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Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2 Rental

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Rental of the new Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2,  a high-end studio camera. It features a 6K sensor , which with the B4 mount is capable of...
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Studio Cameras: Image Capture with Broadcast Quality

     
From AVACAB Audiovisuales, we want to highlight a fundamental component for achieving maximum quality in any studio or broadcast production: Professional Video Cameras. If your goal is to ensure image fidelity, precise color control, and continuous 24/7 operability—critical elements in professional production environments—investment in specialized studio equipment is essential.
     
Imagine a television set, a corporate training center, or a large streaming stage. You need all cameras to maintain perfect color matching, offer powerful and fluid zoom, and allow remote adjustments of iris, focus, and gain so that the camera operator can focus solely on the framing. Professional studio cameras are designed for this environment, offering total integration and unmatched reliability.
     

What are Professional Studio Video Cameras?

A professional studio video camera is a high-end image capture system, designed to operate within a multi-camera workflow. Unlike portable cameras, they are optimized for fixed mounting (pedestals or tripods) and are characterized by robust connectivity, excellent ergonomics for the operator, and the ability for total remote control of their parameters via an external Camera Control Unit (CCU).
     

Essential Features of Studio Cameras

These devices are built for technical excellence and operational efficiency:
       
Precision Sensors and Optics
Large Format Sensors (CMOS/3CCD): Utilize large sensors (2/3", S35, Full Frame) to ensure low noise, high light sensitivity, and superior color depth. This is crucial for achieving impeccable cinematic or broadcast image quality.
     
Standard Lens Mounts: Often use professional mounts (such as B4 for 2/3" zoom lenses) that allow the use of high-reach, maximum-quality optics, with servo-assisted zoom and focus control.
     
Broadcast Connectivity and Control
SDI/Fiber Optic Outputs: Their main output is via SDI (3G-SDI, 12G-SDI) or Fiber Optic (SMPTE) connectors, allowing for high-quality, low-latency, and long-distance video transmission to the switcher or CCU.
       
Camera Control Unit (CCU): The central element of studio control. The CCU receives the video signal from the camera and sends control commands (iris, white balance, pedestal, gain, color, tally) from the control room (RCP - Remote Control Panel), ensuring "Camera Matching."
         
Integrated Tally: Incorporate Tally lights (red for 'On Air' and green for 'Preview') that are automatically activated from the switcher, informing the talent and operator about the camera status.
     
Ergonomics and Accessories
Professional Viewfinders: High-contrast, high-resolution monitors (EVF - Electronic View Finder) for precise focus and framing by the operator.
         
Large Studio Prompter Monitors: Monitors mounted on top for the talent to see themselves or follow the program.
         
Pedestal or Tripod Mounting: Designed to be mounted on robust support systems, often with the possibility of adding a teleprompter.
       
Advanced Image Features
Color Control (Paint): Detailed adjustments of the color matrix, gamma, knee, and pedestal which are controlled from the CCU to achieve visual uniformity across all cameras.
       
Integrated ND Filters: Internal Neutral Density (ND) filter wheels to control exposure without compromising iris aperture, crucial in studios with powerful lighting.
     

Common Uses of Professional Studio Cameras

The reliability and quality of these cameras make them indispensable in:
   
Broadcast and Television
Newscasts and Talk Shows: The quintessential environment for studio cameras, where image consistency and remote control are vital.
     
Outside Broadcast Units (OB Vans): Used in combination with fiber adapters for sports events, concerts, and long-duration outdoor transmissions.
           
Large Live Events and Fixed Installations
Auditoriums and Theaters: For capturing performances with maximum quality and sending them to large screens or streaming systems.
   
Houses of Worship: Production of religious services with transmission quality for screen projection and online distribution.
       
Corporate and Educational Studios
Advanced Training Centers: Production of high-end online courses or internal corporate communication.
   
Professional Streaming Studios: For content creators or companies that demand maximum quality in their live broadcasts with multi-camera operation.
       

Studio Cameras vs. ENG/Cinema Cameras

While ENG (Electronic News Gathering) and cinema cameras can be used in the studio, dedicated studio cameras offer a more efficient workflow:
 
ENG Cameras: Portable, designed for autonomy and outdoor recording. Their remote control and color matching are limited compared to a studio system.
   
Cinema/Large Sensor Cameras: Offer great image quality and shallow depth of field, but are usually more complex to operate and require third-party accessories to integrate into a centralized control (CCU/RCP) multi-camera workflow.
       
Studio Cameras: Optimized for total remote control, immediate camera matching, and robust long-distance cabling, resulting in greater efficiency and fewer errors in live multi-camera productions.
     
At AVACAB Audiovisuales, we help you design and equip your production studio with the camera systems that best suit your quality and operation needs.
   
Ensure maximum quality and total control in every frame of your production!
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