Task:

BFE was tasked with planning and implementing a broadcasting van with four cameras and its own satellite uplink system. The vehicle needed to be able to produce and transmit its own satellite signals. The challenge was to accommodate the various workstations and workflows, despite the limited external dimensions. The order included the integration of all technical components including initial startup and all services.

Solution:

The design was based on a MAN chassis TGM15.250 4x2LL BFE and was produced by a motorhome manufacturer. Using a sandwich design, the structure combines the advantages of a motorhome with the requirements of a broadcasting van.

Eight workstations were fitted into four rooms:

Room 1: Central apparatus room with three 19" racks, separately air-conditioned, and soundproofed from the production room

Room 2: Production room with five workstations, integrated longitudinally into the vehicle

Room 3: Sound control room (separated from the production room for acoustic reasons) with one workstation, with a second possible if necessary

Room 4: Cab with two multifunction workstations and all motorhome benefits such as space, comfort, and separate access doors

Highlights:

• The SNG vehicle combines all the benefits of a motorhome, such as an integrated cab and rotating seats, with the requirements of a broadcasting van

• Four rooms offering eight workstations and equipment space in a small area

• BFE delivered the complete range of services: with extensive consultation before the body construction, complete initial startup, integration, and on-site service

Technology:

• Video components

  • Cameras: 4 x Grass Valley Belden LDK 86 / 1 x Grass Valley LDK 800

  • Vision mixer: Sony MVS-300

  • Video monitoring: Sony / Sono VTS

  • VTR: 2 x Sony XDS-PD2000 / 1 x Panasonic AJ-HPS150

  • Slomo: EVS / XT3 / X-File

  • Character generator: Caspar

  • Digital glue products: Lynx 5000 Series — Lawo Vpro8

  • System controller: BFE KSC CORE

  • Clock system: Plura / SPT / UDD25

  • KVM matrix: G&D / DVICenter DP32

  • IT infrastructure: Cisco WSC 3850

• Audio components

  • Audio mixer: Lawo MC 36

  • Audio matrix: Lawo

  • Audio monitoring: Genelec 1030/1029

  • Audio effect equipment: Yamaha SPX

  • Audio editing: Samplitude audio workstation

• Intercom and HF components

  • Intercom system: Riedel / Artist 64

  • ISDN code: Clearcom 7600

  • HF system: DVB-S reception with fiber LNB from KA Sat System

• SAT technology

  • KU band: Sat Mission SMP155

  • HPA: CPI 400W amplifier with redundant design

  • KA band: Dawson GC Zero 70 KA Band Sat System