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Hitachi & Gearhouse Broadcast Announce Strategic Alliance in Broadcast System Camera Market
Friday, September 7th, 2012
Amsterdam, 07 September 2012 – One of the longest established technology suppliers to the broadcast system camera market, Hitachi Kokusai Electric Europe, has opened up IBC 2012 with an announcement that will sting many of its competitors. Hitachi has formed a strategic sales and market development agreement with international broadcast rental, project solutions, systems integration, equipment sales and outside broadcast company, Gearhouse Broadcast. The agreement provides Gearhouse Broadcast with prime distribution rights to all Hitachi broadcast cameras in many international territories.
Under the conditions of the agreement, Gearhouse Broadcast will enhance Hitachi customers’ pre- and post-sales experience by making available its market-leading engineering facilities and offering an extensive rental inventory of Hitachi camera systems. Hitachi believes that through this partnership, the two companies will improve the quality of ownership and enhance the perception of the Hitachi brand within the international broadcast market.
“Our stated intention is clear: we are determined to become regarded as the leading supplier of 3G and future camera technologies. New ventures, such as our relationship with Gearhouse Broadcast are fundamental to support our growing presence in world broadcasting,” commented Masahiko Kato, General Manager, Global Business Division of Hitachi Kokusai Electric Inc.
“This is an ambitious goal and one that we will achieve,” continued Kato. “If we wish to become perceived as the best in the market, then we need support in key markets from the best company in the business. This is why we have selected Gearhouse Broadcast.”
A leading international broadcast solution provider, Gearhouse Broadcast has well established project solutions, outside broadcast, rental and systems integration operations and was previously one of Europe’s biggest and long-standing users of Sony camera technology. This agreement sees Gearhouse Broadcast moving to offer the market a fresh option in the form of these new Hitachi cameras.
“Hitachi’s pedigree in the broadcast camera market is outstanding and in developing their new family of HD and 3G systems cameras they have demonstrated that they have lost none of their skills and experience. The new Hitachi cameras are well engineered, robust and reliable,” reported Eamonn Dowdall, Business Development Director at Gravity Media Group, the parent company of Gearhouse Broadcast. “Our relationship with Hitachi is both practical and strategic. The facilities and services that we provide at Gearhouse Broadcast offer the level of support that Hitachi broadcast customers, and indeed all broadcast camera users expect and demand.”
“We’ve been using the Hitachi cameras in our rental fleet and on numerous major sports projects for some time and we are tremendously impressed by their build quality and technical sophistication. We predict a great deal of interest in the coming months and years,” Dowdall concluded.
Ex-Euro 2012 Broadcast kit for Sale
Friday, June 8th, 2012
Yes it’s that time again. The best of the best in European football have got together for one epic tournament which has finally kicked off.
Gearhouse Broadcast has been involved in the Euro 2012 tournament once again. The sheer volume and demand for broadcast equipment meant Gearhouse Broadcast had to make significant investments in broadcast equipment to ensure all projects ran smoothly and to its deadlines.
Some of the equipment bought specifically for the Euro 2012 includes Fujinon HD Lenses, Sony and Panasonic HD Monitors, Tektronix WFM-7120 Waveform monitors, Evertz Multiviewers, Snell 128×128 7RU Sirius Routers and Draka Broadcast Cables to name a few.
Who will survive and reach the finals of Euro 2012? Who will be crowned champions of Europe 2012? One thing we do know is when the tournament does come to an end and the equipment heads back to our Watford headquarters, our in house engineers will be on hand to fully check and service the equipment before making it available for sale at discounted prices.
For more information and to see what is available you can download the full list at
http://www.gearhousebroadcast.com/i/010612Website_Kit.pdf
Score a Bargain and order today for end of July delivery
Telephone: - +44 (0)845 820 0000 Email: - sales@gearhousebroadcast.com
Ex-Rugby World Cup Kit for Sale
Monday, October 31st, 2011Another Rugby World Cup has come to an end, and what a tournament it has been. We have seen upsets, controversy, heartbreak and success. Yes, the tournament had it all and once again Gearhouse Broadcast was at the heart of everything.
As the equipment gets ready to arrive back from New Zealand, Gearhouse Broadcast in-house engineers will be on hand to check and re-condition the equipment before being made available for sale at competitive prices
Some of the equipment that will be available for sale includes Sony Camera Channels including HDC-1500’s and BVP-E30’s, Canon Box Lenses of XJ86 Mark I and Mark II and XJ75, Sony DVW-M2000P VTR’s, Grass Valley LDK-23 Camera Channels and HJ14 Lenses to name a few.
To ensure you don’t miss out and you kept up to date with our latest list, sign up to our mailing list http://www.gearhousebroadcast.com/uk/equipment-sales/#!prettyPhoto[iframes]/0/ or call +44 (0) 845 820 0000 to discuss your requirements.
