NEP Australia is bolstering its remote production capabilities with the opening of three new production suites in Sydney – production suites Five, Six and Seven. Each audio control room is equipped with a Calrec Argo console, principally for mixing National Rugby League games alongside a variety of other top-tier sports productions.
NEP Australia operates an extensive fleet of OB vans and custom studio productions. The Andrews Hubs, which first opened in 2018, are ST 2110 facilities and are recognised as some of the world’s largest networked remote production centres. The Hubs are connected to 59 sports venues via a high-bandwidth network and support multiple and concurrent outside broadcasts.
At the heart of the expansion is a Calrec 96-fader Argo Q, which sits in what is now Australia’s largest remote production suite, ACR7 as well as two Argo S consoles in the other two, new suites, ACR5 and ACR6. Each control room is paired with one of NEP’s 2110 OB trucks, and NEP is able to remotely control the equipment in each truck.
‘The power and flexibility of these greatly enhances our remote mixing capabilities, providing the flexibility and DSP paths we need to continue expanding way into the future,’ says Director of Technology, Marc Segar, ‘The consoles are also easy to understand and use, essential in the fast-paced world of sports broadcasting. The Argos easily interface with our existing Lawo technology, courtesy of integration work carried out by both parties, which is of huge benefit to us. Further, the Argos work seamlessly with our pre-existing, NEP-developed control system, TFC, which we meticulously designed to meet the demands of our high-level work. The integration of the Calrec technology gives us complete control over our workflow and even enables the Argos to control Lawo technology installed in each truck, and vice versa. It’s incredibly flexible and aligns perfectly with our vision.’
‘There’s need for ever-greater IP capabilities in audio, and that need is growing,’says Calrec VP of Sales, Dave Letson. ‘This partnership is a clear example of how Argo is moving the IP needle, allowing expanded IP workflows while being very easy to use. NEP are the first customer to take advantage of the ImPulse full control API. With this new setup, NEP can now precisely orchestrate dynamic workflows where the Argos seamlessly integrate with every truck, and vice versa. The result is unprecedented flexibility and a future of seamless collaboration.’
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