Overall, having the Evertz multiviewer system at PacTV London and all of our facilities, simplifies monitoring.
The Evertz system’s modular design also allows for greater expandability in the future, making it a great investment.
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Using the same network connection and software has made all three facilities more efficient. Also, as the multiviewer interfaces with PacTV’s Evertz fibre platform, operators from around the globe can manage everything as a group. The Evertz system is a more modular design, so no one error is catastrophic. By utilizing the format-detection feature, the situation was corrected quickly before the test window even opened. SD content was being sent from the source in error. For example, they recently avoided an issue when managing the BNP Paribas Tennis Open in Palm Springs from BT Tower. Operators at PacTV London use this to double-check every transmission. With just a glance at the monitoring wall, format-detection shows whether the feed is in SD or HD format. Perhaps Evertz’ most useful feature is that of format-detection, which allows operators to easily see the picture format of the feed. Additionally, alarms have been programmed to alert operators of “video loss” and “video freeze”, allowing technology to become the first responder in alerting human operators to possible transmission problems. We are now able to monitor and troubleshoot every feed that passes through PacTV London quickly and more effectively than ever before. While displaying multiple feeds on a single flat screen, it enables our operators to closely monitor clients’ broadcast channels, including the U.S.-based Tennis Channel, Australia’s AuBC, and New Zealand’s Sky New Zealand and TVNZ. The Evertz monitoring system has been a tremendous asset to our workflow. It simply wasn’t robust enough to handle our current requirements. Prior to installing the Evertz multiviewer system, PacTV London was using another manufacturer’s monitoring system. This has enabled our London operators to view an additional 43 sources from around the world. In response, we installed multiple compact, yet functional Evertz 7867VIPA 24-DUO multi-image display processors into our console at PacTV’s London facility. However, as with any master control room, space is limited.
It became evident that a substantial multiviewer system was needed. So, during a recent company-wide renovation, we prioritized streamlining the master control rooms in our London, Los Angeles and New York facilities.Īs our business has grown over the last few years, so has the need to enhance our monitoring and transmission capabilities.
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Managing it all for our full roster of clients is quite a task. They include fibre connectivity, satellite coordination, receive and records, multi-format tape playouts, live shots, satellite media tours, as well as additional production needs. All router inputs available for monitoring.PacTV in London In addition to transmission, we also offer our clients a multitude of services. Main monitor stack consists of 8 x 42” LCD monitors driven by Evertz Maestro multiviwer. Sony MVS 8000G Multi-Format HD Vision Mixer (80 Inputs)
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SABC TVOB boasts of 4 large-sized outside broadcast units: OB1J HD, OB2J HD, OB3J HD, OB6J HD and OB5J HD as a medium-sized OB unit, plus 3x HD MPU's.Īrticulate Trailer 14,9m long, 4,3m high and 2,54m wide with dual expanding sides.