Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) has chosen Sony Professional Solutions MEA to deliver two fully-equipped 3G outside broadcasting (OB) vans for its network.
The deployment, scheduled for delivery by August 2017, will complement Qatar Media Corporation’s current portfolio of three OB vans currently in use.
The new additions, equipped with Sony HDC series cameras, 3G switcher will enable QMC to seamlessly broadcast footage from any shoot location.
With a ruggedized 4X4 chassis and compact footprint, the vans can be deployed quickly in restricted spaces and offers outdoor terrain mobility. The air-conditioning and the coach will be specially designed to operate in harsh environments and at very high temperatures. In addition, a more advanced mounted satellite news gathering system (DSNG), QMC will now be able to be able to cover events and broadcast live from hard to reach areas.
“Media, broadcasters, and the public are demanding higher quality offerings through both picture and sound. The partnership will allow Qatar Media Corporation the ability for a more versatile and quicker deployment at high-profile events. We are very proud to see that our OB solutions are gaining further prominence across the region to provide a further engaging experience for the viewers,” said Aydin Tolan, business head, Sony Professional Solutions, Middle East and Africa.
Ali EL Sakka, head of engineering and operation at Qatar Media Corporation, said: “Over the years we have worked with Sony Professional Solutions and they have been our trusted partner for the implementation of holistic broadcast solutions. Our latest investment from Sony will further strengthen our network’s broadcast capabilities and enhance our programme production and broadcasting infrastructure to deliver high quality content in a shorter span of time and ultimately exceed the expectations of our viewers.”
