16-Camera Double-Expander HD OB Vehicle /Video Europe

THE BRIEF

The OB truck boasts a flexible open-plan layout, offering optimal functionality for small and large production teams alike. Easy access to the racks allows the truck to be rigged per job. The vehicle is designed to be able to operate with only one side expanded if space is restricted.

Video Europe commissioned C2S to supply, design, coach-build and integrate this 16-camera HD project. Cutting-edge technology was employed to deliver a truly versatile, modern OB, offering top-class facilities for scalable events coverage. The project also included a support vehicle with on-board edit suite.

SPECIFICATION

KEY EQUIPMENT

• Sony MVS-7000X vision mixer

• Sony HDC-2500 camera channels

• Canon XJ95 box lenses and JH22 barrel lenses

• Miranda NVISION 8500 Series hybrid router

• EVS XT3 replay servers

• Telex ADAM talkback matrix

• Tektronix WFM7200 waveform monitors

• Genelec 8000 series audio monitoring

• Evertz 5600 master clock system

• Calrec Omega 48-fader digital audio console with 5.1 with Spill Fader, RTW and Sifam monitoring

• Offers expansion for larger productions using MADI and Hydra

• Provides 256×256 mono MADI (128×128 I/O to router, 128×128 I/O to tailboard), 64 AES, 64 microphone line in and 64 line out

COACH BUILD

• Mercedes Axor 2529 chassis

• Double-expanding body

• Outer truck body: five-element composite, comprising internal steel frame, polyurethane for thermal and acoustic protection, high quality ply, GRP skin and gel coating

• Locker storage and access doors

• World-leading Dakin A/C units provide both occupancy and systems cooling

• 63-amp three-phase power input