SNG/ENG Truck

DCI's SNG/ENG truck features a fully redundant RF system and 2.4m antenna, along with multiple SD and HD paths, including the latest in HD MPEG4 and DVB-S2 modulation!   The truck carries a GVG110 analog switcher, but DCI's AnyCast HD switcher can be dropped in for multi-camera HD production. 

RF System: 

  • Andrew 2.4m, 4 port Ku-band antenna.  No polarization limitations.
  • Two MCL 350W TWT Amplifiers
  • Two Upconverters
  • Four SD encoders, two HD encoders, and two analog modulators
  • 5 Channel Adtec ASI Mux (for MCPC transmission)
  • Two SD IRD's, one HD IRD, two analog recievers
  • Newtec DVB-S2 Modulators

 

Baseband System:

  • 16x16 Analog video router with two level audio breakaway
  • 16x16 HD/SD Digital router
  • 6 9" Analog CRT monitors
  • 1 17" HD/SD LCD, 1 22" HD/SD LCD
  • HD/SD audio monitor
  • 3-channel analog frame sync
  • Mackie 1604 16 input audio mixer with 4 routable sub outs
  • Independent audio/video monitoring for all outbound paths
  • Two 4x utility analog utility DA's
  • VTR's:  Betacam SX and Betacam SP
  • Grassvalley 110 analog switcher

 

Communications/Support Systems:

  • Four CDMA cell phones
  • One Inmarsat Mini-M sat phone
  • WiFi internet access
  • DirecTV and ATSC HD off-air receiver
  • Studio Technologies IFB Plus 2-channel integrated IFB controller and bi-directional phone couplers
  • RTS 2-channel intercom with two Telos Links phone couplers
  • Producer station with IFB talk and RTS station
  • 1000' HD-SDI fiber

 

Power:

  • Powertech 20Kw diesel generator with 80 gallon tanks
  • Shore input:  Camlock, 220V (two 110V legs) 100 amp max