently technical chief atEBS. Although EBS operates inthe same markets as DB, it ispositioned as a “luxury brand,”offering complex, customizedsolutions to a more demandingcustomer base. EBS clientsinclude leading national publicand private broadcasters fromboth Italy and abroad.The overview of the DBmanagement team would not becomplete without mentioningthe gracious presence of ElenaDitadi, who has stood out at theDB stand at trade shows aroundthe world since the 2000 NABShow. On 4 July 2006, just aheadof her graduation inCommunications Sciences, sheofficially joined the company.Her first task was marketing, witha special focus on WesternEurope, francophone Africa andthe Americas, as well as salesnetwork coordination duties.
Present and futureToday, DB Elettronica hashundreds of authorized dealersworldwide, featuring a globalmarket coverage. Nearly 80% ofthe markets covered arestructured with direct B2Brelationships, and only a few arehandled via second-levelcommercial relationships.This close contact and friendshipwith clients helps DB maintainingthe original philosophy of thecompany early ages.On the commercial side of DB,three managers work alongsideElena Ditadi: Beatrice Martin,who covers the same areas asElena; Luisa Finetti and ElenaImhoff, who together are incharge for the Asian and otherEastern markets. The entire staffis directly coordinated by LucianoDitadi and Guglielmo Feliziani.Further boosting the commercialstaff is Ilaria Cavinato; as headof after-sales assistance, she is akey figure for the company. MS.Cavinato takes care of various
technicalaspects of thecompany life:from tenderprojects tocustomizedmanuals. DB isparticularlyproud of itscustomizedequipmentmanuals thatprovideCustomerswith specific,clear and direct assistancetailored to the design of theirsystems.Andrea Targa is in charge ofthe technical aspects of designand production, managing ateam of seven engineers..
Walls that speakThe continuous corporateevolution of the DB Group isevident in the opening its newpremises in Padua: RivieraMaestri del Lavoro, 20/1; Tel:+39-049-870-0588; Fax: +39-049-870-0747; website: www.dbbroadcast.com.Within the 5,000-square-meterfacility there are 1,200 squaremeters of stylish office space forthe company’s commercial,technical and administrativemanagement. The remainingspace is used for production,testing and warehousing.DB, taking into considerationboth the headquarters staff andthe other group companies, has atotal workforce of about 60people, two-thirds of whom areinvolved in production. The newPadua facility was made possibleby the sales of 2008. That year,the DB Group generated aturnover of more than €10million with an excellent profitmargin.Not used to rest on its success,the DB Group continued with itsestablished philosophy ofinvesting profits back into thecompany; a move that points outthe optimism and confidence DBsees looking forward.In terms of international activity,other than the branch offices insome strategic places, DB is re-
organizing all the distributors‘network all over the world. Thegroup responds to the evolutionof the times by exporting notonly products but also an all-Italian style of business, a styleborn of creativity, competenceand enterprise.
DB ElettronicaTelecomunicazioni S.p.a.Riviera Maestri del Lavoro 20/135127 Padova - ItalyPhone: +39 049 8700588Fax +39 049 [email protected]
DB Group: Threecompanies andhundreds ofsolutions forbroadcasting
The DB Group constantly invests in the development of design andtechnology with a highly skilled staff that delivers continuous input interms of cutting-edge solutions.
FlexibilityGoverned by the aim of matching the machine to the specific clientneeds, DB offers a wide range of easy-to-install and easy-to-set-upoptions. Moreover, user interfaces with advanced local software orremote control functionality (SNMP, Web, GSM, SMS and e-mailmessaging) assure simple and comprehensive system managementand configuration.
AdaptabilityFrom the frozen tundra of the Arctic to the scorching deserts ofAfrica, DB technology is designed to suit any climatic conditionsthanks to reliable, innovative liquid cooling, which DB first intro-duced in 2004.
Cutting-Edge TechnologyThe DB Group policy is to invest in emerging technologies ahead oftheir time. For example, in the late-1990s, DB committed itself to thedevelopment of technology for DVB-T, DVB-T2, ATSC, ISDB-TBtransmission and to fixed and portable digital systems required forSTL setups.
ReliabilityInvesting in new technologies results in advantages that last in time;market experience begins to accumulate earlier, enabling moreprompt optimization of products to remain at the forefront of inno-vation and to assure high levels of reliability and performance.
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ELBER
From its very beginning in 1978,Elber choos to work in themicrowave radio link field for thebroadcast industry. The companychanged several times its locationin the Italian Riviera in the northof Italy near Genoa, in order toadapt its structure to the needsof an always expanding market.Today in fact, due to the constantpresence at all majorinternational trade showsregarding the broadcast industry,Elber can rely on a widespreaddiffusion of its products in everypart of the world: Europe,Central and South America, Asia,Africa and Australia.The highly specialised staff, theattention paid to each and everysingle phase of the productionfrom the design to the realizationof the product and the use ofhigh quality components formthe basement of Elber'sphilosophy. The increasingexpansion of the company hasnever kept Elber frommaintaining a personal contactwith its clients, from the smallerlocal broadcasters to the maintelevision and radio networks.This philosophy, together withthe high reliability of theequipment, allows Elber to offer
a five-yearguarantee onits products.Important andcontinuousinvestments intothe Research &DevelopmentDepartmentreflect theambition tokeep the leaderpositionbetween itscompetitors aswell on nationalas oninternationallevel. An organized and fully-assortedsupplier allows a fastprocurement of every kind ofelectronic item, from the basicdiscrete ones to the mostcomplex IC's, from PCB tomechanical modules.Equipped with an etchingmachine, all circuitry on PCBs(both on FR4 and Teflonmaterials) are produced in-house. Afterwards thecomponents are soldered by theassembly department’spersonnel, and subsequentlypassed back to the engineering
brings the overall companysurface to a total of 3000 squaremetres. This important goal,result of an accurate planningstrategy, represents an importantconfirmation of the mid andlong-term ambitions that Elberhas established.
