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<br />Switcher/DVE <br />The switcher is the heart of the production truck. All signals are routed into it, and it selects <br />the final program signal. Staff has been researching digital switchers through trade <br />magazines, the internet, our vendors and at the NAB conference. There are several varieties <br />we are looking at. The important aspects for us are that it be digital, the number of inputs and <br />whether it has a built in DVE. By purchasing a switcher with a built in DVE we can save up to <br />$25,000 over buying the two pieces of equipment separately. <br /> <br />Digital Cameras with Triax Cabling <br />For the truck to be true digital we will need digital cameras. To maximize the production <br />capabilities of our truck a minimum of four cameras is required. <br /> <br />Instead of purchasing the typical multi-pin cable, we recommend triax cable. It is more <br />compatible with the industry standard, lighter, and easier to maintain than multi-pin cable. <br />Whenever we have a problem with our current multi-pin cable we have to ship it out for repair. <br />Each time we have to ship cables out it takes one to two months to get them back, and it's <br />expensive. With triax cable, we will be of capable in-house repair. <br /> <br />Digital AudioNideo Routers and Distribution Amplification System <br />This equipment will give us maximum input/output flexibility for mobile productions. This will <br />allow us to route any audio and/or video source to any destination without having to <br />disconnect or rewire any equipment. <br /> <br />RTS Intercom System <br />This is the equipment that ties the whole van shoot together. It includes the wiring, headsets, <br />receivers, and microphones that allow the director to communicate with camera operators and <br />announcers. You can't do a van shoot without it. <br /> <br />If all of the equipment is purchased, simultaneously, through one vendor it is possible to get <br />discounts of up to 10% of the total equipment cost. This could be a significant savings for us. <br /> <br />Summary <br />The equipment purchases outlined in this plan will complete our goals of eliminating the Amiga <br />computers, upgrading master control, moving us to the digital format, and outfitting us with a <br />very high quality, flexible mobile production facility. <br /> <br />This report outlines the major equipment replacement needs we face both now and in the <br />future. Other equipment such as portable cameras, tripods, etc. will also need to be <br />purchased wIlen the current equipment breaks. <br /> <br />Our purchase plans are based on best-case scenarios that include adequate finances and the <br />inclusion of master control upgrades in the franchise renewal. Economics will dictate our <br />move into the digital world. <br /> <br />13 <br />