The Nacional.cat achieves state-of-the-art writing with the help of Earpro&EES

In the television studio of the Nacional.cat a Led screen has been installed Absen K1.9 Plus of 17×2,5 metre, while in the newsroom, the monitors of Lg 43UH5J-H, 55UH5J-H & 65TR3DJ. As for the sound, We have opted for the technology of Shure.

Founded in Barcelona in 2016 by journalist José Antich and his team, The Nacional.cat It is a digitally native media outlet and its areas of coverage include political news, Economic, social, Cultural & Sports, especially focused on Catalonia.

With the idea of enhancing its commitment to innovation and taking the possibilities of writing and content development to a more advanced level, The Nacional.cat has relied on Nou Broadcast Service to realize an integration project that included the installation of an automated television studio with production control, A studio and radio control, a call centre for sound and post-production rooms.

From the beginning, the Nou Broadcast Service team has worked with the technical and commercial managers of Earpro&EES, forming an alliance that has made it possible to implement a technically challenging project.

The main challenge has been the television studio, located in a small space and conditioned by the interior height, since it is located on the third floor of an office building.

The installation of the LED screen has required a minimum height for the wide shots, For this reason, Nou Broadcast Service has carried out work to adapt the ceiling and floor in order to gain space. At last, the chosen solution has been an Absen screen, with high resolution and advanced technology for 4K image quality.

specifically, The choice has been made for the indoor model K1.9 Plus, Selected for its resolution of 256×512 pixels and their high refresh rate, optimal for working with PTZ cameras in a small space. At last, The installed LED screen has dimensions of 17 meters wide by 2,5 meters high.

As for the sound, for the television studio, the radio studio and the call centre, We have opted for Shure, as their solutions meet all requirements and technical specifications. This time, the main challenge has been marked by the limited space and the large size of the LED screen, that have hindered clean coverage.

That's why, Systems from the ULX Series of Shure, known for their quality and versatility, along with subminiature lavalier microphones TL48B/O-MTQG, characterized by an enhancement in the mid-frequencies that makes them an ideal choice for voice and dialogue.

Dante Technology, together with the Shure receiver ULXD4QE K51, It has made it easier to install and configure the different audio elements.

Also for the studio and radio control have been deployed SRH840A-EFS headphones and podcasting microphones SM7B. At last, for the parlor, have been used SRH840A-EFS headphones and a Condenser Microphone KSM30CG.

The editorial staff of El Nacional.cat has more than a hundred employees, Therefore, it has been essential to find an optimal visualization solution from any workstation. That's why, A IPTV system that allows you to send over the network 30 Simultaneous signal flows.

As for the monitors, High-resolution, high-brightness devices have been required, Designed for long hours of continuous operation and for immersive viewing. The solutions of digital signage of Lg have made it possible to respond to this by 25 Monitors 43UH5J-H and five of the model 55UH5J-H. In addition, Three other monitors 65TR3DJ have been installed in meeting rooms.

With all this, The audiovisual project has made it possible to consolidate a newsroom at the forefront of the production of digital content thanks to the provision of technological means.

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