Telewizja Polska Selects Pro-Bel’s Cygnus for HD OB Truck
Reading, UK – 18th March 2008: Pro-Bel’s recently introduced large-scale routing solution – Cygnus – is proving an immediate success across the industry. Telewizja Polska (TVP), Polish state television, using systems integrator BFE and Pro-Bel regional partners Studiotech Poland and Netorium, has completed the first stage of what will be a 20-camera OB unit and Cygnus technology is at the heart of the truck.
The first stage has been completed by BFE with the truck delivered to TVP. Initially 14 Sony HDC-1550 cameras have been installed with the other six to follow. It will also feature 12 VTRs and six EVS HD servers.
The truck is 16.5m long and 4m high with three extendable units – one for video, one for audio and a VTR/editing area. The Cygnus router is a 576 x 576 frame equipped 516 x 528 and comes SD/HD/3G-ready as standard. The Cygnus router range offers the highest density routing available using industry standard BNC connections and of course this is vital in OB construction.
BFE has been responsible for design, engineering and supplying the interior fitting, including the installation of all technical components.
“Cygnus has immediate and obvious appeal to the OB market because of the design criteria we adhered to, namely to fulfil industry requests for standardised connections in the smallest possible unit size. With 3G capabilities coming as standard, we are very happy that our achievements are immediately being recognised. We would also like to take this opportunity to recognise Studiotech Poland’s contribution to the successful specification of this project,” says Adrian Scott, Chief Marketing Officer, Pro-Bel.
About Pro-Bel:
The Pro-Bel name is synonymous with innovative automation, media management and master control solutions as well as outstanding routing, control and signal distribution systems - all designed to be flexible and scalable, protecting the investment of the customer. With three decades of service to the international broadcast, post-production, cable & satellite communities, Pro-Bel has a unique understanding of broadcast workflow, and is an established leader in the provision of cost-effective solutions that compromise neither performance nor quality.
Contact Information:
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Katharine Guy
Pro-Bel Ltd
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katharine.guy@pro-bel.com
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Manor Marketing
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jennie@manormarketing.tv
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