Big Blue Transfer Bus
Your event's mobile broadcast studio
Television Suur Sinine's transmission bus is a Volvo coach that has driven a million kilometres, which we have rebuilt into a full-scale transmission station.
35 square metres of equipment, four director workstations and cameramen on the roof terrace. All inside one vehicle, ready to produce professional live broadcasts from where others cannot reach.
From the conference hall to the bog. From the stadium to the field. If your event is taking place in a location with no ready-made stage or power outlet, the Big Blue will still arrive. And where the bus itself won't fit, we'll proceed with a cable.
Off-grid: we don't ask where the power comes from
The big blue doesn't ask. It's on the roof of the bus. 4.2 kWp solar panels, sees 10 kWh battery and 12 kW inverter, which guarantee have a good day's autonomous work without local electricity. When we arrive, the equipment is already on and running before anyone can even look for a plug socket.
Solar energy quietly does the main work without noise and emissions where people and children are. There is a generator in reserve for longer projects, which also works Neste MY Biodiesel (HVO, or fuel produced from renewable raw materials, not fossil diesel). And if the bus itself needs to be moved, we won't be burning dinosaurs in its 12-litre engine, but the same renewable fuel.
If necessary, we will also connect to the local network (3×16A or 3×32A), but the idea is that Hi, mate.
Want to see how it works? Read more on the blog: “Where can I put this extension?” — seal saab vaadata ka Real-time energy production and consumption directly from the bus system.
What is inside the Big Blue Transporter bus
Suur Sinine is the only glass-to-glass transmission studio: from camera to viewer's device, the entire chain is under one roof.
- Image direction Blackmagic ATEM vision mixer, vMix Replay and DaVinci for replays
- Sound direction: Behringer Wing control surface + Dante Audio
- On-site sound Speaker coverage for speech/commentary up to 20,000 m²
- Four director positionsDirector, repeats, graphics, sound. In addition, a separate technician's workplace
- Commentator kit Yes, the bus has two free tables with four workstations for commentators or the event organising team.
- Roof terrace 6m x 2m, 3.5 m height for operators, speakers, performers or judges
- Four camera podiums (1.5 × 1.5 m, height adjustable up to 1 m), our own design so that the operator and camera do not rest on the same plate. The image remains stable
- Two beds technicians on multi-day projects
And most importantly, Buss will come with his team.. You won't need to look for operators, a director, or a sound engineer. We will fill these roles and assemble the team size according to the event: a smaller broadcast will be handled by a small team, while a large project with multiple cameras and replays will be covered by a full team. You will focus on the event, while we will take care of live broadcast production.
Aga, should you wish to use your creative team, then of course you can do so.. Please let us know about this at the time of ordering.
Cameras
We are assembling cameras according to the project, but the typical setup is:
- 4× Panasonic CX350 tripod camera
- GH5 handheld or Sony shoulder camera (wireless, operating range ~150 m line of sight)
- DJI Mavic 3 Cine drone
- 2x remotely controlled robot cameras
Helicopter
Let's divide the sound in two: what we too much, and that, on the spot heard.
Sound design. The Behringer Wing mixing desk and Dante Audio provide clean, multi-channel sound directly for broadcast – commentary, ambient sound from the venue, interviews, music, all mixed live.
Local sound. The speakers cover speech and commentators for up to ~20,000 m² For music and properly applied bass and a stronger beat, we recommend involving separate sound engineering specialists for larger projects to ensure the result is top-notch there too.
And something else – internet radio straight into the listener's ear. Bussis has the capability to create an ultra-low latency internet radio that transmits audio with controlled synchronicity over the internet to smart devices and computers. Anyone interested can then play it through their car speakers or a portable speaker — picture on the track, sound in your own car, in sync. At a drift, drag racing, or rally event, where the audience is sitting in their cars or with a Bluetooth speaker in the woods, this provides a unique experience that a regular broadcast cannot offer.
How far do we reach into the forest or marsh
The Big Blue doesn't go into the bog itself, and there's no need for it to. But with cables, you can go quite deep into the forest, bog, or valley. We'll park the bus on solid ground and then proceed with cables to where the event is actually taking place:
- Flow 1-phase to 1.2 km, 3-phase 100 m
- Signal 6× 12-core LC duplex single-mode 250 m · 2× 2-core LC duplex single-mode 200 m · 4× 50 m+ SDI · 10× 20 m SDI
- 500+ various video and audio patch cables
This means in practice: a speed test in the middle of a forest, a competition in a field, a stage by the lake – the “feed” runs to the bus and from there, the live broadcast or recording is transmitted directly to the viewer's screen.
How a photo gets onto the internet
Power is one half of independence, an internet connection the other. To send a picture from the scene of an event we use LiveU video encoders, which combines at once Telia, Elisa and Tele2 mobile networks and Starlink satellite internet. Multiple channels mean that the transmission remains stable even if one connection fails. And if a good stable connection is available locally, we will naturally connect to it as well.
