Case studies

3D OB for OB-Team, Norway


Solution delivered:

Scandinavia's first 3D OB vehicle, with a wealth of unique design features:

  • 19-camera 3D-capable HD production OB
  • 13.6m chassis, with single-expanding side to 1.87m (with fold-out walls & equipment rack);
  • Large rear storage area acting as separate tender, including sufficient air-conditioning & electrics for future expansion if required
  • Automatic gravel deployment near wheels & hydraulically liftable axels to increase traction in snow
  • Full insulation, completely heated floor and roof to avoid snow build-up


Technology highlights:

  • 19 camera chains including Sony HDC-1500's, HDC-P1's (3x 3D rigs), 3 x slo-mo, 3 x Link Research Wireless RF camera systems
  • Miranda Hybrid NV8500 series router, capable of routing in more than 6900 channels of audio
  • Studer Vista 4 audio console
  • Sony MVS-7000X vision mixer and MVS-7000X 3D switcher
  • Vizrt graphics
  • VSM studio control system and Riedel Artist 128 intercom


Services provided to Sony PSE:

Design and build; project management; systems integration; commissioning.


The BN advantage:

Broadcast Networks was commissioned by Sony to handle this prestigious project on the basis of our close relationship with OB-Team, which has developed over several successful landmark OB projects.  We combine the latest technology, such as 3D, with extensive systems design expertise to deliver solutions that give broadcasters the competitive edge, provide significant operational savings and a future-proof path should their operations need to grow. 

Read the press release for more details.

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