Sound Waves: the Calrec broadcast audio news update - #16

8/9/2019 Sound Waves: the Calrec broadcast audio news update - #16

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CALREC STAY AHEAD

OF THE GAME

SOUNDWAVESThe Calrec Broadcast Audio News Update

Issue 16

Putting Sound in the Picture


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As the dust settles on the action in Beijing, armchair sports fans can relax after

a summer of non-stop sporting action. From speedway to international soccer,

live tennis from Wimbledon, the World Series, the NFL, PGA Golf, and much

more besides. Home viewers have never had it so good.

More than that, with the rapid uptake of home cinema surround

systems, broadcasters are producing 5.1 content as standard.Without exception, Calrec Audio has been fundamental to the5.1 transmission of all of these events, providing the capabilityand the control to ensure the viewer is part of the action.

The sheer volume of 5.1 sports has been deafening, but theaction in Beijing eclipses it all. NBC Olympics owns the exclusiveUS media rights to the Games and used eight Calrec consolesto provide coverage to an estimated 200 million Americans.

Since 1996 we have gone from an analog-only 2-channelcontribution and distribution audio platform to a fully digital,discreet 5.1 channel platform, says Bob Dixon, NBC s projectmanager for Sound Design at the Olympics.

Calrec consoles give NBC Olympics the ability to address all six

channels at once, or easily provide independent control of eachchannel. Calrec provides the kind of quick flexibility an operatormixing a live event in Surround needs.

Calrec helped many other broadcasters meet their surroundobjectives across the globe this year. Amongst others, Calrecconsoles have mixed 5.1 feeds from tennis, speedway, car racing,baseball, football, soccer and golf, and provided the world feedfor the UEFA Champions League Cup final as well as feedsfrom Euro 2008.

In the US, every Major League NFL game in the US is producedby one of Calrecs customers, and there are more Calrecconsoles in HD remote trucks in the US than from any othermanufacturer in fact, almost half of all HD trucks in thatterritory use Calrec boards.

Earlier this year Calrec helped make history by delivering theaudio for the first NFL league game to be played in the UK.NFL host broadcasters Fox Sports teamed up with CTVs flagshipOB9 HD truck to broadcast the New York Giants vs. MiamiDolphins in front of a sell-out 90,000 strong Wembley crowd.

Fox Sports Network and the NFL treated this league matchas they would a match played in the USA and so there wasno compromise in the way the operation unfolded, saysCTVs International Business Director Bill Morris. This was

an enormously important game for the NFL, the first time aleague game had been played on these shores. It was a greatsuccess and I feel sure it will pave the way for NFL leaguegames to be played in Europe on a regular basis. Yet againCalrec has proved that it is the console against which allothers are judged.

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Russia: Calrec Dont Miss a Shot

in Moscow

Thanks to Calrec, more than 300 millionpeople heard the final whistle and allthe other action when ManchesterUnited defeated Chelsea in the UEFA

(Union of European Football Associations)Champions League Cup soccer finalthis summer. An Alpha with Bluefinconsole provided every global audiofeed from the match, while two additionalCalrec consoles completed the Britishcoup at the historic Luzhniki Stadiumin Moscow.

The match was the first all-English finalin the contests 52-year history, andUEFA appointed Britains Sky Televisionto handle all production requirements.

Two Visions trucks, HD4 under contractto Sky and HD3 under contract toRussian host broadcasters RTR andNTV, both carried Alpha with Bluefinconsoles. Working on behalf of ITV Sportwas another truck sent by 021Televisionthat used a Calrec 60 fader Sigma withBluefin console. Although ITV Sportbroadcast the game in SD, an HD rackin that truck was used to record thematch for posterity.

Visions built the technical operationscentre (TOC) with its HD3 truck at thecore, said Keith Lane, Skys SportsOperations Manager. As the host, HD3supplied all feeds using a 54 fader Alphaconsole, including the main 5.1 match

mix, stereo match mix, steady cam, andinternational feeds routed via the TOC.The TOC international feed providedevery other broadcaster on-site orotherwise with a clean feed in whichto add local commentary.

Working on his third UEFA Cup Final inas many years, BAFTA award-winningsound designer Robert Edwards mixedthe world feed in HD3. Edwards is atthe forefront of live-to-air 5.1 surroundsound besides mixing UK PremierLeague matches for Sky, he is responsible

for a variety of entertainment shows, andhas mixed live 5.1 soccer audio for theFIFA World Cup.

