NEP Group has significantly increased its inventory of Sony MLS-X1 Live Switchers, adding 10 more units to their collection, bringing the total to 31.
Marc Segar, NEP’s Senior Vice President of Technology, explained that NEP initially bought 21 MLS-X1 units to upgrade and expand their Sydney facility. These units were deployed in time for last year’s major international sporting competition across Australia and New Zealand.
Key Features of MLS-X1
The MLS-X1 is an integral part of the Sony Networked Live ecosystem, which leverages connected hybrid on-premises and cloud capabilities for high-quality, mission-critical live situations.
Current Usage and Benefits
Segar noted that the new MLS-X1 Live Switchers are currently being used in Sydney, Melbourne, and Auckland for various projects, productions, and events. This versatility and efficiency within NEP’s production ecosystem are enhanced by the MLS-X1’s ability to allocate switcher resources between virtual configurations and integrate additional hardware seamlessly. The native ST-2110 support facilitates easy integration into NEP’s existing facilities, streamlining production workflows.
Meeting Evolving Demands
As NEP continues to lead in producing events requiring more resources due to the rise of 4K content and larger switcher configurations, the MLS-X1 has proven to be a valuable asset. Segar emphasized that the MLS-X1’s expandability and efficient resource use allow for configuration in large global 4K productions or smaller HD productions as needed. NEP typically uses one or multiple MLS-X1s in their Andrews production hubs to manage major sports coverage weekly.
Partnership with Sony
Anthony Kable, CCS Group Manager at Sony Australia, highlighted the successful technology partnership with NEP across its global operations. He expressed satisfaction with the MLS-X1’s integration and acceptance by NEP.
Driving Business Transformation
Segar concluded by praising the MLS-X1’s modular and effective approach, aligning with NEP’s business transformation goals centered on effectiveness and scalability. The MLS-X1’s scalability and flexibility allow NEP to adapt seamlessly to the demands of different projects. NEP’s investment in the Sony MLS-X1 Live Switchers underscores their commitment to staying at the forefront of technology in live event production, ensuring reliable and versatile equipment for consistently high-quality results.
About Sony
With a diverse portfolio of businesses across electronics, music, film, gaming and telecommunications, Sony is uniquely positioned to be the world’s largest technology and entertainment company. Sony Australia Limited and Sony New Zealand Limited are wholly owned subsidiaries of the Sony Corporation of Japan, a leading manufacturer of audio, video, communications and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. Committed to producing innovative and quality electronic products, the range includes BRAVIA TVs, Cyber-shot digital cameras, Handycam camcorders, α digital SLR cameras and Walkman audio players as well as professional broadcast and production equipment.
About NEP Group
NEP Group provides outsourced teleproduction services for major live events, including sports, entertainment, and corporate productions. Their services encompass a wide range of production solutions such as mobile units, OB trucks, flypacks, studio production, centralized production, host broadcast support, post-production, media asset management, augmented reality, remote commentary, and cloud-based, software-based, and virtualized technologies.
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