When Thai PBS recently decided to upgrade its two main studios to include the ability to create content in 4K and make major improvements to its existing HD studio, the Thai public broadcaster chose two new production switchers from Ross Video.
The new Ross Video switchers are used for the primary production of Thai PBS’ live content at its broadcast facility headquarters in central Bangkok. The main objective of these upgrades was to enable Thai PBS’ studios to create better quality content and ensure that they would be able to increase capacity in the future.
Thai PBS was also looking for production workflow flexibility that would allow for different types of technology such as SDI or IP. Having used the Ross Carbonite switcher in the past. Thai PBS chose Ross’ flagship Acuity production switcher with a 4 M/E row and the Acuity control surface for its main studio upgrade. The company also selected Ross’ Hyperconverged production platform, the 4ME Ultrix Acuity 4K / UHD switcher, with a 4ME row Acuity panel configuration.
Ross delivered the switchers to Thai PBS in March 2023 and the installation process was completed in April. Commissioning and training were done shortly after installation, with the switchers going live in May in time for the 2023 Thailand General Election.
The Acuity and Ultrix Acuity production switchers have provided Thai PBS with a reliable, future-proof solution for news content creation that adds value and confidence to its creative staff, according to the broadcaster.
The switchers have already allowed the Thai PBS production team to greatly improve their creativity and storytelling capabilities. The team was already familiar with Ross production switchers and control surfaces thanks to a recent installation for its World News brand and this made it easier for them to install and adapt to the larger and more powerful Acuity series.
With state-of-the-art connectivity, the new Ross Video Hyperconverged switchers have also enabled integration with Thai PBS’ existing automation system for a smoother and more efficient workflow.