The system, built almost entirely on VDC products and Van Damme cable delivered "flawless performance" according to Delta Sound technical manager, Mark Powell. "We spent a month in pre-production and five days on site preparing and working through our plans for the night," says Powell. "It's a very high profile event, seen on TV screens all over the world, so total reliability is a minimum requirement.
"That is exactly how it turned out. We did not experience a single glitch on the day and some thanks must go to the technical manager at VDC, Nick Chmara. He provided the honest and reliable advice we have come to expect, as well as outstanding service."
Delta's recently refurbished outside broadcast vehicle, which served as a command centre on the night, is also packed full of Van Damme multicore, TourCat Cat 5 and fibre optic patch, along with VDC patch bays and panels. Powell adds, "We chose the products with great care, as it's our reputation on the line every time."
(Jim Evans)
