TRIO GOES HI-DEF - 12/31/03
Tango, Trio Video's premiere high definition mobile unit, was rolled out earlier today at its national headquarters in Chicago, Illinois. Tango, which was manufactured by Medical Coaches of Oneonta, New York and Boulevard Bodyworks of Warren, New Jersey, completed its integration over the last few months at Trio's field shop in Chicago.
"We're excited to be introducing Tango just as substantial high definition demand has begun to take place" says Gary Meagher, Trio's managing partner. "We were determined to insure that our first hi-def unit not roll-out too early, nor behind the curve… and judging by interest, we timed things just right."
The 53-foot trailer, with 47-foot expandable side, is capable of originating broadcasts in 720p, 1080i and 24p native formats, as well as standard definition.
"Since we first put out the word, interest has been consistently building," says Matt Keske, Trio Video's production manager. "Now that the truck is online and available, the inquiries and bookings have been substantial."
Tango is already scheduled to do a number of high definition telecasts for WGN, Fox Sports Net North and several other national clients.
Tango features the Grass Valley Kalypso 4-M/E 90-input HD production switcher with Accom DVEous MX dual twin-channel HD/SD DVE and Calrec Alpha 100 160-input 88-channel digital audio console.
Other equipment includes Grass Valley LDK-6000 HD cameras, Chyron Duet and Infinit! graphics systems, Grass Valley Trinix 256x256 HD/SD video router, Grass Valley Concerto 192x192 AES/analog audio router and RTS Adams 128x128 matrix communications system. Video playback and record systems include Sony SRW-5000 HD multi-format, MSW-M2000 IMX and DVW-A500 Digibeta tape machines, as well as EVS HD LSMXT 4-channel video disk recorders & maXS 2-channel video servers.
In addition to Tango, Trio Video's fleet also includes two full-size straight-body analog trucks, a 48-foot analog expando and 52-foot digital expando.
# # #
Chicago-based Trio Video, the leading mobile production television company in the Midwest, operates nationwide, providing facilities and crews for broadcast and cable clients, entertainment companies, professional sports teams and major corporations.
