021 Television launch a multi versatile HD Unit
Today O21 Television announces the launch of Unit 6. The newly built production truck offers versatility in two ways, either as a medium sized Production Unit or one of the largest HD VT Units.
Commenting on the new high definition outside broadcast unit Ewen Hamilton Managing Director at O21 Television said “We are pleased to have developed another high specification, flexible unit that will be perfect for medium sized productions or large scale sporting events.”
An ASGB custom built single expanding trailer the Unit has capacity for 23 production crew. As a Tape Truck its sizable VTR area houses up to 15 6 channel HD EVSs and 40 x 17” Vutrix LCD HD quad split monitors providing 160 screens and seating 17 operators plus on VTR co-ordinator position.
As a production truck 14 vutrix quad split monitors provide 56 screens, a Thomson Grass Valley Kayak 2.5 ME vision mixer offers 40 inputs & 24 outputs with seating for seven.
The Unit has its own stand alone Edit area which seats 3 people and provides access to all EVS clips on Hub when using Clean Edit with other edits available on request
The Audio room comprises a Calrec Omega audio desk fully 5.1 capable with a Probel 128 x 128 AES audio router and a Reidel 64 x 64 talkback system. Unit 6’s premier performance was on ITV Boxing on Saturday 2nd February.
For further information, interviews, layout plans or images contact:
Karen Miles, Gravity Media Group
T: +44 (0) 845 820 0000
E: kmiles@gravitymedia.co.uk