Electronic Visuals / Penpal SDI
| Manufacturer: | Electronic Visuals |
| Model: | Penpal SDI |
| Short Description: | Pocket sized, SDI test signal generator. |
| Why was it needed and what did it replace: | It is useful to be able to put in your pocket, and have it on hand throughout the day. |
| Author: | Andy James |
| What other systems did you consider? | I haven't seen any other TSG on the market that can be so easily carried around. |
| Why did you choose it? | It was a tv-bay competition prize |
| Did you buy new or used - if new did you consider used / visa versa? | |
| Who did you buy it from (direct from manufacturer or through a dealer)? | From tv-bay magazine competition |
| What price did you pay? | |
| Were you happy with the sales service? | |
| What major projects have you used it (or plan to use it) for? | It's useful on every project! |
| Does it perform as expected? | It's performance is great, though the buttons can occasionally be a little un-responsive. |
| Pro's: | Small, Light, Portable, Huge range of test patterns, battery lasts and lasts, very rugged. |
| Con's: | Batteries a little expensive. |
| What would your brief summary be on this product? | Invaluable when working out in the field, and yet strangely useful on the test bench too (as it takes up so little space). If it could do analogue too, it would be absolutely perfect! |
| About you, please tell us about you, your background, your company and any credits you or your company may have: | I am a studio engineer, working for the BBC at its Elstree studios. |
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Electronic Visuals / Penpal SDI Pocket sized, SDI test signal generator. Author: Andy James |
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