We used a SoundField mic to capturethe 5.1 crowd bed, and we supplementedthat with other crowd mics. An additional16 mics were placed around thepitch, and I spent all my time chasingthe ball around with the faders! It wasa very comprehensive mix. Of course,5.1 presents very specific problems,especially when you are producingmultiple surround feeds alongsideall the ISO feeds. Calrecs TFT displaysoffer plenty of flexibility, and one canbe sure of what is being sent evenin the most complex setups, said Robert.

The delay issue poses particularchallenges when working in a complexHD show. While the soccer match rarelynecessitated applying much delay to anyone channel, the audio operator requiredquick and easy access to multiple legs.Because delays were introduced in somany places, the amount of delay builtinto the Calrec consoles as well as theirflexibility proved crucial to audio successfor the match.

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Calrecs TFT displaysoffer plenty of flexibility,and one can be sure ofwhat is being sent evenin the most complex

setups.

Robert Edwards, BAFTA award-winning sounddesigner, mixed the world feed in HD3

This was an interestinggame and havingthree Calrec consoleson site made thingsso much easier


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USA: Calrec Races Ahead

Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS)Productions is using a 64 fader Sigmawith Bluefin console to provide 5.1surround-sound mixing in its new HDproduction truck. With the Sigma onboard, the 53-foot expanding trailer hasbeen crisscrossing the United Statesthis summer to cover major auto races,

including the Indianapolis 500.The amount of signal processing that theSigma can accomplish in a small amountof real estate is amazing, but in the mobilebusiness, its also necessary, said DaveGass, Senior Director of Field Operationsand Engineering for IMS Productions.

The Sigma is also the most popularconsole with operators because its sointuitive. There are lots of reasons toappreciate a Calrec console, but to me,its that particular combination that hasearned Calrec its place as the de facto

standard in the mobile business.

Mixing sound for an auto race is acomplex operation. IMS Productions

delivery of the roar of crowds and enginesat the Indianapolis 500 required some40 microphones and three submixconsoles pit, effects, and radio not to mention multiple music playbackdevices for a grand total of 128 sources.The Sigma manages that load easilyand even affords the productioncompany room to grow.

When the racing season concludes inthe Fall, the truck will be pressed intoservice for Indiana Pacers basketballas well as Purdue and IndianaUniversity football.

Canada: Global Television

Selects Calrec Consoles as

Part of Systemwide Upgrade

Global Television network in Canadahas installed three Hydra audionetworking systems and six Omegawith Bluefin consoles as part of majortechnology upgrades at Globalsregional facilities in Toronto, Vancouver,

Edmonton and Calgary.The reorganization of news production isgiving us the opportunity to replace legacyequipment with the best state-of-the-artequipment available, said Eric Heidendahl,Global Director of Engineering. And inaudio, Calrec is simply outstanding.

As Global began the tender process fornew audio equipment, Calrecs equipmentstood out for flexibility, rigidity, andease of use. In addition, Global wantedto use the same consoles in its outside

broadcast trucks and its studios. Usingthe Hydra network, Global is able toconnect audio consoles in the Torontoand Vancouver facilities to several controlrooms, thus simplifying infrastructureand eliminating duplication of equipment.

Hydra has been successfully adaptedworldwide to meet a variety of needs, fromsimplifying installation projects to creatingmultiple-console/multiple-studio systemsthat can cater to any eventuality, saidJohn Gluck, Calrec Sales and Marketing

Director. The Hydra network and Sigmaconsoles meet Globals strict requirementsand should streamline the networksbroadcast infrastructure for many yearsto come.

Global, which reaches more than 90percent of Canadian English-speakinghouseholds, is Canadas second-largestbroadcaster.

Recent Sales Include

Australia Avalon Zeta

Australia Cutting Edge Omega

Australia Global Sigma & Omega

Azerbaijan AZTV Zeta

Cananda Global Television

Network (Toronto) HydraHong Kong Heilongjiang TV Zeta

India Electro Dynamics M3

Japan HAB Omega

Japan Hibino Corporation M3

Japan Fukui TV Sigma

Japan TV Aichi Sigma

Korea Munhwa

Broadcasting Corp Zeta

Romania Pro TV Omega

South Africa Tru Fi Omega

UK Arena TV Mobiles Omega

UK BBC London Zeta

UK EPIC Bluefin Alpha*

Ukraine SPOOKY

Entertainment Omega

USA CBS Zeta & Hydra

USA ESPN Sigma

USA F & F Omega

USA Fox Business Channel Sigma

USA Fox News Sigma

USA Game Creek Video Alpha

USA Lyon Omega

USA Mega TV Omega

USA MVP Mobile Video

Productions Inc (East) Hydra

USA NBC Hydra

USA NBC 30 ROCK HydraUSA NEP Alpha Bluefin*&

Sigma Bluefin*

USA Speed Channel Omega & Zeta

USA The Systems Group Omega & Hydra

USA Token Creek Omega

USA WFTC TV Omega

USA WNYW Omega

USA WYES TV Omega

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CALREC FINE TUNE US SALESCalrec has restructured its sales force to provide better service to existingand potential customers in the companys biggest market, the US.

