Favoriz uses Haivision technology for agile live production in the French Alps
To address the unique challenges of broadcasting from the French Alps, Favoriz turned to Haivision, recognized for its leadership in mobile video transmission for live sporting events. With a proven track record in enabling agile, field-based productions, Haivision offers the reliable, flexible, and high-performance technology needed to power a seamless live workflow in such a demanding environment.
Favoriz deployed a highly adaptable production setup as follows:
Favoriz deployed the Haivision MoJoPro app across multiple devices, including iPhones and Android phones, positioned at strategic points throughout the course. These smartphones were located on support runners deployed across the course, electric motorcycles, drones, and people in the fan zone. Mobile video capture devices include GoPro cameras which were connected via HDMI to USB-C adapters to smartphones, as well as two JVC cameras attached to Haivision Pro mobile video transmitters.
Transmission with SST
To maintain reliable connectivity in the high-altitude, infrastructure-limited terrain, Favoriz deployed Haivision SIMs on smartphones with the MoJoPro app as well as Haivision Pro transmitters for real-time video transmission across bonded cellular, using Haivision’s SST protocol. Multiple MIFI 4G pocket routers provided mobile connectivity, while Starlink low earth orbit satellite units were deployed at the summit and on drones where 4G coverage was unavailable.
Haivision StreamHub receivers and decoders were installed in the OB track, supporting up to 10 Haivision MoJoPro inputs, 12 input streams, and 8 SDI outputs. A VPN tunnel and mobile internet routers were linked from the van’s fiber connection (500Mb) to Favoriz’s office via a dedicated 1Gb symmetrical fiber network.
