The Mexican group Multimedios chooses LDX 82 Flex cameras to expand its production

Monterrey-based network of Mexican stations will use Grass Valley HD cameras for a variety of news, talk and music programs

The Mexican group Multimedia, which currently manages dozens of stations in Mexico and the southwestern US, and plans to expand its production to even more channels and venues next year, has chosen the cameras of Grass Valley LDX 82 Flex with extended color gamut, HDR capabilities and 1080i or 720p acquisition; and XCU Elite camera base stations that also support 1080i and 720p HD formats.

Guillermo Franco, senior technical director of Grupo Multimedios, assures that "our first priority is always to create high-quality content for our audience. The right solutions and efficient support for those solutions are fundamental to that mission. Not only do we have experience with the quality of Grass Valley solutions, but their new local team has proven that they are here to be a true partner for us. The LDX 82 Flex cameras are a great addition to our production environments as we look toward the future of Multimedios and Milenio TV."

As the ultimate HD camera covering all HD standards, the LDX 82 Flex offers the best sensitivity in all HD formats, including 1080p and a wide color gamut, taking advantage of the patented Xensium-FT CMOS sensors that offer better sensitivity, higher resolution and XDR (Extended Dynamic Range) operations with a total of 15 F-stops. The LDX 82 series cameras are compatible with the XCU Elite base station which features an exclusive patent-pending base. The base can be pre-mounted and pre-wired into the rack, ensuring a secure mechanical and electrical connection, and allowing the XCU base station to easily slide in and out whenever needed.

Nahuel Villegas, vice president for Caribbean and Latin America, at Grass Valley, acknowledges that "while Grupo Multimedios has been a long-time loyal customer of Grass Valley and is very familiar with its industry-leading solutions, it has also been looking for a provider with a strong local presence to offer support as it continues to grow. Our value proposition with a consultative approach and greater local presence in our recently expanded regional team are the main differentiators to support Grupo Multimedios in its ambitious future growth plans."