CSI designs and manufactures Fiberlink® fiber optic transmission systems for video, audio and data,
Scan Do® scan converters,
Deuce® video scalers and more!
The all-new Scan Do HD Scan Converter converts Digital DVI and Analog RGB, at resolutions up to 1920 x 1080, to 3G/HD/SD-SDI output, providing broadcast-quality video images. It...
The all-digital Scan Do HD Scan Converter converts DVI input, at resolutions up to 1920 x 1080, to high definition (HD) or standard definition (SD) SDI output, providing...
The all-new Scan Do SD Scan Converter converts Digital DVI and Analog RGB, at resolutions up to 1920 x 1080, to SD-SDI output, providing broadcast-quality video images. It...
The Fiberlink 3380 Series allows you to transmit 3G, HD or SD-SDI as per SMPTE 424M-2006, 292 and 259 with the ability to embed up to 4 channels (2 pairs) of analog line level...
The Fiberlink 3370 Series allows you to transmit 3G, HD or SD-SDI as per SMPTE 424M-2006, 292 and 259 with the ability to transmit 10/100 Base-T Ethernet and two channels of...
The Fiberlink 3360 Series allows you to transmit 3G, HD or SD-SDI as per SMPTE 424M-2006, 292 and 259 with the ability to embed up to 8 channels (4 pairs) of AES/EBU digital...
No longer do you need to purchase expensive 3G/HD/SD-SDI displays! The Fiberlink® 3357 Series receives SMPTE standard 3G, HD or SD-SDI signals transmitted from the Fiberlink...
No longer do you need to purchase expensive 3G/HD/SD-SDI displays! The Fiberlink® 3355 Series receives SMPTE standard 3G, HD or SD-SDI signals transmitted from the Fiberlink...
No longer do you need to purchase expensive 3G/HD/SD-SDI displays! The Fiberlink® 3353 Series receives SMPTE standard 3G, HD or SD-SDI signals transmitted from the Fiberlink...
The Fiberlink 3350 Series allows you to transmit 3G, HD or SD-SDI as per SMPTE 424M-2006, 292 and 259, with or without embedded audio and data, as well as DVB-ASI over one single...
Fiberlink Matrix is a fully configurable and SMPTE compliant 32x32 optical router. The inputs and outputs can be ordered in quantities of one and the input and output quantities...
Fiberlink Matrix is a fully configurable and SMPTE compliant 16x16 optical router. The inputs and outputs can be ordered in quantities of one and the input and output quantities...
The Model 2100 VGA or Component Video to HDMI/DVI Converter was designed specifically to expand the Scan Do HD’s input capabilities. It uses no scaling, which could add unwanted...
Hauppauge, New York – Communications Specialties, Inc. (CSI) announced the latest additions to the Fiberlink® Series of SMPTE compliant 3G/HD/SD-SDI fiber optic transmission systems: the 335x family of fiber optic receivers that convert the 3G/HD/SD-SDI and embedded audio to HDMI with stereo audio, DVI with stereo audio, VGA with stereo audio or Component Video with stereo audio. "This new family of Fiberlink receivers are ideal for all pro a/v applications," says Paul Seiden, Director of Sales. "Now, integrators and a/v professionals can manage their video and audio signals in a very repeatable and predictable manner using SDI while cost effectively integrating low-cost, high definition displays and computer monitors. A digital signage application for example; you can route and switch your SDI signal to multiple HDMI, DVI, VGA and Component Video displays and select a different language or audio pair to output at each display." The Fiberlink® 3353 3G/HD/SD-SDI to HDMI Optical Receiver: The Fiberlink 3353 allows you to convert SMPTE compliant 3G/HD/SD-SDI transmitted over fiber from a Fiberlink 3350, 3360 or 3380 fiber optic transmitter to HDMI. If audio is present in the SDI data stream, the operator can choose one of up to 4 pairs of stereo audio to embed into the HDMI baseband signal as well as output on the convenient audio RCA connections. Alternatively, the operator may choose to mute any existing audio. The Fiberlink® 3355 3G/HD/SD-SDI to DVI Optical Receiver: The Fiberlink 3355 allows you to convert SMPTE compliant 3G/HD/SD-SDI transmitted over fiber from a Fiberlink 3350, 3360 or 3380 fiber optic transmitter to DVI. If audio is present in the SDI data stream, the operator can choose one of up to 4 pairs of stereo audio to output on the convenient audio RCA connections. Alternatively, the operator may choose to mute any existing audio. The Fiberlink® 3357 3G/HD/SD-SDI to VGA or Component Video Optical Receiver: The Fiberlink 3357 allows you to convert SMPTE compliant 3G/HD/SD-SDI transmitted over fiber from a Fiberlink 3350, 3360 or 3380 fiber optic transmitter to VGA or Component Video. If audio is present in the SDI data stream, the operator can choose one of up to 4 pairs of stereo audio to output on the convenient audio RCA connections. Alternatively, the operator may choose to mute any existing audio. Optional features include an equalized and re-clocked SDI loop-through and choice of an ST connector for pro a/v applications or a SMPTE compliant LC connector. The Fiberlink 3350, 3360 & 3380 Series are compliant with SMPTE 297-2006 and have the ability to operate seamlessly with Fiberlink Matrix and other SMPTE 297-2006 fiber optic compliant devices. They are also immune to pathological signals over the entire budget link and operating