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Marshall Cameras Capture
All The Magic At Mugello
W

hen Ferrari's Mugello Circuit Spencer Doran, MarCam Europe.
made its debut in last year's " However, being the European master
Formula 1 championships, the Italian distributor for all Marshall cameras,
luxury sports car manufacturer lenses, and associated accessories,
was looking for a high-quality, cost MarCam Europe along with our Italian
effective solution that could capture integrator and of course support from
all the exciting motor sports action Marshall HQ, rose to the occasion.
in 4K. Searching to find cameras Together, we successfully helped
capable of providing ultra-crisp and get the Mugello Circuit ready for the
clear broadcast quality images for the championships on Ferrari's 1000th
safety, security and control teams at race on the F1 grid. A race that we can
the circuit, Mugello turned to MarCam all agree and say unfolded as one of
Europe, one of Marshall Electronics the best of the 2020 F1 season. "
exclusive distribution partners in the
The CV630-IP Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ)
region. MarCam specified over 40 Camera captures crisp 4K (UHD) video
Marshall CV630-IP and CV420-18X combined with smooth PTZ camera
cameras, including weatherproof
positioning and 30X optical zoom
housings and PTZ controllers.
for a versatile networked video
" Given how the past year has
solution. The CV630-IP packs
been affected by the global
a powerful Sony 8-megapixel
pandemic and the timescale
1/2.5 " sensor capturing up
we and our trusted Italian
to Ultra-HD 3840x2160p
integrator were given,
video, with support for
we knew the importance
HD
1920x1080p
and
of meeting such a tight
1280x720p. The CV420Marshall's CV630-IP
delivery schedule, " says
18X is a compact Zoom

Marshall's
CV420-18X

Ferrari's Mugello Circuit

Block 18x 4K and UHD camera that
offers durability and performance with
HDR support. The CV420-18X features
a wide range of crystal clear 4K, UHD
and HD selections in 4096x2160p,
3840x2160p, 1920x1080p, 1280x720p
and interlaced with 1920x1080i.
With over 40 cameras successfully
installed
around
the
track,
weatherproof dome housings for
the CV630-IP PTZ cameras were
also installed alongside Marshall
controllers for both sets of cameras.
The installation, quality and economics
of using Marshall cameras together
with the advice and support supplied
by MarCam Europe at Mugello hasn't

gone unnoticed, with other major
sporting venues already looking at the
Mugello circuit's brand-new camera
set-up as the new standard for their
own venues.
" As a value-add partner for Marshall
Cameras in the region, MarCam
did an incredible job of getting the
right cameras and equipment to the
Mugello Circuit on time with local
technical support, " says Tod Musgrave,
Director, Marshall Camera Division.
" Marshall has become a global
source for broadcast pro AV cameras
with HD, UHD, and 4K resolution
capabilities, our cameras are designed
to a higher standard of video quality
at reasonable price points that in this
case were instrumental in capturing
these beautiful high speed, high
performance race cars in action. "

LiveU In Bundesliga 5G Test For
Next-Gen Sports Production
L

iveU played a central role in
a successful 5G test with payTV operator Sky Deutschland and
Vodafone, trialling wireless 5G
transmissions with multiple cameras to
demonstrate the powerful possibilities
for engaging live sports provided by
the integrated workflow. The test
also highlighted 5G network slicing
capabilities, providing guaranteed
bandwidth. It took place at a recent
Bundesliga 2 match between Fortuna
Düsseldorf and VSL Osnabrück at the
Merkur Spiel Arena in Düsseldorf. The
trial was supported by LiveU's German
partner netorium.
The test showed the reliability and
mobility of LiveU's wireless technology
for major sports, allowing camera
people to take a more innovative
approach to increase fan engagement
with greater dynamism and a faster
set up time than using traditional
methods. The test also explored the
important network slicing feature
possible in 5G networks, ensuring

highest service reliability
required for such major
sporting events. An LU800
was deployed for the trial,
LiveU's recently launched
production-level field unit,
alongside two LU-Smartequipped smartphones.
Network
slicing,
an
important
next-gen
5G
capability, was used in this
test to provide ultimate
stability and speed by
guaranteeing
network
bandwidth to cover fast-paced Tier
1 sports. It's one of the key potential
benefits of 5G networks, allowing
network operators to segment their
networks to provide for specific
use cases, with software defined
architectures and capabilities suitable
for each case, with bandwidth able
to be dynamically allocated. This is
particularly important in crowded
stadiums.
Alessandro Reitano SVP Sports

Production, Sky Deutschland, said,
" This was an important test for us in
terms of 5G, IP-bonding and network
slicing capabilities and what this can
achieve for premium level sports
broadcasting. LiveU's technology
- with which we are already familiar was key to the trial, showing how the
latest wireless capabilities dovetail
with these new network capabilities,
allowing truly innovative workflows,
with far greater camera position

flexibility and very fast
time to air. It means that
we can now really begin to
think differently and realise
the full possibilities these
technologies allow. "
Zion Eilam, VP Sales and
General Manager, EMEA,
LiveU, said, " This test shows
the importance of 5G and
the full potential it has for
our industry, especially
for dynamic live sports
productions. Our technology,
as Sky Deutschland recognises, allows
increased
flexibility,
expanding
coverage angles and allowing viewers
to be even more immersed in the
action. We are really pleased to have
been selected for this important test,
successfully supporting not only 5G
but network slicing as well, and the
fact that our market-leading position
has again been recognised. This use
case also moves remote production
possibilities to the next level. "

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