FLIGHT PACKS

Sim Video has designed a number of compact and portable Flight Pack systems to cater to producers who are working in live multicam production environments. The best digital cameras, lenses and production tools have been hand selected to develop these state-of-the-art systems which can be easily customized and configured to meet the differing needs of almost any production. Sim Video Flight Packs offer a strong alternative to costly mobile production truck rentals while still providing the studio based functionalities producers require. With only a few final cable connections to make, these highly versatile systems set up quickly and tear down just as easily to further accommodate challenging production schedules. Let Sim Video help you select and customize the right flight pack system for your next multicam production.


HD Multi Format Flight Pack:

• Can be optioned up to 16 cameras with ISO record units
• Utilizes Sony HDC-950 and HDC-1500 camera systems
• FOR-A HD production switchers allow for up to 12 or 24 input options
• Full engineering bay equipment options available
• Various HD ISO record units and line cut deck options available
• Accessorize cameras with select lenses, viewfinders, tripods for sporting
events, concerts, theatre, awards or reality/variety programming
• SMPTE spec fiber optic cable system powers cameras and provides
reliable video and intercom signal transmission back to engineering bay
• Records multiple HD frame rates i.e., 23,98psf, 24psf, 25psf,
29.97psf, 30psf, 50i, 59.94i at 1080i
• Evertz VIP split screen technology allows you to monitor up to 12
inputs all on one 50” plasma screen
• Compact design enables you to set up in tight spaces
• Can be configured for SDI production as well (16:9 or 4:3)
• HDSDI, SDI and NTSC downconversion outputs allow for HD or SD on-set monitoring
• Ideal for large venues or studios that require long cable feeds back to engineering bay

SDI Flight Pack:

• Can be optioned up to 8 cameras
• Utilizes Sony PDW530 XDCAM camcorders
• Keep costs down by recording in camera
• ISO record unit options available
• PDW1500 line cut deck
• FOR-A production switcher and full engineering bay equipment options available
• Evertz VIP split screen technology allows you to monitor up to 12 inputs all on one 50” plasma screen
• SDI line switch
• Ideal for small venue or studio based productions

Standard Def Flight Pack:

• Can be optioned up to 8 cameras
• Utilizes Sony DXCD35 and DXCD50 camera heads connected by triax cable
• Option to record 4:3 or 16:9
• Flight pack can be configured for composite or SDI line cut
• ISO record to Beta SP, DVCPRO 50 or Digi Beta
• FOR-A production switcher and full engineering bay equipment options available
• Evertz VIP split screen technology allows you to monitor up to 12 inputs all on one 50” plasma screen
• Suitable for small to mid size venues or studio based productions

Low Cost Standard Def Flight Pack:

• Capable of 4 cameras
• Sim uses Sony DSR570WS camcorders connected by 26pin multicore cable
• Keep costs down by recording in camera DVCAM
• Option to record 4:3 or 16:9
• Production switcher and full engineering bay equipment options available
• Configured for composite line cut
• Includes 8” SD color or black and white monitors
• 13” or 20” PVM preview program unit monitors available
• Suitable for small venues or studio based productions