Outside broadcast and satellite uplink firm SIS Live has launched OB 5, the latest addition to its line-up of OB trucks.
The 13.5m x 3.9m vehicle is HD and 3G capable and is equipped for 5.1 surround sound.
SIS Live managing director David Meynell said: “OB 5 joins 13 other HD OB units…the new-generation trucks are completely HD throughout and 3G capable.
“This means both1080i/50 pictures can be handled as well as being future-proofed for 1080P/50 for progressive transmissions. The double capacity 3G infrastructure also makes the OB vehicle ideal for 3D signal processing and will allow SIS LIVE to continue to be at the forefront of this format.”
The truck has three main production areas with a primary control desk and two secondary desks, allowing room for 12 people. The combined engineering and VTR area at the rear of the vehicle can carry up to 20 cameras, as well as four Slo motion and four radio cameras.
It has six EVS LSM disk recorders and when operating with the second HD VT truck there will be capacity for another 10 EVS operators, two production co-ordinators and an engineer.
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