PRODUCT LINETo satisfy the needs of the alwaysgrowing number of clients and tobe competitive in differentapplications, Elber has a widerange of products in continuousevolution. The products can bedistinguished into: fixed radiolinks (STL systems), mobile radiolinks, DENG systems and FMlinks for radio broadcasters.The fixed radio links productline have always been Elber’sselling force. Superiorperformance and the simplicityof installation are the maincharacteristics of these productsthat bring Elber to the worldleadership in this marketsegment. However, to respond to theconstant evolutions of themarket, it is necessary to developequipment that require fastinstallation and have smalldimensions. Such characteristics
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department for testing anddesign check. Elber also broadens its activitiesto the DENG device marketwhich is the newest and mostfascinating challenge at thismoment that will allow Elber todesign personalized solutionsand exceed the nearly 10000links mounted all over the world.Over 20 years of experience, thecare for details and the researchfor innovation are the keys forhigh quality and reliableproducts, characteristics thatdistinguish Elber on theworldwide market. The foundingcraft tradition in the productionis maintained linked to the actualproduction philosophy ofentirely manufacturing all theproducts within the company’spremises.From September 2008 on, Elberis fully operational in the newhead office in Carasco (GE) inVia Pontevecchio 42 W, 16042Carasco (GE). The brand-newbuilding on two levels, situatednear the former office, covers upto 2000 square metres andrepresents the best of flexibilityand technology.The original building wasintegrated into the new part, and
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Elber on the worldwide marketThe highly specialised staff, the attention paid to each and every single phase of the production fromthe design to the realization of the product and the use of high quality components form the benchmark of Elber’s philosophy
Elber Headquarters
Elber Links at the Royal Palace of Jordan
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are met by the mobile radiolinks, a sector where Elber hasmade many investments in thepast years.The latest challenge for Elber isthe DENGmarket. Aware of theever increasing need of portableand fast setup systems, Elberpresents a new highlytechnological range of products,maintaining the Company’s ideaof offering high performanceequipment at competitive prices.The R&D department offers aninnovative and highly performingsolution for RadioBroadcasters: apart from therenewed NBFM-01 microwavelink, using an innovative digitalsignal processing of themodulated FM signal, Elber hasdeveloped new and alternativesolutions for audio transport ondigital networks. A new productline, called SRS, has beendeveloped based on the RadioSoftware technology, obtainingexcellent results and flexibilityunique on the world market.
ELBERTECHNOLOGIESThe conversion from analogicalto digital signals has acceleratedthe development of equipmentfor signal transportation.Many years of research havebrought Elber to the
perfectioning ofproducts able tomanage thetransition to thedigital era of theItalian radio and TVbroadcasting.Since many yearsthis range ofequipment allowsthe transport ofdigital signals forming theconnecting backbone of theinstallations maintainingcompatibility and pricecompetitiveness on atechnological and reliability levelcompared with othermanufacturers. The transition to digitaltechnology has favored theimprovement of the peculiarcharacteristics of thetransmission equipmentnotwithstanding the reduction ofthe dimensions. Recently Elber launched aparticularly innovative andtechnological advanced system,completing the existingconsolidated range of products,directed to an employ that goeswell over the plain broadcasting.In fact the REBLE310 is the latestmicrowave link based on theexperience and the competenceof Elber’s R&D department. Itcombines the features of the
previous Slim LineMicrowave RadioLink series and ofthe DDM310digital modem,integrating themall in a new,compact (1U rack19”) and high-endsolution.The improved ICstechnology allowstheimplementationof directfrequencyconversion frombaseband I/Qcomponents tothe finalfrequency,without IF stages.This assures nospurious
emissions due to L.O. and verycompact sizes of bothtransmitter and receivermodules. Monodirectional andbidirectional configurations areavailable, with internal orexternal branching systems, aswell as a relay version with thepossibility of asymmetricalconfigurations regardingfrequency range and modulationschemes.The high frequency clock allowsthe link to achieve up to 40MHzbandwidth, transporting a “FullDVB-ASI” signal in 128 QAMmodulation. An innovative I/O sectionintroduces, besides the standardDVB-ASI interface, a GbE portfor IP traffic, very useful fortransferring heterogeneous databesides the MPEG-TS. The high flexibility of REBLE310series allows to use different I/Osections with the possibility tomanage heterogeneous datainterfaces like PDH/SDH, DVB-ASI and Ethernet traffic. Many accessories are integratedin order to optimize spaces inremote sites, such as the hitlessswitch for redundantconfigurations, the double hot-swappable power supply and anoptional booster to achieve 1Woutput power even in high-levelmodulation schemes. A newembedded software offerscomplete control of allparameters of the link, driving aneasy user interface with a TFTand a keyboard accessible fromthe front panel, for very simpleand immediate maintenanceand troubleshooting.An intuitive web interfaceallows a local or remote user tomanage the equipment.
Main features of REBLE310l Half-duplex, Full-duplex or
Repeater
l Frequency: 5 5250-5450; 6L5925-6425; 6U 6425-7125;10 10000-10700; 11 10700-11700; 14 14500-15500.Others in progress
l Direct frequency conversionl Up to 1 GHz frequency agilel Power output @ 1 dB c.p.:
32dBm ± 1 dB. Optionalbooster for 1W outputpower in STM-1configuration
l Very high spurioussuppression
l Excellent noise figurel High speed integrated digital
modem
l Data interfaces: 4x DVB-ASI & E1
2x DVB-ASI & GbE & E12x DVB-ASI & STM-1 & E1
Others on request:l Bandwidth: 1.75÷40 MHzl Bit-rate adjustable up to 200
Mbps in 128QAM
l Integrated Hitless Switch for1+1 configuration
l Redundant hot-swappablepower supply (AC+AC,AC+DC, DC+DC)
l Web interface and SNMPremote control. GPIO
Elber S.r.l.Via Pontevecchio, 42 W16042 Carasco GE - Italywww.elber.it
New Link REBLE310
CPMPortableLink
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GAMMARED ENGINEERING
Thanks to the versatility andreliability of the platform,advanced solutions have beendevised in Italy, Europe, Asia andthe Middle East, among whichplayout systems with AdvertisingInsertion and real-time masking,HD live sport events withgraphical information and Multi-Channel ingestion systems withQuality Control stand out.Several chances for more andmore innovative solutions can betaken thanks to the new featuresin development now: ingest andplayout with stereoscopic 3Dsupport, Audio-Video-GraphicTimeline with real time editingduring playout, Audio/Videostream preview over localnetwork improvement, fullaspect-ratio management withAFD codes and increase of thesupported video formats.
