A MusicDATA team of some 15 people worked for two months on the transformation of the VW Crafter, installing the latest digital technology from Innovason. Now the most modern vehicle on the fleet, the OB van will be used by Czech Radio Ceske Budejovice to broadcast some of the Czech Republic's most prestigious events, such as the Ceske Krumlov International Music Festival, around the world across the EBU network (European Broadcasting Union).
The technology of the new OB and recording vehicle is built on an EtherSound backbone which provides real time transfer of up to 128 channels with minimal latency and excellent connectivity with other EtherSound devices.
At the heart of the installation is an Innovason Eclipse digital console complete with M.A.R.S., Innovason's proprietary integrated HD recording system which enables recording of up to 64 tracks in 48 kHz/24 bit quality. Up to 80 inputs may be connected externally thanks to Innovason's DioCore stagebox and the latest addition to the Innovason portfolio, the new compact SR-16 remotely controllable EtherSound-enabled mini-stagebox.
According to MusicDATA's Tomas Ourednicek, "Our aim was to build a highly professional OB van that will meet the standards of the most demanding European markets. We were able to draw on our considerable experience of over two decades in building recording studios, OB vans, as well as supplying systems for live television shows or indeed for international broadcasts, such as President Barack Obama's visit to Prague."
(Jim Evans)
