Broadfield Distributing, Inc. Expands Product Line with the Introductory Launch of Turtle AV
By Jamie G
January 3, 2025 – Mineola, NY – Broadfield Distributing, Inc., a leading U.S. distributor of broadcast and video production equipment, is excited to bring a brand-new product line, Turtle AV, to the United States. Turtle AV is an Australian manufacturer of AV over IP solutions utilizing industry standard formats such as Dante AV-A, Dante Audio, JPEG 2000, and HEVC/H.265 and will debut with 24 hardware products.
As a U.S. distributor, Broadfield Distributing will be a valuable resource for system integrators, VARs and eCommerce sellers for the entire Turtle AV product line including the “Mineola” series – named for the city that Broadfield calls home! The Mineola series is a family of Dante-to-XLR bridging solutions designed to seamlessly connect digital and analog audio. Additional products will include:
- Mineola Family of three Dante XLR Audio Bridges; 2×2, 4×4, 8×8 all with Primary and Secondary Dante Network ports, and locking etherCON connectors.
- Chazy 4K Family of five 4K 4:4:4 Dante AV-A & JPEG 2000 Tx and Rx endpoints, including a 2-Gang, Decora Style Wall Plate.
- Video Wall Family of two, a 4×4 and 8×8 which double as a Multiview, and triple as a Matrix.
- Full line of six Dante Audio adapters including 2 channel XLR Input to Dante, 2 channel XLR output, 2 channel Line in, 2 channel line out, 2 chanel USB I/O and Bluetooth 2 channel to Dante.
- 100m USB 3.2 5Gbps Extender Kit over CAT.
- Darwin HD family of three low cost 4:4:4 H.265 endpoints with central control box.
“We take a lot of pride in the relationships that we have built over the years and when Eamon Drew and Pawel Bybel told us they were coming to visit to introduce us to an exciting new venture we were ecstatic” said Gary Bettan, President & CFO of Broadfield Distributing, Inc. “Turtle AV promises a product line that addresses some key needs in the industry and capitalizes on the success of Dante audio technology and the tremendous growth with Dante AV.”
“We’re extremely excited to launch our new brand, company, and products in the USA through Broadfield and on a personal level it’s great to be working with them again,” said Eamon Drew Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Turtle AV. “Broadfield are a true channel partner and provide an amazing service to resellers and integrators across the country and I really can’t speak highly enough about them, and we even name a product line after them with our Mineola series. It’s going to be a lot of fun as we grow our business across the USA.”
Turtle AV’s web site at www.turtleav.com will be launched globally on January 15, 2025 and the products will be introduced at the ISE 2025 show in Barcelona, Spain. Broadfield Distributing, Inc. and Turtle AV are targeting Q1 shipping with products available soon in the United States.
For more information about Turtle AV’s full product line, or to place an order, please contact Broadfield Distributing at 800-634-5178 or visit www.broadfield.com.
About Turtle AV
Turtle AV is a proudly Australian electronics manufacturer, based out of Melbourne. Turtle AV is on a mission to make rock solid, feature rich products for the AV market, and specializes in AV over IP using formats such as Dante AV-A, Dante Audio and H.265/HEVC. Products include 4K video distribution systems, Video Walls, professional audio converters.
About Broadfield Distributing, Inc.
Broadfield Distributing, Inc. is a premier distributor of broadcast and professional video equipment, offering a diverse range of products and solutions for the broadcast, post-production, and AV industries. With decades of experience, Broadfield is committed to delivering exceptional customer service and the latest technology to clients across the United States. Broadfield’s extensive network of resellers and integrators rely on the company’s expertise to provide high-quality solutions tailored to their specific needs.