SHINE ServerSHINE Media Platform hasbeen devised to makeVideoservers able to streamlineproduction workflows, to easilyintegrate into existinginfrastructure and to ensure highperformance and quality. SHINEServers have a modular design,
are available in differentinput/output SD/HD (alsomixed) configurations. Inaddition they support remotecontrol using SHINE InteractProtocol for full platformmanagement or using standardprotocols such as VDCP andOXTEL for integration with anyautomation system.Every SHINE solution can set upAudio/Video streams over localnetwork providing a convenientand efficient zero-delay remotepreview. The embodiment ofthese qualities is ÆON, a highreliable 3 Rack Unit turnkeysolution capable of managing upto 8 SD/HD input/outputchannels with dual gigabitnetwork interface, redundantpower supply, RAID with up to1,200 hours in mpg@8mbs (300hours in DV25), rear panelwith all neededconnectionsand front panelwith touchscreen forquickconfigurationandmonitoring.
SHINESolutions forIngest can beconfiguredwith variousrecordingchannels aswell as playoutchannels forQuality Check,which can beperformed at the same time asingest using the Time-DelayInstant-Replay feature.Similarly, post-productionstations can edit video materialeven if the recording phase is notyet complete. Integration withMedia Asset Management andproduction systems is ensured bythe wide range of SD/HDrecording formats supported(MOV, MPG, AVI, MXF with DV,
mpeg2-IFrame/IBP, IMX,XDCAM, AVCIntra,P2 and H264codecs) andTimeCodemanagement.Moreover, SHINE isable to producelow-quality/frame-accurate proxy filesin WMV and MOV
formats (H264 with AAC audio isalso supported) while ingestingHQ material.SHINE Solutions for playoutare based on an advanced multi-layer renderer with embeddedgraphic engine and are able tomanage several input/outputchannels at the same time on thesame system, providing a chancefor broadcasters to exploit theirdistinctive characteristics. In fact SHINE is able to add a live
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GammaRED’s SHINE Solutions: integrationlooking to the futureGammaRED Engineering continues the evolution of the SHINE Media Platform technologicalinfrastructure by offering more and more functionalities to integrators who aim at proposing advancedsolutions to broadcasters and allowing them to focus resources on the development of the front-endrather than the complex and expensive server-side aspects
pass-through and a graphic layerto a typical playout with a singlevideo layer, and can be used asall-in-one system with logogenerator during clip playout aswell as live events.Using Picture in Picture effectand graphics overlay,broadcasters can brand theirchannels in very different waysand turn their TV program assetsto account. Furthermore, withthe Time-Shift option, it ispossible to repeat the sameprogram schedule on anotherchannel at a different time evenavoiding any input channelwaste, thanks to the integratedvirtual stream architecture.Finally, by means of its real timescaler, SHINE server is able toplay SD and HD clips on thesame channel as well as togenerate an HD channel from anSD program schedule and viceversa, becoming a key equipmentin transition to HD productionand news playout.
Digital Radio, Mobile Television, 3D TV, Internet Operations... No matter which path your station or network takes, Radio World, TV Technology and Broadcast & Production will keep you ahead of the innovation curve.
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ITALTELEC
Italtelec S.p.A. was born in1974, operating from thebeginning in theTelecommunications sector.In the latest years the Companyover-performed the market,with an exponential growth thatbrought it to spread its range ofactivities. Atthe end of the90’s, Italtelecrecruited agroup ofengineers,technical staff,systemsexperts andsales staff withmore than 20yearsexperience intheBroadcastingfield; Italtelecthen expanded its activitiesbecoming a featuredmanufacturer of BroadcastingEquipment. Ranging fromAnalogue to Digital Technology,Italtelec rapidly achieved aprominent position in thesupply and setting up of TV &FM broadcast equipment to bothprivate and state Broadcaster, inItaly and abroad.Italtelec is today an High Techbroadcast transmissionequipment manufacturer, one ofthe most important and leadingItalian Companies operating inthe Telecommunications sector. The Italtelec range of TV andFM products meets the
requirements of the mostsophisticated demand from acontinuously evolving market.Italtelec is in the broadcastingmarket with a wide range ofadvanced technology products. Our offer includes Transmitters& Transposers “air-” and
“liquid-cooled”; ourfirsttrasmittersserie named“Broadstones”remains oneof the mainplayers in thedigitization ofthe Italiannetworks; afurther stepof our growthis representedby the
“Broadmoon” serie (Mediumand High Power air cooledequipment) and by the“Broadsun” serie (High Powerliquid cooled). The latest arrival in our productrange of is the equipmentnamed “MLM” (Multi LastMile), meant to solve the needsof the market in terms ofcompactness, quality andreliability. The “MLM” belongsto the “Broadstar” serie and it’sa compact Multichannel 4+1(four main plus one backuptransmitter in one 3HE 19”rackstandard).Our offer in DVB-T is completedby the “DVB-T Monitoring” ableto analyze up to 10 different
transport streamssimultaneously,equipped with remoteaccess andmanagement, MPEGerror detection, andgraphicalrepresentations.
TV & FM Over the years theItaltelec team carriedout numerous TV &FM projects andsupplied broadcastingequipment all over theworld. Italtelec’s growthin the the worldwidemarket is based on constantpursuit for advanced, reliabletechnical solutions and aselection of qualified sales andlocal agents. These professionals are able toplay the role of key pivotalpoints for the marketing in thepertinent Regions, providingtechnical consultancy, projectimplementation and local areainstallation expertise. Born as aService Company, we stillconsider Service as a key factorof our business. Our technical team is able toguarantee a total support to ourcustomers: from the preventivemaintenance, to the correctiverepairs, always respondingpromptly to all requests (thanksto our dynamism and theguaranteed availability of spareparts), up to transferring thenecessary know-how to theend users.
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Italtelec is in the broadcasting market with a wide rangeof advanced technology productsItaltelec’s growth in the the worldwide market is based on constant pursuit for advanced, reliabletechnical solutions and a selection of qualified sales and local agents
Customer SupportIn addition to our detailedtechnical documentation we cansupply, a complete serie oftraining programs in Factory orOn the Job. Due to the continuousexpansion, Italtelec recentlymoved to a new facility locatedin Fiano Romano (Rome). For more information about Italtelec products andaccessories please visit our website www.italtelec.com.
