Beijing Olympic Broadcasting signs HDTV OB van deal with Avitech multiviewers

Avitech have announced that Beijing Olympic Broadcasting Company (BOB) have chosen their line of MCC Multiviewers to equip their first HDTV outdoor broadcasting (OB) van development.
Avitech has teamed up with leading system integrator Sanitec to provide an integrated solution that meets all the demands of BOB’s live outside broadcast activities.
The Beijing Olympic Broadcasting Company are the host broadcasters of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. They are a joint venture between BOCOG and OBS under the International Olympic Committee (IOC). BOB will produce and distribute the Olympic Games and Paralympics Games in 2008, as well as build and operate the International Broadcasting Center (IBC).
The new OB van is being outfitted with 42 Avitech’s MCC-8004 multi-image display processors – their latest generation multiviewer modules. The system also includes 14 Grass Valley LDK6000 cameras, a Concerto routing switcher / Jupiter control systems, and an HD Kalypso production switcher.
This all-digital van is currently under construction and scheduled to operate in August / September, 2006.
“This prestigious project with BOB is another sign of Avitech’s leadership in the China market,” said Henry (Hong Li) Cai, Avitech’s China Chief Representative. “Avitech has experienced success elsewhere throughout China, including being chosen by China’s 10th National Games Committee, and we feel honoured to be receiving such significant contracts.”
(GB)