A signal to broadcast standards
System cameras, a sync generator and monitoring in the control room keep the signal within the broadcaster's specification.
Broadcast feeds for TV and streaming
A multicam system and crew that produce a broadcast-ready program and hand it over to the TV station, OB van or streaming partner.
Example signal flow
- 1Cameras and CCUsEvery camera is shaded from the control room.
- 2SwitcherThe program is cut live, with graphics when prepared.
- 3HandoverSDI program to the TV station, OB van or streaming partner.
- 4RecordingProgram and ISO recordings for repeats.
What the production needs
A clear handover point
Format, frame rate, audio and the handover point are agreed before the event and tested at rehearsal.
More than one output
Selected camera feeds and ISO recordings are available for repeats and digital content.
The system we prepare
- Cameras
Sony 4K system cameras, each with its own CCU and remote control panel.
- Signal
SMPTE fiber, a video router and a sync generator as the timing reference.
- Control room
Switching, shading, audio and intercom, with your team or ours at the panels.
- Output
SDI handover to the broadcaster or streaming partner, with program and ISO recording.
Three ways to work together
Full Service
System, installation and the full crew: camera operators, vision engineer, switcher, audio and intercom.
Organisers without a broadcast team.
Setup & Assist
System and installation, fully tested. Our engineer stands by while your crew operates.
Production houses and broadcasters with their own operators.
Dry hire
Equipment only, without installation or crew.
Teams that install and operate themselves.
Questions
Does NBS provide the streaming encoder?
No. We deliver the program over SDI to your streaming partner's encoder and test the path with them at rehearsal.
What format can you deliver?
Format and frame rate are agreed with the broadcaster before the event and tested at rehearsal.
Can a TV station's crew operate the system?
Yes, with Setup & Assist: we install and test the system, your operators run it and our engineer stays on standby.