Game Creek Throws a Double
New Hampshire-based Game Creek Video have doubled up with the purchase of two Calrec Alpha 100 digital consoles for two brand new, super-size digital OB units.
Game Creek will install the 72 fader, 130 channel consoles into new 53 foot units, both with 50 foot expanding sides. Each console is configured with 96 stereo and 34 mono inputs.
"One of the Alpha consoles is for 'Yankee Clipper,' which will be primarily assigned to the YES Network in New York and which carries the New York Yankees and New Jersey Nets. The second console will be primarily assigned for use by ESPN," says Game Creek President Pat Sullivan.
"When things change in our industry, they change very rapidly, and we need to be prepared. We would have happily chosen a pair of Calrec Q2 analog consoles, but we believe the digital consoles provide for future growth and flexibility as the world migrates towards high definition and digital audio.
"We specifically chose a Calrec because of its outstanding quality, widespread operator acceptance and operator enthusiasm. The long term engineering reputation of Calrec, combined with the Alpha's intuitive nature, differentiates the console from other digital boards. In addition, Calrec and Studio Consultants are among the best at customer support in the broadcast industry."
Game Creek currently operate six digital production units, one analog unit and six "B" Units providing tape, graphics, and office space. The company already use two 120 input Calrec Q2 analog consoles and a 60 input S2 in their Intrepid, Southern Cross and Northstar trucks. On average 95% of their output is live to air.
"Game Creek prides itself on its engineering strength and design expertise," adds Pat, "but we are most proud of the people we have assembled that provide our clients with great support and technical know-how."
- For more information about Game Creek please contact Pat Sullivan direct on 603-882-5222 (tel), 603-882-5444 (fax), or email him at sullgame@aol.com
