Stages 2010 news

A Compact Solution

Based in Brussels and addressing the Dutch-speaking Belgian audience, the Flemish broadcaster VRT has put its new HD01 OB truck into service. The HD01 is the first of two HD vehicles, both of which are equipped with AURUS-based audio-control suites. The AURUS was constructed as a large console within a small frame in order to save space, whilst still being able to undertake complex productions with a large number of audio signals. A total of 64 faders were accommodated on a 48-Fader frame. For this purpose, two fader panels were installed on the second console level in addition to the standard 48 faders. The increased number of channels accessible directly is mainly used for playing back pre-recorded sound.
A Yahama digital desk is used as a secondary console for the assistant. Thanks to a special control solution by STAGETEC, this mixer is able to control the NEXUS digital microphone inputs gain settings directly. All NEXUS/AURUS network digital microphone inputs feature a four-fold split function. This enables up to four users per signal to adjust the microphone gains independently in the digital domain. The new HD01 was inaugurated officially on 11 February 2010 and has since been used mostly for sports broadcasts and large music TV shows.