Kuwait Television has chosen a Calrec Summa audio console for use its newest and most advanced OB van. The Summa will give KTV the flexibility to cover a wide variety of programming, and will be assigned to the broadcaster’s most significant events.

‘We’re always working on expanding capacity and raising our standards of television production and delivery,’ says TV broadcast engineer Waleed Hamadah, from the TV Engineering Division of Kuwait’s Ministry of Information. ‘This new OB van is the embodiment of that effort, and the Summa console is a perfect fit for our ambitious goals.

‘We have six other OB vans, and though the audio consoles in those units are more than adequate, the Summa console enables us to take our audio coverage to new heights. What’s more, Summa’s advanced audio capabilities mean less reliance on third-party companies and on other departments when covering more complex events.’

The Summa’s functionality is more sophisticated than that of KTV’s existing audio consoles, especially when it comes to use of the touchscreen and ease of configuration. Operators use the touchscreen for all commands and operational control. The scalable nature of the desk’s Hydra2 also allows more analogue/AES inputs and outputs to be connected than KTV’s other mixers, which all accommodates larger shows and events – as well as giving the option of adding I/O for future expansion of the system.

KTV’s newest OB van will cover all types of live programmes, including sporting events and tournaments, live concerts and talk shows.

‘KTV were early adopters of Calrec’s Zeta and Omega technology, and so they are a long-term customer of Calrec,’ says Calrec Audio International Sales Manager, Anthony Harrison. ‘We’re proud to be able to play a continuing role in their growth with the addition of the Summa console, and we look forward to seeing how KTV will benefit from the increase in functionality that this console will give them.’

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