Take to the Road with Harris Originally spurred by the rapid migration to HD, the mobile production business has been increasingly active during the last several years. With this boom has come the growing need for truck designs – and redesigns – that best meet the rigorous, fast-paced requirements of true remote production. And whether it is the revamp of an existing truck or a new, state-of-the-art unit with the latest in technological bells and whistles, the must-have list is the same — space and power efficiency, reliability and performance. Today’s ideal mobile production truck must be highly adaptable to handle a variety of productions such as news, sports or special events, often across a wide geography and with relatively little time allotted for reconfigurations. It is designed and equipped with broadcast solutions that are highly efficient, in a form factor that delivers savings in space, weight and energy consumption. It employs robust, fully integrated technology platforms with proven redundancy architectures that can withstand the rigors of mobile production. And, its high-performance systems are extremely flexible to meet ever-changing customer requirements, while affording the utmost in user-friendly control. With Harris mobile production truck solutions, you can take to the road with confidence. From integrated router/multiviewer solutions and all-in-one processing to test and measurement gear and comprehensive control, Harris and its assured communications standard will deliver a highly streamlined mobile production workflow each and every time. Translation: stress-free live production wherever the road takes you.
Why Harris? The comprehensive Harris mobile production truck solution feature set is simply unparalleled in the industry. Compact form factor? Very. Fully integrated products? Absolutely. Reliable and high-performing? Extremely. Seamless workflows with easyto-use, centralized control? Especially.
Compact Form Factor There’s only so much room in your mobile production unit. Harris emphasizes high application density in its product architecture, ideal for space-constrained environments. The use of less rack space and wiring frees up prime real estate for additional equipment or personnel.
Low Cost of Integration and Ownership Controlling costs never stops being a high priority. Integrating hardware from different vendors and fabricating the final truck design are expensive, and much time is lost debating the most efficient use of interconnections, networking and overall cable requirements, etc. With Harris mobile production truck solutions, physical inter-connections are minimized, reducing upfront system-integration costs and manpower hours, as well as long-term maintenance expense. Integrated functionality means less wiring and fewer individual components that could fail. Harris software-focused solutions reduce the architectural complexity of the system and contribute to lower overall power consumption over the life of your truck.
Reliable High-Performance There aren’t any do-overs when covering a live event – your equipment has to work the first time and every time. Harris products are ruggedized to be high-performing and ultra-reliable in the harshest of on-the-road environments. Industry-leading and proven redundancy architectures mean no downtime.
Interoperability System workflow hiccups can quickly derail coverage of an event. Harris broadcast products are designed to work together seamlessly and optimally, so your operators don’t have to worry about technical glitches that can result from employing a variety of products best-suited to function independently. Due in large part to its integrated system design philosophy, Harris delivers a smoothly functioning mobile production workflow similar to ones installed by Harris in facilities around the world.
Ease of Use and Comprehensive Control Staying in control is critical. Harris offers complete, straightforward control options that help ensure a more streamlined daily operational workflow. Our solutions can be deployed and configured quickly, and feature intuitive measurement and monitoring capabilities that speed up trouble-shooting. More efficient setup times and a short learning curve enable your operators to get to air quicker and easier.
“When you are building an elegant truck capable of supporting both SD and HD video and audio, it is important to identify a brand and technology that puts the heart of the truck together. For us, that brand is Harris.”
Eamonn Dowdall, business development director, Gravity Media Group (parent company of Gearhouse Broadcast)
Harris Mobile Production Truck Solutions With Harris broadcast solutions, your mobile production unit is a true high-definition production center. We specialize in delivering the latest technology in a small footprint — without sacrificing performance. Our products are built to work together seamlessly, reliably, efficiently. And, our modular system architecture means easy upgradeability, resulting in the best possible investment for your ever-evolving mobile production applications.
Integrated Router/Multiviewer Platinum™ Router The router is a key component of mobile production units, and the rigorous demands of today’s mobile environments are best met with a truly integrated design. Harris has simplified the systems environment by integrating vital elements within the framework of its Platinum™ router. No other product provides a more integrated audio/video routing, processing and multiviewer solution in a single frame – delivering unmatched space and power savings, as well as reduced complexity and lower total cost of ownership.
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Internal multiviewer – Simplified system design, space- and cost-savings Integrated frame sync – Reduced space requirements and complexity Internal mux/demux capability – Discrete audio functionality in a single frame MADI support – Better support for high-density audio Matrix expansion for large monitor walls – Cost-effective expansion of outputs Magellan™ control panels – Intuitive, web-based configuration for easy setup
HView™ SX Pro Multiviewer As a standalone solution or as an output module for the Platinum router frame, the HView™ SX Pro multiviewer delivers unmatched input and output density. Advanced scaling technology and ultra low latency deliver industry-best picture quality. Flexible output slots and an intuitive, web-based user interface enable simple, fast configuration of your monitor wall to match the needs of any event. And exceptional redundancy makes it a reliable choice for critical, live mobile production broadcasts.
