All Mobile Video (AMV) has enhanced its NYLA production truck by integrating two FOR-A FA-1616 multi-channel processors. This decision is part of a significant 3G upgrade to the 51-foot mobile unit, aimed at improving its capabilities for various live event productions, including high-profile music performances and award ceremonies.
The FA-1616 processors, compact at just 1RU, offer an impressive range of features. Each unit provides 32 inputs and outputs, advanced color correction, multiple conversion options, and compatibility with Dante and MADI audio protocols. Paul Butkiewicz, AMV’s Director of Engineering, expressed satisfaction with the choice, stating, “The FA-1616 checked every box and then some. It has everything an engineer needs in the truck. We’re thrilled with the flexibility and firepower this brings to NYLA.”
Given the demands of live event production, AMV requires robust multi-format audio and video support. Butkiewicz emphasized the necessity of accommodating various formats and frame rates, noting, “We need to be able to support any format or frame rate our clients are working with, which for just one show can include several.” The FA-1616 simplifies the process of producing live events with diverse delivery requirements and live switching.
Advanced Features and Future Readiness
The NYLA truck operates on a UHD/3G/HD standard and is equipped with a 10 Gbps network infrastructure, enhancing its data handling and transmission capabilities. The FA-1616 caught AMV’s attention early on due to its user-friendly graphical interface. “We were all amazed by its ease of use,” Butkiewicz stated, highlighting the processor’s operational simplicity despite its extensive features.
Support for technologies such as 24P, HDR, Dante, and MADI was crucial for AMV, along with compliance with SMPTE ST-2110 standards for future IP network infrastructure. “We are 100 percent confident in our ability to offer our clients the ability to work with any IP-based technologies,” Butkiewicz added. After evaluating several competing multi-channel signal processors, he concluded that none matched the FA-1616 in terms of ease of use, power, and future readiness.
Butkiewicz was introduced to the FA-1616 by Gerry Nazimek, FOR-A Americas’ Director of Sales for the Northeast. Following a demonstration at the NAB Convention, AMV conducted a trial period to assess the processor’s capabilities. “We loved everything it could do, again in such a small package. I knew this would be the perfect fit for our NYLA truck,” he remarked.
Positive Industry Impact
Satoshi Kanemura, President of FOR-A Corporation of America, expressed enthusiasm regarding AMV’s selection of the FA-1616. “All Mobile Video has been a premier provider of mobile production for decades now. We couldn’t be happier with their selection of FOR-A’s FA-1616 signal processor as a key part of this important upgrade,” he stated. Kanemura looks forward to witnessing the new projects NYLA will undertake in the coming months and hopes for a long and successful partnership with AMV.
The FA-1616 processor also offers remote monitoring and control via a web browser or Ember+, along with SNMP networking protocol support. A redundant power supply is standard across all models, ensuring reliability. With its SMPTE ST 2110 and ST 2022 interfaces, the FA-1616 serves as an ideal gateway between SDI and IP, as well as between different SDI formats. Furthermore, its frame synchronizer supports 4K, 12G-SDI, High Dynamic Range, and Wide Color Gamut, enabling simultaneous processing of 4K UHD and HD video by utilizing four channels together as a 4K processor.
The integration of these advanced technologies positions AMV to better meet the evolving demands of the mobile production industry.