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

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

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

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-7506 headphones Mackie 1604 mixer Mackie 1402 mixer

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

Video Equipment Sony PMW-EX1 – XDCAM-EX full-HD 3-chip ½ inch camcorder -- $6500 http://pro.sony.com/bbsc/ssr/product-PMWEX1R/ Sony HXR-NX5U -- AVCHD NXCAM 3-chip 1/3inch camcorder -- $4000 http://pro.sony.com/bbsc/ssr/cat-broadcastcameras/cat-nxcam/product-HXRNX5U/ Sony RM-1000 -- LANC Remote Commander -- $1000 http://pro.sony.com/bbsc/ssr/product-RM1000BP/ Panasonic AW-HS50  -- Compact Live Digital Video Switcher -- $4000 http://www.panasonic.net/pss/broad/product/switcher/aw-hs50/index.html AJA Ki PRO -- Digital Video recorder -- $3500 http://www.aja.com/products/kipro/ki-pro/ki-pro-description.php Marshall V-LCD70XP-3GSDI -- 7" Small Portable Field / Camera-Top LCD Monitor w/ SDI -- $1200 http://www.lcdracks.com/monitors/v-lcd70p-3gsdi.html LCD4Video -- 7 inch monitor -- $350 http://www.lcd4video.com/categories/LCD-Video-Monitors/LCD-Monitors/7%22-LCD-Monitors/ Matrox MX02LE -- Input/Output Device with Standards Conversion & Hardware H.264 -- $1500 http://www.matrox.com/video/en/products/pc/mxo2_family/

Audio Equipment Mackie 1402-VLZ3 – 6 Mic channel + 4 Stereo line input mixer – $450 http://www.mackie.com/products/1402vlz3/ Mackie 1604-VLZ3 – 16 mic/line channel input mixer -- $750 http://www.mackie.com/products/1604vlz3/ dbx 166XL -- Dual Compressor Limiter -- $260 http://www.dbxpro.com/166XL/ EWI MST-412 -- 4 Channel 3 Way Rackmount Passive Transformer XLR Splitter -- $105 http://www.audiopile.net/products/Electronics/MST-412_rack_splitter/MST-412_cutsheet.shtml EWI MST-103 XLR Splitter -- 1 Channel 3 Way Passive Transformer XLR Splitter -- $30 http://www.audiopile.net/products/Electronics/MST-103_mic_splitter/MST-103_cutsheet.shtml KRK Rokit Powered 5 Generation 2 Powered Studio Monitor (Each) -- $150 http://www.krksys.com/product_rokit.php Sony MDR-7506 Professional Headphones -- $100 http://pro.sony.com/bbsc/ssr/product-MDR7506/

Additional Equipment Eartec MC1000 -- Simplex wireless intercom unit -- $100 http://www.eartec.com/ChurchTheatre/eartecmc1000chur.html Eartec Slimline Single Headset -- $50 http://www.eartec.com/MC1000Headsets/mcslimlines.html Sony RM-1000 -- LANC Remote Commander -- $1000 http://pro.sony.com/bbsc/ssr/product-RM1000BP/ 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 -- $150-200 Design Priorities: Quiet, smooth movements, low-profile Rationale: Low-profile, low-impact for church use, reduced crew requirements