Sommer Cable America is introducing their DVM-HDT-KIT– HDMI Engineers Toolkit with 4K and HDMI 2.0 support at the at NAB show in Las Vegas. The kit promises to make HDMI installations easier for rental companies while also enhancing trouble-shooting and product development.
More details from Sommer (sommercable.com/en):
Sommer Cable, the German specialist for professional, high-quality cables and connector technologies, is introducing a variety of new products in its Cardinal DVM electronics line. The increasing demand for larger bandwidths and higher resolutions of AV products was the main driver behind the development of these products. All new devices are fully 4K compatible.
Peter Rieck, Product and Key Account Manager at Sommer Cable Germany states: “We look forward to presenting the entire Sommer cable and Cardinal product line, including the DVM-HDT-KIT, in our new display cases for cables and hardware at NAB 2016. Together with our Sommer Cable America colleagues Martin Ucik and Jed Larson, I will be available to meet with customers to present the new devices at the Sommer cable booth #C8849. Specifically the ‘HDMI 2.0 Engineers Toolkit’ will be a real boon for discerning technicians.”
Martin Ucik, CEO of Sommer cable America adds, “We look forward to bringing new innovations and the deep knowledge of our German product specialists to our valued American customers at this exciting show.”
DVM-HDT-KIT– HDMI Engineers Toolkit with 4K & HDMI(r) 2.0 support
The new HDMI 2.0 Engineers Toolkit from German manufacturer Cardinal DVM (a division of Sommer cable) is the easy-to-use measurement tool for any HDMI installations, rental companies, trouble-shooting, and product development.
Its extensive features, compact size, and many useful functions make testing and controlling of HDMI sources, sinks, and cable lines effortless. Many challenges that can result from faulty setups, cabling, EDID communication, or HDCP are easily analyzed and rectified.
DVM-HDT-KIT Features:
* High-performance FPGA platform
* Supports HDMI(r) 2.0 with resolutions up to 4K x 2K (24/25/30/50 / 60Hz and 3D)
* Supports all popular color formats
* HDCP 2.2 support (HDCP switchable: disabled / 1.4 / 2.2)
* Integrated 3″ 16:9 IPS display (240p) in Generator and Analyzer
* Visible onscreen info in real-time at the input and output
* Intuitive front-panel control via encoder & buttons, or remotely through RS232, USB, or Ethernet
* Front panel headphone jack for easy signal verification
* Available as 19″ 2 RU quarter-rack device or as portable desktop version
* Integrated battery packs in the portable desktop version
* PC software for control of individual devices and multiple units in larger setups
* Integrated cable test function
* Optional reporting function for generating test protocols (incl. Printout/Download)
MSRP: $1633 for the Desktop version and $1527 for the Rack version.
