IMT Provides Gold-Medal Support for Russian Broadcast Coverage

“IMT is no stranger to these major sporting events, having supported nearly 30 previous games,” says IMT Divisional Chief Executive Stephen Shpock. “We fully understand the specifics of the environment in terms of working in the 7.1-7.7 GHz Russian frequency band and what is required to cover an event of this scope.”

Prior to deployment for the Winter Games in Sochi, IMT conducted a full inspection and upgrade of all units in the field. It is providing on-site support at the games, employing a full team of technicians to handle any last-minute queries. In addition, the company has established an emergency service center in the UK to handle replacement-unit requests and larger module repairs/replacements quickly. IMT has a spare bank of gear available to support customers at the games, which are covered under warranty, in the unlikely scenario of equipment failure.

The CP2 wireless camera system is compact and simple to use, yet sophisticated enough to handle a wide range of applications, including ENG, portable camera mounting for sports production, helicopter and UAV links as well as mobile video and data links. It is a tri-band-capable unit, which operates in the unlicensed 5.8-GHz band, as well as licensed 7.1-7.75 GHz bands, without the need of any hardware changes. The Remote Paint System Camera Control for Sony cameras permits complete real-time control of all critical parameters that are available within the panel or camera's feature set, just as if it were "hard-wired" together, ensuring the highest level of quality in ENG and EFP productions.

The Newscaster DR2 diversity receiver is an updated model of its industry-leading predecessor, the Newscaster DR, and offers new features, including “intelligent” block down converters that communicate with the DR2 receiver to control various operating modes. By utilizing the ability to block down convert the received high-frequency signals to UHF band signals, in the 150- to 850-MHz range, the DR2 now has the ability to remotely extend its antennas to 1,000 feet (using a Belden 1694A cable), complete with DC power from the receiver, as well as other versatile modes of operation. By having the option to choose from two different versions of BDCs for the Newscaster DR2, these units can transmit and receive a wide range of frequency bands, from 1.99 GHz to 7.75 GHz, depending on customer requirements, making these units truly world-class products.

“In preparation for the next round of large sporting events, including the World Cup and Summer Games, both being held in Brazil, we have seen a recent upsurge of CP2/DR2 sales in Latin America,” adds Shpock. “Our experienced support team is ready to extend its members services to those upcoming events as well.”