Gearhouse Broadcast adds 20 EVS XT3 servers to fleet

UK: In a multi-million pound deal, Gearhouse Broadcast is extending its existing comprehensive range and inventory of EVS servers (including 57 latest generation XT2+ Servers and supporting IPDirectors, XFiles and XHubs) with the addition of 20 new XT3 servers. The new XT3 server offers eight full configurable video channels with 96 audio ports and six 3D channels, and is billed as the first system to natively support all popular codecs without requiring hardware changes.

According to a statement, this transaction additionally includes the full upgrade of its existing rental fleet of EVS systems including IPDirector content management suites, XF2 media storage allowing them to guarantee their clients the most efficient and advanced production tools.

Chief Executive Officer at Gearhouse Broadcast John Newton comments: “Our contract with a broadcasting equipment leader such as EVS places us at the forefront of live production technology rental operations. It allows us to meet demanding broadcast requirements for current and future live operations anywhere globally.”

Head of APAC, EMEA & Events at EVS Luc Doneux says: “The XT3 platform was conceived to keep up with live production solutions offering unrivalled flexibility, and a real path to future sports broadcast operations. When a leader in TV broadcast rental services, like Gearhouse Broadcast, confides in EVS equipment, it allows us to proudly keep up with market trends offering superior technology, and to open roads ahead towards future of sports.”