OLED Technology Monitor, Sony’s next generation in colour monitor
Wednesday, October 19th, 2011
Sony’s latest TRIMASTER EL OLED Monitors have taken post production houses to another level. Where visual performance and accuracy is critical, the Trimaster EL OLED monitors allows you to achieve the highest levels of accuracy and picture quality.
Sony’s BVM series monitor optimises the latest Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) technology and is available in various screen sizes. The combined key technologies of Sony’s ‘Super Top Emission’ has revolutionised the BVM series with it’s: -
1) Enhanced light efficiency by top emission structure
2) Advanced colour purity by colour filter and micro-cavity
3) Improved the contrast by colour filter and micro-cavity
4) Improved a higher reliability by complete solid structure
The OLED is the new way for colourists to put the final touches on productions. It’s the new ‘must have’ tool for creating the desired effects that has never been achievable by post production houses. Sony’s OLED Technology Monitor
METRO BROADCAST, PURCHASES HD EQUIPMENT FROM GEARHOUSE BROADCAST
Tuesday, September 27th, 2011Gearhouse Broadcast, a leading reseller of professional broadcast equipment announces the sale of various HD broadcast equipment to Metro Broadcast to assist with the build of their new Hi-Definition portable production unit.
Gearhouse Broadcast Sales Division worked very closely with Metro Broadcast to offer and source broadcast equipment that would meet fully with the company and its client’s needs. The equipment selected by Metro included Sony HXC-100 Cameras channels fitted with Canon HD Lenses, supported with Vinten Tripods whilst the production unit was fitted with Panasonic & Ikegami monitoring, Panasonic production switching & Harris routing as the main stay products.
The delivery of the equipment to Metro proved a great challenge for Gearhouse Broadcast. The recent effects of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami made it increasingly difficult for Gearhouse to deliver the equipment in time due to limited availability and shortage of broadcast equipment. To avoid any disappointment from Metro and to ensure their project deadline was met, Gearhouse Broadcast had loaned much of the equipment from its extensive inventory of Rental stock held until Gearhouse were able to completely fulfill the order.
Mary Metcalfe, Managing Director at Metro said “it was a pleasure to deal with Gearhouse Broadcast both from a perspective of their technical expertise and also their helpful and flexible attitude with regards to “loan” equipment ensuring that we could keep to all our deadlines.”
As a leading reseller, Gearhouse Broadcast have supplied broadcast equipment to many other broadcast markets including Studios, Broadcasters, Outside Broadcast, production and Post Production companies as well as educational, corporate and commercial markets.
Used Broadcast Equipment for Sale
Monday, July 18th, 2011Capturing every action as it happens is what makes live television breathtaking. As the requirements increases for HD live television so does the demand for HD outside broadcast vehicles.
To cater for these demands, Global Broadcast solutions provider Gearhouse Broadcast Australia recently upgraded their Outside Broadcast fleet from SD to HD. As a result, much of that used equipment has headed to our Watford head quarters to be checked and reconditioned by our in-house engineers and is now available for sale to you at competitive prices.
Some of the equipment available includes the Sony HDC-1500 Camera Channels, Sony J-30 SDI Video Players and Canon PJ70x9.5B Lenses to name a few. You can download the complete used kit list at http://www.gearhousebroadcast.com/uploads/UsedEquipmentPDF.pdf or call the Gearhouse Broadcast Sales Team for more information +44 (0)845 820 0000
GEARHOUSE BROADCAST ANNOUNCE THE SALE OF HXC-100 TO BLITZ COMMUNICATIONS
Thursday, March 17th, 2011Gearhouse Broadcast announces the sale of 4 Sony HXC-100 Camera Channels to Blitz Communications to increase their inventory of high definition cameras for their Rental Fleet.
Upgrade from Standard Definition Sony DXC-D50 to HD Sony HXC-100 Camera Channels
Broadcast equipment Sales specialists Gearhouse Broadcast had been speaking with Leroy Murray at Blitz Communications about the company’s plan to upgrade their existing Standard Definition Sony DXC-D50 Camera Channels to one of Sony’s High Definition Camera Channels. Working very closely with Blitz, Gearhouse Broadcast found the perfect solution for their needs, the Sony HXC-100.
The Sony HXC-100 Camera Channels allows Blitz to offer both SD and HD productions. It’s the industry standard camera with excellent picture performance and excellent system versatility for all types of production.
Official High Definition Sony HXC-100 Reseller
Blitz Communications Head of Video, Leroy Murray said ‘As an official High Definition Sony Reseller Gearhouse Broadcast is uniquely positioned to assist us with our purchase. Gearhouse is a highly reputable company, which has always provided us with an excellent service and as a business it can offer us 24 hour technical support if needed. With this in mind it was an easy choice for us to go with Gearhouse Broadcast.’
Gearhouse Broadcast has been a Sony Specialist Dealer since 2004 and has supplied broadcast equipment to many broadcast markets including Studios, Outside Broadcast and production companies. By attending regular Sony seminars and training courses Gearhouse Broadcasts sales team are highly trained on all the latest Sony equipment. (more…)
Gearhouse Broadcast to Launch New Online E-Auction Service
Wednesday, October 27th, 2010
Professional broadcasters are now being offered a unique new way to buy state-of-the-art professional broadcast equipment as Gearhouse Broadcast announces the launch of its very own online auction service this month.
