OB Van Hire in Poland – HD and 4K UHD Outside Broadcast
We produce live TV broadcasts in Poland with TVN S.A. outside broadcast vans: OB VAN 1 UHD and OB VAN 3 HD. We provide the truck, the production crew and technical support – from camera planning to signal delivery to your station. We work all over Poland from our base in Katowice. We have been in live production since 2007.
OB VAN 1 UHD (TVN) – 4K HDR outside broadcast truck
An IP-based truck (SMPTE ST 2110). It works in 1080i, 1080p and 2160p, SDR and HDR. It has two independent production galleries and two audio rooms, so it can run two productions at once, or one large production with a separate international feed.
- 14 Sony HDC3500 cameras and one Sony HDC5500 high-speed camera (up to 8x)
- 2 Vislink wireless cameras, 2 Sony HDC-P50, 2 Canon PTZ cameras, 2 4K mini cameras
- Sony MLS-X1 vision mixer (8 ME)
- 3 EVS LSM VIA replay servers with super slow motion
- Lawo mc²56 and mc²36 audio consoles, 5.1 sound
- Vizrt HD/UHD graphics, Riedel Artist intercom
OB VAN 3 HD (TVN) – HD outside broadcast truck
A proven HD truck for sports and live events. It works in 720p and 1080i.
- 13 Sony HDC4300 cameras, including one high-speed camera (up to 8x)
- Vislink wireless camera and Sony HDC-P50
- Grass Valley Kayenne XL vision mixer
- 2 EVS LSM XT4 replay servers
- Lawo mc²56 audio console, 5.1 sound
- Vizrt HD graphics, Telex Cronus and Riedel Bolero intercom
TVN OB vans compared
| Feature | OB VAN 1 UHD | OB VAN 3 HD |
|---|---|---|
| Formats | 1080i, 1080p, 2160p SDR/HDR | 720p, 1080i |
| System cameras | 14× Sony HDC3500 + 1× HDC5500 | 13× Sony HDC4300 |
| Vision mixer | Sony MLS-X1, 8 ME | Grass Valley Kayenne XL |
| Replay | 3× EVS LSM VIA | 2× EVS LSM XT4 |
| Audio | Lawo mc²56 + mc²36 | Lawo mc²56 |
| Infrastructure | IP ST 2110 | SDI |
| Power | 70 kW, CEE 125 A | 60 kW, CEE 125 A |
| Set | 17 m trailer + support truck | 17 m trailer + support truck |
What do we cover?
Live sports (MMA, basketball, tennis, football), galas, concerts, conferences and stage events. We produce all All Stars League games and MOVE Federation events. Smaller events and conferences without an OB van can also be streamed online – see conference streaming. International broadcasters such as Canal+, ARTE, Rai and TBN, and the European Parliament, use our crews and facilities in Poland.
FAQ
Which OB vans do you work with? TVN S.A. outside broadcast vans: OB VAN 1 UHD (4K UHD) and OB VAN 3 HD.
How much space does an OB van need? A TVN set is a 17 m trailer (OB VAN 1 UHD is 5 m wide when expanded) plus a support truck of the same length. It needs CEE 125 A power or a generator.
Can the truck work without venue power? Yes, we can provide a power generator.
Do you provide a crew? Yes. We provide technical support for the truck and, on request, a full production crew: director, camera operators, replay operators, audio and graphics. We work in English.
Check availability
Marcin Prause – phone +48 792 772 873, marcin@prause.pl. We will send the full technical specification of the trucks on request.