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SOUNDWAVES
The Calrec Broadcast Audio News Update

Issue 15

2008 OLYMPIC GAMES

NBC OLYMPICS GO HD
WITH CALREC

calrec.com Putting Sound in the Picture

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NBC OLYMPICS GO HI DEF WITH CALREC

FOR THE 2008 OLYMPIC GAMES
NBC Olympics owns the exclusive US media rights to the Olympic Games,
and this Summer will broadcast the Beijing Games to an estimated 200 million
Americans. In Beijing the Games will be produced totally in high-definition
for the first time. It is a brand new challenge for NBC and the implications
on audio are not insignificant.
NBC Olympics are using no less than eight Calrec consoles at “At the Beijing Olympics the Games will be produced totally in
the Olympic Games in Beijing. Two Sigma with Bluefin consoles high-definition with 5.1 discreet channels of audio. But we are
will be stationed at the International Broadcast Center (IBC), with still in a period of transition in the United States. Most of our
a further five Omega with Bluefin consoles located at various audience still watches the games on standard definition television
locations in the city. Finally, NBC Olympics will have an Alpha with receivers with two channels of audio. So everything we do in
Bluefin console installed at Beijing’s National Aquatics Center to China must serve both communities.
provide audio mixing for Olympic swimming and diving.
“We will send six discreet channels of audio with high-def pictures
“Each Olympic Games’ coverage brings with it new demands to the US, but we will also be paying the greatest attention to
for better technology, increased flexibility, and greater efficiency,” the down-mix of those channels for our stereo-listening audience.
says Bob Dixon, NBC’s Project Manager for Sound Design at From each venue we will be sending not only a 5.1 channel
the Olympics. program mix, but a simultaneous 2-channel program down-mix
and a stereo down-mix of the sound effects as well. We use the
“Since 1996 we have gone from an analog-only 2-channel stereo sound effects mix in promos and post-produced pieces.
contribution and distribution audio platform to a fully digital,
discreet 5.1 channel platform. “Calrec consoles will give NBC Olympics the ability to address
all six channels at once, or divide them up quickly and easily
so the delay on the surround channels can be addressed. Calrec
will provide the kind of quick flexibility an operator mixing a live
event in Surround needs.”

NBC, “America’s Olympic Network,” owns the exclusive U.S. media

rights to the Olympic Games, television’s most powerful property,
through 2012, which includes Beijing, China in 2008, Vancouver
in 2010 and London in 2012.

In August 2008, NBC Universal will present the 2008 Olympic

Games from Beijing, China (August 8-24, 2008). In August 2004,
203 million viewers watched as the networks of NBC Universal -
NBC, MSNBC, CNBC, USA, Bravo, Telemundo, and NBC’s HD
affiliates - offered a record 1,210 hours of Olympic coverage from
Athens. In February 2002, 187 million watched the Salt Lake
Olympic Games on NBC, MSNBC and CNBC.
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More Than an Upgrade:

