Telefónica Servicios Audiovisuales (TSA) and Appear are working together to deliver the next-generation contribution and distribution network for Spain’s LaLiga.
After winning Lot 4 of LaLiga’s new media operations contract, TSA will employ Appear’s X Platform to help it handle 200+ feeds from stadiums across Spain to the Master Control Room in Madrid, as well as managing low-latency feeds from OB trucks for remote production.
The workflow will handle both SDI and SMPTE 2110 with NMOS control as required, delivering 1080p50 HDR content and including license-based upgrades to UHD format and SRT to serve LaLiga’s future broadcast needs.
“We are honoured that LaLiga has selected Telefónica Servicios Audiovisuales to manage the contribution and distribution of its premium soccer content,” said Jose Luis García Cabrera, COO at TSA. “With the deployment of Appear’s industry-leading compression solutions, we are able to offer LaLiga the most technically advanced and powerful solutions on the market today.
“This project comes as a valuable addition to the comprehensive solutions we have already been delivering for top-tier sports environments—including fixed port networks, AV networks in stadiums, press rooms, production equipment, IP ST 2110-based stadiums or show control systems, amongst others.”
