Tactical Fiber Systems provides rugged DuraTAC® tactical fiber optic cable assemblies designed for demanding broadcast and live-production environments.
From stadium sports and outside broadcast to concerts, studios and temporary production networks, our tactical fiber solutions provide the durability and flexibility required for equipment that is continually deployed, retrieved, transported and redeployed.
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Fiber Optic Cable for Professional Broadcast Applications
Today's broadcast systems transport enormous amounts of video, audio, data and control information.
Fiber optic technology provides the bandwidth and transmission distance required for modern HD, 4K, 8K and IP-based broadcast systems, while eliminating many of the distance and electromagnetic-interference limitations associated with copper cabling.
Tactical fiber takes these advantages and packages them in a cable designed for real-world field deployment.
DuraTAC® fiber optic cable assemblies are well suited to applications where cables may be repeatedly deployed across stadium floors, production areas, stages, temporary facilities and outdoor locations.
Typical applications include:
- Live sports broadcasting
- Outside Broadcast (OB) trucks
- Stadiums and arenas
- Television studios
- Concerts and live entertainment
- Electronic Field Production (EFP)
- Remote camera positions
- Temporary broadcast networks
- Production control rooms
- IP-based broadcast infrastructure
Live Sports & Stadium Broadcasting
Sports production is one of the most demanding applications for deployable fiber optic cable.
Camera positions may be located throughout a stadium or arena, while the production equipment and Outside Broadcast truck can be hundreds or thousands of feet away.
Tactical fiber provides a practical way to connect remote camera positions, production equipment and communications systems across these long distances.
A typical installation might connect:
Camera Position → Tactical Fiber Cable → Field Connection → Production Truck → Control Room
Because these systems are installed and removed repeatedly, broadcast cables must withstand considerably more physical handling than fiber installed permanently inside a building.
DuraTAC® rugged fiber cable assemblies are designed for these demanding deployment environments.
Outside Broadcast Fiber Optic Cable
Outside Broadcast trucks bring a complete production facility directly to the event.
Cameras, audio equipment, communications systems and remote production positions must all communicate with the OB truck quickly and reliably.
Tactical fiber optic cable allows production crews to establish high-bandwidth connections over long distances while keeping cable size and weight manageable.
Long assemblies can be supplied on portable cable reels, allowing crews to rapidly deploy fiber from the production truck to remote locations and retrieve it when the event is finished.
This makes tactical fiber ideal for:
Sports • News • Concerts • Festivals • Corporate Events • Live Television • Remote Productions
Rugged DuraTAC® Fiber for Repeated Deployment
Standard commercial fiber cable isn't always designed for the physical abuse encountered during live production.
Broadcast cables can be:
- Dragged across concrete
- Routed through stadium tunnels
- Deployed outdoors
- Stepped on by production crews
- Exposed to equipment carts and cases
- Repeatedly connected and disconnected
- Wound and unwound from reels
- Transported between production locations
DuraTAC® armored fiber optic cable provides additional mechanical protection for demanding broadcast environments while retaining the flexibility required for field deployment.
This combination makes DuraTAC particularly suitable for mobile and temporary installations where conventional indoor fiber cable would be vulnerable to damage.
Broadcast Fiber Cable Reels
Long fiber assemblies become much easier to handle when supplied on a professional cable reel.
Tactical Fiber Systems can provide DuraTAC® tactical fiber assemblies on rugged deployment reels, creating a complete portable fiber system.
Cable reels help production crews:
Deploy cable quickly
Run long fiber connections between production locations without handling loose coils of cable.
Retrieve cable efficiently
Fiber can be rewound after the production and prepared for the next deployment.
Protect cable during transportation
Reels provide an organized method of storing and transporting long tactical fiber assemblies.
Manage long cable runs
Hundreds or thousands of feet of fiber can be deployed from a compact portable system.
Broadcast Fiber Connector Options
Every broadcast installation is different.
Tactical Fiber Systems can configure tactical fiber cable assemblies with a variety of professional fiber optic connector systems, including configurations using:
LC • SC • ST • MTP/MPO • opticalCON® • Ruggedized Fiber Connectors • Custom Configurations
Assemblies can be manufactured using single-mode or multimode fiber and in a wide range of fiber counts and cable lengths.
For applications involving harsh environments or frequent mating cycles, ruggedized connector systems can provide additional protection compared with standard commercial fiber connectors.
Single-Mode or Multimode Broadcast Fiber?
The correct fiber type depends on the equipment being connected and the requirements of the production system.
Single-Mode Fiber
Single-mode fiber is particularly useful for long-distance broadcast transmission and applications requiring maximum transmission capability.
It is commonly used for:
Long stadium runs • Outside broadcast • Campus connections • Remote production • Long-distance video transport
Multimode Fiber
Multimode fiber continues to be used with equipment designed specifically for multimode optical interfaces and for shorter-distance production networks.
Tactical Fiber Systems can manufacture assemblies using either technology according to your equipment requirements.
Fiber for IP-Based Broadcast Networks
Broadcast production is increasingly moving from dedicated video interfaces toward IP-based infrastructures.
High-speed fiber networks can carry video, audio, synchronization, control and data between production equipment while providing the bandwidth required by modern IP workflows.
Tactical fiber allows these networks to extend beyond the studio into:
Stadiums • Arenas • Temporary venues • Remote production locations • Mobile production facilities
This makes rugged fiber particularly valuable when a high-performance network needs to be established temporarily and removed after an event.
Concerts & Live Entertainment
The same characteristics that make tactical fiber valuable for television production make it particularly useful for concerts and live entertainment.
Modern events may require high-bandwidth connections between:
Front of House • Stage • Video Walls • Cameras • Production Control • Broadcast Trucks • Audio Systems • Network Equipment
A rugged fiber backbone allows these locations to be interconnected without the distance limitations associated with many copper-based systems.
After the event, the fiber can simply be retrieved onto its reel and transported to the next production.
Why Choose Tactical Fiber Systems?
DuraTAC® Rugged Construction
Designed for demanding environments where ordinary commercial fiber cable may not provide sufficient mechanical protection.
Custom Cable Assemblies
Specify the fiber type, fiber count, connector configuration and cable length required for your broadcast system.
Single-Mode & Multimode
Assemblies are available for both single-mode and multimode optical systems.
Professional Connector Options
Choose from standard and ruggedized fiber connector configurations to match your production equipment.
Deployment Reel Systems
Long tactical fiber assemblies can be supplied on reels for convenient transportation, deployment and storage.
Built for Real-World Applications
Tactical Fiber Systems specializes in fiber connectivity for applications where durability and reliability matter.
Need a Broadcast Fiber Optic Cable?
Whether you need a short tactical jumper, a long stadium cable, a rugged fiber reel system or a custom assembly for an Outside Broadcast installation, Tactical Fiber Systems can configure a solution around your application.
Tell us:
1. Fiber type — Single-mode or multimode
2. Fiber count
3. Connector type
4. Required cable length
5. Reel requirements, if applicable
We'll help you select the appropriate configuration.
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Tactical Fiber Systems
Rugged Fiber Optic Solutions for Professional Broadcast Applications
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