Historic Calrec Console Finds
Fountain of Youth

It’s only eight years old, but the audio

console in Corplex Inc.’s HD mobile unit,
Platinum, already has historic significance
- back in 2000 it was the first of
Calrec’s Alpha series to be installed
YES Network Bats 1000
and operational anywhere. Now, Calrec
with Sigma
engineers are enhancing and rejuvenating
this historic Alpha, incorporating Calrec’s
YES Network, the United States’
signature Bluefin High Density Signal
most-watched regional sports network
Processing system and a host of other
for the past four years, has installed
features, including flexible TFT metering,
a Sigma with Bluefin console as part of
full 5.1 surround sound spill control, and
a state-of-the-art HD renovation of their
the addition of 12 more faders.
2,500-square-foot control room at its
broadcast center in Stamford, Connecticut.
This console will now offer Corplex clients
the same state-of-the-art functionality and
The studio is primarily used for live
performance as a brand new Alpha desk
pre- and post-game shows, and for
right off the factory floor.
simulcast of WFAN Radio’s top-rated
“Mike and the Mad Dog” show. These
“I like to say our Alpha has found the
sophisticated productions involve
fountain of youth,” said Dave Greany,
multiple instant replays and require
Corplex VP and Partner. “The fact that
many microphones and remote feeds,
this enhancement is possible is testimony
adding up to thousands of cues.
to Calrec’s engineering and design staff
“The Calrec mixing desks as well as their management’s
“I am in love with the Sigma console,”
have immense ability customer-first philosophy.
said YES Network Senior Audio Engineer
Bill Powers. “In a small footprint it has all
to transform enormously “In 2000, they designed a first-class digital
of the options I want, but the thing I love
console in the Alpha. Now, some eight
most is its reliability. In my eyes, this is the
complex set-ups into years later, technology has progressed
Sherman tank of audio consoles.”
but Calrec hasn’t forgotten about those
something a single customers that invested early in the game.
Powers noted that an element crucial
Today, they make sure upgrades can be
operator can manage. retrofitted into that console.
to him in live production is the Sigma’s
resiliency. Occasional routing errors are
It was an easy choice. “Our own clients expect us continually to
an inevitable part of audio operations in
the digital age, he said, and when they
The console had to be provide the latest technology, particularly
with audio. Now, both Platinum with
happen, it’s important that the audio never
falters. According to Powers, because
a Calrec.” the Alpha and our new unit Iridium with
the Sigma console can be reset and
a Sigma, will be at the same level of
under control almost instantly, the audio
Mike Mundt, VP of Engineering, NCP features and refinement. That makes
is never interrupted.
it easy for our clients’ operators and
Calrec makes it easy for us.”

Iridium will debut with a Calrec Sigma

desk onboard in summer 2008.

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Recent Sales Include

Australia Global TV Sigma

Canada MVP Omega
Canada Global Vancouver Omega
Chile TVN Zeta
UK Gaelic Media Services Zeta
Japan ABC Alpha
Japan NTV Alpha
South Africa MNET Omega
South Africa Telkom Media Sigma
South Africa Telkom Media Omega
South Africa Telkom Media Hydra
UK BBC Omega
UK BBC OB’s Sigma
UK CTV OBs Zeta
UK Gearhouse 021 Omega
NCP Counts on Calrec Calrec Scores Touchdown in UK UK Megahertz Sigma
with CTV and Fox Sports UK Megahertz Sigma Bluefin*
New Century Productions (NCP) is UK NEP Visions Omega
adding two new Calrec mixing desks UK OB specialist CTV and the NFL UK Roll to Record Zeta TRIM
to its OB fleet. NCP selected a 72-fader scored a touchdown in London, with UK Telegenic Ltd Alpha PLEASE DO NOT PRINT
Alpha with Bluefin console for its newest, flanking support from Calrec Audio. NFL USA Atlantic Video Inc Omega MAGENTA RULE
state-of-the-art HD production truck, host broadcasters Fox Sports teamed USA CBS Alpha Bluefin*
NCP X. In addition, NCP is upgrading up with CTV’s flagship OB9 HD truck to USA Corplex Alpha Bluefin*
its NCP IV HD truck with a new 64-fader broadcast the New York Giants vs. Miami USA Corplex Sigma
Sigma with Bluefin console. Dolphins game in front of a sellout, USA Fox News Sigma
90,000-strong Wembley Stadium crowd. USA Indianapolis Motor Sigma
Speedway
Broadcast live across Europe on Sky USA KNTV-TV Sigma Bluefin*
Sports and in the US via Fox Sports, USA Mira Mobiles Sigma
it was the first NFL league game to be USA NCP Sigma
played in the UK, but according to USA NEP Supershooters Sigma
CTV’s International Business Director USA NEP Supershooters Omega
Bill Morris, there was one reassuring USA NMT Sigma
constant - Calrec. USA OETA Zeta
USA Turner Alpha
NCP X was built specifically to meet the “Fox Sports Network and the NFL treated USA WBBM Sigma
exacting standards of ESPN’s Sunday this league match as they would a match USA WBBM Hydra
Night Baseball telecasts. played in the US,” says Morris. “Fox USA WCAU-TV Omega
travelled with its full announcer, talent, USA WMAQ Omega
“Sunday Night Baseball is the world’s and reporting team, as well as a core crew USA WNED-TV Omega
premier baseball telecast,” said Mike of U.S. operators from its regular NFL USA WVIZ-TV Omega
Mundt, VP of Engineering at NCP. “It is team. The sound supervisor immediately
an extremely complex audio set-up and felt at home and was thrilled to see the * Upgrade
you need an audio console with a lot Alpha as it is identical to the one he had
of horsepower to keep it under control. been using on various shows in the U.S.”
The Calrec mixing desks have immense
ability to transform enormously complex In fact, every NFL game
set-ups into something a single operator
can manage. It was an easy choice. in the U.S. is covered
The console had to be a Calrec.”
by a Calrec console.
NCP X is the third New Century OB truck
outfitted with an Alpha console and the Independent research by the Sports
Sigma on NCP IV is the seventh Calrec Video Group claims Calrec audio consoles
audio console in the NCP fleet. are installed in 48% of U.S. HD trucks
and are far and away the market leaders
in their field.

