Under the Hood

摘要

As mobile production companies roll out second-generation HD trucks, a few keys are emerging for the upgrades. For starters, many clients are asking for larger switchers, which has increased demand for Grass Valley's Kayenne switcher.rnIn the last year, Grass Valley has announced sales of its Kayenne Video Production Centers for mobile unitsrnbeing built or upgraded by companies such as NEP, the Mobile TV Group, Token Creek, Lyon video, F&F Productions and Game Creek video. "People are definitely looking for the larger Kayenne switcher for certain shows," says Mike Fernander, president and general manager of NEP's U.S. Mobile Units. Another trend has been toward larger audio consoles and embedded audio, notes Game Creek President Pat Sullivan.