Ross Production Services showcases its new 43-foot single expando production truck, built by Gerling & Associates. The truck’s I/O infrastructure is built for high-end production, featuring full 12G and 3G SDI connectivity, extensive fiber for booth kits and transmission, and wiring for up to 16 CCUs, supporting cameras like the Sony 9300 and 5500 series via SMPTE connectors. The entire integration, wiring, and commissioning process for the vehicle was completed in 28 days.
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The isolated audio room is equipped for 7.1.4 Dolby surround sound, centered around a CalRec Brio S console with a 48-fader surface and a 12-fader bank extension. Audio processing is handled by redundant CalRec ImPulse cores. A CalRec modular unit manages conversion between a 2110 surface, MADI, and Dante for integration with Ross equipment. The truck’s intercom system is based on ClearCom, including FreeSpeak wireless beltpacks.
The main production area features a Ross TouchDrive TD-4 switcher, a large curved monitor wall with 4K HDR-ready Bowen monitors, and a Piero station for telestration via iPad. The graphics bench is powered by Ross XPression systems, with dedicated positions for a graphics operator and a bug operator. The replay area includes five Mira servers controlled by the Ross Reo replay control surface, capable of various slow-motion configurations.
The engineering rack room is almost entirely populated with Ross equipment, featuring glass doors for sound isolation. Key components include the new Ross M9 XPression systems with Gemini cards for graphics and spot box functions, and FR12 and FR5 frames with Hyperconverged SCPe blades running the HyperMAX switcher in a redundant configuration. A full patch bay allows for flexible signal routing and troubleshooting.
The video shading station provides a large, dedicated space with Telestream PRISM waveform monitors and Bowen displays for individual camera monitoring and multiviewer setups. The truck is powered by a 200-amp, three-phase connection, with power consumption split between technical gear and environmental systems. The environmental side includes dual 10-ton air conditioners, providing ample cooling for the 43-foot vehicle. The truck has 22 operator seats and is designed for sporting events, entertainment, and other live productions primarily within the United States.
