Teradek, the world leader in compact HD H.264 video encoders and accompanying transmission systems, today announced the Teradek Link TM, a new addition to their award-winning line of cellular bonding devices. The new Link is a rugged, mobile bonded cellular hotspot that provides six USB ports for 3G/4G modems, dual Ethernet ports, and built-in dual band a/b/g/n MIMO WiFi. The Link can also be powered with the built in AC/DC adapter, or through a V-mount or Anton Bauer Gold-mount adapter for mobile power.
Teradek Link(TM) Mobile Bonded Cellular Hotspot (Photo: Business Wire)
"We are thrilled to introduce Link, our latest game-changing cellular device for broadcast professionals," says Nicol Verheem, CEO of Teradek. "Link enables camera crews in the field reporting on breaking news to roam away from the ideal cellular location with multiple cameras and have file upload capabilities "´ all in a tiny and rugged stand-alone box. With the introduction of Bond TM last year, Teradek has become the market leader in miniature cell muxes and, with our commitment to new product innovation, we will continue to change the way people contribute content from the field."
Link is designed to facilitate high-definition broadcasts with multiple Teradek Brik TM or Cube TM encoders in the most challenging environments. As a miniature, portable bonding solution, Link can be placed in locations with optimal signal reception so camera crews can roam freely on location without worrying about cellular dead zones. This is achieved by connecting one or two Teradek encoders, or other WiFi equipped devices, to Link´s 300 feet of MIMO WiFi coverage. After receiving video from the encoder, Link broadcasts it over the Internet using up to six aggregated connections that can be any combination of cellular, WiFi, Ethernet, or even satellite or terrestrial microwave systems that are IP capable.
Since Link operates similarly to a mobile hotspot, iPads and laptops can use the Internet WiFi connection for email or rapidly uploading edited video content. Additionally, a ZiXi Ready TM Cube or Brik encoder can utilize Link´s Ethernet connection to transmit flawless broadcast quality video over the public Internet and via fiber lines to major broadcast stations.
The Link mobile bonded cellular hotspot is available for pre-order now and will ship in September 2012 for $2990. Link will be showcased along with the Company´s other products at the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC), from September 7-11 at Booth Number 9.C25.
ABOUT TERADEK
Teradek is a leader in compact HD H.264 codecs and IP transmission systems used in filmmaking, live video production, and broadcast television. Teradek´s Cube is the world´s best selling miniature HD encoder, and transmits 1080p video over Ethernet, WiFi or cellular networks to iPads, CDNs, or IPTV decoders. For more information, visit http://www.teradek.com
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