The e-auction facility is a feature of Gearhouse Broadcast’s improved and redesigned website, and allows the company’s sales division to group together ‘lots’ of new and used broadcast equipment and offer customers potentially huge savings on professional broadcast equipment.
Interested parties are invited to register for the first auction, to be held on Wednesday, 24th November at 9am by going onto http://www.gearhousebroadcast.com/uk/equipment-sales/e-auctions/ and completing the simple registration form. (more…)
World Cup Used Broadcast Equipment For Sale
Monday, September 6th, 2010
This summer’s football World Cup finals was one the most challenging and complex projects Gearhouse Broadcast has been involved in to date, and now broadcast equipment sent out to South Africa, much of it bought in especially for the event, is up for sale.
Demand and enquiries for the ex-World Cup used broadcast equipment has been constant ever since it arrived back in the UK from South Africa.
Amongst the stock of ex-World Cup kit that is available are a wide range of Harris Dual 1×4 and single 1×8 Distribution Amplifiers, Harris Up/Down/Cross Converters, Harris Signal processing equipment, Evertz HD/SD Duel Multiviewers and state of the art Tektronix Multi-Format Waveform Monitors.
The World Cup was responsible for a big surge of activity in the broadcast services sector, with huge demands placed on manufacturers and broadcast system solutions specialists like Gearhouse Broadcast to provide the most up-to-date equipment and technology, including broadcast system cameras and Audio Video test equipment.
The sheer volume of equipment required to meet demand, ensure that the projects ran smoothly and to deadline, involved Gearhouse Broadcast making significant investments in Canon HD Lenses, Sennheiser Microphones, Sony HD Monitors, Sony HD Cameras and Sony HD Camcorders. Added to this were Pro-Bel SD/HD Routers, Tektronix Test Equipment, Evertz VIP Multi Viewers, Harris Distribution and Glue products and 14 EVS XT2+ servers to compliment an existing inventory of 32, all just in order to service the demand for the product at the World Cup.
It was not just Gearhouse Broadcast’s equipment that was in demand. Given the size of South Africa, the sheer logistics of the operation around the whole tournament meant the technical infrastructure behind the scenes had to be spot on, and Gearhouse Broadcast’s project solution and systems integration expertise had a major part to play.
For more information on ex-World Cup used broadcast equipment you can download a full list at www.gearhousebroadcast.com/i/worldcup-equipment.pdf or call the Gearhouse Broadcast Sales Team on 0845 820 0000.
Gearhouse Broadcast Heading For IBC Amsterdam Industry Showcase Event
Friday, July 30th, 2010
International broadcast solutions specialist Gearhouse Broadcast will be showcasing some of their latest work for clients around the globe at the IBC (International Broadcast Convention) in Amsterdam next month.
IBC is the premier annual event for professionals engaged in the creation, management and delivery of entertainment and news content worldwide.
It brings together the leading broadcast companies, brands and investors under one roof at the RAI Centre in Amsterdam, attracting almost 50,000 attendees from more than 140 countries.
As well as exhibiting the latest cutting-edge technology in the rapidly evolving electronic media industry, IBC features a series of conference events led by leading figures within the broadcasting industry and a wealth of networking opportunities.
This year, Gearhouse Broadcast will be represented by its System Integration and Broadcast Sales Divisions.
Visitors to the Gearhouse Broadcast stand, situated at 10.C41, will be able to learn all about the latest broadcast systems integration projects the company has been involved in for international clients such as Al Jazeera and South African broadcaster M-NET.
The Systems Integration Division has carried out HD installations for studios, outside broadcast facilities and venues across the globe, and has a wealth of experience in providing solutions for studios and outside broadcast facilities covering everything from transmission and automation, tapeless workflow, master control rooms and broadcast cabling.
Over recent years Systems Integration has completed numerous HD outside broadcast (OB) truck builds for the UK and international markets.
As the UK’s leading international reseller of professional broadcast equipment, our Broadcast Sales Division specialise in sourcing and selling both new and used broadcast equipment.
Gearhouse’s extensive stock list of used broadcast equipment covers SD and HD camera channels, SD and HD camcorders, camera accessories, camera lenses, VTRs, monitors, vision mixers, audio video test equipment and audio video measurement equipment.
We are authorised dealers for a number of leading manufactures including Sony, Evertz, Harris, Snell, JVC and Tektronix, and to mark the occasion will be offering ex-World Cup kit broadcast equipment at very special IBC rates.
This year’s IBC is an excellent time to visit us at stand 10.C41 to discuss your next broadcast project or acquiring broadcast equipment at very competitive prices.
To register for FREE log on to www.ibc.org/registration and enter Gearhouse Broadcast’s password 10138.