TVE Spain acquires multiple Synergy switchers as upgrades

TVE Spain has purchased 16 Ross Video Synergy 100 SD digital production switchers.
The switchers will be installed in facilities throughout Spain as part of several digital upgrades. The switchers were sold via Moncada y Lorenzo, S.A., Ross dealer in Spain.
"We are very satisfied with the response of the Spanish market to the great features offered by the Synergy 100," said Manuel Canal, CEO, Moncada.
TVE invested in the Synergy switchers in order to digitize existing editing suites, small OB Vans and control rooms in its production centers in Madrid and a few of their regional facilities. Installation is well underway and is expected to be complete by the fall 2006.
The switchers destined to the editing suites in Madrid will be integrated into A/B Roll systems where TVE edits news magazines and other productions that are broadcast to the entire country. The OB Vans are utilized to cover smaller events.
TVE is the major national broadcaster in Spain. In addition to their large production centers, they also have 17 regional centers providing both national and regional productions.
"TVE Spain has recognized the Synergy 100 as a compact, feature rich, and cost effective switcher," said, Sharon Quigley, Ross Video Manager, International Sales - EAIME. "TVE has installed several Synergy switchers, of various sizes, over the past year. The Synergy 100 is an extremely versatile switcher and well suited for their editing suites and OB Vans."
The Synergy 100 SD digital production switcher is designed with a big switcher processing engine, the capabilities and picture quality makes it a great choice for a wide variety of applications. The Synergy 100 offers a powerful feature set with full 10 bit processing throughout, 16 serial digital inputs, 12 serial digital outputs, dual chroma keyers, 2 effects + 1 downstream keyer, dual channel Squeeze & Tease WARP DVE loaded with effects, 100 memories, 100 DVE timelines, and intuitive, easy to use control panel.
Moncada y Lorenzo, S.A. has played a key role in shaping the broadcast industry in Spain, working closely with broadcasters, production companies and systems integrators. Moncada has been delivering broadcast solutions for over 55 years and is a long time Ross Video dealer.
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