TRT - TRT SPOR PARIS OLYMPICS PORTABLE CONTROL ROOM AND ROUTER INFRASTRUCTURE

Ankara / Turkey

ABOUT THE PROJECT

TRT SPOR AND TRT 4K VIDEO ROUTER AND VISION MIXERS

TRT's field operations at the Paris Olympics and Ankara Master Control's high-definition 4K broadcast lines represent two distinct and critical sides of modern broadcasting. One is an ultra-portable mobile power center perfectly adapted to the demanding dynamics of the field, and the other is the zero-tolerance, high-performance 4K heart of the studio... These two infrastructures, with completely opposing operational requirements, were successfully brought together by Aviteng into a single flexible solution family thanks to Ross Video's modular and scalable technology platform.

Project Details

  • Project Year: 2024
  • Locations: Ankara / Turkey
  • Partner: TRT

TRT SPOR - PARIS OLYMPICS PORTABLE CONTROL ROOM AND ROUTER INFRASTRUCTURE

AVITENG provided the modular live broadcast infrastructure integrating a video-audio router and vision mixer in a single 19” portable rack, designed for TRT Spor's mobile and field operations at the Paris Olympics.

For field operations, the TRT Spor team needed a plug-and-play setup ready for immediate deployment instead of transporting tons of heavy equipment. To address this need, Ross Video's powerful routing platform Ultrix was placed at the core of the solution. Within its compact frame, the unit integrates not only routing functionality, but also an internal vision mixer engine (SWR-SDPE), a 32x16 virtual audio mixer (ULTRIMIX-MXR), a 10-channel frame synchronizer (ULTRISYNC), and flexible HDMI multiviewer outputs, embodying an "integrated broadcast center" concept. Field engineers gained the flexibility to effortlessly manage complex signal flows across Olympic venues via a single compact rack frame, supported by SFP fiber connectivity and 128-channel MADI audio integration.


WHAT WE DID

Key Functional Features

  • • Embedded Production Architecture: The vision mixer main frame unit (Ross SWR-SDPE) works integrated within the 2RU router chassis, offering a compact field solution.
  • • Advanced Signal Processing & Conversion: Independent frame synchronization (ULTRISYNC) for at least 10 channels along with Auto Sense format detection.
  • • Flexible Fiber/SDI I/O: 16x16 3G/HD-SDI BNC inputs/outputs and 13 SFP fiber connection points.
  • • Integrated Audio Management (Ultrimix / Ultrisrc): 64x32 internal audio mixer, 4-band EQ per channel, dynamic processing, 2 x 64-channel MADI fiber connections, and SRC support.
  • • Multiviewer Monitoring (Ultriscape): 2 x HDMI SFP multiviewer outputs allowing preset recall and embedded audio level monitoring.
  • • Production Equipment Control: TouchDrive control panel (TD1C) and 15.6” touchscreen configuration panel.


TRT ANKARA MASTER CONTROL 4K CHANNEL 12G VIDEO-AUDIO ROUTER AND 12G VISION MIXER SYSTEM

At the Ankara Master Control studios, absolute reliability and image quality were top priorities. For TRT's 4K channel, even the slightest interruption or color degradation was unacceptable. Consequently, the architecture was designed to handle single-link 12G-SDI bandwidth at maximum performance. Thanks to integrated optional licensing, instant and lossless conversions between SDR and HDR (HLG, PQ, SLOG3) formats, as well as BT.709 and BT.2020 color spaces, were enabled on live transmissions.

Broadcast security was not left to chance; a hardware 12G-SDI Relay Bypass card and remote control modules were integrated into the system to prevent any broadcast downtime during potential studio incidents, fully securing "On-Air" continuity.

Key Functional Features

  • • Native 12G 4K Infrastructure: Single-link 12G-SDI 2160p50 bandwidth support (ULTRISPEED) and 3x UHD Frame Sync licenses (ULTRISYNC-UHD).
  • • Advanced HDR & Color Space Conversion: Integrated processing architecture providing real-time SDR-to-HDR and BT.709 to BT.2020 color space conversion.
  • • Hardware On-Air Bypass Protection: 12G-SDI Relay Bypass card (SRA-8901-R) and RCM-8120 remote control panel ensuring seamless broadcast continuity during system failures.
  • • Central Matrix & Production Control: 3 x Ethernet-based LCD button RCP-QE18 control panels for matrix routing and TouchDrive 4K vision mixer panel.


ROSS VIDEO HYPERCONVERGED ARCHITECTURE: FULL INTEGRATION OF HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE

Key Functional Features

The powerful routing architecture of the Ultrix router, the embedded Carbonite vision mixer engine (SWR-SDPE), and the ergonomic TouchDrive control panel form a complete hybrid live production ecosystem in this project.

TouchDrive, Carbonite, and Ultrix Integration: Seamless Control from a Single Point

Combining video/audio processing, format conversion, and multiviewer processes into a single 2RU frame—instead of using separate router, switcher, and audio hardware—this setup delivers zero-latency, flexible, and high-prestige broadcast control via TouchDrive's intuitive touch interface.

DashBoard Open Control Architecture: Full Control from a Single Screen

The management powerhouse behind the system, Ross DashBoard software, merges the Ultrix router matrix, Carbonite vision mixer, multiviewer layouts, and internal audio mixer into a single customizable interface. Fully synchronized with touchscreens and the TouchDrive panel, DashBoard eliminates operational error risks by enabling operators to monitor and control complex signal routes, audio levels, and system health with a single click.

Ross TouchDrive Control Panels

Compared to traditional vision mixer panels, Ross Video's TouchDrive control panel sets new industry standards in ergonomics, flexibility, and integrated visual feedback, standing out as a leading solution in its class.


1. Touchscreen and Bi-Directional Visual Feedback

  • • LCD/OLED Display on Every Button: Unlike classic panels where button labels are shown on small single-line displays, TouchDrive features high-resolution color displays above every source button. Source icons, color codes, and dynamic labels are displayed directly on the button.
  • • Integrated Touch Configuration Screen: The panel's integrated touch interface (TD-TOUCHSCREEN) allows immediate access to effects, keyer, and transition settings without getting lost in menus, whereas competitors typically require external PCs or cumbersome menu systems.

2. Flexible and Dynamic Bus Assignment (DashBoard Integration)

  • • Open Ecosystem (DashBoard): TouchDrive can manage not only the vision mixer engine (SWR-SDPE), but also the Ross Ultrix router matrix and other network broadcast equipment from a single surface.
  • • Multi-ME / Aux Flexibility: Bus rows on the panels are not locked to a fixed ME. With a single touch, the roles of physical rows (ME1, ME2, Aux, MiniME) can be dynamically switched.

3. Ergonomics and Field/Studio Adaptability

  • • Compact Form Factor (TD1C): Takes up minimal space compared to the functionality provided, making it ideal for OB Vans or flight-case setups like TRT Spor Paris.
  • • Curved and Intuitive Layout: The button angles and spacing allow operators to perform quick transitions by feel (tactile feedback) without taking their eyes off the screen during long broadcasts.

Especially when combined with Ultrix infrastructure, TouchDrive evolves from a simple vision mixer panel into a central control hub managing the entire production flow. Consequently, it delivers significant operational advantages over industry competitors in live broadcasting, sports operations, and mobile production projects.

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