The SuperSport OB5 is a 14-camera OB truck that C2S built by reusing equipment from two existing SuperSport vehicles. C2S supplied every element of the project, from vehicle supply to commissioning and acceptance, on a Mercedes Axor 26-tonne double expander. Based in Nairobi, the OB5 now covers sports events, particularly league football, across eastern Africa.

SuperSport – OB5 14-Camera OB Truck, Nairobi, Kenya

THE BRIEF

SuperSport wanted to use the equipment from two existing OB trucks to build a new and more capable 14-camera vehicle. They asked C2S’ systems integration team to build it for them.

With complex, custom-designed coachwork included in the contract, C2S supplied all elements for the project, from vehicle supply to commission and acceptance. A Mercedes Axor 26T truck was built as a double expander to provide space, while bodywork was designed to accommodate a large amount of equipment. State-of-the-art mechanics and hydraulics were used, allowing expansion of the OB truck with simple and efficient rigging with the push of a button.

Andre Venter, Head of SuperSport Africa said: “We knew this project could be challenging, especially with such a tight timescale, but C2S has always been able to meet our needs, so we had every confidence and the result is a very impressive truck. The OB was covering live cricket in Zimbabwe only hours after the team had finished final commissioning on-site. When finalised, the vehicle will be the most powerful OB truck of its kind in eastern Africa, which makes us very proud.”

The vehicle is based in Nairobi and is now being used for broadcasting sports events, particularly league football, across eastern Africa.

SPECIFICATION

KEY EQUIPMENT

• Sony DVS-9000 3ME vision mixer
• 12 x Sony BVP-E30 camera channels
• Two LDK SD super slow-motion cameras Four robotic/mini cams
• Three EVS XT2 replay units
• Four DSR-1000 HDD recorder units
• DSR-2000 DVCAM deck
• Yamaha DM2000 audio console
• Sony monitoring
• Tektronix WFM5000 scopes
• Telex communication systems
• CTP Systems DBC-16 camera communication system

COACH WORK

• Mercedes Axor 2529LLnr chassis
• Double-expanding body
• Outer truck body: aluminium-skinned composite frame for acoustic and thermal protection Locker storage and access doors
• Waterproof Air-conditioning compartment with louvres
• 63 amp three-phase input
• Clean safe power from rack-mounted central distribution unit
• LED interior lighting
• Automatic cable reels on-board
• Electrical external awnings to shade main doors
• Hydraulic jacks with digital level indication and control

Why the SuperSport OB5 stands out

Only hours after final commissioning, the truck was already covering live cricket in Zimbabwe. Its equipment includes a Sony DVS-9000 3 M/E vision mixer, 12 Sony BVP-E30 camera channels, two LDK super slow-motion cameras and three EVS XT2 replay units. In addition, a Yamaha DM2000 audio console, Telex communication systems and a CTP Systems DBC-16 camera communication system complete the setup, while push-button hydraulics make the truck quick to expand.

C2S Media designs, coach-builds and integrates new OB vehicles for broadcasters across Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Discover more of our new OB vehicles and systems integration services, or contact our team to discuss a project like the SuperSport OB5. Chassis information is available from Mercedes-Benz Trucks.