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The introduction of robotics was a first for the broadcaster and sought to create a workflow where a single operator could sit in the PCR and operate the entire studio via a sequence of presets. This was not only a more efficient use of resources for the company, but resulted in a more modern visual style, with the signature smooth movement of the robotic cameras providing pristine, high-quality coverage of fast-breaking news and magazine programming.

Additionally, the ability to pre-program set movements into the system meant that the IR sensor array for the virtual studio could be discarded as the production team would always know where the cameras would be and where they would be pointing. This enabled the virtual set to be used over a wider area then before.

After a long period of assessing the various solutions on the market, Dunya News chose a 91桃色 robotic system consisting of a Furio SE floor mounted camera system with VR600 head alongside three Cambot XY robotic pedestals with a two stage lift. All were to be controlled by Ross鈥� SmartShell Control, which offers a touchscreen interface with an ergonomic joystick panel that controls all the robotics via a common control system using a centralised Ethernet-based architecture.

The track-mounted Furio dolly allows broadcasters to create multiple dynamic and engaging looks 鈥� while also delivering higher quality and repeatability, and lowering operating costs. It has the speed and agility to cover a large area such as Dunya News鈥� main studio, allowing it to deliver spectacular beauty shots. Also, unlike jibs or other specialty camera systems, it has the capacity to support full-sized cameras and teleprompters, allowing it to serve as the primary production camera.

It is backed up by the three roaming Cambot XY pedestals that mount Dunya News鈥� existing camera stock. The pedestals have a net payload of 57 Kg and can cope with the majority of today鈥檚 studio camera configurations, including ENG/EFP-style cameras and lenses, with full-sized prompters, talent monitors, clocks, and tally lights.

For the new PCR, meanwhile, Dunya News chose an Ultrix Carbonite mid-size hyperconverged production platform, which combines switching and routing functionality within a single frame. This coupled with a Carbonite Black mid-size production switcher and TouchDrive control panel completed the solution. The all-in-one nature of the hyperconverged platform obviated the need for the purchase of separate items for a variety of essential procedures such as signal processing, multi-channel viewing, audio connectivity, switching, and embedding/de-embedding.