Live from Rio Olympics 2016: VER Broadcast

The Rio Olympics goes live in Brazil, Argentina, and the Caribbean thanks to VER’s broadcast systems and support. Delivering 15+ hours of daily content per network, simulcasting to both worldwide networks and online streaming channels is no easy task.

Luckily, VER was on site, behind the scenes, in the control room, transmission area, machine room and content-production areas. Utilizing the best gear including Ericsson encoders for ASI transmission, Nimbra encoders for J2K transmission, an Evertz EQX router, the nine EVS XT3 servers, and the Harmonic Media Grid and Content Grid storage system with 120 TB of nearline storage.

Read more about VER’s involvement at Rio Olympics 2016 at Sports Video Group:

http://www.sportsvideo.org/2016/08/09/live-from-rio-espns-ibc-facility-brings-nations-together-ver-plays-key-role-in-making-it-happen/