Bluebell Opticom Ltd.

Bluebell provides fibre solutions to Gearhouse Broadcast

Bluebell has supplied a large number of Shack fibre optic links to international broadcast solutions company, Gearhouse Broadcast.  The units have recently been deployed in high profile events including the UEFA Champions League Final and the US series of the ever popular “I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here!”

Gearhouse Broadcast provided the US series of I’m A Celebrity with broadcast and technical facilities to deliver extensive coverage of all the jungle action.  Numerous technical facilities were used for the show which included flyaway facilities of two production galleries, two Audio galleries, CCU VT and Master Control Room areas. 

The SHACK System allowed their Sony HDC-1500 HD-SDI broadcast cameras fitted with Standard SMPTE 304M hybrid connectors to be deployed on-site using ordinary singlemode optical fibre.  The link between camera and CCU was made direct via tactical fibre and released Gearhouse Broadcast from deploying long lengths of bulky hybrid cable.

The SHACK is also perfect for Stadiums, Arenas and Concert Halls that have pre-installed fibre networks.  Operators arriving at the venue can simply plug into the network for direct access to the truck or other remote facilities.  The mating with the duplex singlemode fibre is done via standard SC/PC connectors.

Both ends of this system are enclosed in a compact, lightweight, ruggedised aluminium connector, ideally suited to Outside Broadcast and Fly Away applications where the camera can be powered locally.

Bluebell Opticom designs, manufactures and distributes high quality fibre optic transmission equipment for the broadcast, telecommunications and satellite industries.

Gearhouse Broadcast is a leading international broadcast services company offering a vast degree of experience and a proven track record in the provision of broadcast solutions.  With offices located in the UK, Australia, USA Dubai and Doha Gearhouse Broadcast provide a comprehensive range of broadcast solutions including Broadcast Sales, Broadcast Rental, Project Solutions, Outside Broadcast Solutions and Systems Integration.

Gearhouse Broadcast is a Gravity Media Group Company.

Press Contact

Mark Townsend

Unit 2, The Quadrant

Howarth Road,

Maidenhead, Berkshire

SL6 1AP

Tel: 01628 510055

Fax: 01628 510057

Email:   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it           

Web:    www.bluebell.tv