HOME SERVICES OUR WORK PRODUCTS NEWS ABOUT CONTACT Satellite Cars off to Flying Start for ITV Studios Daytime dB Broadcast has completed delivery of four new satellite cars to ITV. The fleet has been continuously busy making live contributions from around the UK into numerous Daytime programmes such as Good Morning Britain (0600-0900, weekdays ITV1) and This Morning (1000-1230, ITV1), including covering an item on the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, ahead of their recent appearances at the G7 summit in Cornwall and Trooping the Colour. The new vehicles are built on an efficient hybrid base vehicle, the latest Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, and replace ITV Studios Daytime’s current fleet. Central to the project’s design ethos was the aim of minimising their environmental footprint, so equipment was serviced and repurposed from the existing fleet, where possible. In keeping with the project’s sustainable ideology, the technical system incorporates a battery/inverter system for clean, silent operation and includes two solar panels on the roof of the vehicle to supplement the technical battery. For connectivity, each vehicle incorporates multiple options including an auto-pointing Cobham 8100 KA-band satellite link and the latest quad channel LU800 LiveU encoder capable of simultaneously streaming up to four independent video signals, plus a high-power Wireless Access Point to boost connectivity around the car. Tim Guilder, Head of Technology for Daytime comments: “Our ‘mini-fleet’ of Mk2 ITV Daytime Sat Cars has got off to a flying start this quarter and the remainder will be taking to the UK roads later this month, thanks to the team at dB Broadcast – a partner that we chose, not just because of their technical expertise, but also due to their strong sustainability policies. In line with ITV’s targets to become carbon zero by 2030, these vehicles will continue to reduce our footprint compared with traditional OB vans, as well as give us the range and agility to support our live daily output – whatever the story, conditions or connectivity.” “From the very start of this project our team has embraced the ambitions of ITV Daytime’s brief”, said Chris Whelan, Business Development Manager at dB Broadcast. “From designing an innovative, environmentally conscious power system through to the complexity of integrating within a cutting-edge hybrid vehicle, it’s absolutely fantastic to see the vehicles performing so well out on the road and in daily use. We’re looking forward to supporting the fleet in coming years and to watching the wide variety of stories that they cover”. Special thanks are due to the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, for allowing ITV Daytime to photograph the vehicle on the apron next to the squadron. UNDER : LATEST NEWS Share This : Tags : RECENT NEWS dB Plans Return to IBC NOVEMBER 18, 2021 Satellite Cars off to Flying Start for ITV Studios Daytime AUGUST 27, 2021 700MHz Clearance Programme Completed AUGUST 6, 2021 New Role for Rachel JULY 23, 2021 dB Broadcast Delivers Landmark Project for BBC Wales JUNE 28, 2021 CATEGORIES Case Studies Day in the Life Latest News Projects White Papers CONTACT dB Broadcast Ltd Aurora House 208 Lancaster Way Business Park Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 3NX United Kingdom T: +44(0)1353 661117 E: sales(at)dbbroadcast.co.uk © dB BROADCAST LTD. 2020 | TERMS & CONDITIONS| PRIVACY POLICY| WEBSITE BY KEYNOTE PRAND NEXTNORTH | PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARNIE BIRD DB BROADCAST LIMITED IS REGISTERED AS A COMPANY IN ENGLAND AND WALES. REGISTRATION NO. 02709677 We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Cookie Settings Accept All