Sport Nation launches a multiplatform study with Lawo and Densitron

Sport Nation, in Auckland (New Zealand), launches a modern radio studio, equipped with Theirs y Densitron, suministrada por Professional Audio & Television (PAT). The project is a breakthrough, combining state-of-the-art audio infrastructure with intuitive studio control and a sleek design for modern multi-platform broadcasting.

The core of the new installation is the consoles Diamond by Lawo. The studios have tables 18 faders They provide motorized precision, high-resolution displays and flexible configuration options, providing operators and presenters with a fully customized workflow. These consoles are backed by the Power Cores from Lawo, which provide the DSP power and extensive I/O necessary to manage audio mixing, routing and processing throughout the facility. For maximum flexibility, the studios also have the VisTool touch screen interfaces and the Crystal Clear virtual consoles from Lawo, which allow intuitive control and remote operations from any workstation.

The studio's control and brand image have been improved with a system Densitron IDS, which manages everything from signage and studio lighting to clocks, countdowns, and camera shutters. To provide presenters with quick, tactile control, Densitron ProDecks, which allow live professionals to adjust microphones, headsets and talkback channels instantly, without interrupting the flow of a live program.

Behind the scenes, PAT designed and delivered the technical infrastructure that ensures the new studios are future-proof. The switching structure Arista now underpins IP infrastructure, providing high-bandwidth, resilient connectivity. and the systems KVM iHSE provide operators with seamless, low-latency access to critical computers and applications from anywhere in the facility.

Michael Tompkins, CTO of Entain Media, the operators of Sport Nation, the collaboration has been invaluable:
“Estamos muy satisfechos con el resultado de este proyecto y con la colaboración con Professional Audio & Television y sus fabricantes. Contar con un socio tecnológico local de confianza en Nueva Zelanda que entiende tanto nuestras necesidades como las soluciones ha sido muy valioso para garantizar una implementación fluida y satisfactoria”.

Multiplatform content

For those who work daily in the studio, the update has been a transformation. Riccardo Ball, radio host and executive producer of Sport Nation, says the difference is like night and day. "Mike, Steve and the PAT team have done an incredible job on our new studios, a huge improvement on our previous facilities. Not only does it look spectacular, it allows us to create content that would not have been possible before. The content we create and the technological solutions we use are on par with any studio in the world. Seamless integration between traditional radio, social media and even television content is now possible. This is very important for the brands we represent in New Zealand."

For PAT, the project marks another milestone in its ongoing collaboration with Entain. Mike Heard, director de Tecnología de Professional Audio & Television, prevé que la relación seguirá creciendo asegurando que “este proyecto representa un nuevo capítulo en la exitosa colaboración entre Entain y PAT. Estamos orgullosos de haber apoyado a Sport Nation con tecnología y servicios de primera clase que mejorarán sus capacidades de retransmisión en los próximos años”.

With the new studios now fully operational, Sport Nation is equipped not only for radio, but also for content creation across multiple platforms, from live radio and social media to video and TV on demand, cementing its position as a forward-thinking broadcaster in New Zealand.