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MillimeterHitachi and Link Research Agree to Work Together on Development and Distribution of Wireless TV Camera Systems
Sep 19, 2002 12:00 PM
Hitachi Denshi Europa GmbH, Hitachi Kokusai Electric Incorporated of Japan and Link Research Ltd have reached an agreement to work together for the development and supply of broadcast equipment.
Hitachi Denshi Europa and Hitachi Kokusai Electric will supply Link's products including the LinkXP wireless camera system throughout Asia and Africa. Initially, Link will supply twenty LinkXP wireless camera systems to Hitachi.
In addition to distribution, Link Research and Hitachi will develop specific products for Hitachi Denshi, the broadcast systems division of Hitachi in EMEA, making Hitachi the first camera manufacturer to offer a truly wireless broadcast camera.
The LinkXP system, can be attached to any TV camera to give transmission without wires, up to several hundred metres away from an OB vehicle, delivering superb performance even without line-of-sight.
As well as working with wireless camera technology, Hitachi has agreed to market other products from Link's broadcast range in Asia. With 65% of the Asian market for microwave links, Hitachi will immediately become a prime distributor for Link's broadcast distribution products such as the popular L1000 low-delay encoder / modulator.
Hitachi will provide a complete support and repair service for Link's products throughout Asia and Africa.
Len Mann, Managing Director of Link Research says:
" This is an ideal agreement for Link. With Hitachi's powerful presence in the Asian broadcast market, users of our products will have first class support. And Link will benefit from Hitachi's camera experience as we work on new developments together".
Says Paddy Roache, Director of Hitachi Denshi
Link is an excellent choice of partner for Hitachi. The skill and experience of both companies are perfectly matched. With digital television now establishing itself throughout the industry the time is also right for digital wireless cameras. We have chosen the Link system for its high performance, low delay, diversity reception and compact size. The wireless camera system will deliver fast-moving, close-up footage that broadcasters want. Once again, Hitachi will get our partners and their viewers Closer to the Action.
About Hitachi
Hitachi Kokusai Electric Inc., the parent company of Hitachi Denshi Europa GmbH, is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The company offers a wide range of systems, products and services in market sectors, including Broadcasting and Professional Video cameras and transmission systems, industrial video systems, wireless communication and critical dimension measurement systems. Hitachi Denshi Europa has offices in London and is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. For more information, please visit the company's Web site at www.hitachi-denshi.de.
Contacts: Paddy Roache at Hitachi. +44-(0)208 202 4311: paddy@hitachi-denshi-uk.com
About Link Research
Link Research was started by two brothers, David and Len Mann to produce equipment for the field of professional TV. As well as reselling other companies' products, Link manufactures its own encoders, encoder/modulators and wireless camera system.
Link's customers include many of the big names in broadcasting, such as the BBC, BT, ITN, BSkyB, CBS and NTL. For more information about Link, please visit our web site at: www.linkres.co.uk.
Contacts:
Dave Remnant at Link Research: +44 (0)1923 244233, email: daver@linkres.co.uk
Anna Wood, +44 (0) 20 8440 7372 / +44 (0) 7768 922707, email: annaw@linkres.co.uk
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