PGMTV's latest mobile unit, a whole Blackmagic ecosystem

Dozens of solutions Blackmagic Design shape the new mobile unit of PGMTV. VN, a subsidiary of PGMTV France specialising in the creation of customised mobile units for third parties.

Jacques Knafo, responsible at PGMTV. VN In charge of designing smart and accessible solutions, he is always looking to implement innovations and cutting-edge technology in his mobile units. Having worked with products of Blackmagic Design in an infinite number of projects over the years, Knafo decided to bet on deploy them on your last mobile unit: "Blackmagic Design products are distinguished by being affordable, reliable, and by their cutting-edge technology. As a user, I can confirm that they are robust and perform excellently. The OB is 90% equipped with Blackmagic Design products, ranging from cameras to switchers and matrix switches."

The new vehicle of PGMTV. VN It has eight cameras Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2 and a production area equipped with a mixer ATEM 2 M/E Production Studio 4K, one device ATEM 2 M/E Advanced Panel 20, plus a unit ATEM Talkback Converter 4K, and a team Blackmagic MultiView 16. In turn, it has monitors SmartView 4K, SmartView Duo and SmartScope Duo 4K, mounted in the monitoring area of the mobile, and Blackmagic matrix switches Videohub 40×40 and Smart Videohub CleanSwitch 12×12. The recording is carried out by the models HyperDeck Studio 12G and HyperDeck Studio Pro, along with a device HyperDeck Extreme Control.

"The URSA Broadcast G2 stands out for its exceptional performance in low-light environments, making it an ideal camera for live broadcasts. It is also compatible with a variety of lens mounts, giving it versatility for various uses," he explains Jacques Knafo, who also particularly values the relationship "Quality/price" of the solutions.

Looking ahead, PGMTV. VN it has been proposed to shape a vehicle with solutions Blackmagic, but this time with the focus on the protocol SMPTE 2110: "Vietnam's television production market is increasingly diverse, covering a wide number of genres, such as sports, music events and commentary programs that are produced daily. In addition, the demand for live streams on social platforms, such as YouTube and Facebook, among others, is growing rapidly in tandem with traditional production. In this context, having a fully mobile production unit like ours is not only advantageous, but also necessary to meet the demands of the industry."