Lebanese broadcasters opt for Harris

The Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International (LBCI), National Broadcasting Network (NBN) and Future TV have invested in standard definition/high definition (SD/HD) broadcast products from Harris. These were secured by ORBINET, Harris' reseller in Lebanon.

LBCI is upgrading its existing H-Class ADC Playout automation system, its two Inscriber RTX graphics systems and an Integrator 96x64 routing matrix as part of its plans to launch new channels in the regional market. LBCI has gone for SD/HD-compliant solutions to ensure that it can easily migrate to HD as its business model develops.

Entertainment station, NBN, has selected the NEXIO XS SD/HD server platform for a new master control room (MCR). This installation includes a Harris IconMaster master control and branding system, its Integrator routing matrix, a range of 6800+ series modular products, the Videotek VTM Series test and measurement consoles as well as a Videotek SDC-101 colour corrector. ORBINET undertook this as a complete turnkey project.

Future TV has also chosen Harris equipment as part of its launch of a new 24-hour all-news satellite channel dedicated to the Middle East. Future TV selected a 32x32 Integrator routing matrix, 6800+ series modular products, 10 X75 multiple-path converter/synchronisers and Harris clocks. "Our recent SD/HD sales wins in Lebanon underscore the success of our approach to provide locally based, Arabic-speaking engineers to support customers as their businesses evolve," says Said Bacho, managing director, Harris Middle East.

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