The Independent American Magazine for all Mini Owners
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By MC2 Staff A s you know, MC2 magazine has a 2008 Clubman project car and we think we’ve decked it out rather nicely. However, we were kind of stunned when we saw NewTek’s TV broadcasting booth tucked away behind the 2nd row seats of their unique Clubman! When we first heard of the NewTek Clubman from Don Racine, President of Mini Mania (www.minimania. com) we knew that we’d have to see it for ourselves, so we arranged to see it for ourselves when it stopped by Northwest MINI in Tacoma, Washington, for a visit. What we discovered is that NewTek’s Clubman contains almost as much remote broadcasting equipment as you would find in a long-wheelbase Ford van, except for the satellite hookup on the roof. In the back of their customized Clubman is 480 lbs of hi-tech equipment that includes two screens, a battery system, converter, monitoring gauges and rails that allow the rack to slide in/out for screen installations and operations. Attached to the back of the front seats are control stations and roof-mounted screens flip down from the overhead, so two people can sit in reasonable comfort as they communicate with 44 MC2 Magazine www.mc2magazine.com their video team and sound techs patched into the TriCaster TCXD850 system. The TriCaster is a 22-channel, 1080p (HD) production switcher that works with virtual inputs and live sets, while inserting clips, titles, motion graphics, editing and recording from just about any remote location. Think about this: If it recently worked for a live broadcast of a high school football game in Portland, OR, and has also been used by many colleges, churches and TV stations nationally to broadcast their sports and educational needs, then why couldn’t it work for broadcasting a live Mini/MINI event in 2011 to the Web? Yes, MC2 magazine has plans for NewTek’s TriCaster system in 2011, and if you visit their website (www.newtek. com) you’ll also find that they have fascinating high-end 3D software used on several recent blockbuster movies, including “Avatar” and “Ironman.” NewTek’s engineers have certainly pushed the envelope when it comes to cramming a Clubman full of gear. It’s amazing what can be accomplished when thinking inside the box that fits in a Clubman. What can you fit in yours? Broadcast Booth In A Clubman Ne S y HDem T s Et v Broas “ a e Ik L d ca s s M I en t w iN! E T nI V ek ’ s t g ”