HSBC Arena






		Arena Productions Sound System The Arena is equipped with a state-of-the-art sound system in the seating area and concourses. The system can be zoned and distributed to different areas of the building. Microphones, stands and basic audio/visual services are provided in-house. This sound system is suitable for announcements and music during sporting events and reinforcement of live speech and musical events. The main speaker cluster is manufactured by Electrovoice, and is powered by 68 Crown amps ranging from 1,200 to 3,600 watts per amp. The 70 volt distributed sound system services the marshaling area, Pavilion, 100 Level Harbour Club, Headlines Sports Bar, and other areas of the building. The main speaker system is powered and run from the Press Level Sound and Lighting booth. The amplifiers are located on the center catwalk. The distributed system is controlled from the Audio/Video Control Room on the Event Level. BlueView HD Video Board More information coming soon! Ice Projector and 360 Degree Ribbon Board HSBC Arena was the first arena to develop a state-of-the-art Ice Projection System, which utilizes the 200’ by 85’ ice surface as a giant movie screen. The 360 Degree Ribbon Board is a three-foot high, state-of-the-art LED Video and Advertising display that circles the Arena between the 200 and Suite Levels. Additional Arena Production Services Productions: Studio or location packages, equipment crews Multiple TV Studios Ikegami Chip Cameras w/ studio or handheld configurations Digital Control Room Interface to Uplink Fiber transmission services Five-bay mobile production truck facilities. Transmission Services: Fiber Optic Link to the World Vyvx and AT&T Circuits Available Full Bandwidth audio transmission and reception over ISDN phone lines Direct video/audio connectivity to local TV Stations, Cable Providers, and National Networks Video Conferencing: Conferencing available for groups of all sizes up to 19,000 Jumbotron & Matrix Display presentations Full uplink and downlink service available State of the art studios & meeting rooms Catering service available for business lunch or dinner conferencing Other Services Video or Matrix Graphic Design AKAI 4 channel digital audio workstation Telos - Zephyr ISDN Audio Transcoder Tape Duplication Computer Graphics TV Patch Bay The Television Production Patch Bay is located in the vomitory, 30 feet Up Stage Left near the electrical closet: 4 Co-Axial Risers 2 Tri-Axial Risers 6 Female RCA Risers 6 Mail RCA Risers Additional TV patch bays are located in various rooms. Camera Platform Both television camera platforms are located at center ice on opposite sides of the 200-level concourse, and are 150 feet from the stage. The primary platform in section 218 is 8’ deep by 28’ wide. The platform in section 207 is 8’ deep by 12’ wide. For additional information, please contact the Director of Broadcast at (716) 855-4481.

Arena Productions