Outside Broadcast Vans
Monday, 03 March 2008 11:59

OB VanThe OB van includes all necessary equipment to complete an outside broadcast in a truly professional manner. Our OB vans are highly mobile and compact.  They provide one of the most flexible broadcast-quality systems in the country.  They are perfect for covering and recording a wide range of events, shows and programs including:-

 

  • Sporting fixtures and events
  • Festivals and outdoor music events
  • Panel shows, game shows, conferences and forums
  • Theatre, dance, concerts and variety programs
  • Vehicle, air and marine displays and shows 

OB Van equipment list 

Cameras 

  • 4 x SONY D50 cameras. Extra  cameras can be added
  • Cameras have a range of lenses ranging from 15:1 to 20:1 Wide angle and large close up lenses are an optional extra 
  • All cameras are controlled via the OB van with Sony CCU’s 
  • The CCU units control exposure, vision levels and colour temperatures 
  • The camera base stations deliver the following to all cameras:

(1)  Director/cameraman return talkback

(2)  Cue lights

(3)  Return Vision

(4)  Extra audio channel

(5)  IFB channel

  • Complete range of Vinten tripods and pan & tilt heads
  • All cameras can be fitted with either eye piece or external OB viewfinders
  • All cameras can be fitted with OB style zoom and focus controls

 

Inside OB VanVision Switcher and Character Generator

The OB van is fitted with a 8 input SONY DFS 700AP vision switcher. This vision switcher includes a vast range of vision patterns for wipe and effect transitions. It also includes a downstream keyer and upstream title keyer. The switcher can memorise various switcher functions and setups.  The character generator is a full broadcast quality unit fit for all types of titles and overlays.

 

Vision recording

The OB van includes 2 vtr recorders.

1 x SONY DSR - 1000P

1 x DSR – 1500AP

Slo-mo control is via a DNF ST 300 S/SMT broadcast quality controller.

Digibeta VTRs are at an additional cost.

 

Audio Mixing

All audio mixing is via a Behringer UB1832 FX-PRO 12 channel audio mixer. Various radio microphones and hand mics are available at an additional cost.

 

Video Production

Video Production Services

OB Vans

OB Van InsideOB Van OutsideOB Van Camera

Grip Equipment

Platform DollyDolly TrackWestern DollyJib Arm

Cameras

Panasonic HVX 202Sony HDV Z1PJVC Pro HD 101

QPIX Facilities

QPIXScreening RoomEdit SuiteQPIX Office