Television Mobiles (TVM), a prominent independent outside broadcast provider based in Ireland, has completed a significant upgrade of its midsized OB3 unit. The refurbishment centers on the installation of the Grass Valley Sirius 800 SDI Router, enhancing the unit’s routing capabilities and supporting TVM’s commitment to reliable, high-capacity SDI workflows for live sports and events.

TVM’s OB3 unit plays a key role in delivering outside broadcast services for a diverse range of productions, including domestic coverage of GAA hurling and Gaelic football, English Premier League soccer, and major international events such as the 2024 Paris Olympics, where the company’s fleet supported swimming coverage.

The OB3 refurbishment involved a complete rebuild of the truck, with a primary focus on upgrading its routing infrastructure. TVM required a modern SDI platform that could maintain existing operational workflows while fitting within the compact space of the OB unit. The Sirius 800 SDI platform was chosen for its reliability, flexibility, and high performance, particularly in fast-paced production environments.

“We took OB3 off the road for a full rebuild, a key component of which was installing a new routing system that was robust, simple to service, and aligned with our established SDI workflows,” said Bart Arnold, managing director at TVM. “The Sirius 800 SDI met all of our requirements. Grass Valley delivered on schedule, and their support throughout the installation allowed us to get the truck back on the road in time for the start of the GAA Club Championship season for TG4.”

The Sirius 800 SDI now serves as the central routing backbone for OB3, providing a stable SDI infrastructure that integrates seamlessly with TVM’s existing Grass Valley equipment. The compact design of the truck required careful planning to ensure efficient integration of the router and cabling. Grass Valley and TVM collaborated closely on layout, commissioning, and testing, meeting a tight delivery timeline. As a result, the OB3 unit returned to service on schedule for TG4’s football coverage at the start of the GAA season.

For more information about TVM and its services, visit the company’s website.

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