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M-THREE SATCOM
M-Three Satcom is in thebusiness of broadcast servicessince 2004: in the same year thecompany Teleport in SanGiuliano Milanese started itsoperations, and now a newfacility in Rome is ready to belaunched. The strategy pursuedby the company, strengthened bythis new project, is very sound,and is focused in two maindirections: on the technical side,continuous investments andimprovements on infrastructure,on the customer side, high levelof attention to the customer andwide flexibility in providingtailored commercial andtechnical solutions.M-Three Satcom operates one ofthe digital platform for DTHsatellite services on Hot Birddirectly from Italy (a rare andvaluable asset), and, in the pastfew years, has built a number ofsatellite transmissions servicesaround this asset, which becamethe core of the system. Theservices provided by thecompany include turn-keysolutions (on a regular oroccasional basis) for satellite orradio-link transmissions andoptical communications.All this, plus the synergies withfellow companies Telsat endElber and , recently, Onetastic,have made M-Three Satcom alandmark in Italy.
The new Teleport in Rome M-Three golden asset is the
Milan teleport,which has developedand grown servicesaround this facility inits 7-year life. Theteleport is a real hub,connecting differenttrasmissiontechnology just as aport is the hub forsea, vehicle or railtransportation;inside the teleportsatellite, radio linksand optical technologies arematched and used in the bestconfiguration for a specificcompany or area. Milan teleport also hosts thecompany fleet of vans forrecording and broadcasting, theresearch lab, the support servicefor the system integration areaand obviously the monitoringsystem and customer service,both working 24 hours a day.With both knowledge and coreoperations centralized, M-Threehas the required know-how toprovide turn-key solutions forevery broadcast need; thetechnical staff blends practicalexperiences and theoreticalknowledge, thus becoming acentre of excellence in Europe.M-Three Satcom teleport isconnected to Interoute opticalnetwork: with the appropriatemix of all the resources(Interoute capability anddiffusion, recording andbroadcasting vans, radiolink andteleport satellite connections),
optimization of services and costreduction can be achieved attotal ease.M-Three do not rely only onInteroute network: a proprietarynetwork GbE (GigaBit Ethernet)is linking primarily the twoteleports of Milan and Rome,and reaches also the companymost important customers(Italian and Europeanbroadcasters): EBU (Eurovision)sites of Geneve and Rome areconnetcted to this network too.All the services provided by M-Three (from point to point linkto multicast diffusion for IPTVand OTT) are provided on aturn-key basis with all therelevant compressiontechnologies (thanks also to theVAR-Thomson Networksagreement)
The new site will beready in SeptemberThe new Rome teleport will startoperations on September 2011. Itwill be located in the same facilitywhere the main node ofInteroute in Rome is (viaCornelia, in the via Aurelia area),and it will be a direct expansionof M-Three Satcom services inthe Rome area.The proximitywith valuable clients and the
detailed diffusion of the serviceare the key issues which drovesuch an expansion.The new Rome site will host anoffice area and a technical area(both inside and outside themain building), and its structurehas been built with the sameaccuracy in detail and quality, asthe San Giuliano teleport. Theorganization (teleport, veichlearea and area system integration)is also modelled on the same site.
A very importantstep ahead“We have good relationshipswith our clients; from these welearnt about their needs andinvested in this new teleport thatwill fulfill their expectations.”says Michele Magnifichi. “Also,Central and South Italy are keyareas in the broadcast panoramaand we wanted to take fulladvantage of a local installatitonin these areas. This facility allowsus to increase our distributioncapability, to achieve geographicredundancy inside Italy both forM-Three Satcom and our partnerteleports, to guarantee ourclients to reach quickly both ourrecording and broadcasting vansand our techincal personnel incase on-situ assistance is needed
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M-Three Satcom highlights: the new Teleport in Rome, GbE network and the start-up of thenew Tooway servicesThe company managed by Michele Magnifichi, Carlo Morelli, Carmelo Mallia and Edoardo Bernardi isready to introduce you to a load of innovations. On display: new projects and continuous improvement
Rendering of the new teleport in Rome
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(e.g. VAR Thompson for systemintegration and action). All thesefeatures make our new teleport avery important and valuablelogistic solution for all companieslocated in Central and SouthernItaly”. The new teleport will have its keyfigures in:l Maximum efficiency forinternational connectivity,thanks to its location inside amain node of Interoute
l Strategic location: the mostimportant broadcasters’stations are directly “insight”: connection and accessto M-Three network is thusvery easy
l GbE connection to Milan M-Three Teleport and to thewhole network
l Same Logistic and Safetyprocedures and standards asMilan M-Three Teleport
l Outdoor broadcasting arearelies on 4 antennas 3,70 onKu band and DBS
l Motorized antenna for spotbroadcasting or back-upbroacasting in broadband
l “collocation service” forcustomers and operators andimmediate customerassistance
l Recording and broadcastingvans available.
M-Three andEutelsat’s Ka-Sat KA-SAT is Eutelsat latestchallenge; KA-SAT operates onthe Ka frequency band (26,5 –40 GHz).KA-SAT was launched by theProton rocket from Baikonur onDecember 26th, 2010, and isequipped with four groups of
multifeed antennas, with thehighest pointing precision andwide customization available.To focus on a specificgeographic area (small in size,if compared with actualsatellite standards), 82spotbeams are available: thisfeature entitles the KA-SAT asthe most advanced multi-spotsatellite currently inoperations, worldwide. Eachspotbeam is associated with a237 MHz transponder, andprovides a 475 Mb/s band. Themultispot design allows to re-usethe same frequency on differentantennas, each serving notconfining geographical areas:with this feature, KA-SAT usesthe same frequency on 20different antennas, thusenhancing the actual band of thesatellite up to70 Gb/s (definitelya cosmic value). Main uses of KA-SAT includes Internet nomadicaccess, company networks, IPtelephone services or medicalservices. Innovative broadcastservices can also be carried out.M-Three exploited the mostadvanced features of KA-SAT todesign and launch an innovativeservice on the broadcast market.A new compact van, with lowcosts in fitting and operation,
with a high degree of modularityhas been designed and built. The van relies on Fiat Ducatomechanics, fitted with pre-connected modules (“cases”) ,ready for plug-and-play. Each“case” can host a completeproduction system focused on adefined environment: video SD,video HD, audio, terrestrial or satreceiving system, or anycombination of the previousaccording to the needs of thecustomer when working on thefield. The most importantinnovation is the connectionbetween each case and theremaining devices stably fitted onthe van: a simple RJ-45 cable willdo the job. This van has acomplete IP architecture, andthis completes KA-SAT featuresvery smoothly and efficiently.Time by time, according to theproduction to perform, the vancan be equipped just with themodules specific for the job.After the connection with the in-board devices has been made,with the RJ-45 cable, all “case”devices will automatically set-upto operate together with the vandevices. KA-SAT also exploits on-line booking for the satellitespace, no more operator-conducted booking will benecessary: personnel working on
