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InStudio

tpc HD6 OB Is Precision
German Built For Swiss
Broadcaster
Built by BFE, the tpc RW HD6 OB combines the
functions of a command vehicle and a reporting
truck for SRF events coverage...

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hile restructuring its vehicle
fleet,
tpc
switzerland,
production service provider to Swiss
broadcaster Schweizer Radio und
Fernsehen, decided to combine one
of their command vehicles and a RWS
production and satellite vehicle into
a combined command and reporting
truck.
BFE, the German specialist for
high-quality projects in the broadcast
sector,
was
commissioned
to
undertake the project and, in the
shape of the RW HD6 command truck,
has developed a vehicle designed
specifically to meet the needs of the
Swiss.

Slow motion controllers and video
workstations

The new OB vehicle combines the
technology from a command vehicle
- which, among other things, is used
for cycling events - with that from a
reporting vehicle, such as might be
used at winter sports events.
A MAN TGS 26 400 was used as the
base vehicle which was modified with
an extendable frame, creating an
especially generous amount of space
in the interior. The centrepiece of
the vehicle is the KSC CORE system
developed by BFE, which is used as the
central controller.
The flexible software solution
optimised for mobile production
enables short set-up times with
changing configurations. The RW HD6
is also equipped with 10 HD cameras,
three EVS slow motion controllers,
Vizrt graphics and the prerequisites for
5.1 productions.
The command vehicle functionality is
provided by a mechanically extendable
10-metre-high mast, which ensures
stable transmission of cycling events
even in difficult terrain such as the

A MAN TGS 26 400 was used as the base vehicle

Swiss mountains. The project was
designed and implemented by BFE
within 10 months in close cooperation
with the Swiss client.
tpc technology and production
center switzerland (tpc) is a company
owned by the Swiss radio and
television company SRG SSR.
As a production company, tpc is
responsible for radio, television
and multimedia content for the
broadcaster Schweizer Radio und
Fernsehen, and implements broadcast
solutions on behalf of customers.
In addition to its headquarters
in Zurich, the company and its
approximately 1000-strong workforce
operates other studios in Basel and
Bern.

of experience in the planning and
implementation of complex projects
in the field of broadcast and media
technology.
As an expert and reliable partner,
BFE supports customers in Europe,
Asia, North Africa and the Middle
East in the implementation of
tailored solutions for their specific
requirements.
As a manufacturer of its own KSC
product line, BFE markets innovative
industry solutions for the professional
television and radio industry.
The BFE branch in Dubai Studio City
supports activities in the GCC region.

BFE Studio und Medien Systeme is
a manufacturer-independent system
integrator with more than 40 years
The audio workstation

The tpc RW HD6 truck in the expanded
working position

Pictures courtesy SRF/Oscar Alessio.
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