SIS To Launch Compact Flyaway Kit At IBC 2009

One of Europe's latest outside broadcast (OB) and uplink suppliers, SIS Live, has announced plans to launch its new compact Flyaway kit - RouteCase - at IBC 2009.
RouteCase was built to answer the need for a powerful and affordable unit that fits into a carry-on flight case and supports the production needs of live event staging, sporting events, business seminars and presentations and news-gathering.
Designed as a true plug and play field unit built to withstand demanding environments, RouteCase is rugged yet easy to use. Brick House Video's broadcast specification Callisto Micro vision mixer serves as the heart of the unit enabling a fast and reliable means of mixing video and audio in the field.
The unit can handle asynchronous inputs in a mixed format environment, with simultaneous SDI and analogue outputs for streaming and uplinks and extensive monitoring facilities.
David Meynell, Managing Director of SIS LIVE, said: "We operate a very large fleet of broadcast units and have a unique perspective of the demands on equipment and staff for field operations. The RouteCase is designed specifically to work in multiple environments and replace less flexible, capable and compact units."
The compact unit measures just 41cm x 32cm x 17cm (16.2" x 12.5" x 5.5") and incorporates all the essential features necessary for live production, including a wireless camera link and quad-split monitoring.
Extremely simple to set-up and operate, RouteCase offers three full channels of audio/video processing with mains/battery operations, talkback and remote control. The rugged integrated flight case design underscores its reliability in harsh conditions. To ensure compatibility with current format trends, RouteCase also offers as an option the award-winning Let It Wave conversion for simultaneous HD output.
(KMcA/BMcC)