Time: 2024-07-16
Fox News Media is deploying significant tech and production resources for the coverage of the Republican National Convention , with over 400 people on - site , 24 plus cameras , and over 9,000 feet of fiber connecting broadcast locations around the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee , Wisconsin . Despite the absence of a mobile production unit on - site , Fox News plans to send back all feeds and content from cameras and operations to its New York control rooms using 45 transmission lines . This decision marks a significant shift in how the network typically covers such events , with a focus on remote production technology.
To handle all the feeds , including main feeds and backups , Fox News has forty - five transmission lines from Milwaukee to New York and thirty - one lines from New York to Milwaukee . This includes 16 JPEG XS lines for low latency . Additionally , the network has set up an engineering hub near the Fiserv Forum for quality control and monitoring , with a trailer facility for monitoring feeds . While most transmission is fiber - based , they have a satellite backup and streaming backup for added redundancy . The studio van in the engineering hub area can be used in emergencies , providing additional flexibility in case of unforeseen circumstances.
During the Republican National Convention , Fox News will be utilizing multiple main areas spread out over a five - block area , including the Fiserv Forum , The Gather , the Baird Convention Center , and an engineering hub . With more than 9000 feet and 180 strands of fiber connecting broadcast locations , the network will make use of over 24 cameras . Inside the Fiserv Forum , Fox has robotic cameras controlled from an engineering trailer , along with connectivity provided by BSI and LiveU to ensure seamless operations and coverage.
The decision to remotely produce the convention was not taken lightly , with a detailed planning process that began well in advance of the event . Fox News Media has been preparing for the convention since Milwaukee was announced as the site in 2022 , leveraging their familiarity with the location from previous events . The network 's coverage of the convention will span multiple platforms , including Fox News Channel , Fox Business Network , Fox News Audio , Fox News Digital , and Fox Nation , showcasing their commitment to delivering comprehensive news coverage across various mediums . With a focus on innovation and adaptability , Fox News is poised to provide viewers with real - time updates and analysis during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
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