The HD6 OB trailer is a 16-camera HD single expander unit, towed by a Mercedes-Benz Actros 1841 and built in 2018. Measuring 13 metres long, its right side extends by 1.4 metres over a 7-metre section, creating separate director, technical and audio zones. Since then, it has covered numerous top-level sports and entertainment events, including Super League matches and national team games.
IMP-HD6 – Mercedes-Benz ACTROS 1841 16 Camera Single Expander HD Trailer
Vehicle
Mercedes-Benz ACTROS1841 4×2 model, Single-side expansion trailer structure. Measuring 13 meters in length, 3.95 meters in height, and 2.5 meters in width. The right side of the trailer can extend outward by 1.4 meters, with the expandable section measuring 7 meters in length.
Cooling System
Equipped with commercial air conditioners from Daikin—two units of 5 HP and two units of 3 HP—with a well-designed internal ventilation duct system.
Power Supply System
Features dual 380V main and backup power inputs, a 220V emergency input, a 60kVA isolation transformer, and three 10kVA APC UPS units providing uninterrupted power supply for the entire vehicle’s equipment.
Workstation Configuration
Functional Zones
The interior of the vehicle is divided into functional zones: Director Zone, Technical Zone, and Audio Zone. The Audio Zone is physically separated and fully enclosed for sound isolation.
Workstation Setup
The workstations are designed to be flexible and efficiently arranged. The vehicle can accommodate up to 22 workstations.
Video System
The vehicle is equipped with a full HD SDI video system. It supports up to 16 standard broadcast cameras, 2 high-speed cameras, wireless cameras, 6 external inputs, 4 EVS servers, and has capacity for future expansion.
Switcher System
The core switcher is a 4ME SONY MVS-7000, supporting 60 HD inputs and 24 HD outputs. The main control panel uses a 24-button 3ME layout, while the auxiliary panel is a 24-button 2ME layout. Frame memory boards are included.
Audio System
Audio mixing is handled by a YAMAHA CL5 console with 34 faders. It supports analogue, digital, and Dante audio signals. The system is equipped with both onboard and field interface boxes and supports 5.1 surround sound production.
Monitoring System
Video monitoring is achieved using SONY monitors and Axon multi-viewers. The system supports 64 video splits, allowing flexible display configurations to meet various production needs.
Intercom System
Communication is based on the RTS ZEUS III intercom matrix, with each workstation equipped with an intercom panel.
Replay System
The vehicle is wired for four EVS slow-motion servers.
Broadcast Vehicle Operation Overview OB6 was built in 2018, the HD6 broadcast vehicle has been used for the live HD production of numerous top-level sports events and entertainment programs. These include multiple Super League matches, national team games, and other major broadcasts.
Inside the HD6 OB trailer
Production runs on a Sony MVS-7000 4 M/E vision mixer with 60 HD inputs and 24 outputs, while a Yamaha CL5 34-fader console handles analogue, digital and Dante audio in 5.1. Meanwhile, Sony monitors and Axon multiviewers offer 64 splits, and an RTS Zeus III matrix provides intercom at every position. The trailer is also wired for four EVS servers and powered through a 60 kVA isolation transformer with three 10 kVA APC UPS units.
This unit has now been sold. However, C2S Media regularly sources, renovates and integrates OB vehicles for broadcasters across Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Browse our used OB vehicles currently available, discover our new OB vehicles, or contact our team to find an alternative to this HD6 OB trailer. For details on the audio console, visit Yamaha.
