3G-SDI over Fiber for Multicam HD Event Streaming

[OttoJ]

Hi All,

I need to broadcast and stream HD events using the QuestTel 3G-SDI extender over fiber. I am looking into having the ability to do full multicam mixes in 6K. Before I even look at investing in additional equipment, is there such a thing as a 30km 3G, 6G, or 12G SDI fiber that's capable of UHD 6K? What's the maximum distance a 6K SDI fiber can run? What are users doing for 6K long cable runs?

Thank you,
Otto

 

[Jared Isham]

Wow, I'm not sure. Where are you broadcasting 6K? 4K is hardly even a standard and I think 8K was first run only a few months ago in Japan for something. And 30km of fiber? You have me very intrigued.

Any broadcaster experts out there know? This sounds like it is not possible...but then again Elon Musk wants to live on Mars...so maybe I'm just behind a bit.

 

[OttoJ]

Thank you for your sarcastic reply. To be honest, I did find that gear for 4K SDI over fiber; now we need to test drive.
I will let you know feedback soon.

Again thank you for your comment.
Otto

 

[Jared Isham]

Of course. I'm really curious to know how it turns out. It sounds super cool!

The last time I was working broadcast we were only building a switching room for a University and that was SD over SDI...so it's been awhile since I've been in that world.

Good luck!

 

[OttoJ]

I came across this company, QuestTel; they have HD-SDI over single mode fiber 20km and quality is excellent. For this price - it's the best choice so far.