OPTOCORE AUTOROUTER FORGES ITS OWN PATH OUT OF BROAMAN ROUTE66

“The Optocore AutoRouter automatically creates a redundant star out of ring topology, offering automatic routing of DiGiCo, Yamaha and Avid loops when thus connected,” stated Maciek Janiszewski, who serves as Technical Sales Manager for both companies. “It is the extremely close relationship that exists between Optocore and BroaMan—including a sharing of technical resources and expertise—that has enabled this to happen.”

So what differentiates the applications from the two fiber network giants? The Optocore AutoRouter is designed for audio systems, mainly in installation markets such as theatre, while BroaMan’s Route66 offers further options, such as video routing and software-based fiber stream routing, for wider broadcast and AV applications.

 

Compatible with stand-alone Optocore networks and DiGiCo fiber loops, with the same functionality also available for Yamaha TWINLANe cards and AVID AVB network cards, AutoRouter essentially closes the loop automatically between active devices and mobile stage boxes. There is no longer the need to patch cables manually, as the system is always redundant. And without the need for user interaction, this speeds up system layout and configuration for any production.

The device can be equipped with up to 40 duplex LC sockets allowing up to 20 different connections from different locations, devices or device groups.

By the time it was formally launched at this year’s Prolight+Sound Show the Optocore AutoRouter had already enjoyed a high-profile debut on the Coldplay tour. It has since featured in a slew of high-profile installations, including the Westfield Centre in London, Europe’s largest shopping mall, and Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, redeveloped for the FIFA World Cup.

About Optocore

Based in Munich, Germany, OPTOCORE is the world market-leading provider of high bandwidth, low latency, resilient, scalable and flexible fibre optic based networks for the transmission of audio, video and data. For 20 years, Optocore has been continuously innovating and setting new standards with regards to digital network technology. OPTOCORE builds and develops synchronous optical fibre and CAT5 based network solutions for broadcast professionals — for fixed installations and live event applications. Utilising leading-edge technology and high-quality components Optocore guarantees durability and therefore long-term market and customer satisfaction. Due to the open system architecture, Optocore’s platform offers other manufacturers the option to transfer conventional standard audio, video and data formats used in the pro audio industry, via an Optocore network. Technical expertise, QoS and an extensive support structure are guaranteed to all customers, together with the highest level of quality.