1. “Ultra-Light” High-Definition Portable Production Unit
Richard Crowley
December, 2010

2. System Requirements
Full 1920x1024 broadcast-quality capable (with sufficient light)
For studio use and location production where lighting & blocking can be optimized
“Local-grade” video quality in typical SDA church with “booster lighting”
For live-event documentation, recording, overflow, live-streaming, etc.
Cameras that can produce great pictures in low-light are expen$ive
Live-switching for either recording and/or live use
Simple live graphics, complex graphics in post-production (editing)
At least 3 cameras, with capability for 4+
Computer graphics input
For including PowerPoint, etc. and also for simple live graphics (lower 3rds, etc.)
Low-impact to worship services
Physically small equipment and limited small crew
Remote-control cameras where possible
Quick setup and strike
Easy to learn and operate
Crew flexibility
Operational excellence, zero-error, no-compromise video and audio

3. Video Scheme PGM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PVW PGM LCD4Video 7” viewfinder
Sony PMW-EX1
Sony HXR-NX5U
LCD4Video 7” viewfinder
Sony HXR-NX5U
LCD4Video 7” viewfinder
Marshall 7” Monitor
PGM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
PVW
PGM
AJA Ki Pro Digital Video Recorder
Production Monitor 1920 x 1080
Panasonic AW-HS50 Digital Video Switcher

4. dbx 166XL Compressor/Limiter/Gate
Audio Scheme
From
VenueMics
To Venue
PA amp
Rokit KRK Monitor Spkr
EWI MST-412 XLR splitter or
EWI MST-103 XLR splitters
From
Venue PA out
To Video Recorder
Ambient Mic
dbx 166XL Compressor/Limiter/Gate or
Sony MDR headphones
Mackie 1604 mixer
Mackie 1402 mixer

5. Additional Scheme Wireless Tally and Countdown Camera Cable
Eartec MC-1000
Wireless Tally and Countdown
Camera Cable
Production Intercom
Eartec Slimline Single
28:30
Custom built
Controlled from switcher
RG-6U Quad Shield Palladin crimp connectors
Portable
Camera Power
Camera Control
Remote Pan-Tilt, Zoom-Focus-Iris
13.42
Custom built 12V Gel-cell + recharger Cam 8.4V regulator 12V for VF + P/T
Custom built
Wireless Power from gel-cell source
Sony RM-1000

6. Video Equipment
Sony PMW-EX1 – XDCAM-EX full-HD 3-chip ½ inch camcorder -- $6500
Sony HXR-NX5U -- AVCHD NXCAM 3-chip 1/3inch camcorder -- $4000
Sony RM LANC Remote Commander -- $
Panasonic AW-HS50  -- Compact Live Digital Video Switcher -- $
AJA Ki PRO -- Digital Video recorder -- $
Marshall V-LCD70XP-3GSDI -- 7" Small Portable Field / Camera-Top LCD Monitor w/ SDI -- $
LCD4Video inch monitor -- $350
Matrox MX02LE -- Input/Output Device with Standards Conversion & Hardware H $

7. Audio Equipment
Mackie 1402-VLZ3 – 6 Mic channel + 4 Stereo line input mixer – $450
Mackie 1604-VLZ3 – 16 mic/line channel input mixer -- $750
dbx 166XL -- Dual Compressor Limiter -- $260
EWI MST-412 -- 4 Channel 3 Way Rackmount Passive Transformer XLR Splitter -- $
EWI MST-103 XLR Splitter -- 1 Channel 3 Way Passive Transformer XLR Splitter -- $30
KRK Rokit Powered 5 Generation 2 Powered Studio Monitor (Each) -- $150
Sony MDR-7506 Professional Headphones -- $100

8. Additional Equipment
Eartec MC Simplex wireless intercom unit -- $100
Eartec Slimline Single Headset -- $50
Sony RM LANC Remote Commander -- $1000
Portable Camera Power -- custom built -- ~$100
12V 12AH Gel-cell battery with built-in charger and digital voltmeter
8.4V switching regulator for NX5 camera power
12V power outputs for viewfinder or remote pan-tilt
Wireless Tally & Countdown -- custom built -- $50-$100
Camera-mount wireless tally for operator & lens sides controlled by switcher
Count-down timer for presenters, wireless control – desktop or large readout
Remote “ON-AIR” lights – wireless control
Camera Cable -- RG-6U “Quad Shield” -- $40 for 1000 ft (Craig’s List)
330 ft limit per camera for HD-SDI over RG-6U
Remote Pan-Tilt -- custom built -- $
Design Priorities: Quiet, smooth movements, low-profile
Rationale: Low-profile, low-impact for church use, reduced crew requirements