/ 07.12.2012 03:53PM
MSU Centralizes A/V Production With Telecast Fiber
Fiber to deliver HD signals from various venues
ST. LOUIS, MO.: Belden said that the Mississippi
State University Television Center has consolidated its A/V production capabilities
using advanced fiber-optic transport products from its Telecast Fiber Systems
brand.
The centralized HD control room located in Davis Wade
Stadium was used during MSU’s recently concluded baseball season. In upcoming
seasons, the control room will supply video feeds to big screens for every MSU
home football, basketball and baseball game--with plans to expand to other
campus sports venues in the near future.
Previously, MSU maintained separate control facilities at
its football, basketball and baseball venues. A recent HD upgrade at Davis Wade
Stadium led to the university’s decision to relocate big screen production for
basketball and baseball there, enabling fans of the other two sports to enjoy
HD presentations as well. Now, Telecast Fiber Systems’ TelePort 3G multichannel
HD/SDI transport systems multiplex signals from each sports field onto two
strands of single-mode fiber, spanning up to a half mile with no degradation in
signal quality. Telecast Adder II audio multiplexers provide audio and intercom
feeds.
A CopperHead camera-mounted transceiver provides seamless,
high-quality transport of two-way camera signals for the university’s three
Panasonic AK-HC3500 HD studio cameras. It can also be added to a fourth ENG
camera for press conferences and other live shots. For remote camera control
and powering, Telecast SHED/HDX adapters connect on-location cameras with the
CCU in the control room to enable remote camera control and powering. MSU is also
using Telecast Fiber Systems’ Rattler mini HD/SDI transmitters/receivers to
provide digital video links over fiber for a variety of camera positions in the
baseball stadium, which can be pressed into use to add additional views and
color coverage such as fan features.