opticalCON Connectors

opticalCON Connectors

Developed by Neutrik, opticalCON connectors are rugged, sealed fiber-optic systems designed to protect LC or MTP connections in harsh, mobile, or professional broadcast environments. Built around LC-Duplex (2-fiber) or MTP (12-fiber) connectors, they place fragile telecom/datacom optics inside a locking, dirt- and water-resistant housing. Features like automatic sealing shutters, IP65 protection, push-pull locking, and high cable retention make them ideal for broadcast vehicles, rental systems, and other environments where standard LC connectors would be too delicate.

Different Types
Neutrik creates and manufactures opticalCON DUO, 2-fiber LC-Duplex systems commonly used in broadcast and AV, opticalCON QUAD 4-fiber LC-based systems for broadcast AV providing higher channel counts, and opticalCON MTP, a 12-fiber MTP-based system primarily used for multichannel routing. Handling the roughest jobs, opticalCON ADVANCED is a highly durable, field-ready version of the opticalCON fiber-optic connector, adding a rubber coating, strain relief, and improved shutters. Chassis-mount versions feature tough, weatherproof fiber-optic inputs that can be mounted on a panel for easy insertion of opticalCON DUO cable.

opticalCON Couplers
Camplex, a certified, leading US-based manufacturer of Neutrik opticalCON solutions, offers a variety of opticalCON couplers, with options ranging from UPC single-mode to UPC OM4 Multimode. These couplers let the user safely connect, extend, or patch rugged fiber without exposing fragile LC or MTP connectors or their delicate fiber ends whenever a longer cable is needed. On the road or in the field, connecting Sports broadcast infrastructure or wiring a mobile production vehicle, Camplex safety features, like metal-sealed dust covers, enclose and protect the entire shutter assembly from the hazards of production.

Shop Markertek
We are the place for anything opticalCON. Markertek is your one-stop shop stocking the connectors you need. From APC polished models to specialized chassis-mount options, no worries, we've got you covered! Markertek stocks tons of options, including cables exclusively assembled by Camplex using Neutrik opticalCON connectors! Shopping Markertek also means if you can't find exactly what you need, our In-House Custom Fiber Cable Shop can create it for you! If you're upgrading your studio, truck, or rig, choose opticalCON for ease of use, and choose Markertek for deep stock and expert advice! Let's go!

FAQ

How does opticalCON differ from normal LC fiber?
opticalCON is the Neutrik-designed rugged, field-proof version of a standard LC fiber connector. Standard fiber is very fragile and can easily be damaged. opticalCON, however, takes that technology and wraps it in military-grade housing to protect it, regardless of the application.

What equipment supports opticalCON?
A huge amount of professional gear supports opticalCON; it sets the standard for rugged fiber connections in broadcast, touring, and field production, connecting camera systems, intercoms, and staging.

Who can benefit from opticalCON?
Anyone who needs fiber optic connections to survive the real world! If a job involves dirt, rain, long distances, fast setup, or constant plugging and unplugging, opticalCON is the connector system to keep everything working.