Full 1080HD
Production Truck
Dual Mode
1- In Truck 2- Fly-Away
- Full 1080 HD via 5 cameras producing crystal clear images of without distortion or upscaling for the latest HDTVs.
- Complete fly-away kit that can be set up in less than 100 sq. ft., and can be on-site, in-building for productions in non-conventional locations.
- Cutting-edge technology with improved power-handling and consumption, with the ability to work a full-production off just one standard 110v/20amp circuit.
- Full production recording, including an uncompressed shot of up to 4 cameras at all times, a complete program, uncompressed, and an H.264 file that can be immediately uploaded to the web for viewing anywhere in the world.
- Digital and Analog audio integrated, including up to 14 channels, with wireless lavaliers, hand-held mics, and/or sportscaster headsets available.
- Satellite uplink system allows for connection to Ku-band systems allowing for world-wide, instantaneous distribution to terrestrial cable and broadcast systems from almost any point in the northern hemisphere.
- Complete animated graphics system integrated for a modern, professional look. All graphics, sounds, etc., can be customized for your event.
- Closed-Captioning encoder included with the ability to send CAE-608 & CAE-708 captions over all productions.Five Sony Production Cameras with lenses from 17mm to 170mm giving you the best range and view for all situations.
- BlackMagicDesign 1 M/E Switcher with 8 inputs, 32 image wells, 8 Audio inputs, 4 up-stream keyers, and 2 down-stream keyers in resolutions from SD to full 1080 HD.
- Five BlackMagicDesign HyperDecks for recording individual cameras, program output, instant replay, commercial and pre-produced content playback.
- HiTech VTR Controller HT-884C for exacting replay, instant replay, slow motion replay and review.
- Link HD Closed-Captioning encoder allows for CAE-608 and CAE-708 captions, with telephone interface and internet capabilities for easy connection to transcribing services.
- BlackMagicDesign 1080 HD16x48 routing switcher.
- Ross XPression Graphics system with full 1080 HD motion graphics that can be customized for each event.
- Dual-riser single-mode fibre-optic cable by Timbercon in lengths of 750’, 500’ and 250’ for easy reach in all settings.
- Clearcom intercom system with sportscaster headsets and side-line IFB.
- Fly-away satellite system with Ku-band, fibre-optic interconnect, return view with DVB-S/S2 encoding.
- Beringer UltraMatchPro Audio Mixing Board with D-to-A and A-to-D capabilities for crystal clear audio.
- OpenFrame Card stack with conversions to SD, 720HD, Fiber, H.264, Analog, and also includes a patchable sync generator, Audio only output & more.
- Furman power conditioners for clean, stable power from local A/C outlets.
HD/SD
Satellite Uplink
18,000 GVW Truck Frame
2.4 meter dish with Diesel Powered Generator
TRANSMISSION EQUIPMENT
Path 1:
Upcom UC-L-KU Up Converter
Upcom UC-250L2 Modulator DVB-S/S2 QPSK/8PSK
Upcom UC-450E+ Encoder MPEG-4 HD/SD
Path 2:
STS California Microwave Up convertor
Tandberg Evolution 5000 Modulator
Codico E-1000 Encoder
RF EQUIPMENT
Redundant TWT 15260 Amplifiers
Redundant VCP 13064 Power Supplies
Dual MCL M/N 15159 TWTA P/S signal amplifiers
DOWNLINK MONITOR
Upcom UC-IRD+ Receiver
Black Magic Smart Duo Monitors VideoTek audio monitor with vu meter
POWER
On-board 35kw generator
TERMINAL GEAR
HP 8558B Spectrum analyzer
Link PRC 970 proc amp
Tektronix TSG-100 routing switcher, test signal generator and black burst generator
Tektronix 1740 waveform/vectorscope
Grass Valley 10XL a/v routing switcher
Audio and video patch panel
Exterior input for SD BNC Composite video and XLR audio input jack field
AUDIO
Yamaha M406 audio input mixer
Dorrough 1200B audio monitor/meter through an ATI Quad 16 line amplifier
COMMUNICATIONS
RTS Intercom system RTS IFB system
TRANSMISSION DISH
2.4 Meter Transmission dish with electronic/hydraulic positioning controls
Freelance Work
Full 1080 HD via 5 cameras producing crystal clear images of without distortion or upscaling for the latest HDTVs.
Five Sony Cameras: 1 PMW320k, 2 PMWEX3’s all with interchangeable lenses, and 2 PMWEX1’s. Lenses from 17mm to 170mm.
All video can be recorded to on-camera SxS cards or routed to the production truck and recorded to portable SSDs.
Liquid head professional tripods.
Kessler Crane mini-slider and parallax pro
12’ jib crane
Portable teleprompter
6 microphones: 3 wireless stick mics & 3 wireless lavalier mics
Sportscaster headsets and audio setup
Boom mic and pole
Set of 5 box lights, one barn-door light and multiple backdrops.
Portable generator for live production in remote locations
Live footage can be viewed online for remote directing
Have produced for CNBC, Dateline NBC, Montana Lottery, Viacom, Bloomberg, Al Jazeera, ABC, CNN, Republican Party, Senator Max Baucus’ Economic Development Summit, and many others.