Lyon Video Upgrades OB Vans with Grass Valley’s New LDX XtremeSpeed 6X

Introduced at NAB 2014, the powerful new LDX XtremeSpeed camera delivers instant time-to-air capabilities and integrates seamlessly into live workflows with 3X (1080p) and 6X (720p/1080i) speeds for ultimate versatility, including a standard-speed 1X live output. Lyon Video's LDX XS cameras will be teamed up with the Grass Valley K2 Dyno Replay System with its AnySpeed dynamic playback technology to provide smooth playback at any speed from 0% to 200% and all speed transitions for ultra slow-motion 6X playout. This will dramatically expand the ability of replay operators to tell a compelling story during replays to keep viewers engaged.

Lyon Video provides a range of services including mobile TV production facilities, full service video and film production, production crew services, post-production services, and DVD authoring. The company will install one LDX XS camera and K2 Dyno Replay System into its new LYON-14, which is a 53-foot HD expando truck. The second LDX XS will be used across several of its other trucks.

Company President Bob Lyon explained that Lyon Video first demoed the LDX XS during FOX Sports’ coverage of NHL Hockey, which quickly led to the purchase of two systems.

“The initial camera that we tested was used to follow player action in the rink, and we were immediately impressed with the camera’s capabilities. Even under the indoor lighting conditions of the hockey rink, the LDX XS was powerful enough to capture 6X speed imagery with top-notch results. Another great feature with the LDX XS is that you don’t have to wait for it to transfer clips from an internal in-camera storage device, which is a huge time saver,” said Lyon.

To fully support both ultra (6X) and super (3X) slow-motion operations, Lyon Video also purchased the newly developed high-speed XCU XtremeSpeed XF Fiber transmission system, which utilizes the same XCU cradles as the single-speed range of XCU base stations. Because the XCU's unique cradle can be pre-mounted and pre-wired in the rack, it can quickly and easily be transferred between Lyon’s numerous OB vans for greater overall usability.

"It was very clear to us that the most integrated replay system we could team the LDX XS with was the K2 Dyno," said Lyon. "With its ease of use and Dyno's AnySpeed technology, we get the smoothest 6X playback possible, and the LDX XS' AnyLightXtreme flicker reduction system means that we don't get annoying light flicker when used in venues that rely on artificial lighting. Added up, that means great sports coverage for our clients and the fans at home."

“The LDX XtremeSpeed sets a new industry standard in ultra slow-motion imagery. It delivers groundbreaking technology that takes full advantage of Grass Valley’s expertise in broadcast and live production,” said Mike Cronk, Senior Vice President of Strategic Marketing, Grass Valley. "When combined with K2 Dyno and AnySpeed, it brings new storytelling possibilities to replays and highlight reels. We’re so pleased that such an important customer like Lyon Video can harness the power and speed of the LDX XS and K2 Dyno to deliver the absolute best to its client base and generate new revenue streams.”

About Lyon Video
Lyon Video is a full service Production Company, with emphasis on Mobile television Production. Based in Columbus, Ohio but traveling throughout the United States and Canada, Lyon Video provides an aAl High Definition Fleet of OB facilities for Network Quality Production.

About Grass Valley
The new Grass Valley keeps broadcasters, content owners and service providers future-ready as they navigate the changing landscape of television. With the most comprehensive collection of workflow solutions in the industry, Grass Valley delivers end-to-end television production and content distribution workflows that enable the efficiency and flexibility broadcasters need to stay competitive today – while offering technological foresight they need to keep pace with consumers’ desires for more content on more devices. Grass Valley, headquartered in Montreal, leverages the collective expertise and depth of the Grass Valley Group and Miranda Technologies, each having been acquired by St. Louis-based Belden Inc. Belden delivers a comprehensive product portfolio designed to meet the mission-critical network infrastructure needs of industrial, enterprise and broadcast markets. With innovative solutions targeted at reliable and secure transmission of rapidly growing amounts of data, audio and video needed for today's applications, Belden is at the center of the global transformation to a connected world.