Industry
Audio Over Fiber: Dante, AES67 & Pro Audio Fiber Networks
Audio over fiber optic cable for Dante, AES67, and pro audio networks. Why fiber, how to deploy it, and equipment selection for live sound and studio.
Technical Blog
Fiber optic cable guides, comparisons, and engineering knowledge for production environments.
How-To
How to Clean Fiber Optic Connectors: Field Cleaning Guide
How to clean fiber optic connectors in the field. One-click cleaners, IPA cleaning, inspection scopes, and pass/fail criteria for production fiber.
Industry
DMX and Art-Net Over Fiber: Lighting Control Fiber Guide
DMX over fiber optic cable for lighting control. Art-Net, sACN, and DMX fiber converters for live events, touring, and permanent installations.
Technical
Fiber Optic Cable Bend Radius: Why It Matters and How to Get It Right
Fiber optic cable bend radius explained. Minimum bend radius specs, what happens when you exceed them, and best practices for production deployment.
Industry
Fiber Optic Cable for Broadcast Cameras: SMPTE, Triax & Camera Fiber Systems
Fiber optic camera cable for broadcast. SMPTE hybrid fiber, camera fiber systems, and how production companies deploy fiber for remote cameras.
Buying Guide
How to Choose Fiber Optic Cable for Live Production
How to choose fiber optic cable for live production. Fiber type, connector, construction tier, and length selection for touring, broadcast, and AV.
How-To
How to Test Fiber Optic Cable: Field Testing Guide for Production
How to test fiber optic cable in the field. Insertion loss testing, OTDR basics, visual fault locators, and pre-show testing procedures.
Technical
Multimode Fiber Distance Limits: Complete Reference
Complete multimode fiber distance reference. Maximum distances for OM3 and OM4 fiber at 1G, 10G, 25G, 40G, and 100G data rates.
Technical
OM3 vs OM4: Which Multimode Fiber Should You Choose?
OM3 vs OM4 multimode fiber compared. Bandwidth, distance limits, cost differences, and which grade is right for your production environment.
Industry
SDI Over Fiber: Complete Guide to Video Transport for Broadcast
SDI over fiber explained. HD-SDI, 3G-SDI, and 12G-SDI fiber optic transport for broadcast and live production with distance and equipment guidance.
Industry
SMPTE Fiber Cable: What You Need to Know for Broadcast Production
SMPTE fiber cable explained. SMPTE 311M hybrid fiber-copper cable specs, connector types, and deployment for broadcast production environments.
Industry
Video Over Fiber: Complete Guide to Fiber Optic Video Transport
Video over fiber optic cable explained. SDI, HDMI extenders, and IP video transport over fiber for production, broadcast, and AV installation.