HDwireless-system for Mercedes-Benz-Arena

This was planned and designed by HDwireless of Mechernich near Cologne, and installed as commissioned by “Netze BW GmbH” who are the operators of the stadium audio and video technology. Live transmission in the 1080/50i format was specified to be available from each and every angle inside the stadium, to be applied with the telemetry for Sony cameras and camcorders, in order to guarantee the control systems handled by the stadium-direction to function stable. Sebastien Coat – in charge of HDwireless projects - comments:

“Our ClipOn 1700 is the perfect tool for this operation as it is efficient and flexible to be used with any of the various Sony cameras the customer may employ”. The transmission unit for the radio segment will be mounted to the desired camera by means of the V-Mount adapter, which is also applied for transmissions using the camera battery. This technology called “Power through the line” – PttL – takes care of the power supply for camera and transmitter via battery.

With its transmission power of up to 250 mW the RF transmission remains stable from the internal space to the permanently installed antenna on the roof of the arena. In order to protect the system against high frequency interpersals from mobile networks for example additional canal filters were built in between RF-antenna and down-converter. To make sure to provide flawless and fail-safe distribution of the various signals between antenna, down-converter, and the production area HDwireless renewed the entire cable system. “With the introduction of the new wireless camera technology inside the Arena”, Gert Laabs of “Netze BW” comments “high-class live transmissions of all soccer events in future will guarantee top entertainment for the spectators inside the stadium”.

The HDwireless-Profile

HDwireless GmbH is developer, builder and supplier of wireless camera equipment for professional broadcasting. Accordingly, the product’s portfolio is consequently geared to the quality standards and exacting requirements of this demanding business. From video transmitting technologies via receiving units to applicable accessories and special solutions, we offer a complete system of high end components for signal transmission. In order to satisfy the requirements of the rental market HDwireless keeps on stock a sizeable Dry-Hire-Rental supply, and, moreover, 24/7 support. The team around Patrick Nussbaum fulfills individual and complex customer requirements. Having worked as a production engineer with more than 20 years experience he ranks as one of the most recognized German specialists in the field of wireless technology for broadcast and event. Customer projects will be supported upon request with planning, special solutions, and on location assistance. The service portfolio is completed by officially regulated frequency allotment including frequency surveillance on the spot by means of HF-measuring equipment. HDwireless GmbH is situated in Mechernich near Cologne, and is also represented in Baden-Baden and Munich.