"More and more clients are demanding HD," says Steve Sontag, Token Creek engineer. "We are a small company, but even with a small budget, we try to stay ahead of the competition. We were able to do that with the affordable and powerful Calrec console. Clients recognize that it signifies high quality, and it's no exaggeration to say it helps us sell the truck." One of the reasons Calrec consoles are so popular in OB trucks is because the company's exclusive Bluefin High Density Signal Processing provides the power and flexibility to configure complex shows in a compact footprint. The Omega, positioned between the Sigma and Zeta desks, features 160 channel-processing paths packaged as 48 stereo plus 64 mono channels, allowing up to 24 x full 5.1 surround channels. Omega also features Calrec's unique TFT metering capabilities, sited across the meter bridge to offer maximum control of the assignable system with no sacrifice of accessibility. Based near Madison, Wis., Token Creek Mobile Television operates a fleet of three remote broadcasting units deployed to cover sports and entertainment productions nationwide. Hiawatha is a 53-foot straight-sided truck, built as an SDI unit four years ago with an eventual upgrade to HD factored into the design. Work on the HD refurbishment began at Token Creek's own shop in June and was completed on schedule in August. The upgraded Hiawatha truck is set to see its first action in Green Bay, Wis., broadcasting a preseason NFL game between the hometown Packers and the Tennessee Titans. © Copyright 2006-2009 sportsvideogroup |