We have a comprehensive range of off the shelf solutions, these include products for delivery of SD and HD video from remote locations, a range of waterproof cameras and microphones for extreme sports, and integrated control systems for both HD and SD cameras. We also have the hardware, software and mechanical engineering expertise to enable us to evaluate your requirements for a bespoke solution, and then to develop your ideas into a working system on time and to budget.

SD & HD video delivery from remote locations - a range of solutions for the efficient delivery of video from remote and hostile locations. The M-Link product range offers a complete SD and HD remote newsgathering solution for Windows or Mac OSX platforms.

Livewire offer M-Link systems as very cost effective software only solutions through to fully integrated systems with BGAN terminals and all the related support peripherals.

 

HD and SD Waterproof Cameras for Extreme Sports

features include:

• Compact design
• Low power requirement
• Capable of withstanding extreme environment
• Roll Compensation to keep the horizon level as the boat heels over
• Night vision
• Full control of pan & tilt movement and full control of camera settings
• IP based management
• Remote management via IP over terrestrial or satellite networks

Waterproof Microphones

• Lightweight machined plastic body
• Detachable windjammer
• 20dB of isolation from structural born vibration
• Integrated pre-amp

Media Desk HD


Media Desk HD is the hub that connects the various elements of the media equipment is installed on the Volvo Ocean Race Yachts. Made of carbon fibre; it is the control centre for an array of HD cameras and microphones and integrates HD video editing, video compression, storage as well as video and data transmission over the satellite.

HD Delay Line

Historic footage from the camera is continuously cached in memory. When activated by a “Crash Event” the video cache is recorded to Flash disk followed by a pre defined number of minutes of live video. Re-triggering extends recording.

The HD Delay Line is designed to operate in conjunction with the Livewire rugged waterproof day/night camera. The combination of camera and HD delay line offers a low power ‘always on’ system.

M-Link Integrated Media Station - MIMS

• The delivery of High Quality Store & Forward video for news and documentary purposes
  
• Live videophone facilities for TV and corporate interviews
  
• A video diary for recording progress and experiences during the race
  
• A method to capture dramatic footage even after the event has occurred – Crash record

MIMS is an integrated system for the acquisition of audio and video and the delivery of live and store and forward footage. The product was developed for the Hugo Boss yacht before competing in the Velux 5 Oceans race and is now being developed for use on two new yacht builds.