This StudioVision OB van started life in 2015 as an 8-camera Iveco 70C17 unit, used during the Football World Cup in Qatar and later during the French Olympics. After acquiring it, C2S shipped the vehicle to its UK facility, converted it into a 12 ENG camera HD OB van and delivered it to StudioVision in Congo Brazzaville, complete with a 1.5 m KU-band 1+1 satellite uplink.

StudioVision – 12 ENG Camera HD OB VAN with 1.5m KU-Band 1+1 Satellite Uplink

THE BRIEF

C2S acquired an 8 camera Iveco 70C17 OB van originally built in 2015. The vehicle had previously been used during the Football World Cup in Qatar and later during the French Olympics.

Following its acquisition, the OB van was shipped to C2S’s UK facility for a full renovation and technical upgrade before delivery to StudioVision in Congo Brazzaville.

As part of the upgrade, C2S converted the vehicle into a 12 ENG camera OB van. The work included a complete rewiring of the vehicle, the installation of frame synchronisers to accommodate ENG cameras, and the integration of a Ross Carbonite 2ME vision mixer.

C2S also integrated a wireless talkback system alongside the existing wired talkback, added Dante connectivity to the audio system, and carried out a full refurbishment of the OB van interior and systems. In addition, a 6 kVA UPS system was installed to improve power stability and operational reliability.

SPECIFICATION

• Sony PXW-Z280 ENG camcorders
• E-image ECG-01tripods.
• Ross Carbonite Black 2ME 24 Inputs Vision Mixer
• Blackmagic Smart videohub 40×40 router
• Blackmagic Videohub XY Panels
• SWP-08 B-KOPTER CONVERTO VIDEOHUB TO SWP-08 Tallyman / Blackmagic Interface
• Evertz 5600MSC Sync generator combo master SPG clock
• Evertz 5600ACO-2 Dual automatic changeover system
• LAWO V_Pro8 LAWO Video processor 8 channels VPRO8 embedder/desembedder
• Harris FR6822 IMAGINE COMMUNICATIONS Card frame 2RU with VEA/DA/DAC/ARG/XOS
• Harris DA-DHR6804+D Dual distribution amplifier 1×4
• Harris GBP Distribution amplifiers video
• Harris VEA6800+D Imagine VEA-6800 -Video amplifier 1×8
• Harris ARG6800+D Imagine ARG-6800 – Audio Distribution
• GrassValley Miranda Densite 2ru Modular Frame with Dual Power Supply
• GrassValley Miranda HDA-1851 3G Digital Video Distribution Amplifier
• GrassValley Miranda AMX-1842 AES Audio 8CH Analog Embedder
• AJA FS-1 Universal Frame Synchronizer/Converter
• Tektronix WFM5000 HD SDI Wave Form Monitor
• TSL TM1-MK2+ Tallyman
• AJA Ki Pro Rack 4 x 2 Channels SSD Rack Mount Recorder
• AJA Ki Pro GO 4 Channels USB Recorder
• RTS/ TELEX ZeusIII LE+ Digital Matrix Intercom System 32*32 Ports Analog
• RTS/ TELEX  KP12 KP12 Leverkey 4Pin XLR-HdSt
• Hollyland C1 PRO-HUB8S Solidcom C1 Pro hub wireless talkback system
• Hollyland  HL-5803-Hub4S C1 Pro hub wireless talkback system
• Behringer X32 PRODUCER 32 Channels Digital Audio Mixer
• Yamaha RSIO64-D YAMAHA RSIO64D, breakout box and convertor MADI <-> DANTE
• Sonifex RM-MC1L RM-MCL1- Audio Monitor Dim/Cut
• Focusrite RedNet A16R MkII 16×16 analogue I/O with independent level control
• Genelec 8020 3 x Audio monitor
• PALS PDA-150 1.5M KU-Band SNG Satellite Antenna
• PALS PAC 450 Antenna controller
• XICOM XTD-400K 1+1 400W Amplifier
• Ateme Kyrion CM5000 1+1 Encoder
• Ateme Kyrion DR5000 Decoder

What makes the StudioVision OB van stand out?

C2S completely rewired the vehicle, installed frame synchronisers for the ENG cameras and integrated a Ross Carbonite 2ME vision mixer. Furthermore, a Hollyland wireless talkback system now works alongside the RTS Zeus III wired intercom, and Dante connectivity extends the audio system. Finally, a new 6 kVA UPS improves power stability during live operations.

C2S Media renovates, upgrades and integrates OB vans for broadcasters across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and beyond. Explore more of our case studies and systems integration services, or contact our team to discuss a project like this StudioVision OB van. For details on the wireless talkback, visit Hollyland.