D&M Holdings, which acquired Calrec in 2007, has enhancedits commitment to the broadcast sector with the appointmentof Courtney Spencer as Senior Vice President of D&Ms newlycreated Business & Professional Group, Americas. Courtney hasmore than 30 years of experience in pro audio, most notably asa VP and General Manager with Sony Broadcast & Professional.His responsibilities at D&M Holdings include oversight of salesand marketing for all of D&Ms professional businesses in theAmericas, including Calrec.

To strengthen Calrec sales and customer support, the companyhas promoted Jim Wilmer to Director of Sales for the Americasand appointed Claude Hill as Regional Sales Manager forthe central and southern US, and Central and South America.Now based in New Jersey, Jim has served as Calrecs US

Sales Manager for eight years, in which time US sales haveincreased by 500%.

Claude, who is headquartered in Nashville, Tenn, is also well-known in the broadcast audio industry, with 15 years as VPof Sales and Marketing at Harrison. Hills predecessor, PeterHarrison, has assumed responsibilities for sales in the UK.

This strengthened organization reflects our commitment tothe American market, said Bob Weissburg, president of D&MHoldings, Americas. With these changes, we now have seniormanagement and our Calrec Americas sales team located inthe US on a full-time basis. Calrec is on a strong growth trendwith broad and growing acceptance from virtually all majorUS broadcast and cable companies. This expanded organizationwill allow us to build on the great customer support that hasbeen the foundation of Calrecs success to date.

ON THE ROAD - FLYPACK OMEGA

OFFERS OB OPTIONSCalrec unveils a Flypack version of the Omega with Bluefin console at IBCin Amsterdam (stand 8.D70).

Available on the Omega and Zeta consoles, the new Flypackis designed for use in places where a mobile truck cannot goor is prohibitively expensive to ship, providing high-end broadcastfacilities in otherwise impenetrable locations. The desks usemilitary spec connectors to ensure fast, reliable and ruggedconnectivity offering a highly adaptable solution to OBrequirements without unnecessary expenditure.

Calrecs standard Flypack enables all DSP, power supplies andI/O interfacing to be housed in a compact double rack whichallows the control surface to be mounted on top.

The Flypack is sold with or without a flightcase so customershave the option to custom fit their cases with supplementaryequipment, or take advantage of Calrecs robust package.

In addition Calrec will show the Alpha with Bluefin console atIBC, alongside a selection of Hydra network units. Calrec are

also well represented in IBC s Outdoor Exhibits the companywill have a Sigma with Bluefin console located in GearhouseBroadcasts brand new HD Outside Broadcast truck (OE260),and a Zeta console in ARETs new 12m expansion HD truck(OE409).

At both AES in San Francisco and the newly-christened Sieland Satis in Paris, Calrec will show a Sigma with Bluefin console,while at BIRTV Calrec will have a Zeta. At Tonmeister will bean Omega Flypack console, while at Interbee in Tokyo Calrecwill showcase Alpha and Omega with Bluefin consoles.

Exhibition Location Dates

IBC Amsterdam, Netherlands 12-16 Sept

AES San Francisco, USA 3-5 Oct

SIEL & SATIS Paris, France 20-23 Oct

BIRTV Hong Kong 5-8 Nov

TONMEISTER Leipzig, Germany 13-16 Nov

INTERBEE Tokyo, Japan 19-21 Nov

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Jim Wilmer Claude Hill Courtney Spencer


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ARGENTINA

ARS Technologies

Contact: Martin Sznaider

Tel: 0054 11 4574 [email protected]

AUSTRALIA

Syncrotech

Contact: Paul HeatonTel: 00 612 9879 [email protected]

BRAZIL

Phase

Contact: Carlos E.O. CapellaoTel: 00 55 21 2493 [email protected]

BULGARIA/ROMANIA

Eurosound

Contact: Milko ValovskyTel: 001 514 934 6231

[email protected]

CHILE

Audiopro

Contact: Antonio MonsaterioTel: 0056 2 269 [email protected]

COLUMBIA

Advanced Communication

Technology

Contact: Daniel AmayaTel: 00 571 617 [email protected]

CROATIA

Kapetanovic Sistemi

Contact: Darko Kapetanoic

Tel: 00 385 01 6040 [email protected]

