Live broadcast in Nuremberg using wireless cameras

Live broadcast in Nuremberg using wireless cameras posted: 16/01/2018

The Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt starts with the traditional opening ceremony delivered by the Christkind (Infant Jesus) from the gallery of the Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady). Around 20,000 visitors gathered at the main market square watched the traditional opening on December 1, which was broadcast live by the Bavarian Broadcasting channel during their Abendschau program starting at 5:30 p.m. The BR production vehicles as well as an AKK-TV OB truck were in position at the neighboring fruit market.

Directly adjacent to these was the HDwireless RF1, the mobile RF production unit used for broadcasting the wireless live video. Three members of the HDwireless production team were working on location. The company from Mechernich near Cologne carried out the wireless camera transmission across the entire Christkindlesmarkt using three camera systems, two radio displays and by providing the radio operation required for the production.

This meant that two independent BR teams of presenters were able to report live and on the move during the broadcast from various locations at the market. HDwireless had set up several antennae at the main market in order to provide the wireless network.

On the one hand, antennas were in place in order to receive the image and sound signals transmitted by the wireless camera systems and, on the other hand, transmitting antennas provided the program signal for the radio displays.

Consequently, the hosting presenters were able to follow the progress of the live broadcast at the square at all times. The entire video and high-frequency connection was created by the on-site team through means of a real-time fiber optic network that they had installed themselves. This included components of the HDwireless RFiber signal conversion technology.

The entire RF signal traffic for image, sound, camera control and production communication was received, transmitted and controlled by the HDwireless RF1 production vehicle. At the end of the one-hour Abendschau , the stable 100% network coverage in the broadcasting area around the main market affirmed the effectiveness of the RF planning and calculation for all radio frequencies used.

The HDwireless-Profile

HDwireless GmbH is developer, builder and supplier of wireless camera equipment for professional broadcasting. Accordingly, the product's portfolio is consequently geared to the quality standards and exacting requirements of this demanding business. From video transmitting technologies via receiving units to applicable accessories and special solutions, we offer a complete system of high end components for signal transmission. In order to satisfy the requirements of the rental market HDwireless keeps on stock a sizeable Dry-Hire-Rental supply, and, moreover, 24/7 support. The team around Patrick Nussbaum fulfills individual and complex customer requirements. Having worked as a production engineer with more than 20 years experience he ranks as one of the most recognized German specialists in the field of wireless technology for broadcast and event. Customer projects will be supported upon request with planning, special solutions, and on location assistance. The service portfolio is completed by officially regulated frequency allotment including frequency surveillance on the spot by means of RF-measuring equipment. HDwireless GmbH is situated in Mechernich near Cologne, and is also represented in Baden-Baden and Munich.

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