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Calrec consoles power AoIP remote infrastructure for Vivid Broadcast<\/h2>\n

Vivid Broadcast was embracing remote production long before it became the industry norm. Now, with Calrec\u2019s True Control 2.0-enabled Argo M and Type R consoles<\/a> at its core, the UK-based specialist has the tools to take on any production challenge.<\/p>\n

Designed to embrace multiple production processes and deliver high-end live broadcast workflows, Vivid Broadcast has combined Calrec True Control 2.0-enabled consoles across its operation.<\/p>\n

The company has installed a 36-fader Argo M and multiple Type R control surfaces in its Remote Production Centre (RPC), alongside the recently launched 48-fader Argo M in its new next-generation Barra OB unit.<\/p>\n

Based in Surrey (UK), Vivid Broadcast is an early adopter of remote production – having embraced the workflow long before Covid normalised it – and says Calrec\u2019s versatile technology is key to delivering the right solution for every production.<\/p>\n

\u201cFlexibility has to be at the heart of any remote production set up, and our investment in Calrec really supports this,\u201d explains Francis Cousins<\/strong>, Vivid Broadcast\u2019s Head of Technical Innovation<\/em>. \u201cIt was vital for us to have a range of solutions that gave each gallery or production the tools they need to do the job while working within budget. Our partnership with Calrec has been central to this.\u201d<\/p>\n

Purpose-built to transform live workflows, Barra is already proving its technical prowess. Simon Cox<\/strong>, Vivid Broadcast\u2019s Sound Guarantee<\/em> says the new 48-fader Argo M is the perfect solution for the remote unit, which is currently being used for Sky Sports Women\u2019s Super League (WSL), feeding directly into Sky\u2019s galleries in Osterley.<\/p>\n

“To bring the audio into the desk, we use a combination of AES67 audio interfaces deployed within the stadium, combined with traditional backups to fulfil contractual requirements. This incorporates some of the surface\u2019s local I\/O alongside the AoIP links to the main network stack, allowing for Dante, MADI and analogue cards to be installed into the Calrec modular I\/O.<\/p>\n

“This combination allows for easy integration with third-party baseband equipment, whilst allowing for the deployment of Calrec Fixed Format I\/O to keep everything in the digital domain where possible.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The RPC seamlessly integrates with Vivid Broadcast\u2019s four-camera remote vans, as well as the 20-camera Barra unit, cloud production platforms, and third-party client broadcast centres, which Cousins<\/strong> says gives production teams the ability to work smarter, faster, and more sustainably.<\/p>\n

Vivid also takes advantage of the Calrec Assist browser-based control interface to manage the desk remotely, while the Calrec Connect IP connection and management tool simplifies management of Vivid\u2019s AoIP streams.<\/p>\n

With flexibility a key driver, Vivid\u2019s RPC is designed to enable its sound control rooms to work across multiple galleries. The 36-fader Argo M sits in Sound Control Room 1 alongside four virtual mixers split across two compact Type R control surfaces located in multiple galleries.<\/p>\n

\u201cDuring a production, the Type Rs can be driven by our Bitfocus Buttons automation\/control system, enabling a single supervising engineer to sit across all galleries and make fine adjustments to the mixes,\u201d explains Cox<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor more ambitious projects, the Type Rs can be driven from the main Argo surface via True Control 2.0, equipping engineers with a powerful amount of control and easy access to the wider facility.\u201d<\/p>\n

Vivid\u2019s flexible setup enables the company to work across a much wider variety of projects and clients, delivering live coverage not only for sport and entertainment, but also for corporate events, fashion, and a variety of hybrid productions.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have always looked for equipment that supports powerful external control and monitoring to give engineers a granular level of visibility from any remote location,” explains Cousins<\/strong>. “Calrec\u2019s well-featured hardware and web interfaces are critical in achieving this alongside their strong integrations and support.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust like with traditional OBs, each remote project has its own requirements and can utilise a number of workflows. We aimed to create a scalable environment that can embrace many different production processes to offer production teams the same gallery experience whether they are working in a traditional workflow with all signals returning to the RPC, a cloud operation, or a hybrid.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe remote sound area can operate efficiently with a single guarantee or accommodate a dedicated sound supervisor when required, while the Argo M supports both on-site mixing and comprehensive embedding and distribution across all channels. Calrec\u2019s True Control 2.0 and integrated I\/O means our Barra unit also enables seamless synchronisation whether it is feeding into a client\u2019s gallery, such as Sky, or back to our own RPC, allowing off-site sound supervisors full control of gain structure in real time.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Rory Springthorpe<\/strong>, Vivid Broadcast\u2019s Director and Co-Founder<\/em> says the company is excited about the advantages True Control 2.0 delivers, both within the Barra unit and the RPC.<\/p>\n

\u201cCalrec\u2019s infrastructure sits at the core of all our WSL productions, whether that\u2019s the larger productions for Sky, the remote workflow with Aurora Media Worldwide, or the BBC\u2019s Women\u2019s Football Show.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe know Calrec is committed to developing the right remote workflows and delivering a range of solutions depending on the requirements, recognising each remote production workflow can be unique whilst still ensuring the same level of redundancy and operation.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cVivid Broadcast is a prime example of how the industry is evolving,\u201d says Calrec Regional Sales Manager<\/em>\u00a0Anthony Harrison<\/strong>. \u201cProductions are no longer defined by physical location, and the demand for flexible, distributed workflows is only accelerating. Like Vivid, we\u2019ve been developing remote broadcast workflows since 2016, and our goal has always been to give engineers the tools and control they need wherever they\u2019re working; whether that\u2019s in a truck, a remote production centre, or a hybrid of both.\u201d<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019d like to know more about the Calrec Argo M, Brio, Type R and True Control 2.0 (or would like to arrange a practical demonstration), give us a call on 01727 821 870<\/a><\/strong> to speak to one of our team, or contact us here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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