Broadcast RF supplied three wireless camera systems for the ESPN coverage of the recent X Games in Foz do Igua u in Brazil, including our new Sony HDC-P1 steadicam wireless camera system.
The other two radio cameras supplied were mounted on Thomson LDK8000s and both had return vision built into our slick lightweight LDK camera backs. All systems were able to operate anywhere within the X Games competition grounds and worked into two distinct OB flypacks supplied by NEP Visions. Receive sites were located at the Big Air, Rally, Moto X and on the race park control tower allowing seamless coverage of the wireless cameras. A team of three engineers ensured the wireless operation was installed and operated flawlessly for the duration of just under two weeks that they were required on site.
The competition was first held under the name of Extreme Games' in 1995, and has grown dramatically since. Originally held in Los Angeles, Aspen and Tignes, it was announced in May 2012 that the X Games host cities would grow by three in 2013. Of nine finalists, the three new cities were chosen: Barcelona, Munich and Foz do Igua u. The new additions to the X Games now means that annually, there are four summer events (Los Angeles, Barcelona, Munich and Foz do Igua u), and two winter events held (Aspen and Tignes). Summer events include Moto, Inline Skating, Car Racing, Skateboarding and BMX, whereas Winter events include Skiing, Snowboarding and Snowmobile.
The X Games will take a short break, before the competition is invited to Barcelona for the third installment of the 2013 calendar. Just under a month after the conclusion of the Foz do Igua u events, this will be certain to thrill extreme sports fans worldwide.
More from Broadcast RF
11/09/2013
Held for the first time this year, Ride London is a series of cycling events on closed roads around London and Surrey which welcomes both amateur cyclists and p...
12/08/2013
We are now based at our new larger premises at the following address: Gemini House, Unit 14 Orbital One, Green Street Green Road, Dartford, DA1 1QG Our telephon...
12/08/2013
On the 19th August 2013 we are moving to our new larger premises at the following address: Gemini House, Unit 14 Orbital One, Green Street Green Road, Dartford,...
26/07/2013
Broadcast RF's wireless Sony P1 system used for world class events including ESPN's X Games at Foz do Igua u in Brazil, Barcelona and Munich.
Broadcas...
26/07/2013
Broadcast RF will be demonstrating their live wireless RefCam at IBC this year.
It is a full 1080 50i High Definition, Point Of View camera designed to follow ...
10/07/2013
Having worked in the BRF office for almost 4 years, I'm used to the comfort of my office chair in a room where the air conditioning keeps us cool and the ro...
28/06/2013
Formally known as The British Jumping Derby meeting, Hickstead Derby has been held annually at the All England Jumping Course since it was founded in 1960.
Bro...
25/06/2013
Broadcast RF are heavily involved in Channel 4's exclusive coverage of horseracing events, supplying all of the RF facilities for around 90 days of coverage...
20/06/2013
Broadcast RF supplied a HD Helicopter Downlink for Iron Maidens Headline Slot at Download Festival 2013 this Saturday 15th June. Renowned for their live perfor...
15/05/2013
Broadcast RF were at the forefront of a very busy weekend that consisted of five HD helicopter downlink systems being used for coverage of the FA Cup Final at W...
01/05/2013
Broadcast RF supplied three wireless camera systems for the ESPN coverage of the recent X Games in Foz do Igua u in Brazil, including our new Sony HDC-P1 steadi...
18/04/2013
Almost exactly five years since the day Iron Man premiered in London, Robert Downey Jr. and co returned to the capital for the premiere of the Iron Man 3.
Est...
09/04/2013
Broadcast RF are exclusive RF suppliers to NEP Visions for the Channel 4 horseracing coverage which since the new deal was established in 2013, now includes eve...
05/04/2013
The publicity says the Grand National is the most watched horse race in the world . It is seen all over the world.
The Channel 4 set up is broadly similar to...
26/03/2013
After to a bad start to the season when a waterlogged course lead to the cancellation of New Year's Day racing, the weather was expected to be more appropri...
01/03/2013
Broadcast RFs Sony HDCP1 wireless camera mount wows the BVE show 2013. The recent BVE exhibition brought over 300 exhibitors and more than 15,000 professionals ...
21/01/2013
This Sunday we sent engineers and equipment to Stamford Bridge and White Hart Lane, rigging receive equipment at both locations ahead of the helicopter flying o...
21/01/2013
This Sunday we sent engineers and equipment to Stamford Bridge and White Hart Lane, rigging receive equipment at both locations ahead of the helicopter flying o...
16/01/2013
Introducing the Sony HDC P1 wireless camera system from Broadcast RF.
This ultra light and flexible radio camera system is specially designed for Steadicam use...
06/01/2013
Channel 4 have established themselves a deal which gives them the entire UK horseracing terrestrial rights for 2013-2016.
This new deal will see the Crown Jew...
02/12/2012
This November/December, Rugby Union saw the England International XVI invite four opponents to Twickenham for a series of fixtures that were guaranteed to thril...
15/11/2012
On December 3rd 2008, Waterstone's London played host to the premiere of Twilight, a movie based on the best-selling novel of the name written by Stephenie ...
15/11/2012
This November/December, Rugby Union saw the England International XVI invite four opponents to Twickenham for a series of fixtures that were guaranteed to thril...
15/11/2012
On December 3rd 2008, Waterstone's London played host to the premiere of Twi...
Broadcast RF supplied three wireless camera systems for the ESPN coverage of the recent X Games in Foz do Igua u in Brazil, including our new Sony HDC-P1 steadicam wireless camera system. 
