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OB 14 can operate either expanded or closed up

SIS LIVE Rolls Out OB 14
very much look forward to putting her through her paces.” Capable of up to 12 x HD multiformat cameras plus radio cameras, OB 14 has a recording capability which utilises three EVS and three HD CAM units. The vehicle offers a ﬂexible production space that features the latest 3G technology, a Sony MVS7000X and an Evertz EQX router and glue. Additional features include a 2ME video mixer and a Calrec Omega Blueﬁn digital audio mixer, which delivers 5.1 surround sound with Dolby E encoding. The truck is designed for future tapeless workﬂows, being wired for EVS XT3 Xfile and Xfly. It features an integrated iDirect satellite dish on the roof enabling it to provide high bandwidth internet connectivity. Using this technology, clients are offered ADSL access to upload and download ﬁle-based or streamed data, as well as access to email and the internet. OB 14 successfully delivered its ﬁrst live broadcast on August 25 for Manchester United versus Fulham FC at Old Trafford for the BBC’s Match of the Day. SIS LIVE supplies technical facilities for top events around the world including the Commonwealth Games, Olympics and Paralympics, Open Golf, Wimbledon Tennis Championships, Formula 1, the Proms, BTCC, Six Nations Rugby, high proﬁle football matches and key calendar events. ■ 49

SIS LIVE has launched OB 14, the latest addition to its ﬂeet of state-ofthe-art outside broadcast vehicles. While OB 14 will be used extensively on the BBC’s Match of the Day contract, it will deliver various ad hoc outside broadcasts throughout the year. A key feature of the truck is that it can operate either fully expanded or completely closed up, making it perfectly suited to operate in restrictive city centre parking spaces. David Meynell, Managing Director, SIS LIVE said: “OB 14 has been designed and built in close consultation with key clients to ensure that it is perfectly suited to their needs. Our expert in-house teams ensure that all our trucks offer the very best in technology and ﬂexibility, making them suitable for a wide range of work. “Our key aim is to make sure our clients are offered the most comfortable and ergonomic spaces in which to work. With the addition of OB 14 to our ﬂeet SIS LIVE is well placed to maintain its position as an industry leader in the outside broadcast industry.” OB 14 is HD and 3G capable, multi-purpose, comprising an expandable production area, adjacent to comprehensive vision, engineering, VTR and audio areas. Séan Hughes, Senior Producer/ Director, BBC Sport, said: “The newly built OB 14 is a welcome and impressive addition to the SIS LIVE ﬂeet. I had the pleasure of seeing the ﬁnal phase of the build and I

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