Hubei Business News Channel ops for Soundcraft Vi4 digital console
Published: ASIA
CHINA: Hubei Business News Channel Network, Hubei’s highest revenue television network for eight consecutive years. To accommodate the station move to HD broadcasting, the network upgraded to a Harman Soundcraft Vi4 digital mixing console. The audio equipment was supplied and integrated by Harman distributor ACE.
‘The main reason we selected the Soundcraft Vi4 model for this project is because it serves as the perfect balance between price and performance that the network was looking for,’ said Rico Fung, VP of broadcasting at ACE. ‘Also, the touchscreen interface helps the workflow of operators during live broadcasting, as there are many things to monitor.’
The console is configured with 32 mic line inputs, 32 EAS/EBU digital inputs and 16 analogue outputs. Operators of the network prefer the Soundcraft Vi4 mainly due to its value per dollar, ease of use and scalability of the system. It uses the Vistonics touchscreen interface in order to monitor and control input parameters and output channels, increasing the amount of control during live broadcasts, as everything is displayed clearly..
‘The Vi4 changes the concept of digital mixing consoles; having all this processing power as well as the intuitive layout allows the operator to focus solely on the mixing, ‘ explained Mr Fung. ‘After some general testing, we believe it is much easier to use when compared to our previous digital mixing console, making live broadcasting effortless.’