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IMT RF CENTRAL microLite WIRELESS CAMERA HD LINKS COME INTO FOCUS AT CINE GEAR 2014

Compact, Wireless Camera Solution Ideal for Episodic and Reality Shows, Documentaries and Feature Film Productions

HOLLYWOOD, JUNE 5, 2014 - Integrated Microwave Technologies (IMT), a Business Unit within the Vitec Group's Videocom Division and a leader in advanced digital microwave systems serving the Sports & Entertainment markets, showcases its complete family of RF Central microLite HD Links at the 2014 Cine Gear Expo. IMT will host live demos of the HD Links at the Vitec Videocom Booth (64, 65 and 66). Comprising the RF Central microLite HD camera-top transmitter and two HD camera-back transmitters, including the Gold Mount and V-Mount, the complete family of HD Links offers a full range of docking options for compatibility with nearly every ENG and small digital camera on the market. IMT's RF Central DirectVu handheld dual-diversity COFDM HD receiver will also be on display at the show as it is the ideal companion receiver. This end-to-end transmitter/receiver combination is a complete solution for a range of video production applications.

The RF Central microLite systems offer several high-value features specifically aimed towards professional video producers. This includes its built-in spectrum viewer, which allows producers to check any potential rogue or interference signals directly from connected laptops or from the RF Central DirectVu portable handheld mobile receiver, prior to a shoot. In addition, users can rely on the microLite's COFDM technology inside a studio or a pavilion, as its signal robustness and non-line of sight/obstacle performance is unrivalled in the industry. In addition, its minimized channel bandwidth needs, especially in frequency congested areas where many transmitters are needed at once or where limited frequency spectrum is available, is an invaluable tool on-set.

With their compact and versatile design, the microLite HD Links are useful wireless tools for video production crews, as they can be easily integrated into a

variety of mobile video production applications, including reality TV, episodic television, feature films and documentaries, says IMT Divisional Chief Executive Stephen Shpock. With microLite, video crews and production teams can virtually shoot anywhere, as they are not restricted by wired technology. This is especially useful for remote, on-location productions. In addition, the microLite is ideal for capturing low-altitude aerial video from cinematic UAVs, and from other robotic video production equipment, which is becoming much more common in today's cinema and television productions.

Users can conveniently mount the RF Central microLite HD camera-top transmitter via a hot shoe, as well as pair it with Litepanels camera-mounted lighting solutions. For the camera-back docking options, a mount is positioned on both sides of the clamshell transmitter, allowing it to be connected between the camera and its Anton/Bauer Gold Mount or V-Mount.

Developed for the new generation of HD (SDI)-capable compact cameras, microLite has been specially designed to address the current domestic and international broadcasting band requirements within a single unit. All microLite HD Links are available in licensed 2-GHz and license-free 5.8-GHz frequency versions. The 2-GHz model covers from 1.9 to 2.5GHz and delivers up to 200mW, while the 5.8-GHz frequency band unit has a robust 100-mW RF output. Depending on the mode, frequency and antennas, the transmitter has a range of up to one mile. microLite features superb H.264 SD and HD encoding capabilities and operates in the standard 2k DVB-T COFDM mode. The H.264 video encoder supports the main profile of the H.264 standard, providing a 30-percent bit-rate reduction or video-quality improvement compared to encoders that only support the H.264 baseline profile.

The RF Central Direct VU HD is a COFDM (DVB-T-compliant) diversity handheld receiver/monitor. It offers exceptional RF performance and durability, combined with true ease of operation and superb MPEG-4 decoding. The unit displays COFDM video transmissions using a built-in internal nine-inch 16:9-format screen using a bright, high-resolution LCD screen. The display also features an easy to use, menu-driven interface.

Much more than a COFDM handheld receiver, the Direct VU HD can send video over Ethernet to remote software or hardware decoders. This allows multiple remote viewers to monitor the same video simultaneously. An SDI output enables the user to view the incoming video on an external monitor if needed. DirectVu is specifically useful for the production team for crain shots, UAVs, car-to-car shots, robotic cams, POV, helicopters and any other applications that would require the director to not be directly in line with the action being captured.

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