In 2021 was tasked by their client TED to provide audio visual support and technical production for the TED Countdown Summit 2021, taking place in Edinburgh ahead of the COP26 Summit.
TED has been a long-standing client of PSP’s and being able to work on one of the first live TED events post pandemic was a delight for all. To keep everyone as safe as possible, all crew and delegates were required to take a Covid test every 72 hours.
Altogether, the event consisted of 3 days setting up, 2 days of technical checks and rehearsals and then 4 live show days, which hosted a total of 64 presenters, artists and performers in front of an audience of 700 people.
From initial brief the dedicated Project Management team at PSP regularly consulted with the client to make their event visions become reality. Mike Featherstone works closely with TED on their projects and did so with this particular event, pulling together a 15-strong crew and providing a host of state-of-the-art equipment to bring the event to life, including:
6 broadcast cameras with twin console Grass Valley Kayenne K-frame Switcher
Video and Data switching via Barco E2 and S3 switchers and signal distribution using Riedel Mediornet Compact Pro fibre system
Panasonic 20K Laser projection
L-Acoustics Kara PA System system with 5 Yamaha and Digico digital mixing desks
24 radio mics and 10 IEM systems
Multi channel Riedel Artist comms system with 20 Bolero wireless units and 20 smart panels
You may find more information about this project here.
