Enhancements Made to Texas A&M Broadcasts in SEC by Grass Valley
Hi there! Let's chat about Texas A&M University's badass tech upgrade, shall we?
They've gone full Texas-sized on the South Eastern Conference (SEC) scene, implementing Grass Valley's IP-enabled live production solutions to beef up their athletics coverage workflows. And that's not all, Texas A&M is cruisin' with the cool kids now, as one of the first SEC institutions to jump on board with Grass Valley's freakin' end-to-end IP production tools!
Now, let's run through the deets of their tech haul: they've got two Grass Valley K-Frame X switchers, complete with extra control panels, ten LDX 135 cameras, and another four LDX 150 cameras. This setup allows their in-house production team to pump out top-notch 1080p productions right now, with an easy peasy upgrade path to UHD (Ultra High Definition) once their needs evolve.
Jonathan Kerr, chief broadcast engineer at Texas A&M, was stoked about the upgrade, saying, "Grass Valley's equipment gave us the flexibility we needed to upgrade our workflows and move confidently into IP. We've relied on their systems for years, and the reliability, performance, and support made this an easy choice."
Andy Richardson, associate athletic director at 12th Man Productions, chimed in, "In 2024, as we turned a new page in technology, upgrading our live camera systems to support IP 2110 infrastructure and transitioning to HD 1080p, we saw Grass Valley as the ideal partner to elevate our productions. And we couldn't be happier with the results."
The icing on the cake? Diversified was the superstar behind the scenes, ensuring smooth integration from initial design through on-site commissioning. With 12 years of collaboration under their belt, both Diversified and Texas A&M, it's no wonder they got it done right.
Tony Gaston from Diversified, who led the team, crafted a turnkey solution that tackled the university's immediate 1080p requirements and laid the groundwork for future UHD expansion.
Alex Keighley, senior VP of sales, Americas at Grass Valley, weighed in on the collaboration, saying, "By combining our IP-enabled hardware with Diversified's integration leadership, we've empowered the Aggies to tell their stories in stunning quality today-and scale effortlessly into tomorrow's formats."
So, there you have it! It's astonishing to see Texas A&M step up their game and embrace advanced technology in athletics broadcasting. Hurray for progress! 🎉💪🏼
Texas A&M University's technology upgrade isn't limited to live production solutions, as they've also incorporated Grass Valley's IP-enabled tools into their end-to-end IP production workflow, making them one of the pioneers in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) to do so. This state-of-theart setup, featuring Grass Valley's K-Frame X switchers, numerous LDX cameras, and the assistance of Diversified's integration services, positions them to deliver high-quality sports features in both 1080p and potentially future UHD formats.
