SAVI chooses Nevion media transport solutions for live productions at Planet
Hollywood’s PH Live
Newly renovated theatre to host Britney Spears’ new Las Vegas residency, Britney: Piece of Me
LAS VEGAS, 22 January, 2014 – Specialized Audio Visual Inc. (SAVI) has chosen Nevion Flashlink and
VikinX solutions to provide HD video transport, routing and switching for the newly renovated PH Live
theatre at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. The venue, which is the largest theatre on
the Las Vegas Strip and the largest of its kind in the United States, has been renovated for Britney:
Piece of Me, Britney Spears’ new residency, which started on 27 December, 2013. The Nevion solution
enables PH Live’s video network to transport more than 100 HD video feeds – for cameras, monitors
and production – to multiple locations throughout the venue.
SAVI, which specialises in the design and build of live performance AV systems for major performance
venues and casinos, worked closely with Nevion to design an event solution using the VikinX Sublime
64x64 optical router and multiple Flashlink Compact II optical conversion platforms. The project
required more than 100 HD-SDI inputs and outputs to be routed and transported to multiple locations
over a fiber infrastructure. Using Flashlink Compact II’s built-in coarse wave division multiplexing
(CWDM) filters, SAVI was able to optimise the HD video network throughout the venue.
SAVI chose Nevion having used its solutions for previous projects including the Motor City Casino in
Detroit. “Nevion was able to provide the best solution for this project based on their products’ small
footprint, low power consumption and high-density fiber capacity,” said Michael Weirich, general
manager, SAVI. “We also have a great relationship with the Nevion team and value their excellent
support.”
Nevion’s new Flashlink Compact II optical conversion solution is the highest-density video-over-fiber
product in the industry. The compact, 1RU frame features built-in CWDM filters and provides 36
channels supported by multiple electrical-to-optical and optical-to-electrical conversions. The highly
efficient solution provides feature-packed, multi-channel conversion with low resource requirements
for long-term cost savings.
Nevion’s VikinX Sublime optical router supports small form factor pluggable (SFP) optics including
CWDM lasers. It integrates the optical conversion layer to the broadcast management system, enabling
management of both the router and Flashlink Compact II using the same software. Together they
provide a comprehensive solution for 3G/HD-SDI transport, routing and switching.
“We worked in close partnership with SAVI to deliver a complete transport, routing and switching
solution,” said Mike Root, Nevion’s senior vice president of sales, Americas. “With their proven track
record for reliability, ease of use and installation, low power consumption and compact size, Nevion
Flashlink and VikinX solutions are ideal for any professional broadcast application.”
Nevion broadcast solutions are relied on to deliver some of the world’s most high-profile sporting and
live TV events including the Academy Awards, Major League Baseball, Olympic Games, presidential
inaugurations and NASA shuttle launches.
About SAVI
SAVI is a multifaceted audio engineering company serving clientele in commercial markets including
theater, entertainment, performing arts, hospitality, concert/festival and corporate
presentation. Steeped with experience in system design, touring preparation and practical application,
it designs and presents the most innovative and highest quality performance audio systems in use
today.
Clientele throughout the world have engaged SAVI for its ability to provide trusted, professional results
in any situation. Whether for a fixed design build system, mobile touring production or live special
event, SAVI has the experience to provide a professional solution, custom tailored to each application.
For more information please visit http://www.saviusa.com/.
About Nevion
Building on a heritage of innovation and pioneering firsts, Nevion is a leader in media transport - from
the camera to the home. A result of two industry-leading companies - Nevion and T-VIPS - coming
together in late 2012, Nevion fully manages all network types - with intelligence, automation and
security built-in, helping customers monetise content, save resources, and open doors to new revenue
streams.
Through long-term strategic relationships with partners and customers, Nevion delivers content for
major sporting and live TV events worldwide. Some of the world’s largest media networks are built on
Nevion technologies - including AT&T, Verizon, Cablevision Systems, HBO, Showtime Networks, NBC
Universal, Sinclair Television, TV Globo, BBC, Univision and NASA.
For more information please visit www.nevion.com.
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