a production in the field maybook their space on-line, savingtime and with a ease inconnection up-to-now unknown.High speed in data transmission(allowed by the particular designof KA-SAT) allows a very cost-effective way of work even inHD-satellite-news-gathering.The Tooway terminal device hasa maximum speed of 40 Mbps(for downloading) and 10 Mbps(for uploading). A furtherupgrade, available in a short time,will increase these values up to50Mbps (download) and 20Mbps (upload)
M-Three SatcomMilan Teleport and Main Offices: Via Brianza 15/17 20098 San Giuliano Milanese MITel. +39 0298284013Venice Offices: Via delle Industrie 17/a 30175 Marghera VERome Teleport and Offices: Via Cornelia, 498 00166 [email protected]@m3sat.comwww.m3sat.com
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POWERBOX ITALIA
The target of any developmentprocess are the customer’s need,priorities and requirements andbased on these we utilize thetechnologies, components andtopologies that best fit theproduct. Of course, we take fulladvantage of earlier designs tofully benefit of our previousexperiences and our knowledge.However, for somedevelopments this is not enoughand we have to stress the matterto find the optimal solution.During the developmentprocess, we continuously checkthat the result will meetapplicable laws and standards aswell as the required certificationsand environmentalconstraints defined in the designspecification.Each market segment has its ownset of requirements that must beconsidered andfulfilled. The relevantrequirements are not of coursethe same, but they all have onething in common:They all haveprecisely defined demands forvoltage, current, power, andperformance to ensure reliableand continuous operation. Inselecting the optimal powersupply it isessential to ensure that thecharacteristics of the powersupply are correctly matched to
the application needs. Forexample, in the medical sector,where the continuous operationof a power supply can be amatter of life or death, bothsafety and reliability issues aremajor concerns.Our long and very broadexperience in power supplydevelopment enables us to offeryoucustom designed products for awide variety of electronics: fromsmall to very large, from oneinput to many inputs, from ultralow voltage (few V) to highvoltage (10’s of kV), etc.Our top skills are in complexdesigns with many outputvoltages, high isolation andtoughenvironmental conditions. With many years experience indesigning power supplies there ispractically noapplication beyond ourcapability. We are able to offers a widerange of power supplies mainlydeveloped for equipment for thetransmission of analog and digitaltelevision signals or FMtransmission. Serving an everincreasing number of newcustomers and products,PowerboxItaly has developed extensiveskills in providing power supply
products fortheBroadcastingmarket.One keyfactorbehind oursuccess is theItalian designteam's skillsin the unique
designing aspects for this specificmarket. Powerbox offeradvanced and reliable technicalsolutions in line with thecompany's strategy. Examples of the broadcastingapplications include:l High power analog /digital
TV transmitters
l MMDS modulatorl TV Excitersl Audio Mixersl Compact high power
amplifier
l FM Transmitters
For all of these applications,reliability of the power supply ismandatory. Down time is veryexpensive and any failure or mis-service may also be costly due toremote locations and towermounted equipment.
The design, the pre-seriesassessment and theprecompliance tests of the unitsare directly performed byPowerbox whereas themanufacturing is taken care ofqualified partners. The co-operation is very close,allowing easy and fast feed-backfrom the factory tothe R&D department. Thedesign is then refined to best suitthe production criteriaThe manufacturing partners arelocated both in Italy and inEastern Europe. The EasternEuropean partners are mainlyinvolved in the manufacturing ofmature products and highvolumes.Certification support too isprovided to the customers.
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Powerbox: in business for more than 25 yearsPowerbox has been in business for more than 25 years. We have designed thousands of differentpower supplies in power ranges from 1 W to tens of kW in all quadrants AC/DC, DC/DC, DC/ACand AC/AC converters
In March 2010 Powerbox Italia moved to a new location.The new offices are in Camparada, around 30 km north eastfrom Milan.
The ItalianPowerboxStaff
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This covers everything fromproviding CB reports to directlymanage the certification process(Powerbox has an agreementwith Nemko).The units include features such aspower factor correction circuit,remote control/inhibit, currentand voltage monitoring. Theoutput power of the modulesranges from 10W up to 2.500Wdelivered as single units orarranged in systems.Based on its skilled, experiencedorganizations in Europe, USA,Australia, China , Singapore andIsrael, Powerbox Italia is uniquelyplaced to support its world wide
production and serviceobligations.The concept of establishing localoffices with local peoples hasproved to be very successful andhas contributed to the rapidgrowth of the Powerbox Group,today and during the pastdecades. This achievement have beenacknowledged by the award“Europe 500”, issued by the EUcommission in recognition ofPowerbox status as one of thetop 500 growth companies inEurope.Human resources are Powerbox’smost valuable asset.
Experience combined withregular training for everyonedevelops personal competenceand strengthens the company’sknowledge base. This powerful combinationprovides the essential personaland corporate qualities which arenecessary to meet thechallenging demands of powersupply marketing andmanufacture.Each resource at Powerbox has apersonal development plan andis given both the encouragementand the opportunity to grow
their personal and professionalskills. Through training andpersonal development we striveto ensure that corporate andindividual goals are aligned;teamwork is emphasized, and“job satisfaction” is achieved.
Powerbox Italia SrlVia Resegone, 2820857 Camparada MBPh +39-039-6013849Fax [email protected]
AC/DC Converter 1700WInput: Single-Phase230VACActive Power FactorCorrectionMain Output: +45V 31AAuxiliary Output: +27V8,9ACurrent e Voltage monitorRemote Inhibit
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POWERBOX Italia S.r.l.Via Resegone 28, IT-20050 Camparada (MB)Tel +39-039-60.13.849, Fax +39-039-60.15.462e-mail: [email protected] ww . p o w e r b o x . i n f o
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SCREEN SERVICE
Today Screen Service is a groupthat has different interests indifferent areas in the broadcastfield, as well as in differentcountries. We are present inUSA with two offices, in Brazilwith production facility and allover the world through ouragents network.
Network capabilityScreen Service designs, buildsand operates innovative, highlyreliable terrestrial TV networksin a cost effective way. ScreenService has a demonstrableexperience and expertise in thebuilding and operation stages ofdigital terrestrial TV networkand have deployed broadcastnetworks with more than 1500digital transmitters.Screen Service offers a full rangeof services to meet therequirements of Broadcastersand Telecom operators whenthey need to deploy andoperate any kind of digitalterrestrial TV network for fixedor mobile reception. Thisoffering has been tested acrosstime and technology and has atrack record of success in Italyand worldwide.