temperature range, and are compatible with both single mode and multimode fiber types. Available in a small footprint box, it is ideal for digital signage, corporate environments, rental and staging, stadiums and theaters, airport or transportation hubs, distance learning, surgical and medical imaging, broadcast or corporate studios, OB vans and more! For more information on the complete line of Fiberlink® fiber optic transmission systems, visit www.commspecial.com or contact CSI headquarters at: Phone: (631) 273-0404, Fax: (631) 273-1638 or Email: info@commspecial.com. Founded in 1983, Communications Specialties, Inc. (CSI) is recognized worldwide for its development of innovative products in the areas of fiber optic transmission and computer-video technology. CSI manufactures the Fiberlink® line of point-to-point fiber optic transmission systems for video, audio and data, the award-winning Scan Do® line of scan converters and Deuce® video scalers. The company is headquartered on Long Island, NY and has a wholly-owned subsidiary, Communications Specialties, Pte Ltd in Singapore.
Hauppauge, New York –Communications Specialties, Inc. (CSI) announced the immediate availability of the Fiberlink 3360 Series 3G/HD/SD-SDI fiber optic transmission system with AES/EBU digital audio embedding support. The Fiberlink 3360 Series allows you to transmit 3G, HD or SD-SDI as per SMPTE 424M-2006, 292 and 259 with the ability to embed up to 8 channels (4 pairs) of AES/EBU digital audio. Convenient switches on the 3360 Series transmitter allow the operator to embed each of the four pairs of audio independently, to strip previously serialized audio, or to pass it through without modification. At the receive end of the fiber optic link, the operator can decide which audio pairs they need de-embedded. Audio signals are not required to operate the Fiberlink 3360 link and it can be used as a stand-alone 3G/HD/SD-SDI optical link. Previously serialized data is left intact throughout the entire transmission process and the 3360 Series is immune to pathological signals over the entire budget link and operating temperature range. Signals are equalized and re-clocked prior to fiber optic transmission and the 3361 receiver features a re-clocked and equalized SDI output. The 3360 Series is compliant with SMPTE 297-2006 and has the ability to operate seamlessly with Fiberlink Matrix and other SMPTE 297-2006 fiber optic compliant devices. Available in card versions and a small footprint box version, it is ideal for broadcast or corporate studios, OB vans, rental and staging, auditoriums, stadiums and theaters, airport or transportation hubs, distance learning, surgical or medical imaging and more!
Hauppauge, New York –Communications Specialties, Inc. (CSI) announced the immediate availability of the all-new Fiberlink 3350 Series 3G/HD/SD-SDI fiber optic transmission system. The Fiberlink 3350 Series allows you to transmit 3G, HD or SD-SDI as per SMPTE 424M-2006, 292 and 259, with or without embedded audio and data, as well as DVB-ASI over one single mode or multimode fiber. Signals are equalized and re-clocked prior to fiber optic transmission. The 3350 transmitter features a re-clocked and equalized SDI loop through and the 3351 receiver features two re-clocked and equalized SDI outputs. The 3350 Series is compliant with SMPTE 297-2006 and has the ability to operate seamlessly with Fiberlink Matrix and other SMPTE 297-2006 fiber optic compliant devices. The 3350 Series is immune to pathological signals over the entire budget link and operating temperature range. Available in card versions and a small footprint box version, it is ideal for broadcast or corporate studios, OB vans, rental and staging, auditoriums, stadiums and theaters, airport or transportation hubs, distance learning, surgical or medical imaging and more!
Hauppauge, New York – Communications Specialties, Inc. (CSI) announces the new Scan Do® SD today at InfoComm. The Scan Do SD (Model 1295) converts DVI & Analog RGB computer video, up to 1920x1200, into a SMPTE standard SD-SDI signal for integration into a professional video or projection system, video conferencing system, or integration into other video distribution channels. “We are very proud to introduce the Scan Do SD, broadcast quality scan converter,” says Paul Seiden, Director of Sales. “Our customers will be pleased to have one unit that can receive a digital or an analog input and output SMPTE compliant SD-SDI at the push of a button with no additional hardware or software, ” adds Paul. Scan Do SD comes equipped with two copper outputs, per SMPTE 259. The unit accepts digital DVI and analog RGB input sources through its DVI-I connector and provides a convenient DVI-I Loop Through port. The Scan Do SD can genlock to black burst and provides the operator with precision genlock phasing controls. Each Scan Do SD comes standard with rich features such as Pan, Zoom, push-button Preset creation, storage and recall, EDID capture and storage, and an intuitive HTML-based Graphical User Interface (GUI). The operator can command and control all of the Scan Do SD’s functionality by utilizing RS-232 or the HTML-based GUI. The unit’s firmware and GUI interface is field upgradeable via the Ethernet port.
