An interview from the 2024 NAB Show in Las Vegas with Zack Shannon at the Core SWX Booth. Core SWX is the market leader in batteries and charging solutions for the broadcast, digital cinema and the professional video industries, along with emerging markets such as drones and virtual reality.

At NAB 2024, Core SWX announced the launch of its revolutionary PD Pro Connection. Representing a significant advancement in on-set auxiliary power distribution, the PD Pro Connection is poised to transform the way filmmakers approach power management during productions.

With the rapid evolution of modern filmmaking technology, the demands placed on production crews have never been greater. The PD Pro Connection addresses these challenges head-on, offering a versatile and reliable solution that adapts to the diverse power requirements of today's production environments.

Key Features of the PD Pro Connection Include:
• Wide Voltage Range: Offering a voltage output range of 5 to 48 volts, catering to the diverse needs of modern production equipment.
• Lightning-Fast Negotiation: With negotiation speeds of just 10 milliseconds, ensuring rapid power delivery without delay.
• High Power Output: Supporting up to 145 watts of output, providing consistent and dependable power for critical on-set operations.
• Ground Loop Elimination: Advanced technology eliminates ground loop concerns, ensuring seamless operation without interference.
• Reversible Connector: Simplifying the connection process with a reversible design, eliminating polarity concerns.
• USB-C PD Compatibility: 100% compatible with existing USB-C PD connections, allowing filmmakers to charge essential devices directly on set.
• Support for Video and Network Connections: Streamlining workflows with support for video and network connections, enhancing collaboration on set.

The PD Pro Connection is designed to revolutionize on-set power solutions, offering unparalleled efficiency and versatility to film crews worldwide. By seamlessly integrating wide-range power output into a single interface, the PD Pro Connection streamlines operations, ensuring consistent and reliable power delivery to essential equipment. This innovative solution optimizes workflow on film sets, empowering production crews to focus on capturing the perfect shot without worrying about power interruptions.

Powerbase Edge Snap
At the heart of the PB Edge Snap is its unique snap-together feature, allowing multiple units to be seamlessly connected in parallel to provide extended power capabilities. The hot-swappable and stackable design of the Edge Snap enables quick and effortless addition or removal of packs, ensuring continuous power supply to accessories while also allowing for convenient charging. This innovative concept not only streamlines power management but also ensures uninterrupted operation of every accessory in the cinematic production market.

With the incorporation of Core’s groundbreaking new AUX connection, PD Pro, the two PD Pro taps on the pack boast the capacity to output voltages ranging from 5V to 28V. Coupled with two traditional p-taps, the Edge Snap offers unparalleled flexibility, empowering users to power up to four accessories concurrently including cameras, lights, monitors, and more.

For more information please visit: www.CoreSWX.com