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

The OB3 unit is essential for TVM’s outside broadcast services, covering a wide range of productions such as domestic GAA hurling and Gaelic football, English Premier League soccer, and significant international events like the 2024 Paris Olympics, where TVM’s fleet supported swimming coverage.

The upgrade involved a full rebuild of the truck, with particular attention to modernizing its routing infrastructure. TVM sought a contemporary SDI platform that would maintain existing workflows while fitting within the compact space of the OB unit. The Sirius 800 SDI was selected for its reliability, flexibility, and strong performance in fast-paced production settings.

Bart Arnold, managing director at TVM, commented, “We took OB3 off the road for a complete rebuild, with the installation of a new routing system that is robust, easy to service, and compatible with our established SDI workflows. The Sirius 800 SDI met all our requirements. Grass Valley delivered on time, and their support during installation helped us get the truck back on the road in time for the GAA Club Championship season for TG4.”

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

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