The camera system ran a serial digital feed to the new Barco DLite 7 LED screen, supplied by Screenco, whilst the audio system, in what was potentially an acoustically challenging venue, was installed by Dimension Audio - making this a real Avesco family affair. MCL Manchester supply full digital camera systems, giving greater flexibility over location, cable runs and reliability as well as allowing digital effects to enhance the presentation. MCL took this opportunity to trial the Sony MAV 555 hard disk recording system, which allows instant slow-mo replay and non-linear editing facilities, whilst simultaneously recording the incoming programme.
The brand new Aquatics Centre has been especially constructed for this summer’s Commonwealth Games at a cost of £32 million, and it was in preparation for ‘Manchester 2002’, where MCL Manchester will make extensive use of the MAV system, that this event was held.
Jamie McAffer, MCL Manchester’s project manager commented: "The decision to use Sony’s MPEG IMX technology and industry standard SDI signal routing ensures that the quality of our output remains consistently high throughout these high profile events. It also enables seamless integration with major broadcasting organisations and the Commonwealth Games host broadcaster."
(Lee Baldock)