Today at NAB, Communications Specialties, Inc. (CSI) announced the Fiberlink 3350 Series 3G/HD/SD-SDI fiber optic transmission system. The Fiberlink 3350 Series allows you to transmit 3G, HD or SD-SDI as per SMPTE 424M-2006, 292 and 259, with or without embedded audio and data, as well as DVB-ASI over one single mode or multimode fiber. Signals are equalized and re-clocked prior to fiber optic transmission. The 3350 transmitter features a re-clocked and equalized SDI loop through and the 3351 receiver features two re-clocked SDI outputs. The 3350 Series is compliant with SMPTE 297-2006 and has the ability to operate seamlessly with Fiberlink Matrix and other SMPTE 297-2006 fiber optic compliant devices. “When you are dealing with high resolution signals such as 1080p, it is critical to the broadcast professional that the signal fidelity remains intact throughout not just the fiber optic transport, but throughout the electrical components within the transmitter and receiver,” states John Lopinto, President and CEO. “By strictly adhering to SMPTE standards and designing precision equalization and signal re-clocking technologies into this product, the Fiberlink 3350 Series delivers that level of confidence… and 3G-SDI, of course.” The 3350 Series is immune to pathological signals over the entire budget link and operating temperature range. Available in card versions and a small footprint box version, it is ideal for broadcast or corporate studios, OB vans, rental and staging, auditoriums, stadiums and theaters, airport or transportation hubs, distance learning, surgical or medical imaging and more!
At NAB 2009, Communications Specialties, Inc. (CSI) announced the Fiberlink 3360 Series 3G/HD/SD-SDI fiber optic transmission system with AES/EBU digital audio embedding support. The Fiberlink 3360 Series allows you to transmit 3G, HD or SD-SDI as per SMPTE 424M-2006, 292 and 259 with the ability to embed up to 8 channels (4 pairs) of AES/EBU digital audio. Convenient switches on the 3360 Series transmitter allow the operator to embed each of the four pairs of audio independently, to strip previously serialized audio, or to pass it through without modification. At the receive end of the fiber optic link, the operator can decide which audio pairs they need de-embedded. Audio signals are not required to operate the Fiberlink 3360 link and it can be used as a stand-alone 3G/HD/SD-SDI optical link. Previously serialized data is left intact throughout the entire transmission process and the 3360 Series is immune to pathological signals over the entire budget link and operating temperature range. “Broadcast professionals have come to rely upon the Fiberlink Series of SDI fiber optic transmission systems,” says Paul Seiden, Director of Sales. “The addition of digital audio capabilities to our 3G/HD/SD-SDI fiber optic products enhances our already comprehensive line of optical broadcast products.” Signals are equalized and re-clocked prior to fiber optic transmission and the 3361 receiver features a re-clocked SDI output. The 3360 Series is compliant with SMPTE 297-2006 and has the ability to operate seamlessly with Fiberlink Matrix and other SMPTE 297-2006 fiber optic compliant devices.
Communications Specialties, Inc. (CSI) announced an all new Scan Do® HD today at NAB. The Scan Do HD (Model 1298) converts DVI & Analog RGB computer video, up to 1920x1200, into a SMPTE standard 3G, HD, or SD-SDI signal for on air broadcast, integration into a professional video system, or integration into other broadcast distribution channels. “We are very proud to introduce the industry’s first 3G capable, broadcast quality scan converter,” says Paul Seiden, Director of Sales. “Our customers will be pleased to have one unit that can receive a digital or an analog input and output SMPTE compliant SD, HD or 3G-SDI at the push of a button. This level of flexibility is very important because the broadcast professional may be using 1080i for their broadcast distribution, but they require the 1080p resolutions that only 3G can provide for their other digital distribution channels, ” adds Paul. Scan Do HD comes equipped with two copper outputs, per SMPTE 424M-2006, 292 and 259, and one SMPTE 297-2006 compliant fiber optic output. The unit accepts digital DVI and analog RGB input sources through its DVI-I connector and provides a convenient DVI-I Loop Through port.
Hauppauge, NY - Communications Specialties, Inc. (CSI) debuts the Pure Digital Fiberlink® 3150 Series at ISE in Amsterdam. The all-digital fiber optic system provides Broadcast quality transmission for HD/SD-SDI over one single mode or multimode fiber.