Telewizja Polska Selects Pro-Bel's Cygnus For HD OB Truck

Telewizja Polska (TVP - Polish state television), using systems integrator BFE and Pro-Bel regional partners Studiotech Poland and Netorium, has completed the first stage of what will be a 20 camera OB unit - and Pro-Bel's recently introduced large-scale routing solution, Cygnus technology, is at the heart of the truck.
The first stage has been completed by BFE with the truck delivered to TVP. Initially 14 Sony HDC-1550 cameras have been installed with the other six to follow. It will also feature 12 VTRs and six EVS HD servers.
The truck is 16.5m long and 4m high with three extendable units - one for video, one for audio and a VTR/editing area. The Cygnus router is a 576 x 576 frame equipped 516 x 516 and comes SD/HD/3G-ready as standard. The Cygnus router range offers the highest density routing available using industry standard BNC connections and this is vital in OB construction.
BFE has been responsible for design, engineering and supplying the interior fitting, including the installation of all technical components.
Adrian Scott, Pro-Bel's Chief Marketing Officer, said: "Cygnus has immediate and obvious appeal to the OB market because of the design criteria we adhered to, namely to fulfil industry requests for standardised connections in the smallest possible unit size. With 3G capabilities coming as standard, we are very happy that our achievements are immediately recognised. We would also like to take this opportunity to recognise Studiotech Poland's contribution to the successful specification of this project."
Pro-Bel produces innovative automation, media management and master control solutions, as well as routing, control and signal distribution systems for the broadcast market.
Further information is available at: www.pro-bel.com.
(KMcA)