Part of a new broadcast studio project for NBC Virginia affiliate, WSLS, the Mid-Atlantic-based Digital Video Group (DVG) recently installed and commissioned a Calrec Brio 12 digital broadcast audio console, WSLS’ new building includes a broadcast studio and set where, in addition to the Calrec Brio, there are 30 racks of equipment housing products from Grass Valley, Ross, RTS, Linear Acoustic, TSL Products, Evertz and AJA.

‘We typically spec Calrec for our high-end installations because the company offers great support as well as quality equipment,’ says Digital Video Group CEO, Alex Martin. ‘We went with the Brio 12 because we knew it would act as a bridge between the studio’s analogue equipment and digital gear. Since the system and the production control room are automated, a large traditional audio mixer wasn’t required for this project.’

Alongside its automation, the console provides a physical interface for manual operation if required. The installation took advantage of the console’s Madi and Dante interfacing of multichannel digital audio to connect it to a Ross router, which required fewer than six cables.

The small footprint of the Brio meant that it fit the bill in terms of technological requirement and from a financial perspective: ‘The Brio reduced the overall integration expense while still providing a very sophisticated, yet simple, technical interface,’ says VP of Broadcast System, Chuck Heffner. ‘DVG completed the project on time and on budget. WSLS went on-air without a hitch.’

‘We’re always excited to be at the forefront of studio applications, and to have a network of integrators behind us who spec our equipment,’ says Calrec Audio National Technical Sales Manager, Rob Lewis. ‘The team at Digital Video Group has long been a supporter of Calrec technology and we’re pleased that they’ve chosen the Brio 12 for the new WSLS facility.’

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