Enables highly resilient, cost-effective and wire-free live broadcast in crowded outside location
Hackensack, NJ, November 7th, 2023 – LiveU announced today the successful deployment of its On-Site Production solution combined with Starlink satellites for TBS Japan’s live production of the Japanese TV variety show, “Ousama no Brunch”. Produced by TBS ACT, the production arm of TOKYO BROADCASTING SYSTEM TELEVISION, INC. (TBS), the popular prime-time show was broadcast live from one of Japan’s largest theme parks to millions of viewers nationwide.
LiveU’s On-Site Production solution, with its Mobile Receiver and, in this case, Starlink integration, enables a cost-effective, wire-free set-up with extreme resiliency in crowded outside locations. The integration expands the possibilities for on-site productions in areas where wired network lines are not available and network conditions are challenging. The solution is part of LiveU’s network-agnostic EcoSystem, enabling LiveU’s set of IP-video solutions to be connected with other best-of-breed IP and satellite networks.
High-quality live feeds were delivered from numerous LiveU field units, LU800s and LU600s, around the park straight into the LiveU receivers installed in the production truck using multiple mobile and satellite networks. LiveU supported the overall deployment and pre-tests at the on-site production venue with local partner, NTT Communications Corporation which assisted the set-up and mobile network connectivity.
According to Mr. Keiichi Shiota from TBS ACT, “We used LiveU Mobile Receiver for on-site production at the large theme park in the Kanto region. By using LiveU Mobile Receiver, we were able to receive live video in a vehicle using mobile and satellite networks (Starlink) without the need for wired network connections. We believe that LiveU Mobile Receiver expands the possibilities of on-site production in locations where it’s not easy to prepare a wired network line.”
Mr. Tobe Tatsuya, Technical Manager – LiveU Japan, said, “We’re delighted with the results of this live broadcast, opening up opportunities for similar live entertainment, sports and other outside events. LiveU’s production efficiencies have been proven in this on-site set-up and it’s an excellent use case for our Starlink integration, showing the benefits of bonding cellular bandwidth with Starlink satellite terminals for high-quality performance. With peace of mind, customers can focus on creating the best content from wherever they choose, both inside and outside locations, however challenging.”
Other customers are now exploring live broadcasts for other events using LiveU’s On-site Production solution.
Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the LiveU EcoSystem and see all the latest IP-video solutions at Inter BEE 2023. Visit us in Hall 5, Stand 5406. To schedule a meeting or guided tour, contact us here https://www.liveu.tv/ja/company/contact-us.
About LiveU
LiveU is shaping the future of live video, powering video production workflows and cloud services for news, sports, and other verticals. Avoiding the complexity of network configuration, the LiveU EcoSystem delivers an optimized and flexible IP video network for contribution, production and distribution. Building on our global market leadership and innovation, LiveU offers the highest quality, reliable and cost-effective end-to-end solutions for all types of live productions – producing more for less. Our rich portfolio, built on the pioneering LRT™ (LiveU Reliable Transport) protocol, ranges from our portable production-level field units and smartphone apps to satellite/cellular hybrid solutions and next-gen cloud-based IP management, ingest and distribution solutions. With over 5,000 customers in 150 countries, LiveU’s technology is the solution of choice for global broadcasters, sports, and other organizations (including government, education, public safety, enterprise, and production houses), streaming live video to TV, mobile, online, and social media. LiveU is a multi-award winner, including Frost & Sullivan and Technology & Engineering Emmy® Awards. For more information, visit www.liveu.tv, or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn or Instagram.
About LRT™
Developed by LiveU, LRT™ (LiveU Reliable Transport) is the power behind all LiveU solutions, offering rock-solid reliability over cellular and other IP networks. The LRT™ protocol supports low latency, high resiliency video and audio transmission and was built from the ground up to accommodate the special properties of 4G/5G cellular as well as more traditional wireless and wired networks. LRT™ is optimized to support the bonding of multiple IP connections. Learn more: https://www.liveu.tv/solutions/lrt.
