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Zandar Predator HD8 MultiViewer in YES HD Outside Broadcast Vehicle for Sports and Events Production
April 16th 2007
Dublin, Ireland ~ April 16th 2007 ~ A compact Zandar Predator HD8 MultiViewer configured to display eight-fixed images using DualQuadTM mode is installed inside the YES HD outside broadcast vehicle for YES Productions based in New Orleans, USA.
In a system designed and integrated by Beck Associates, the 53' expando HD trailer and mobile truck provides standard and high definition production services for a mix of sports, concerts and special events. The extensive client base of YES Productions includes Fox Studios and Cox Sports, a cable network serving the region of the South Eastern States.
Located at the heart of YES HD, the Zandar Predator HD8 unit drives a 37-inch display device centred in front of a production switcher area. It is integrated with an EVS software system that moves and flys-in graphics from a range of SD and HD sources including the Grass Valley Kalypso HD production system and a separate router. A TSL 100 tally and UMD system and Image Video software is integrated and supported by the Predator HD8 unit.
John Kruman, Broadcast Systems Engineer at Beck Associates outlines that a major factor in choosing the equipment was the DualQuadTM mode functionality. "The Zandar unit was the only product in the market that could produce 8 fixed screens on the montior. This DualQuad mode offers the operators two quad MultiViewers within a single system. It's designed for continued use and is a fixed configuration where no adjustments or control is needed. Operators are not just presented with video and effects using the Predator HD8, but also alarms and audio meters. The labelling of each source is also very easy for operators and the images produced are of an outstanding clarity and resolution. At the end of the day, Zandar was the most cost-effective option for the needs of YES Productions."
Jim Moriarty, vice president and general Manager for YES Productions says: "Many sports organizations that we work with have the need for SD and HD production and we use the best quality equipment available in the market. The compact design of the Zandar Unit combined its powerful feature set is ideal for our use to display moving graphics and effects."
"Sporting events produced by YES Productions will be broadcast to billions of viewers across the US and the world. We're justifiably proud of being selected by Beck Associates and involved with such a successful and sophisticated operation" adds Deirdre Smith at Zandar Technologies. "Our Predator HD MultiViewers are increasingly being used in the International outside broadcast market that is making the switch from SD to HD broadcast and where quality and flexibility are paramount."
Zandar Predator MultiViewers as well as the FusionPro+ and DX Series MultiViewers are on view on Zandar's booth #SU2729 at NAB 2007.
YES Productions shall proudly show their new truck at NAB. More information can be found at www.yesproductions.com.
About Zandar Technologies plc
Zandar Technologies is a leader in the development of high quality
multi-source display processors that match the specific needs of
any display, monitoring and surveillance environment. The company
combines innovation and experience to provide a wide range of expansive,
flexible and resilient MultiViewer solutions for many applications
including the FusionPro+, Predator, DX and MX series. Zandar’s
international customer base includes many of the world’s leading
companies in the Broadcast, Security and professional Audio Visual
markets. The company’s dedicated sales and engineering team,
professional resellers and responsive technical support specialists
underline a commitment to quality, continuous improvement and customer
satisfaction.
For further information about this and other leading MultiViewer
products please visit www.zandar.com
or contact:
Sharon Smyth
Marketing Manager
ssmyth@zandar.com
Tel: +353-1-450 0901
Fax: +353-1-450 0977 |
