Switzerlands Basel University Selects Gra Valley HD Cameras for Superior Image Performance

Switzerlands Basel University Selects Grass Valley HD Cameras for Superior Image Performance

Grass Valleys LDX Premi re cameras guarantee cutting-edge image performance for Basel University

Hillsboro, Ore., November 19, 2013 PZ-Multimedia AG, a systems integrator and service provider based in Basel, Switzerland, has selected Grass Valley LDX Premi re advanced imaging cameras to facilitate Basel Universitys migration from SD to HD production. As part of the successful LDX Series , LDX Premi re will enable Basel University to deliver higher quality imaging and performance. Founded over 30 years ago, PZ-Multimedia AG is a family run company with a strong technical background in editing and producing TV spots for regional studios, and systems integration.

The LDX Premi re is a high-performance dual format HD camera optimized for basic broadcast applications and offers unrivalled cost performance. Based on state-of-the-art, third-generation CMOS imagers Grass Valleys Xensium-FT the cameras meet Basel Universitys requirement for HD live and studio-based production.

Our clients expect a certain level of quality, so migrating to HD equipment made perfect sense, said Yves Finck, Technical Manager, PZ-Multimedia AG. The broadcast market is rapidly evolving and technologies such as HD and 3G are becoming todays standard. We remain dedicated to providing our users the highest quality of service possible and the Grass valley LDX Premi re is built to survive in todays ever-evolving live production landscape.

In Europe we continue to see regional production organizations, such as Basel University, begin to adopt higher quality, professional broadcast equipment, commented Said Bacho, Senior Vice President, EMEA, Grass Valley. PZ-Multimedia AG needed a cost-effective and forward thinking solution to support Basel Universitys transition during this period of growth. The LDX Premi re and its licensing model presented the perfect solution for the school.

The LDX Premi re offers a unique level of integration into the total production environment with the GV-eLicense program. GV-eLicense provides users with the choice of upgrading camera capabilities to a higher level model, providing incredible production flexibility and easing CAPEX pressures.

Basel University is the oldest University in Switzerland, and considered to be one of the leading Universities in the country, so its important to us to deliver fitting, sophisticated imagery that reflects this, said Dr. Phil. Thomas Lehmann, Head of New Media Center, Basel University. We couldnt be more pleased with our new camera systems as we make the effort to move step by step to HD, and we plan to get a lot of use out of them.

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