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Extensive cabling is put in place along the monitor wall in Telegenic’s OB truck


are usually installed in the video area, which generally has comfy seats at the back for executives, there is little or no need for a client to be in the sound department. When it comes to audio-only


vehicles accommodating someone from the production team, the person paying for everything or the artist involved, is a major consideration. Tim Summerhayes, sound engineer and a director of music for broadcast specialist Red TX, says clients usually “don’t care what equipment you’ve got in the truck” but are instead interested in “the creature comforts”. This includes the now obligatory cosy and relaxing seating, with a well- stocked fridge. Red TX recently refurbished both its trucks; the larger of the two, Red II, now features an additional space that can used for various purposes, including editing or as a listening room. In both vehicles the main mix area has had small loudspeakers


Of course, you could always install your kit in a Land Rover...


installed specially to cover the seats at the back where the client/producer sits. Summerhayes acknowledges that this won’t give the same audio picture as at the sweet spot of the mixing console but does convey a good idea of how the output sounds. Surround sound is a common


requirement for recording or broadcasting music events,


either as future proofing in case of repeat TV transmissions or for DVD/Blu-ray release. But it is also a major part of sports coverage, so having enough loudspeakers with suitable amplification is now a standard requirement in OB truck design. Positioning all the monitors so that a proper surround picture is produced is crucial, so time should be spent with a good


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