What is an OB van? Inside an outside broadcast vehicle.
An OB van (Outside Broadcast vehicle) is a mobile TV studio. This guide covers what they contain, how they operate, and when you need one.
Glossary Resources
- Vision Mixing , The production switcher at the heart of the OB van
- Encoding Equipment , Compressing video for broadcast or streaming delivery
- Communications Systems , Crew intercom and audio networking
- SRT (Secure Reliable Transport) , Modern streaming protocol for OB-to-hub transmission
- NDI (Network Device Interface) , IP video for remote production workflows
- 5G Bonding , Cellular connectivity for field transmission
- Multicam Workflows , Managing multiple cameras in live production
- Site Survey , Pre-production venue assessment
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- Live Event Streaming , Flypack-based multi-camera production for any venue
- Full Event Production , Complete outside broadcast from planning to delivery
- Live Streaming: Mobile 5G & Remote Location , Field production with bonded cellular transmission
- Gaming & Esports Broadcast Service options , Tournament-scale outside broadcast production
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