Hitachi Kokusai Electric Comark LLC in «360 Seconds. Broadcast News and Commentary».
Hitachi Kokusai Electric Comark LLC introduces the EC600HP-BB3 VHF E-Compact series, high-efficiency, air-cooled DTV transmitters. With up to 4.6kW output, the design features the EXACT-V2 digital TV exciter, 40% efficiency amplifiers, and is optimized for current and future ATSC 3.0 SFN systems.
Discussing the latest technological news with our respected experts – Philip Grossman, an independent advisor providing thought leadership and solutions architecture to leaders and organizations in the film and television industry; Mary Ann Seidler, owner of First Light Media and consultant for multiCAM Systems and Telos Alliance; and Maria Kholodova. Don’t forget to give the program a like!
Maria Kholodova: Hitachi Kokusai Electric Comark has rolled out the EC600 VHF Compact series. These are high-efficiency, air-cooled DTV transmitters boasting up to 4.6kW output. They come equipped with the EXACT-V2 digital TV exciter, have 40% efficiency amplifiers, and are fine-tuned for the current and looming ATSC 3.0 SFN systems. Philip, that was a mouthful. Can you break that down a bit?
Philip: Of course. It’s fascinating to see how manufacturers, especially with the ongoing mandate for over-the-air broadcasts in the US and, I believe, in Europe too, are zeroing in on efficiency. Part of this drive is undoubtedly environmental, but let’s be real: electricity isn’t cheap. This is about cutting down operational costs in an era where budgets are tightening and commercial revenues aren’t what they used to be. Every penny saved counts. And with the industry shifting towards ATSC 3.0, innovations like this are going to be even more crucial.
Maria: That’s all the time we have today. Many thanks to our experts – Philip and Mary! And don’t forget to comment on the news we’ve discussed. See you next Monday at the same time! Goodbye!
Hosts: Philip Grossman, Mary Ann Seidler, and Maria Kholodova.
The live broadcast took place on August 14, 2023. Production – TKT1957 LLC.
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