ScoopTeam - User manual - Draft 0002
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1. Presentation
– Overview
Important notice:
This document is a draft, and much of its content still has to be edited or completed. In addition, the
ScoopTeam is currently under development and not all features are operational on the current firmware
version. The following abbreviations are used all over this document:
“
NYA
” = not available on the current firmware version
“TBD” = to be decided/defined/described
“TBC” = to be confirmed/checked
This document applies to firmware version
0002
.
ScoopTeam is a commentary unit integrating a codec for live transmission of one or two audio signals.
The main target is TV sports reporting, but the product also fits the needs of live radio sports. The unit
allows to establish communications between the stadium and the studio/MCR or the IBC (for big
events). The communication includes a mono program link in high audio quality (up to 20 kHz
bandwidth), and a second channel for coordination, optionally via a second link.
Basically, the unit is used by two journalists but sometimes it is necessary to add a microphone or two
for a technician or a guest. This unit supports up to four commentary positions in its standard version.
For biggest events, more inputs are needed. To answer such needs, a “premium” version includes more
features, including additional inputs.
For transmission, the unit is mainly designed for IP networks, but it can also use an ISDN line. In either
case the two audio channels can be set with a single destination (transmission in “dual mono” format),
or two separate destinations (double codec). With a mobile option, alternative transmission modes are
available: AoIP over 3G/4G, and mobile voice (including HD Voice capability).
The product is used by journalists and it aims at being as simple to use as possible, with dedicated
buttons and knobs for the routine settings and volume adjustments. More sophisticated settings are
typically reserved for technically-skilled operators, preparing the unit beforehand or using remote
control for live adjustments. Such remote control can be from just besides, or via a remote access from
the radio/TV house.
This chapter gives an
overview
of the product specifications. For comprehensive information one can
refer to the rest of this document:
Chapter 2 describes the
functions
and features of the ScoopTeam (with little detail on the
operating modes)
Chapter 3 gives a
physical description
of the unit, and describes the
main
operation principles
.
Chapter 4 details the
user interface
and
operating modes
.
Chapter 5 provides all the
technical characteristics
of the
ScoopTeam
The annexes bring miscellaneous additional information, including an
index
you can use to look
for a given information topic.
The following table shows the main features of the product.
Functions marked with P are available on the “premium” version only.
Functions marked with
in this table are available as options.
