The Rio de Janeiro 2016 Summer Olympics are set to begin on August 5th and among the manufacturers supplying technology for this year’s games are Soliton and Belden, both of which are working collaboratively with Foccus Digital in Brazil. Six major Japanese broadcasters, including Tokyo Broadcast System, TV Asahi and TV Tokyo will be utilizing the Smart-telecaster Zao H.265 encoder for live transmission as part of its on-site operations during Rio 2016. The Smart-telecaster Zao offers a cost effective operation, providing robust transmission over 3G/4G/WiFi networks with exceptional transmission stability and efficiency.
The Smart-telecaster system has been extensively tested at the principal Olympic sites and on-air throughout Brazil providing unprecedented high quality digital video even in the most challenging locations. The proven performance of the Zao H.265 encoder and lightweight design will allow broadcasters to get to and transmit the essential Olympic events quicker and with much lower bandwidth requirements. A specialized team of engineers from Japan (Soliton) and Brazil (Foccus Digital) will be offering on-site support to ensure high transmission quality of Olympics-related content for viewers.
Belden designs and manufactures high-performance cable products and has positioned itself as an important Foccus Digital partner offering the largest portfolio of cable and connectivity products ready for delivery in Brazil. Foccus Digital’s diversified Belden stock ranges from coaxial video cable, audio multi-conductor, triax solutions, SMPTE, through the Brilliance line for optical fiber connectivity solutions. The entire local stock is positioned for immediate delivery to companies that will be covering the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Belden has produced precision cable products for more than 100 years and is the trusted brand for broadcast and AV infrastructure, known worldwide for superior quality, performance and reliable transmission. As the world’s biggest sporting event, the Olympic Games are always at the forefront of innovation, and Belden’s high performance products for signal transmission will reliably meet the most demanding standards for sound, video and streaming applications.
Foccus Digital offers comprehensive pre/post sales support and the logistical requirements to deliver Belden cables and connectivity products to the International Broadcast Center and throughout Rio de Janeiro in as little as 24 hours. Contact Foccus Digital for more information.
Foccus Digital
Av. Sagitário, 138 – Cj. 1213
Torre City – Alphaville
06473-073 – Barueri – SP
+55 (11) 4153.7330 | 4153.3954
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