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In 2022, 3G Wireless has added 12G / 4K enhancements to our current product line of RF Cameras, On-Board Camera Systems, NFL / CFB Pylons, Bike Racing, Helicopter Cameras, and specialty POV cameras. We also undertook many new challenging events this year such as Red Bull’s extreme Plane Swap stunt, the Maryland Cycling Classic, and the USFL inaugural season. 3G Wireless is also excited to be partnering with NHRA / FOX for the broadcast of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series to deliver never-before-seen On-Board angles and crystal clear talent mics. Specifically, for the USFL we developed RF packages to deliver seamless HFR and HDR video transmission for steadi-cams, pylons, and handheld RF cams. 3G Wireless has positioned themselves to keep pushing the RF limits for live sports broadcast.
AE Live (AE), a world-leading provider of broadcast solutions to governing bodies, broadcasters, and production companies, is excited to be celebrating its 30th anniversary in the industry having recently expanded its global footprint with new subsidiary offices located in the US and Southeast Asia. For the past three decades, AE has built a reputation forged upon an ability to consistently deliver a reliable, yet innovative service in demanding environments around the world, specializing in capturing, processing, and visualizing live sports data using innovative, impactful, and informative on-screen graphics and augmented reality content.
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AIR has had a great 2022! We debuted the AIR One fully integrated remote production platform at NAB, where we were the first start-up to win their Technology Innovation Award, and also took home Product of the Year (Remote Production). In July, AIR took part in Turner Sports’ innovation day at the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, where we got to show off our shallow depth of field imaging and our easy remote control camera capabilities. See our website for highlights from field trials with PGA, Major League Rugby, and CompNet Jiu Jitsu Tournament. AIR One ships in Q4 2022 and includes robotic head, 4K cinematic camera with interchangeable lens, iPad with smart control app, connectivity accessories, high-impact carry case, and three-month subscription to our cloud platform. The platform can typically save 50% or more on live remote production costs.
AVS is part of the NEP Broadcast Services Company and the leader in high-bitrate wireless 4K, HD, and aerial production with over 120 Vislink HD and 4K RF systems, including the new HCAM. AVS offers two 4K GSS and four Cineflex gyro-stabilized camera systems for vehicles, boats, helicopters, or its three Partenavia fixed-wing aircraft for aerial coverage. They also collaborated with Vislink and Canon to provide the Canon C-500 shallow depth of field camera with control. AVS inventories the Sony P-50 cameras and was the first to integrate these into RF Steadicam systems with video return and prompter. This is the preferred package for major sporting events including Sunday, Monday, and Thursday Night Football; the Super Bowl; NBA All Stars; and virtually every live award and entertainment show. AVS is a part of NEP’s Specialty Capture division alongside BSI and the Fletcher Group.
With our VPCR (Virtual Production Control Room), ASG makes it easy to replicate live production workflows in the cloud. Creative teams can produce and edit programming from any location. With the VPCR, you can produce real-time news, sports, esports, any live event programming — with or without a physical control room or production truck. The VPCR’s collaborative ecosystem supports a choice of production tools, so you’re never limited to one proprietary software solution. Structured in a VPC (virtual private cloud), its infrastructure is provisioned to create real-time, network-based control. Camera feeds, videoconferencing platforms, and other IP-based contribution sources are admitted into the VPC, converted to network streams, and routed to the switcher using a cloud-based production router .
All Mobile Video has remained committed to providing answers to both since 1976. As one of the country’s premier providers of end-toend Video and Audio solutions, we offer a full spectrum of production services: Mobile Production units, Sound Stages, Post-Production, Streaming services, Equipment Sales & Rentals, and Centralized Master Control. The All Mobile Video team commits to serving clients and building relationships, catering to the individual needs of each production with unparalleled attention to detail. From Video and Audio Engineers, Camera Operators, Editors, Graphics Specialists, Sound Designers, to Production Support — AMV boasts an experience level to rival anyone in the broadcast industry with a solid team of smart, strategically driven and highly trained thinkers.
While Allied Broadcast Group is known in the broadcast industry for selling used gear, 2022 has been all about selling NEW! ABG has sold more new gear this year than in any prior since we began in 2011. This past year, we have sold six fully equipped production trailers to the Southland Conference for their sports productions, plus the trailers we have delivered to other clients, and we have even more trailers currently being built! And ESPN sports aren’t the only sports we equip clients for. Whether it’s Ross gear for Equestrian Sports Productions, a rack-ready trailer for Boxcar Productions to cover pickleball, or an audio-capture trailer for the Cherokee Nation, we can get you the gear to not miss a moment of the action! at Citi Field, home of the New York Mets. The Mets called on BeckTV to spearhead the control room integration in the 13-year-old stadium. BeckTV installed and engineered the brand new, 4K SMPTE ST 2110 system, replacing the venue’s legacy equipment with new 4K- and IP-capable gear and workflows.
