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BET Rolls Out New Digital Production Mobile Unit Designed, Engineered and Integrated by Communications Engineering, Inc.

(CEI) Black Entertainment Television Selects CEI To Deliver 50 Foot Mobile Production Truck with 38 Foot Expanding Section Equipped With BTS Cameras, GVG 4000-3T Production Switcher & a 48 Track SSL Audio Mixing Console

Washington, DC -- June 20, 1997 -- Communications Engineering, Inc. (CEI), a full service broadcast engineering firm, was contracted by Black Entertainment Television (BET) to design and build a state-of-the-art, digital production mobile unit. CEI worked with Calumet Coach Company of Calumet City, Illinois to design and build a 50 foot production trailer which features a 38 foot expanding section and split rear axles for proper weight distribution. Final build out and equipment integration was done at CEI's facility in Newington, Virginia.

John Wesley Nash, CEI's Vice President of Engineering, remarked, " Because BET produces a very wide variety of programming, the mobile unit will be called upon to address events ranging from national sporting venues to large music concerts. Audio, in particular, had to be the highest quality and flexibility for BET, which bases so much of its programming on the music world." The operational layout and technology was designed to support an 18-20 person broadcast team for live productions which commenced in Washington DC in May. The mobile unit will support programming material for both BET cable channels, BET and BET On Jazz, as well as future live production events.

Rick Redmon, BET VP of Network Operations and Engineering, exclaimed, " We are delighted with CEI's impressive and flexible mobile solution which is fulfilling our goal of delivering high quality programming without compromises!"

The BET truck was designed and engineered to accommodate the widest range of anticipated environmental conditions out on location and includes extensive considerations for power, HVAC, soundproofing, operator console ergonomics, technology access and storage.

The extensive audio and video solutions designed into the truck include:

• SSL On-Air Production
• Multitrack Audio Mixing Console
• GVG 3M/E Digital Production Switcher w/ Truck Control Panel
• ABEKAS Dveous DVE System
• BTS LDK-10 Cameras with CANON PJ70X9.5BIE 70X Field Lens
• BTS LDK-10P Cameras with CANON J20X8BIRS 20X EFP Lens
• BTS Venus Routing Switcher
• RTS Systems Digital Intercom Matrix
• SONY Digital Betacam Video Tape Machines with Slo Mo Controllers
• Production Monitor Wall with 52 Monitors
• Custom Image Video Under Monitor Tally Display System
• Leitch Clock, Time Code & A/V Syncronizer Systems
• 360 Systems DigiCart/II Hard Disk Recorder and Instant Replay
• Tektronix Sync & Test Generators
• Monitoring Equipment from Dolby, Fostex, Genelec, Hafler, Acoustech and Sony
• Microphones from AKG, Electrovoice, Sanken, Sennheiser, Shure and Sony
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NBC NEWS - Washington Bureau Provides Extensive Coverage of the Election, Inauguration, and Political Events With New Digital Facilities Designed and Integrated by CEI.

New Graphics Facilities and Control Room Equipped with GVG Production Switchers & DVE's, SSL & Zaxcom Audio Mixers, Quantel & Chyron Graphics Systems, Phillips/BTS Routing Switcher, and Sony Videotape Machines Enhance Production Capabilities.

Washington, DC -- May 9, 1997 -- Communications Engineering, Inc. (CEI), a full service broadcast engineering firm, worked with NBC News to design, build and deliver a digital control facility as well as extensive graphics room upgrades at the Washington DC bureau. Integrated within the NBC Washington affiliate (WRC-TV), the digital upgrade supports news production and political coverage for the network and its cable programming entities such as MS-NBC and CNBC. Engineering teams for NBC News in New York and Washington DC collaborated with CEI VP of Engineering John Wesley Nash and staff to deliver an integral digital facelift to support production and on-air operations.

Among the technology solutions selected and integrated were:

• VENUS (256x256) SDV Switching System
• SSL SL 8000 GB On-Air Production
• Multitrack Audio Mixing Console
• TEKTRONIX Profile and Test Equipment Systems
• GVG Production Switcher and DVE's
• QUANTEL Paintbox, Picturebox Express and Hal Express
• SONY Digital Betacam VTRs
• IKEGAMI 9", 10", 14"
• 20" Monitors
• LEITCH Audio/Video Synchronizer
• Clocking/Timecode System
• N-VISION A/D
• D/A Converters
• 360 SYSTEMS DigiCart/II Hard Disk Recorder
• CHYRON iNFiNiT! Graphics Animation Basic System
• ZAXCOM Digital Audio Mixer (Graphics Room)
• RTS SYSTEMS Digital Intercom Matrix (240x240)
• 3COM Fast Ethernet Switch and hubs

CEI, a full-service engineering, implementation, management and technical consulting firm, has established a strong market presence by providing innovative technical solutions to complex telecommunications, broadcast and media creation problems. CEI's personnel are experienced in the analysis, design, development, installation, operation and management of media communications systems.
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BET's SoundStage Restaurant Redefines the Multimedia Dining Experience With An Interactive Television Production Flavor

Communications Engineering, Inc. (CEI) Developed a Novel Integration of Video/Audio Technologies with a Restaurant-Wide Camera Robotics System Directed from a Sophisticated Custom Control Console.

Largo, Maryland -- January 31, 1997 -- Communications Engineering, Inc., a full service broadcast engineering firm, worked with Black Entertainment Television (BET) to design, build and deliver SoundStage--- a unique, television inspired theme restaurant which opened January in Largo Maryland. The CEI design fulfilled the BET vision to establish a stylish, extraordinary restaurant integrated with interactive television technologies.

Rick Redmon, BET VP of Network Operations and Engineering, announced "SoundStage represents a new, exciting business for BET and our collaboration with CEI has raised the bar for combining upscale American dining with an exceptional, interactive entertainment experience." The 365 seat, 12,000 square foot building utilizes projection screens, video wall, camera robotics, chroma key wall and other broadcast audio/video technologies.

Larry Brody, CEI Executive VP, explained, "This truly, one-of-a-kind operating environment required that we design the elaborate A/V systems to be under the flexible, creative, and intuitive direction of a computerized touchscreen." The A/V systems are integrated into the stunning, custom designed director's console which creates and manages the programming throughout the restaurant.

Among the A/V systems designed into the facility are:
• Seven Telemetrics Robotics Systems, Pan, Tilt, Rotate & Track
• Panasonic Digital Cameras With Canon Zoom Lenses
• 42 Sony Large Screen Monitors
• Toshiba Video Wall
• Ampro 4600 Video Projectors
• GVG Switcher with Chroma Keyer
• AMX Control Technology With Custom PC Console
• JBL and EAW Speakers Systems
• ETC Lighting System

CEI, a full-service engineering, implementation, management and technical consulting firm, has established a strong market presence by providing innovative technical solutions to complex telecommunications, broadcast and media creation problems. CEI's personnel are experienced in the analysis, design, development, installation, operation and management of media communications systems.
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