Hunan TV has equipped a second OB van with a Stage Tec Crescendo digital mixing console, the second vehicle in its five-strong OB fleet to be equipped by the Berlin-based pro audio equipment manufacturer.
Hunan TV is a Chinese satellite TV station with headquarters in Changsha, and commands the highest audience ratings in the country after state broadcaster, CCTV. The audio technology renewal in the OB van had become necessary because the previous broadcast console was increasingly unable to meet the requirements of large productions. This was due in part to lack of capacity and also to its rigid bus structure.
The newly installed Crescendo offers up to 96 input channels with 48 buses or up to 108 input channels with 32 buses, and solves the broadcaster’s bottlenecks and configuration problems with its flexible routing. The console has 24 faders and is integrated into a Nexus network. The Star router is equipped with two powerful RMDQ DSP boards for maximum console performance.
Hunan TV’s earlier experience with an Aurus console in an OB van encouraged the station to return to the Berlin manufacturer. The OB van with Crescendo is used for major live coverage including national congresses, major sporting events and show productions.
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