Even where there is only one bar of signal or none at all, live broadcasts are still possible. The Big Blue bus will still broadcast recordings from the cameras.
Technical specifications
| Electrical electrolyte | 4.2 kWp solar panels + 10 kWh battery + 12 kW inverter → a full shooting day of autonomous operation. For longer projects, a Neste MY renewable diesel (HVO) generator. External power 3x16A or 3x32A. Consumption ~6 kW. |
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| Dimensions | Length 14.7 m; width 2.55 m; height 3.5 m (travel position) / 4.7 m (raised panels) |
| Picture management | Blackmagic ATEM video switcher; vMix Replay; DaVinci replay |
| Mass | 17 t; tyre pressure ~4.6 kg/cm² |
| Helicopter | Sound direction: Behringer Wing + Dante Audio; On-site sound: speech/commentary for up to ~20,000 m²; ultra-low latency to internet radio listeners' devices |
| Jobs | 4 workstation-operator posts + 1 technician post; 4 additional posts at the front of the bus; 2 sleeping berths |
| Roof terrace | 6m x 2m at a height of 3.5m |
| Camera podiums | 4 pieces, 1.5x1.5m, height adjustable up to 1m, with separate camera/operator platform |
| Cameras | 4 x Panasonic CX350; GH5 / Sony shoulder cameras (wireless ~150 m); DJI Mavic 3 Cine drone; 2 x PTZ cameras |
| Cabling | Current: 1-phase up to 1200 m, 3-phase 100 m; Signal: up to 250 m fibre + SDI; 500+ patch cables |
| Internet connection | LiveU video encoder; Telia + Elisa + Tele2 mobile networks + Starlink satellite simultaneously; also connects to local fixed connection |
Good to know before you arrive
A 17-tonne, 14.7m bus manoeuvres surprisingly well with a skilled driver, but still requires significantly more space than a car. When approaching and parking, consideration must be given to the height, length, and ground load-bearing capacity. We will discuss this with you on-site in advance. This is part of the planning process to avoid surprises on the shoot day.
What is the Big Blue transfer bus suitable for
- Sporting events in a complex location — forest, terrain, circle, water
- Product presentations and summer days, where technical support is needed without ready infrastructure
- Conferences and Major Events, where do you want a reliable glass-to-glass partner
- Multi-day projects, where the team has to stay on site
- Events, the organiser of Dares to think outside the box
Price
Transfer day from 2400 €, the next day same set-up €1500, transport/set-up day €1000. Vehicle kilometre €2/km (starting from Saue). Price includes responsible technician.
15 years of experience have shown that larger transfers always require a larger team, so the final price will be project-dependent. Feel free to ask for a quote — we work so that you get the most reasonable solution.
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Can you make a transfer without local electricity?
Yes. 4.2 kWp solar panels, a 10 kWh battery, and a 12 kW inverter ensure a full day of autonomous operation. For longer projects, there is a generator running on Neste MY renewable diesel as a backup, and if necessary, we can connect to the local grid (3x16A or 3x32A).
How far can you go from the bus with the cameras?
Vool ja kaamerate signaalikaablid ulatuvad bussist kuni 1200 m kaugusele. Praktikas tähendab see, et buss võib seista kõval pinnal ja võttekoht olla sügaval metsas, põllul või ranna ääres.
How many cameras do you produce?
Typically with four tripod cameras, supplemented by handheld/shoulder-mounted cameras, a drone and robotic cameras. We adapt the package according to the needs of each project.
Where can the Big Blue go?
The bus is 14.7m long, weighs 17 tonnes, and requires a hard surface and sufficient manoeuvring space. We won't be taking the bus itself into the mud, but we can reach where needed with a cable. We will review the suitability of the location for each project beforehand.
What affects the price of a live broadcast?
Primarily the number of transmission days, the size of the cameras and crew, location and travel distance, and additional solutions (LED screen, sound system, drone). Send us a description of the event, and we will prepare an accurate quote.
How can you stream from a place without internet?
We use a LiveU video encoder which combines Telia, Elisa and Tele2 mobile networks simultaneously along with Starlink satellite internet. Multiple channels at once keep the transmission going even in poor reception areas. We also connect via the existing dedicated connection.
Do we need to find the operators and crew ourselves?
It's not necessary, but you can. The bus will come with its technical team, and we'll assemble the team size based on the event. A smaller transfer will be handled by a few people, while a larger multi-camera project will have a full team. The price includes a responsible technician, and we'll finalise the exact setup when making the offer.
But if you have the opportunity to put together your own creative team – director, cinematographers, etc.
Do you also offer only part of the solution?
Yes. We provide full solutions from concept to completion, but we can also assist with just a few stages. For example, if you have your own creative team, operators, directors, etc., then naturally, you can also use your own team.