BSS is proud to announce the successful completion of a major broadcast integration project for Bahrain TV, under the Ministry of Information Affairs (MIA). The project included two newly built medium-sized Outside Broadcast (OB) vans, each outfitted with state-of-the-art IP-based audio and control systems from Lawo, engineered and integrated by BSS.
As part of Bahrain’s broader modernization strategy for its direct TV broadcasting systems, these OB vans are designed to deliver high-quality, efficient live coverage of official events, exhibitions, conferences, and local and international sports events. The project reinforces BSS’s commitment to delivering advanced, standards-compliant broadcast infrastructure across the region.
IP-Driven Control with Lawo VSM
Both OB vans are centrally controlled by Lawo’s VSM Broadcast Control and Workflow Solution, featuring a redundant VSM server architecture. The system allows Bahrain TV operators to efficiently manage workflows via custom-configurable GUIs, integrating hardware LCD button panels and software control clients.
Key VSM components include:
vsmSTUDIO software for runtime configuration
GPIO interfaces and SmartHubs for flexible signal conversion
UMDs for dynamic labeling
vSNMP editor tool for real-time system monitoring
This flexible and scalable control backbone ensures streamlined operation across all aspects of live production.
World-Class Audio Production Infrastructure
The audio core of the larger OB van is powered by a 48-fader Lawo mc²56 audio production console, featuring:
384 DSP channels
5120×5120 routing matrix
Local I/O and remote I/O through an mc² Compact I/O system
The second, more compact OB van is equipped with a 24-fader mc²36 console, offering 192 DSP channels and a 512×512 matrix, making it a powerful solution for smaller-scale productions without compromising on quality.
Successful Delivery and Handover
The project kicked off on-site on January 1, 2021, and was successfully completed by mid-January, with the official handover taking place on February 1, 2021, in the presence of senior representatives from the Ministry and BSS.
“We’re proud to have delivered this project in partnership with Lawo, providing Bahrain TV with modern, IP-based OB solutions that will enhance their broadcasting capabilities for years to come,” said Tareq, CEO of BSS.
“This project reflects BSS’s mission to integrate high-end systems that are both flexible and future-ready.”
About the Ministry of Information Affairs (MIA)
The Ministry of Information Affairs is the Kingdom of Bahrain’s official media entity, operating a range of television and radio stations. MIA produces a wide variety of content in both Arabic and English, including news, entertainment, live events, and sports coverage. The new OB vans (10+ camera and 4+ camera setups) significantly enhance the ministry’s mobile production capabilities.
About BSS
BSS – Broadcast & Studio Solutions is a leading broadcast and Pro AV system integrator in the Middle East, delivering turnkey solutions across OB & mobile units, studios, newsrooms, transmission, and post-production. With extensive experience and a regional footprint, BSS provides end-to-end services for complex live and recorded broadcast environments.
About Lawo
Lawo is a globally recognized manufacturer of cutting-edge IP-based video, audio, and control technologies for broadcast and media production. With all products developed and made in Germany, Lawo’s solutions are used by top broadcasters worldwide.
Visit: www.lawo.com