Head end and PlatformimplementationcapabilitiesSince their introduction, digitalbroadcast technologies havedeveloped significantly both interms of functionality and innumber of standards available.Depending on differentgeographical areas, our TVPlatform offers Broadcasters
and Telecom Operators acomprehensive and tightlyintegrated end-to-end DigitalTV solution for any kind ofstandard. In other terms, ScreenService (SSBT from now) hasDVB-T, ATSC, ISDBT for fixedtransmission and DVB-H/SH,MediaFlo, T/S-DMB, ATSC -M/H for mobile transmission.Screen Service can deliver, withjust one platform, a Digital TVsolution for both fixed andmobile reception from contentaggregation, Playout,management and protection atintegrated headend to userinterface and contentpresentation at the viewer’send.SSBT platform is highly flexibleand adaptive, integrating stateof the art technology and havingthe capabilities to be tailored tofit any customer's needs.With consumer's high standardsof demand, SSBT's integrated
pre-existing CAS, EncodingSystem or Content Feed providethe best possible solution oftransmitting the greatestnumber of channels and thebest image quality with efficientbandwidth use. Ingestion,Monitoring, Usage Monitoring,Reporting Tool, CRM, BillingIntegration and BusinessSupport System Middlewarecomplete the variety ofsolutions SSBT has to offer.
ConsultingcapabilitiesFurthermore, to assistBroadcasters and TelecomOperators, in establishing theirDigital TV service business,Screen Service can also providethe following services:• Business planning design• Technology scouting and
selection• Technology deployment
integration and programmanagement
• Service infrastructureoptimization
• Device design andintegration
• Operation Center design andprocedure definition
Network planningcapabilitiesThe overall planning workflowstems from the concept of aniteractive improvement andcontinuous data acquisition fromthe field.This helps in fine-tuning theplanning assumptions and inputparameters to achieve best fit tothe technical and businessrequirements of the mobilebroadcasting business. Thisapproach, coupled with thecontinuous skill improvement onthe most advanced NetworkPlanning tools, provides the mostaccurate predictions on thefuture coverage of thebroadcasting network.The complete service portfolioincludes:• Design of Broadcasting
Network architecture• Design of Network Coverage
Maps• Specification of radiation
patterns• Customer engineers training• Definition of operational
procedures
Two ProductsAs mentioned above, our
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product portfolio caters for allthe broadcaster needs. That’swhy we want today to highlightonly our two latest solutions.
SDT ARK-6: The DVB-T2SeriesScreen Service, after introducing3 years ago the first generationof DVB-T2 transmitters, nowintroduces the new stunningversion, leveraging on experienceof 3 years of fault free operation- a DVB-T2 transmitter ready todeploy in the market DVB-T2,which represents the state-of-the-art in digital terrestrialbroadcasting.The specification introduces thelatest modulation and codingtechniques to enable highlyefficient use of valuableterrestrial spectrum for thedelivery of audio, video and dataservices to fixed, portable andmobile devices. Building on thefoundations of the successfulDVB-T system, DVB-T2 allows50% to 67% (as per ETSI TR 102831 V0.10.04) increase incapacity in equivalent receptionconditions. Broadcastersdeploying DVB-T2 will be able toroll out more multiplexesoffering multichannel HDTV &
3D services and create innovativenew datacasting opportunities.Screen Service is one of theorganizations that, between June2007 and September 2008, haveactively contributed to create thebody of work that defines theDVB-T2 standard. The finalspecification is based on carefullyconsidered commercialrequirements that include anincrease in capacity andimproved robustness.DVB-T2 uses OFDM (orthogonalfrequency division multiplex)modulation to deliver a robustsignal and offers a range ofdifferent modes making it highlyflexible. It employs LDPC (LowDensity Parity Check) errorcorrecting codes similar to thatused in DVB-S2 for excellentperformance in the presence ofhigh noise levels andinterference. A significant
number of highlyinnovative features suchas Physical Layer Pipes,support of Multiple-Input-Single-Output(MISO) and RotatedConstellations are alsoincluded. DVB-T2 hasbeen defined so that thestandard can beenhanced in the future inbackward compatiblemanner through the useof Future ExtensionFrames. The specificationhas already beensubmitted to ETSI(EuropeanTelecommunicationsStandards Institute) forstandardization in theETSI TR 102 831.Screen Service DVB-T2product range startsfrom 2.5W rms up to18KW rms.
SDT ARK-6:Main Features• T2-MI input over IP or ASI • Modulated DVB-T2 RF signal
input (VHF/UHF) – whenoperating as repeater
• T2-MI input RF signal(VHF/UHF) – specific forSFN gap filler operation
• MFN and SFN operations • Signal modulation compliant
with ETSI EN-302 755 (DVB-T2) standard 1.1.1 and 1.2.1
• Full support of T2modulation up to 256-QAMincluding I/Q rotation
• T2-MI compliant with ETSIEN-102 773 (T2-MI)standard
• DVB-T2 transmission on VHFand UHF bands
• Full Single-PLP compatibility(including MISO and PAPRreduction)
• Capable to transmit MPLP • Up to 16 PLP • Internal GPS receiver • Bit rate adaptation plus PCR
restamping in S-PLP • Embedded HTTP server • RF main and monitoring
outputs • Linear and non-linear
ADAPTIVE digital pre-correction circuits, whenoperated as transmitter
• Linear and non-linear digitalpre-correction circuits, whenoperated as repeater
Option Features:• Based on Software Defined
Technology (SWDT), ARK6T2 Modulator allows thedefinition of differentoperative modes on thesame hardware platform and
in the same time (dual ModeDVB-T/T2).
MCTThe multichannel systemprovides up to eight physicalslots. From 1 to 7 slots are mainmodulators, each of them isconfigured with differentparameters in order to transmiteither DVB-T or ITU PALmodulation, with differentparameters and also differentoutput channels. Device 0 is thereserve, used for redundacy incase of failure of one of the maintransmitters.Main features: • From 5Wrms up to 30Wrms
per TX• From 10Wps up to 50Wps
per TX• Decoder on board for Dual
Mode• Flexible and easy
configurable up to 7+1 MUX• DVB-S/S2 w/CAM, GBe,
ASI Inputs with SeamlessSwitching
• Redudant GPS receiver• Redundant Power SupplyWith its pioneering approach tonew technology Screen Serviceinnovates and serves thebroadcasting equipment industryfor all its needs.
