Diamond Back II

This low cost, broadcast quality video multiplexer is also a high performance platform for Adder audio/intercom/data.

DiamondBack II is the broadcast quality version
of our popular DiamondBack series of video
multiplexers. This powerful system turns one
optical fiber into your reliable pathway for multiple
video, audio, data and intercom channels. The
DiamondBack II targeted for all aspects of TV
production, including booth packages, and all
types of analog video/audio distribution around
your facilities. This system is also a low cost
tool for video/audio telecommunications on single
mode cable distances to thirty kilometers.

Compact, Portable and Efficient
The compact 1RU unit is lightweight and portable for field use and operates over a wide temperature range with no cooling fans. Each end of the system runs on 12 to 24 VDC, and consumes less than 20 watts, so it can operate for hours on a camera battery.

High Capacity, Flexibility
The DiamondBack II accommodates a mix of video, audio, data, GPI switch closures and intercom. Each of the 8
rear panel BNCs independently accepts an NTSC, PAL or component video input. The ninth BNC is the auxiliary
audio input for the coaxial output of an Adder 161 audio/data multiplexer or, for bi-directional communication using two
sets of DiamondBacks, an Adder 882i intercom/data mux. Thus the DiamondBack II can transmit eight video plus 16 audio channels on a single fiber. Use wavelength division multiplexer (WDM) couplers (Telecast Viper II family) to further multiply this capacity by up to a factor of eight, or 64 video plus 128 audio channels on one single mode fiber.

Reliable and Redundant
Cool, low power operation means less heat and higher reliability. An internal, alarmed NiCad uninterruptible power
supply (UPS) keeps the unit running for 15 to 30 minutes in the event of a power failure.

Optional dual lasers on the transmitter and dual detectors on the receiver provide full optical redundancy with automatic switchover in case the main fiber path is disrupted. The dual laser transmitter can also "split" all signals and send them to multiple receivers.