The Sports Group continues to be a leader in the design, deployment, and service of technology systems that help our clients engage fans, enhance teams, and expand revenue in their venues and facilities. In addition to completing control room upgrades for the Minnesota Twins and Toronto Blue Jays for Opening Day 2022, we also have been assisting several of our professional and collegiate sports clients with additional upgrade projects to prepare for their upcoming or current seasons. Looking ahead, we are working on a new production facility for the Atlanta Falcons and are also providing the IP-based video production systems for the new MSG Sphere Las Vegas, a first of its kind entertainment facility in the world. Lastly, we are working on multiple sound systems, IPTV systems, and other technology upgrades for various clients. Whether you need A/V for your team facility, a new control room for in-venue or live event production, an IPTV system, or a large venue sound system, Alpha Video has the solutions and awardwinning team to assist you with all of your technology needs.
Bexel, an NEP Broadcast Services Company, is the leading global provider of broadcast solutions. For 40 years, Bexel has supported major broadcasters in bringing the most important events to a global audience. Our team of technicians and engineers build custom, scalable broadcast solutions for a range of services including production equipment rentals, RF audio, 4K technology, fiber optic solutions, virtual production, and systems integration. Bexel is supported by the strength and resources of the NEP Worldwide Network, ensuring superior, consistent service anywhere in the world, with technical support available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We have the proven experience and industry-leading technology to cover your live sporting event, entertainment production, studio facility, venue, or house of worship, and government broadcast.
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ARCTEK Satellite Productions recently introduced their newest Ku-band Sprinter, ARCTEK Gray. This truck packs a ton of capability to hit on all your REMI needs. ARCTEK Gray joins ARCTEK Black, Purple (both C-band) and Magenta (Ku-band) with the ability to transmit a 10+ path HD mux as well as 1080p, HDR, or 4K. ARCTEK can also service your encoding-only needs to fiber and IP with their uplink trucks and their mux fly-pack that can stand alone or be easily outfitted in their compact Mercedes Benz Metris. ARCTEK Satellite Productions is the company you want to call when you need reliability. ARCTEK is proud of its talented team who raise the bar high and are ready to roll nationwide with six well-equipped Sprinter satellite trucks (four Ku-band and two C-band). When you think satellite, think ARCTEK. Nothing is more reliable than satellite.
This year has seen explosive growth at Broadcast Management Group. BMG has seen an increase in new clients and work from existing clients. To meet the demand, we expanded our staff, doubled the size of our Las Vegas Broadcast Operations Center, and added REMI mobile units. We also expanded our New York City facility. In August, we hired Graham Taylor as Executive Producer of Sports Programming. In September, we rolled out another REMI mobile unit. BMG has operations in New York City; Chicago; Washington, DC; Los Angeles; and Las Vegas. The company provides turnkey sports packaging services and managed services including outsourced production facilities, longterm production staffing, facility management, and operations and original programing production. BMG’s proprietary REMI workflow of centralized technology and decentralized production teams allow it to provide the best creative and technical teams for every project, regardless of the location.
Azzurro just completed the rollout of its NICO controller for Fox Sports and NFL Network. This browser-based software provides full control of all IP equipment at the network’s studios throughout the country. The software features ultra-low latency video and audio previews, offering a truly interactive experience. Coupled with responsive control features, the user can build transmission paths and frame up live shots in real-time. This summer, AzzurroTX portable systems provided transmission from NFL training camps. Azzurro TeamCam systems continue to provide live interviews from every team facility and at-home analyst. We are excited to be working with Stadium Sports Network who will be utilizing AzzurroUTX systems for talent working from their home studios.
Integrating Media Solutions
BeckTV is a premier design-build systems integrator. We’ve been serving broadcast customers across the United States for almost 40 years, with clientele ranging from broadcast and cable networks, local TV stations, sports trucks, stadiums, and venues to educational institutions and houses of worship. BeckTV has a reputation as the go-to integrator for sports installations. One of our flagship sports projects in 2022 was
Broadcast Services International is a recognized leader in domestic and international broadcast markets. Providing full turn-key production solutions including technical consulting, equipment rentals, RF wireless solutions, commentary systems, and host broadcast packages. BSI is finishing its busiest integration season to date with successful installations for the BBC at the European Championships in Munich, Germany, and the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, UK. Among its many design and integration projects BSI is looking towards a very busy 2022 winter season with a series of winter events and international golf projects along with their returning annual productions. BSI has also added new equipment to its roster with a Ross Ultrix Router, Sony 4300 cameras, a Calrec Brio, Multidyne 12x1 3G Multiplexer, and a host of facilities to ensure BSI’s clients continue to receive world-class production services and equipment.
At Broadcast Sports International (BSI), our engineers and operations team are at the leading edge of turnkey custom broadcast solutions — we’ve done it for more than 40 years. Our work spans some of the largest and most important events in broadcast history. Founded in 1979 by an entrepreneurial team of engineers, BSI now employs