PGA TOUR STUDIOS CASE STUDY
“When PGA TOUR Studios launches next year, it will help us bring live golf and other live content to our fans in a more dynamic way, bringing them closer to our players and closer to our sport.”
Overview
The PGA TOUR is set to integrate the latest cutting-edge media production technologies at PGA TOUR Studios, a three-level facility adjacent to the Global Home. The futuristic 165,000-square-foot media facility home to the largest golf footage library in the world will house all PGA TOUR Media operations, including live production for PGA TOUR LIVE, PGA TOUR Champions and Korn Ferry Tour, as well as the social media, digital operations and international media.
Through the world of golf, the PGA TOUR, backed by its network of volunteers, drives positive impact at unprecedented levels to support and improve local communities. The PGA TOUR and its tournaments have donated more than $3.93 billion to date to support local organizations.
Specialized Construction for TV Studios
From the project's inception, collaboration with NEP was essential to address the unique challenges posed by the TV studios. These studios required specialized construction to minimize noise and interference. Multi-layer walls and wire mesh were incorporated to reduce interference for wireless microphones, necessitating a more complex Distributed Antenna System (DAS) design. To ensure seamless coverage, antennas were strategically placed inside each studio.
Coordination with Architects and Multiple DAS Systems
The PGA TOUR Studios facility includes multiple DAS systems for various purposes, including broadcast and sound masking involving crucial coordination with architects. This collaboration ensured appropriate spacing between the different antennas to avoid interference and optimize performance.
Comprehensive Frequency Band Coverage
The DAS was designed to cover all frequency bands, including C-BAND for ultrawide 5G. Our team played a significant role in planning the head-end room, providing dedicated space for Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) from the outset—a consideration often overlooked until later stages in similar projects.
Additional Considerations
A passive UHF DAS for twoway radio communication was also included in the project. While our team was not responsible for the engineering of this system, it was an important aspect of the overall communications infrastructure.
Just three years after the unveiling of its 187,000-square-foot Global Home, the PGA TOUR is poised to integrate the latest media production technologies at its new studios.
The deployment of an advanced DAS, tailored to the specific needs of the PGA TOUR Studios, ensures robust and reliable wireless communication, laying the foundation for future media innovations and enhancing the PGA TOUR's global broadcast capabilities.
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