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D&M
As you will no doubt be aware, in August 2007 Calrec joined D&M Holdings,
a worldwide provider of products in the premium audio and video marketplace.
From the emerging entertainment-driven home networking market to the home
theater and custom-installation markets, D&M brands are renowned for quality,
technological innovation and performance.
D&M provides the global sales and marketing channels Above all else, everyone at Calrec and D&M has ensured that
as well as back office support that brands like Calrec can our customers receive the same high levels of service they have
leverage to broaden distribution and increase market share. always enjoyed, and we will constantly look to improve as we
The D&M business platforms allow Calrec to concentrate have always done.
on product development and manufacturing, optimizing
core strengths. We are very excited to be part of a company that shares our
values and philosophies and places the ultimate importance on
Since becoming part of D&M, Calrec has gone from high quality audio equipment. Calrec has proved to be a terrific
strength to strength... our processes are more streamlined, fit in D&M’s portfolio, and we are looking forward to even
our new developments are more innovative and our sales greater expansion in the future.
figures continue to rise.

But much has stayed the same.

All Calrec’s distribution and support processes, including

personnel, are the same. All research, engineering and service
personnel are still in place, and development has continued
unabated. All manufacturing continues to be in Hebden Bridge,
West Yorkshire.

OFFLINE EDITOR REMOTE AUDIO PROTOCOL

Calrec’s new Offline Editor is an emulation of the Calrec
console PC application on any other PC, such as a laptop.
This allows remote configuration of any Calrec console, saving
time on site. The Offline Editor is especially useful for freelance
operators planning for a specific outside broadcast, and enables
the desk to be preconfigured while it is still in use - practical
for control rooms which are subjected to fast turnaround
between broadcasts.
Calrec Audio have announced a major technology initiative
developed with partner Ross Video Ltd allowing remote control
of fader modules on any Bluefin enabled Calrec console.
This protocol enables a Ross vision mixer to take control over
the serial interface to autofades on the Calrec desk. In addition,
the interface provides individual control of faders, Cuts, and
PFL of up to 192 faders on the Calrec console directly from the
Ross OverDrive Automated Production Control (APC) System.

ON THE ROAD
At NAB 2008 (Booth N8723) Calrec will have a full compliment of Bluefin
consoles alongside new fixed-format Hydra boxes, Ross Video integration
software and a brand new Offline Editor (see above).
AES Europe (Stand 1209) makes itself at home in Amsterdam Exhibition Location Dates
this year, where Calrec will have a Sigma with Bluefin console. NAB Las Vegas, USA 14 -17 April
AES Amsterdam, Netherlands 17- 20 May
At KOBA in Seoul, Calrec will show a Zeta on the Avix stand.
KOBA Seoul, Korea 28 - 31 May
As a member of the Texas Association of Broadcasters, Calrec TAB Austin, Texas 7 Aug
has had a presence at their annual show in Austin for the last
few years, and this year is no exception with an Omega console
on display.
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