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Posted by blackburst@aol.com on 12/05/06 15:17
Steve Guidry wrote:
> You really need to be asking these questions to your systems integrator.
>
> Larry advised you earlier in the thread to get one, but knowing video guys
> like I do, you're probably thinking that you can do it yourself.
Yes. I have designed/built several studios and other facilities. If
this were a project using standard def analog technology, it would be a
snap, and I could design, purchase and build it myself. The
complicating factors are digital, hi-def and the fact that I have a
million other things to do as the CEO. So, read on...!
>
> Do yourself a favor, and don't to that. Get an _independent_ systems
> integrator, and spend 5 - 8% of your budget getting the best advice you can
> get - - NOT just this half-assed advice you get here. Sure, there are
> knowledgeable people here - - Bruce, Dennis, Larry, Bill, etc. Any one of
> us has done this a number of times, and could design a killer setup for you.
> But no one is going to do al the research necessary to answer all your
> questions without getting paid to do it. By independent, I mean someone who
> DOESN'T sell the gear he recommends. Then take his specs and bid it out.
> This is the only way I know of to make sure you're getting good advice.
>
> Your project is too big and too important to screw up. And you'll be living
> with these decisions for 9 years, I think you said.
>
> Just my $.25 . . . which I'm sure you'll ignore . . .
Wrong, TV breath...(just kidding). After due consideration, I have
decided to commit a sum (which I won't divulge) to hring a consultant
to help research and choose equipment, and to help on the installation
(the tedious stuff, like wiring patch bays). I'll do the racking, etc.
I'm not going to throw money away, but I am going to delegate to the
right person, and I know a few.
I figure between me, the paid consultant and my usual vendor (nice,
fairly knowledgable, but a little ditzy), we can get the best stuff for
the long term, and put together a whole
studio/truck/edit/acquisition/playout/dub buying plan. Beyond freeing
up a lot of my time, it will prevent me from waking up in a cold sweat
at 4am, worrying if I chose the right stuff. I figure I can blame any
mistakes on the consultant...
So, I was just picking your collective brains for the best
studio-capable HD solution, but yes, your advice has fallen on
receptive ears. You done good.
>
> Steve
>
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