NMT’s HD OB hits the road with SSL MTP console

Solid State Logic’s MTP Digital Production Console recently hit the road as a key element of National Mobile Television’s (NMT) newly built HD4 mobile production unit.
The new truck, which is NMT’s fourth high-definition unit and their first true multi-format HD facility, has already been booked as part of a multi-year contract extension between NMT and ABC Sports.
To deliver the audio portion of these high-profile broadcasts, NMT selected a 96-channel SSL MTP console with dual fader paths, 120 digital inputs, 104 analogue inputs and 60 microphones. The console, which features an ergonomically efficient, ‘analogue style’ dedicated control surface, provides fully digital signal processing and integrated routing and is capable of multi-channel operation including simultaneous 5.1 and stereo outputs. Each of the console’s 96 channels includes 4-band EQ, filters and full dynamics, as well as traditional small and large fader paths.
Jerry Gepner, President of NMT: “When we decided to make this unprecedented investment into HDTV technology, nothing could be left to chance.
“We’re glad to have an SSL console aboard the new flagship of NMT’s growing HD fleet.”
The truck boasts the largest amount of interior square footage of any television truck in the U.S., as well as an all-aluminium body and frame. HD4 utilizes high-tech graphite composite materials for its floors and walls to reduce weight and improve the insulation capability of the trailer.
Rick Plushner, president of SSL North America said: “HD4 is the fifth truck in NMT’s fleet to be equipped with an SSL digital console. We are extremely proud to be part of this historic step in HDTV broadcasting.”
(MM)