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OB VAN SOLUTION

Black Swan designs, coachbuilds, and integrates custom Outside Broadcast (OB) vans. From compact 4-camera mobile news trucks to expandable 24-camera 4K HDR production trailers, our vehicles feature integrated climate control, redundant power generators, and ergonomic production desks.

Core System Capabilities

Turnkey Coachbuilding

Custom chassis modification, thermal insulation, and acoustic soundproofing.

12G-SDI / IP Workflows

High-density mobile routing infrastructure supporting 4K HDR camera feeds.

Ergonomic Layouts

Separate operational zones for Production, Audio, Engineering, and Replay.

Heavy-Duty Power Systems

Dual UPS backup with automatic generator shore-power switching.

Engineered by Black Swan Mobile Engineering•OB Van Coachbuilding & Systems Integration Lead

Published on 2026-06-20

Engineering High-Performance Outside Broadcast Vehicles

Live sports and event coverage require full studio production capabilities on wheels. Outside Broadcast (OB) vans operate in demanding environments—from extreme heat to rugged terrain. Black Swan's vehicle engineering delivers robust, ergonomically optimized mobile studios.

Weight Distribution, Power & Climate Control

Proper axle weight distribution and heavy-duty suspension modifications prevent vehicle fatigue. Integrated high-capacity HVAC climate systems maintain cool rack environments even under harsh ambient weather conditions.

Integrated Mobile Production Stack

Our vehicle integrations fit production switchers, multi-channel slow-motion replay servers, digital audio consoles, wireless camera receivers, and satellite uplinks into compact, highly functional operator spaces.

Technical Specifications & Standards:

Custom vehicle chassis & pneumatic mast installation
HVAC dual-zone precision climate control
ST 2110 IP & 12G-SDI mobile routing core
On-board silent diesel generator integration

Turnkey SLA & Engineering Deliverables

Every deployment includes full documentation, factory acceptance testing, and continuous operational guarantees:

Turnkey OB van custom vehicle coachbuilding, acoustic isolation, and climate control
12G-SDI / SMPTE ST 2110 mobile production switcher & audio console integration
Pneumatic motorized antenna mast & motorized satellite dish (DSNG) mounting
On-board diesel generator systems with automatic shore power transfer switches

Frequently Asked Engineering Questions

Q: What vehicle chassis sizes do you support?

We build on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Iveco Daily, MAN trucks, and custom expandable trailer chassis.

Q: Can existing studio equipment be integrated into a new OB Van chassis?

Yes. We frequently re-integrate client-owned cameras, switchers, and audio consoles into custom mobile vehicles.