Peloton Live Streams 80+ Weekly Cycle Cls Captured with Panasonic AW-HE0 HD PTZs

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The Peloton indoor bike, the hottest technology product transforming fitness, is a must-have item for millennials, their older siblings and their parents. Not that exercise bike sitting in the corner of your basement, according to Fast Company, the Peloton bike powers a state-of-the-industry fitness studio that live streams 14 classes daily, all acquired with Panasonic AW-HE130 pan/tilt/zoom cameras.

The New York City-based company boasts a user base of 180,000 who can access thousands of on-demand classes from the comfort of their homes. Content can be viewed either on the bike's 22 screen or via the Peloton iOS App.

The Peloton indoor bike combines sleek construction, an easy-to-use interactive touchscreen and compact footprint that allow the bike to fit effortlessly in any home. The bike came to market in 2014 (there are now 20 storefronts nationwide), the same year that the marquee studio opened on W. 23rdSt. in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood. Live video streaming and 24/7 class access were intrinsic to these launches, and to support the company's rapid growth, there was a realization that video quality and low light camera performance could be made even better with the install of HE130s.

We believe we have the best bike and the best content, but we knew the Peloton Experience' would greatly benefit from cameras with enhanced low-light performance; we also know that both onsite and at-home participants expect classes to be minimally lit, said Nicholas Gismondi, Peloton Manager of Production Operations.

Our assignment was to work with the legacy studio equipment and improve the overall image handling, explained Richie Murray, President of systems integration company Bridge Digital Inc. (Goodlettsville, TN). After a shoot-out with competitive camera options, the HE130 quickly emerged as the best choice for low-light performance and 1080p image production.

Four HE130s were installed in the 8,000 sq.ft. boutique studio, one on a Telemetrics rolling camera trolley. The PTZs connect over SDI to a TriCaster 460 four-camera video production system in the nearby control room. Peloton utilizes an Elemental Live video encoder and Akamai content delivery network (CDN).

After close to a year in operation, the HE130s have proved ideal for our demanding operations and have allowed us to produce more dynamic broadcasts, said Gismondi. They are supporting our move into more diversified content creation with the introduction of weight and yoga classes.

For more information about Peloton, visit www.pelotoncycle.com. For more information about Bridge Digital, visit www.bridgedigitalinc.com

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About the AW-HE130

The AW-HE130 P/T/Z incorporates new high-sensitivity; low-noise 1/3 3-MOS imagers that produce stunning pictures, even in low light conditions. Features include Power over Ethernet+ (POE+) for easier integration; and multi-stream transmission of H.264 HD video and audio (up to 1080/60p at 25Mbps.). For more information about Panasonic professional video products, visit www.panasonic.com/broadcast, or contact Panasonic at 877-803-8492.

About Panasonic Broadcast, Cinema and Professional Video Systems

Panasonic offers leading products to acquire, transmit and view high-quality video, over both video and IP networks. Professional products include VariCam cinema cameras, P2 HD camcorders, 4K and HD handheld cameras, Pan/Tilt/Zoom cameras, studio and box cameras, switchers and monitors. These products serve customers in cinema, broadcast, professional sports, higher education, enterprise and other markets.

About Panasonic Corporation of North America

Newark, NJ-based Panasonic Corporation of North America is a leading technology partner and integrator to businesses, government agencies and consumers across the region. The company is the principal North American subsidiary of Osaka, Japan-based Panasonic Corporation and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. branding, marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. Panasonic was featured in Fortune Magazine's 2016 ranking of 50 companies that are changing the world and doing well by doing good. Specifically cited were its smart and sustainable technologies, including its contributions to smart cities and the electric vehicle revolution. Learn more about Panasonic at us.panasonic.com/news.

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