Why live production needs a ruggedised fibre connector
A bare LC connector is small and precise, but it is not designed to be plugged and unplugged on a muddy stage night after night. Dust and rain on the end face cause loss and dropouts. opticalCON connectors keep the LC-based fibre core but protect it inside a rugged housing with a push-pull lock, so a cable can be deployed quickly and still connect cleanly.
DUO and QUAD
| Version | Fibre channels | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| opticalCON DUO | 2 | A single video or audio link |
| opticalCON QUAD | 4 | Setups that need more data channels in one connector |
Radix offers the connectors in multimode, and they work with single-mode and multimode fibre systems. Choose DUO for a simple point-to-point link, such as one camera feed, and QUAD where one cable has to carry several signals, such as video, return video and data to a stage box.
Stated features
- Dustproof and waterproof for field use.
- Push-pull locking for fast, secure connection and release.
- LC-based fibre core.
- Reusable over many mating cycles.
- Used on cameras, audio mixers, LED walls, OB vans and field productions.
What to specify in your quote
- DUO or QUAD, and cable connector or panel receptacle.
- Fibre type: single-mode or multimode, and the OM grade.
- Cable length and jacket type, if you need complete assemblies.
- Whether you need the cable on a reel or drum.
Keep the dust caps on whenever the connector is open, and clean the end faces before mating. Send your requirement through the request a quote form. For other broadcast products, see broadcast and live production and the fibre connector types guide.
Questions buyers ask
What is the difference between opticalCON DUO and QUAD?
DUO carries 2 fibre channels and QUAD carries 4. QUAD suits setups that need more signals through one connector.
Are opticalCON connectors weatherproof?
Yes. They are dustproof and waterproof and are used outdoors in rain, fog and dust.
Are opticalCON connectors based on LC?
Yes. They use an LC-based fibre core inside a rugged housing with a push-pull lock.
Where are opticalCON connectors used?
In studios, OB vans, live concerts and field productions, on equipment such as cameras, audio mixers and LED walls. They suit any setup where a fibre cable is connected and disconnected often.
Do they work with single-mode fibre?
Radix offers them in multimode, and they are compatible with single-mode and multimode systems. State the fibre type when you ask for a price.