Ikegami recently completed an 8K outside broadcast (OB) production vehicle. The
new vehicle is designed to operate as a complete mobile 8K broadcast production
facility, capable of producing television of high picture quality complete with 22.2
channel surround sound.
In March 2015, Ikegami introduced its SHK-810 fourth-generation 8K television
camera that was developed in co-operation with the Japan Broadcasting Corporation
(NHK). This is about one tenth the size and weight of Ikegami’s first-generation 8K
camera and offers significantly improved operability. The company’s efforts to
develop 8K broadcast production equipment are focused on achieving high
resolution combined with Ikegami’s proven ability to deliver dynamic image
processing.
In Japan, the road map for 8K broadcasting announced by the Ministry of Internal
Affairs and Communications specifies that trial broadcast transmissions will be
conducted in 2016. Regular 8K broadcast services are planned to begin in 2018.
Many elements of 8K television production infrastructure are much larger in size,
power consumption and number of cables than their HDTV equivalent. This is
because 8K broadcast production captures 16 times more image information than
HDTV.
The 8K OB vehicle produced by Ikegami delivers high quality and high reliability in a
compact size. The vehicle’s specifications allow operation not only in Japan but
worldwide so it can be operated for global sporting events such as the Olympic
Games. It can be expanded to accommodate additional equipment as and when
required.
The 8K OB vehicle was delivered to NHK in September 2015. Its role will be to allow
television audiences to experience the full reality of live events from wherever they
choose to view.
OB system outline
Vehicle size: 2495 (W) x 3330 (H) x 11,930 (D) (mm); (1000 mm (W) expandable
when operating.
Switcher: 16 inputs, four outputs, one mix/effects.
Router: 8K, 4K and HD (2K).
DSK : 8K.
Camera: Up to 10 8K cameras (Ikegami SHV-8000, SHK-810).
Recorder: 8K recorder (up to four units).
Slow-motion: 8K slow-motion player. Up to four units.
Audio router: Supports MADI.
Monitor for switcher: Main: 55-inch 8K monitor; Sub: 55-inch (with multi-viewer).
Additional video monitors: 32-inch and others.
