EWTN Hungary has adopted a new broadcast workflow utilizing Blackmagic Design equipment, including six URSA Broadcast G2 cameras and an ATEM 1 M/E Constellation HD switcher, to enhance its production capabilities.
Expanded Production Needs
The global Catholic media network EWTN Hungary is part of the larger EWTN family, which serves over three million Hungarian-speaking households. The network aims to expand its reach into rural areas through a partnership with a new signal transit service provider.
Funded by viewer donations, Catholic Television operates from a 5,400 square foot facility featuring multiple studios and a dedicated studio control room. Csucs Zoltán of EWTN Hungary stated, "Our goal was to design and build a facility that delivers broadcast-level output cost-effectively, and we have achieved that with Blackmagic Design products integrated into every aspect of our production chain."
Blackmagic Equipment Deployment
The new setup includes six URSA Broadcast G2 cameras paired with URSA Viewfinders and Canon B4 Zoom lenses for studio acquisition. The master control room uses a Smart Videohub 20x20 router, while the studio control room features a Smart Videohub 12G 40x40, enabling independent operation and flexibility.
For gallery control, EWTN Hungary employs an ATEM 1 M/E Constellation HD switcher and an ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel. Zoltán highlighted the switcher's multiview output capabilities and the integration of a Blackmagic MultiView 4 for additional screen configuration. HyperDeck Studio HD Pro decks are used for recording program signals and playback.
Interconnected Workflow
Zoltán emphasized that Blackmagic Design stands out due to its interconnected product offerings, ease of use, and cost-effectiveness. "As a complete solution, it delivers tremendous value at all stages of production while ensuring a reliable content pipeline," he concluded.