Screen ServiceBroadcast TechnologiesVia G. Di Vittorio, 1725125 BresciaPhone +39-30-3582225 Fax +39-30-3582226 [email protected]
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TELECOMUNICAZIONI GHISELLINI
We announced in the lastedition of this Best of Made inItaly, with the arrival of EdoardoBosco, that the company wouldlaunch a brand new productline, based on the mostadvanced MOSFET technologysolutions. This promise has beenkept, and todayTelecommunications Ghisellinican offer a catalog with a strongseven-power solutions to theradio market .
The EXC complete catalogFollowing the tradition of allGhisellini equipment, beingdesigned and built in-house, thelast period have seen thedevelopment of these newproducts, all aimed at the FMmarket and all solid-state. Theline, denominated GB, includesthe following units: the EXC30GB (exciter); the EXC30Plus GB (an enhancedversion); the EXC 500GB(500W exciter); the EXC1000GB, the EXC 2000GBand the EXC 3000GB(complete transmitters) and theEXC 10.000GB (a 10-kW unit,complete transmitter).All the units into this powerrange can be supplied either as"all in one", or as “plug-indevices” to be connected andready to go on the air, or to bepurchased separately, or only forpart of modulation/excitement,
or just as amplifiers.Starting from the mediumpower, the key characteristics ofthe 1-kW transmitter are itscompact size (a total of 2 or 3U,on request, for the power,encoding and amplificationdevices) and, thanks to thetechnology implemented, itslow power consumption figures,less than 1.6 kW for an effective1-kW signal.For buyers of medium- and low-power systems, we know howimportant the weight of theequipment is. Keeping theweight down facilitates
transport and installation. Andthe Ghisellini EXC 1000GB inthe 2 U version weights just 13kilograms. It has an output of 1kW, takes up just two rack unitsand is no heavier than a fewbottles of mineral water! Theadvantages of a system that oneperson can move and install onhis own are clear.The exciter is housed in a singlerack unit and weighs less than 4kg. It is fully microprocessorcontrolled and can deliver up to30W pilot power (but alsodirect transmission in typicalgap-filler applications). From a
physical point of view, we coulddefine it as a ‘pocket’ systemeven though it boasts top-quality technology.This exciter includes anintegrated stereo encoder(more money saved!) and isavailable in two versions: anentry-level configuration and afully-equipped one. They havethe same characteristics in termsof radio frequency but theentry-level model does not havethe IP control capability of theenhanced version. Both versionsfeature GPRS and GSMfunctions.
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Telecomunicazioni Ghisellini new website:www.ghisellinitlc.itThe big news is that the whole new line of solutions for the transmission is CE-approved: afurther guarantee for the equipment produced by the historic Italian manufacturer, Mr. Bruno Ghisellini
Bruno Ghisellini, Laura Sabbioni and Edoardo Bosco
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All these products are alreadyavailable and we are glad topoint out that some of them,were already delivered and arenow on-air in foreign markets.In terms of service features, therange has (as options for allmodels) GPRS and GSMcapabilities, ensuring stable andreliable remote control that isalso flexible with regard to alarmfunctions and operating statuschecks.Another news is the optionalavailability of a digital AES/EBUembedded, of any power.
Ever more AfricaLast year we already reportedthe business concluded in theAfrican continent byTelecomunicazioni Ghisellini.We remind now that Ghisellinihas supplied some of its 1-kwunits with exciters for a radionetwork in Sudan and an 8-kWunit to renew an existing system(with a power increase) inGuinea Bissau. It is also worthmentioning that in thesespecific installations, Ghiselliniincluded a photovoltaic powersystem with solar panels thatwas still at planning and design
stage. In some installations, solarpower constitutes the onlysource of power; in others, itoperates as an integratedblackout recovery system. In allcases, there are panels, batteriesand inverters. Ghisellini is currently planning asecond installation of thephotovoltaic system to feed aradio station in Mansoa (GuineaBissau). A plant capable of providing apower supply with peak powerup to 27 kW is underdevelopment. As part of its‘turnkey’ approach, Ghisellinialso arranged for thedevelopment and installation ofGhisellini-branded transmittermasts and antenna systemsbased on Ghisellini projectspecifications.
Ghisellini on lineTelecomunicazioni Ghisellini is acompany based on sounddecisions, and granting the rightsolutions without the frills; acompany that does not want tomake us believe the opposite ofwhat the story is. It is a tailor, nota clothes factory, and it offers astyle of tailoring the way it used
to be: tailoring provided by justa small group of people, butpeople with a lot of experiencewho know how to handle qualityraw materials. Tailoring byprofessionals who really knowhow to cut the cloth and whothen deliver a final product of avalue that it would be hard tofind elsewhere. The capabilities of the materialsmanufacturers that Ghiselliniworks with ensure that itcan also handle largerorders, without, ofcourse, jeopardizing theGhisellini “house style”.Don't hesitate to askTelecomunicazioniGhisellini for developingbrand new equipment(small series welcome!),as well as to designentire networks, all ofthem tailored to suit yourvery specific needs.
Please visit our brandnew corporate website:www.ghisellinitlc.it.You will find all possibleconfigurations and everytechnical detail, useful for
you to check thecorrespondence of the varioussolutions to your specific needs,as well as entering in a firstcontact with the company.
Telecomunicazioni GhiselliniVia Europa, 14Corgeno di Vergiate VA ItalyPhone +39 0331 946989Fax +39 0331 [email protected]
Bruno Ghisellini at work
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VECTOR
Based in Rome, Vector can relyon a skilled team of engineersjoined together by the sameenergy and spirit aimed atsatisfying every customer’sneeds.Over the years, the good resultsobtained by Vector have allowedthe Company to gain animportant position in the Italiantelecommunication industry.Today, almost all main Italianoperators use software solutionsdeveloped by Vector. In recentyears, following the stronggrowth of dissemination in theterritory, particularly as far asbroadband access andbroadcasting are concerned,Vector has expanded its horizonsentering foreign markets with itsproprietary solutions.Vector’s software solutions aredesigned and implemented in itsdedicated software factory,which invests in the growth anddevelopment of its products untilthey appear to be adequate andupdated to satisfy market needs.Beyond important TLCoperators, broadcasters andservice companies, Vector’sproducts are currently used byItalian agencies for territoryenvironmental control, as well asby the Italian Ministry ofCommunications forinternational coordination.
