50 TVBEurope IBC2013 Show Preview Matthews Studio Equipment
Get a grip on your iPads and laptops
By David Fox
MSE’S NEW Media Tools are a way of making iPads, laptops and other electronics more convenient to use on location or in the studio. “Today, everyone on a production whether it’s a
ATG Broadcast International integrator By Michael Burns
A NUMBER of high-profile broadcast systems integration projects are on show from ATG Broadcast. A system expansion for Ericsson Broadcasting Services, at its headquarters in Stockholm,
is a particular highlight. It includes the upgrading of Studio K2 from standard definition to 1080i HD. The Stockholm headquarters of TV4 Sweden has also seen the installation of playout facilities for its new HD2 Sports HD channel, while Icelandic Broadcasting Service’s
major motion picture, an intimate documentary or corporate production, uses their laptops, iPads, and other electronic devices to assist them to do their jobs faster and more efficiently,” said Robert Kulesh, vice president of sales for
Matthews Studio Equipment. “Up until now, crews have jerry- rigged a variety of support devices to keep their equipment close at hand.” However, using MSE’s new Media Tray and other tools, laptops and other devices can be
Reykjavik transmission centre brought in ATG to expand its playout system. ATG is also responsible for
a new DTT multiplex system, installed as part of the extension of terrestrial digital video broadcasting services for a major European transmission service-provider, as well as an insert studio at the London offices of a US-based global financial services corporation.
supported on a 26.5cmx42cm tray that can be mounted to light stands or a wide selection
of industry hardware via a 3/8-inch thread on the bottom or
One of the biggest projects
that showgoers can inquire about is the design and installation of a networked ENPS newsroom for South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). With 1,100 user licences, the system is the world’s fifth largest of its kind. Its primary role is to prepare content for all SABC television and radio news operations, including regional stations and international bureaux. The core installation is
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Tray chic: A laptop served up on one of MSE’s new Media Trays
a removable 5/8-inch adapter. It weighs 800g but can carry up to 15kg, and comes with air holes to prevent devices overheating. 11.G71
located in SABC’s HQ at Auckland Park, Johannesburg. “ATG Broadcast pioneered the
transition from tape-based to file-based production, content management and playout both in SD and HD,” said ATG head of sales & marketing, Tim Felstead. “Our infrastructure design team fully understand the advantages to be gained by integrating IP-based technology, networks and software into their designs.” 8.B51
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