Clair Global Invests in Further Optocore Devices

Clair Global Invests in Further Optocore Devices posted: 09/02/2018

New DD32R and DD2FR-FX will debut on major tour

CLAIR Global has substantially increased its Optocore inventory as the production company giants gear up for a major, as yet unannounced 2018 tour. Having used Optocore DD series solutions for some time, mainly with their vast inventory of DiGiCo SD series mixing consoles, the Lititz-based company has added a further six DD32R-FX network converters and pair of DD2FR-FX AES/EBU.

CLAIR Global Console Dept Manager, Jonathan Shober, stated that previously the company had enjoyed a brief experience with an LX4 system prior to utilising Optocore with a DiGiCo D5. Our clients continually ask us to push the envelope, he said. With regard to the new tour, it was suggested that an audio network be used to distribute the signals to multiple zones. Both parties had previous experience with Optocore, so it was the obvious choice.

He added that there were a number of compelling reasons for using Optocore - most notably for the transparent transport of audio over the network. In addition to this the path and length of cable runs was a major concern, he continued. The built-in redundancy plays an important part as well. Also, it is possible to easily integrate these devices within the DiGiCo implementation of the network.

Lastly, having the ability to effectively monitor the status of all devices within the network, using the Optocore control software, is an added benefit.

He said that throughout the process CLAIR had received strong support from both the German and North American offices. Towards the end of 2017, both Marc [Brunke] and Maciek [Janiszewski] travelled to Lititz to demo the product line. Then in December the sale was announced, and we happened to have a need for it.

In conclusion Jonathan Shober stated, Our past success rate with the brand gives us the confidence we need to feel comfortable tasking it with one of the most crucial parts of the control system - audio distribution to the PA.

In fact, fibre optic technologies are used so regularly within our Audio Touring and Data Services divisions that we've now invested in the equipment necessary to terminate our own cabling.

About Optocore

Based in Munich, Germany, OPTOCORE is the world market leading provider of high bandwidth, low latency, resilient, scalable and flexible fibre optic based networks for the transmission of audio, video and data. For 20 years, Optocore has been continuously innovating and setting new standards with regards to digital network technology. OPTOCORE builds and develops synchronous optical fibre and CAT5 based network solutions for broadcast professionals - for fixed installations and live event applications. Utilising leading-edge technology and high-quality components Optocore guarantees durability and therefore long-term market and customer satisfaction. Due to the open system architecture, Optocore's platform offers other manufacturers the option to transfer conventional standard audio, video and data formats used in the pro audio industry, via an Optocore network. Technical expertise, QoS and an extensive support structure are guaranteed to all customers, together with the highest level of quality.

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