Denmark’s broadcast rental house Minitech chose Leader’s LPX500 quad 4K-input hybrid IP/SDI waveform monitor and IP/SDI sync pulse generator as part of a major equipment upgrade.
Broadcast rental company Minitech in Denmark has purchased a Leader LPX500 quad 4K-input hybrid IP/SDI waveform monitor and LT4670 hybrid IP/SDI sync pulse generator as part of a major equipment upgrade. Based in Aarhus and Copenhagen in Denmark and operating since 2003, Minitech supplies broadcast solutions ranging from cameras and live streaming technology to complete OB vehicles.
Recognising that it needed to upgrade with modern waveform monitoring that could fully accommodate IP and SDI, the Minitech team initiated a search that led them to Leader’s LPX500. Developed for the full spectrum of current broadcast analysis and generation requirements, the LPX500 Hybrid IP/SDI is the first in a new series of products combining technology from the Leader and PHABRIX T&M brands. The LPX500 offers a bank of four independent analysers, enabling the simultaneous display and monitoring of four 12G-SDI and two 100GE-IP inputs.
The ability to add an optional second screen and create multiple screen layouts, which gives operators a much greater workspace and direct movement between instrument views, was a major factor in Minitech’s decision to choose the LPX500. Niklas Sjöstrand, Project Manager at Minitech said, “We undertook a careful evaluation, and it soon became clear that the LPX500 really had no competition in terms of the features we required. It’s a versatile device, with a very good feature-set, and therefore has become a strong addition to our inventory.”
Minitech has also acquired the Leader LT4670, which is a 1U full rack-sized synchronous signal generator designed for integration directly into both SDI and IP-based workflows. It delivers a comprehensive range of outputs, including PTP, GNSS, 4K/HD IP, 4K 12G, 3G/HD/SD SDI, analogue sync signals, AES/EBU, audio word clock and LTC, all synchronised to analogue video sync signals.
Both acquisitions are now in use in a medium-sized OB unit as part of daily workflow processes. “The reputation of the Leader brand, and these units’ suitability of 12G-SDI and IP workflows, were key factors in our decision-making – and we’ve been very pleased with their versatility and performance,” Niklas said.
This sale was arranged through Leader Electronics of Europe distributor, JDE, which supports broadcast professionals in Denmark, Iceland and Greenland. leaderphabrix.com