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More inputs/outputs in less rack space than any other multiviewer – Reduced space requirements Single-frame, router-integrated architecture – Less cost, power, complexity Harris-developed MicroFine scaling technology – Unsurpassed picture quality Versatile, built-in multi-monitor control – Maximum flexibility, ease of use
Signal Processing Selenio™ Media Convergence Platform Whereas traditional signal processing is broken down into individual functions within a modular system requiring dedicated banks of production cards, the Selenio™ media convergence platform re-thinks the infrastructure design. With Selenio all-inone processing, individual cards are replaced with a single module set that encompasses all of your mobile production truck’s required functions — including frame sync, audio embedding, up/downconversion, encoding, composite decoding and aspect ratio conversion. The complexity of the architecture is simplified, decreasing card counts, lowering router I/O counts, simplifying wiring and increasing flexibility.
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Single, comprehensive and intuitive GUI interface – Simplified configuration of processing and encoding Ideal for high-density applications – Easy expansion for future growth Fewer cards required – Less wiring and power needed Cards easily configured for different functionalities – Increased flexibility Replacement cards detected, configured with firmware – Reduced spares inventory Better redundancy, redundant paths – Greater reliability
X85™/X50™ 1RU Processors The X85™ and X50™ 1RU processors offer high-density functionality in a single frame for one or two video channels. These 1RU units provide the most flexibility with respect to inputs and outputs.
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Single-channel processing – Ideal for disaster recovery High level of I/O flexibility High-density 1RU chassis – Perfect for space-constrained mobile production units Thousands of units installed worldwide
6800+™ Core Processing Platform The 6800+™ platform offers single-function processing cards in a cost-effective platform, including video and audio processing, distribution amplifier functionality and fiber support. It is ideal for medium-density applications and for customers who wish to take a more traditional modular processing approach to infrastructure design.
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Extremely cost-effective option Simple, single-card solution – Ideal for DA functionality, utility processing Application-centric design – Perfect for medium-density applications Large global customer base
Test and Measurement Nowhere are the real-world challenges of maintaining signal quality more intense for operators than in space-constrained, fastpaced mobile production truck environments. From handheld test monitors and signal/loudness analyzers, to file-based QC and 3 Gb/s solutions, Harris® Videotek® gear is designed to make every mobile production truck operator’s life a bit easier — packing superior performance and features into easy-to-use, cost-effective and space-saving packages.
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Compact form factor – Well-suited for space-constrained operations Comprehensive support for the latest standards – Superior performance Ultra-reliable, proven redundancy – Steadfast in mission-critical applications Operator friendly, ergonomic designs – Ease of use, short learning curves
Graphics Ideal for fast-paced, live-to-air mobile production including live news, sports and entertainment, the Harris graphics portfolio delivers all the tools broadcast operations need to differentiate their on-air look and protect their brand. Single- or dual-channel character generation, infinite layering, real-time animation and effects, event sequencing and powerful video effects — Harris end-to-end graphics solutions help broadcasters attract, inform and retain viewers. And a powerful graphics management system enables designers and operators to focus on the creative process, without worrying about how the content will be distributed or managed.
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Single- or dual-channel character generators, creation/playout software, 2D/3D DVE – Robust, reliable professional graphics • Top-of-the-line and feature-rich, budget-conscious options – High degree of flexibility and user customization • Powerful graphics management system – Streamlined workflows and greater creative freedom for operators
“We’ve been using Harris routers in our mobile production for years; they’re solid and reliable. So when we designed a very large HD system, we chose a Platinum HD-SDI router with analog and AES audio, MADI support and a built-in multiviewer. We can’t believe how much flexibility we have in such a compact frame.”
Gary Snyder, president/engineer, Clark Media
Comprehensive Control Options Powerful, comprehensive monitoring and control brings everything together in the live mobile production environment – and there’s no room for delays or confusion. In the event of a problem, operators must be quickly notified and be able to take immediate corrective action. The award-winning CCS Navigator™ delivers real-time control and monitoring via an intuitive graphical interface that mirrors your operating environment. CCS Navigator delivers all of the control and monitoring capabilities you’d typically expect with a hardware control panel — including access to Harris devices within the system; the ability to change parameter values in real time; and the ability to monitor alarms generated from each device within the network. A variety of other control methods are available, depending upon your individual solution – including the NUCLEUS™ network control panel, Magellan™ router control panels, local control panels, on-screen mouse control, GPI options and rich interface application (RIA) HTTP web browser.
“Harris provides the infrastructure that brings everything together in the mobile production environment. They offer a wide spectrum of dependable and rugged products to withstand the hardships of the road. Everything works seamlessly together, from routers and multiviewers to signal processing and test.”
Doug Armstrong, president, Touring Video
“The Platinum router with the HView SX Hybrid multiviewer met both my requirements and budget. The scalable nature of the hardware and the fantastic-looking image processing are just two of the features that stand out.”
Nic Dugger, owner, TNDV