Activities Vector has focused its attention
on the following subjects:software solutions, territorialdata and radio planning services.Vector operates specifically inradio network planning anddesign, providing softwaretools for the design, evaluation,management and simulation ofradio frequency networks frombroadcasting to microwaveand point-to-multipointnetworks, from broadbandwireless access to environmentalimpact and very low frequencymagnetic fields generated by thedistribution of power lines. The current tool structure ishighly modular and divided intoconfigurable modules to meetevery need. Vector offers its customers afully integrated cartographicmanagement. Beyond theDTM (Digital Terrain Model)available at different resolutionsand quality, multi-map layers canbe used: land use clutter forground occupancy description,borders, population clutter,vector and raster data for all thecountries in the world. In network planning services,the added value of Vectorconsists of its skills in developingsolutions, based on knowledgeand ability to implementdifferent national andinternational standards andregulations. Its know-how,together with the ability to tailorand customize solutions for
specific requirements, are itsother strengths.
Focusing on: Point to Point Microwave radio links for thebroadcast industry, as well as therecent transformation processthat involves networkadjustment for high capacitylinks in order to handle theexpected increase in traffic data,need qualified and reliabletools. In fact, the new engineering of atransport network is anextremely complex process thatcannot be achieved without theaid of specialized planning tools.WinRPT is the point-to-pointsolution thought to managemicrowave networks from earlyplanning to automaticfrequency assignment,topological network analysisand report generation. Featuressuch as analysis and verificationof a radio link, link budgetevaluation, availability, quality,margin, losses and, finally,
interference calculations are ofcourse standard featuresincluded in the software.
Focusing on:Radio/TVBroadcasting An ever increasing demand forbandwidth in wireless networksdue to multimedia-basedapplications brings along newchallenges that need to beovercome. New standards like WiMAXmobile (Worldwideinteroperability for MobileAccess) and the more recent LTE(Long Term Evolution) are bornfor this purpose and togetherwith them new problems havearisen. The interference issuebetween digital TV and the new‘4G’ mobile phone networks isjust one example. Researchindicates that, in a significantnumber of cases, new mobilenetworks will interfere with thesignals necessary to transmitdigital television. In this scenario,as well as in typical broadcasting
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matters, Vector offers itsdedicated solution: WinBDC.WinBDC allows user to performcoverage and interferenceanalysesworking on 3D solidmodeling of the region. The steady attention that Vectorturns to the needs of the market,talking with its customers andassiduously participating innational and internationalevents, has generated many newfeatures that continuously helpto enrich the heritage ofWinBDC. Actually, the realstrength of the tool is the verystrict adherence tooperators’ demands. WinBDC produces accurateresults, confirmed by ourcustomers’ measurements in thefield. The high level of reliabilityis guaranteed by a particularattention to evaluation methods,ITU/ETSI regulations andimplementation of propagationmodels specific for broadcastingtechnology.The need to prevent networksfrom interfering each other is areal example of Vector’s listeningto the industry. ThroughWinBDC Vector’s customers arenow able to optimize time-delay of multi-transmittersscenarios in SFN networkssimply analyzing the critical areasand “moving” the interferencewhere more favourable. Theability of knowing everygeographic and radio detail ofthe point "under test",considering a list of points in thecritical area, means to be able tooptimize the network by
assigning the time-delay valuesthat are more suitable for thesituation under test.The analysis is strengthened bythe ability to compare graphicaland analytic results. Elaborationsproduced by WinBDC or,alternatively, obtained fromoutside can be merged with theaim of assessing which of theanalyzed coverage maps satisfiesthe requirements. Which aretypically the percentage ofserved area and populationdensity maximization.WinBDC seeks several goals:assisting users in creatingnew networks, adapting theexisting networks to the lastgeneration and finallyoptimizing the result.
New applicationsNew tools for the Creation ofAntenna Diagrams have been setup. Starting from a picture ofan antenna diagram in .BMPformat (cartesian or polardiagram), the tool returns thenumeric values in .TXTformat. In this way, diagramswill be easily suitable for readingin WinRPT and hence available tobe inserted in the database. The recent introduction of theonline license offers newhorizons, too. A new application,external to WinRPT, whichprovides access to the RadioData Base (RDB) via anyclient unit in IP network actsas a go-between user friendlytools for consultation of the RDBdatabase (without needing aclient of WinRPT) and the
marketing department. Databaseinspection, research throughaccess filters, reports generation,representation over Google andstatistical analysis are now aconcrete possibility.
Why choosingVector?Among the many answers we cangive to this question, I would saythat the most significant, withreference to the contextdescribed above, is the following:Vector does not limit itself todeveloping and offering itsproducts, but providescustomers with a completesupport which allows usersto benefit from theSOLUTION that best fits theirpurposes, and makes it workquickly.The reliable structureguarantees that, from the verybeginning, customers will receivea unified and harmonictreatment, thanks to its technicaland commercial staff working intight cooperation. Real-timecontinuous customer support, akey element in Vector's domesticexcellent performance, has beenimmediately extended to itsforeign customers, applying the
same well established system.
Looking fordistributionThanks to its specializedcommercial and marketingstructure, Vector nowadaysattends many events to listen tothe market needs and tobroadcast its brand. It is for thispurpose that, in recent years,Vector has increasinglycommitted itself to findqualified agents ortechnology partnercompanies needed to help theCompany in disseminating itsbroadcasting solutions all aroundthe world. If you are interested indistributing Vector's softwareproducts, please contact us [email protected]
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Find yourself in love with the new SDT ARK-6 Series.Since the beginning we have been motivated to be a step ahead in technology and solutions in our eld. This is why we have been heavily investing in Research & Development with energy and enthusiasm. Today we are proud to present the new SDT ARK-6 Series: intelligent and versatile, with DVB-T2 and ATSC-MH native technology, compact with TS-MPEG or T2-MI input over ASI or IP, both Linear and Non-linear adaptive pre-correction, 50V transistor technology, either air or liquid cooling options. Ranging from 2.5W RMS to 18kW RMS, the new SDT ARK-6 Series is a perfect solution to today’s needs, as well as an extraordinary asset for tomorrows. The SDT ARK-6 Series, it is impossible not to love it.
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