CZECH REPUBLIC/

SLOVAKIA

Elvia-Pro

Contact: Jaroslav RomanTel: 00 420 224 999 411

[email protected]

DENMARK

Professional Sound Systems

Contact: Jes Baggersted


EGYPT

Integrated Systems

Contact: Ashraf MannounTel: 00 20 2 360 [email protected]

FRANCE

Eurocom

Contact: Bruno GuersTel: 00 33 1 60 64 21 [email protected]

GERMANY, AUSTRIA

& SWITZERLAND

For Tune

Contact: Stefan Mayer


GREECE

Pantheo

Contact: Tasos PandisTel: 00 3 010 362 [email protected]

HONG KONG, CHINA

& MACAU

Jolly Proaudio

Contact: Andy LeungTel: 00 852 2191 3660

[email protected]

INDIA

Sun Broadcast Equipments

Contact: Vinit GovilTel: 00 91 11 [email protected]

IRAN

Lianpad

Contact: Hamid BahktiariTel: 00 98 21 2272 [email protected]

ITALY

Aret

Contact: Alessandro Asti


JAPAN

Hibino

Contact: Ryuji EnomotoTel: 00 81 3 5783 [email protected]

JORDAN

AVC Al-Waseet

Contact: Ali Abu KwaikTel: 00 962 6 553 [email protected]

KOREA

Avix

Contact: Joo-Hong ChangTel: 00 82 2 565 3565

[email protected]

LEBANON

Broadcast & Communication

System

Contact: Joseph HallageTel: 00 961 01245656

[email protected]

MEXICO

Respuesta Integral

Contact: Rafael Rodriguez SerranoTel: 00 52 55 5766 [email protected]

NETHERLANDS

Helios

Contact: Okke Van Bergen


NORWAY

Lyd-Systemer

Contact: Terje EngedahlPhone: 00 47 22 72 [email protected]

POLAND

ProfiAudio

Contact: Igor Pogorzelski


QATAR

Salam Media Cast

Contact: Sami El ShafaiTel: 00 974 483 [email protected]

SERBIA

Pro Video

Contact: Zoran CrnomarkovicTel: 00 381 11 311 51 [email protected]

SINGAPORE/MALAYSIA

Team 108 (Support Center)


SLOVENIA

MTD Slovenija

Contact: Dusan GajicTel: 00386 14 [email protected]

SOUTH AFRICA

TRU-FI

Contact: Leonard MatjilaTel: 00 11 462 4256/7/8/[email protected]

SPAIN

Consultores

Electroacousticos

Contact: Guillermo AlberdiTel: 00 349 4620 2338

[email protected]

SWEDEN

Tranzicom

Contact: Ulf ReinhardTel: 00 46 8 730 [email protected]

SYRIA

Hamzeh and Partners

Contact: Khaled Hamzeh


TAIWAN

Hi-Pro Technology

Contact: Christina ChenTel: 00 886 2 2563 [email protected]

THAILAND

DSE

Contact: Chai MekratriTel: 00 66 2 930 [email protected]

TURKEY

EREL

Contact: Deniz Guler SahinTel: 00 90 216 538 91 10

[email protected]

VENEZUELA

AVCOM

Contact: Juan MendezTel: 0058 212 239 0944

[email protected]

USA

Bexel ASG West

(Western USA and WesternCanada)Contact: Rhett FrazierTel: 001 818 565 [email protected]

Bexel ASG East

(South East and Mid West USA)

Contact: Helen CarrTel: 001 800 542 [email protected]

Studio Consultants

(North East USA and EasternCanada)Contact: Doug SimonTel: 001 212 586 [email protected]

KUWAIT

Adawliah

Contact: George Guthrie


Gulf Media

Contact: Ahmed AmmarTel: 00 965 537 [email protected]

SAUDI ARABIA

Modern Media

Contact: Khalid Abdul MajeedTel: 00 966 1462 [email protected]

Delta

Contact: Suhail TarabulsiTel: 00 966 1465 [email protected]

First Gulf

Contact: Orlando CastroTel: 00 966 1219 [email protected]

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

TEK Signals

Contact: Tariq RajaTel: 00 971 2 6272 [email protected]

Salam Media Cast

Contact: Sandeep RanadeTel: 00 971 4337 [email protected]

Sony Professional Solutions

Middle East

Contact: Ghallab MohamedTel: 00 971 4 390 [email protected]

WORLDWIDE DISTRIBUTORS REPRESENTATIVES

Calrec Audio Ltd

Nutclough MillHebden BridgeWest YorkshireHX7 8EZEngland UK

Tel +44 (0)1422 842159Fax +44 (0)1422 845244Email [email protected]

calrec.com

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