Technical details

Rubytech will take care the live production of your event with own equipment. The following is available.

Cameras

Three JVC GY-HM790 3CCD HD shoulder cameras are available for manned operation. Intercom and tally are present so that the camera can be fully integrated in the live production. Vinten tripods are available with zoom and focus controller. A wireless video connection with a Teradek Bolt 2000 is available for the cameraman to be able to move freely.

The following remotely operated cameras are available:

• Sony BRC-Z330 CMOS pan-tilt camera, 6 available (4 black, 2 white), used also for underwater camera
• Panasonic AW-HE120K 3MOS pan-tilt cameras (3 black, 1 white)
• Bradley/BR-Remote HDC-160 CMOS pan-tilt camera

Mounting options for the remote cameras are tripods and clamps.

The rack

The central point in the solution of videoregie.nl is the video direction rack. This table-high 19" rack on wheels contains all switching equipment, power supplies and data connections. Monitors and control panels will be place next to the rack. All camera control and switches are controlled from software to allow for efficient operation from a single location.

A large number of camera and other video inputs are available. The used format is 720p/50 or 1080i/50. These resolutions fit perfectly with LED screens and internet live streams/webcasts. The stream will be created in 720p or 1080p.

The rack and accessories require at least 8m² floor surface and a table. Some extra space around the rack is needed during build-up. Finally take into account the equipment needs to be rolled into the venue.

The system uses a hardware video mixer, which reduces the delay in video images from camera to output. This way, live video of speaking persons can be shown well on LCDs, projectors or LED walls (which also have a delay). For comparison: a software based solution has a minimum of 4 extra frames delay, which is quite disruptive to watch.

All cameras are fed with a low voltage and watertight connectors have been used, so that the cables are safe in an environment with moisture or water.

Audio

A number of microphones and a small digital mixer mixer are available. Other audio equipment available at the event can be connected via a DI-box. This is often the best solution to record a presentor/announcer and locally played music well.

The audio will be embedded in the outgoing SDI signal, so that the sound can also be heard on videomonitors elsewhere in the venue.