Task:

We were tasked with developing and equipping the Ü51 (24-camera HD transmission vehicle for major sports events). The order included the integration of all technical components including initial startup and all services. The job also involved the implementation of another, identical vehicle, the Ü21 model.

Solution:

BFE developed a 16.5 meter long semi-trailer with an innovative climate control and space concept. Seven separate climate zones ensure the perfect temperatures in any situation. Four work rooms provide space for two video editorial units and image technology stations, a sound-control station, and a voiceover booth. A total of 24 workstations offer perfect conditions and satisfy even the highest acoustic requirements. Ready for any application and every challenge. A further support vehicle was also implemented for both the Ü51 and Ü21. Each of the two vehicles has an additional production workstation, offering even greater flexibility in deployment.

Highlights:

• The semi-trailer can be expanded to a width of 4.25 meters, thus further increasing the available space if needed.

• The storage system for cable drums was integrated into the underfloor area, which means greater use of storage space with faster set-up times. 

• The interior features infinitely variable ambient lighting.

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

Equipment Details:

• 24 Sony HD cameras (4 HD Slow Motion and high-speed

• Central video component: 2 Sony MVS-7000X image mixers with Miranda NVision hybrid router (576 inputs, 1152 outputs)

• Central audio component: 48-fader Aurus sound mixing desk with 18 Nexus I/O units from Stagetec plus Yamaha DM1000 mixer

• Riedel command system with 2 artist 128 frames

• Madi interfaces to connect to Nexus audio routers

• System control: KSC Commander from BFE

• Transmission: CWDM fiber optic system with motorized cable drum system for 13 external flight cases and 24/28 cameras (4 in preparation)

Technology:

• 24 HD/SD cameras

• 2x triple HD super slo-mo cameras

• HD/SD video router 512x1024, measuring router 63x2, data router 256x256

• BFE KSC controller system

• 2x HD/SD image mixers for transmission channel 1 and 2

• 10x HDCam recorder, 2x digital Betacam recorder, HD DVCPRO50 recorder

• 5x HD/SD LSM 6-channel hard disk recorder, 2x LSM HD/SD 6-channel Supermotion hard disk recorder, SD 4-channel video server

• 5x HD up-converter

• HD font generator

• 8-channel HD/SD color correction

• HD NLE post-production system (Avid)

• 27x multiviewer with 12 inputs SD7HD, 35x multiviewer with 4 inputs SD/HD

• 6x 46" LCD/TFT displays, 13x 26" LCD/TFT displays, 9x 23" LCD/TFT displays

• 9x 20" LCD/TFT displays, 4x 17" LCD/TFT displays, 10x 12.4" LCD/TFT displays

• 4x 24" color monitors, 5x 20" color monitors, 2x 17" color monitors, 6x 6,5" color monitors