Dubai Media has installed two 32-fader, Solid State Logic C100 HDS consoles in two new remote OB vans as part of the network’s move into HD broadcast.
The C100 HDS consoles primarily support live to air coverage of horse racing at the new Meydan Racecourse and other local and international sporting events.
The positive experience with a C100 HD in the main studio helped Dubai Media with its decision to use the C100 HDS consoles in the new vans.
“The new OB trucks were initially commissioned for the new Meydan Racecourse horse racing venue in Dubai,” says John Fee, outside broadcast manager for Dubai Media, Inc.
“The trucks were outfitted with the latest generation, high end HD equipment, so we needed consoles to match that quality. The C100 HDS consoles were the right size, offering us great system flexibility and an easy learning curve.”
“We expect the SSL C100 HDS consoles to run audio for the over 1,400 programming days planned for this year covering all types of sporting events,” stated Fee.
“As we have Dolby encoding in both vans, the SSL consoles are surround ready when we move into full surround broadcasting of the sporting events. ”
“The C100 HDS consoles work flawlessly, so we are never worried while covering these massive events,” states Fee.
“With all the prestige that goes along with a facility like Meydan, everything must work first time, every time. Our experience with the C100 HDS consoles has been excellent. We are very happy with these consoles.”
