Lawo award BCI as “Distributor of The Year 2009”
Singaporean-based supplier Broadcast Communications International (BCI) may have only started out in business in 2007, but their high sales figures in south-east Asia has merited them with the distinction of being Lawo’s distributor of the year 2009. The team headed by MD William Ng also distribute a range of products designed to complement full turnkey solutions for installing in radio and TV broadcasting studios. “I didn’t imagine that our small territory could have ever challenged for this award, let alone win it,” enthused Mr. Ng. “We're extremely happy that we have been recognised for our continuous hard work installing Lawo products in the market. Although we have completed numerous projects including the AMP Malaysia, Mediacorp Lush and Singapore Media Academy, I feel that the Thai Army Channel 5 sale was the most satisfying. For this, we equipped their studio facilities with three Lawo mc2 56 digital mixing systems, which are connected to a Nova73 HD Digital Routing System.” Sales director Colin Tan was responsible for negotiating this sale and he offered a further comment. "Technical discussions started in late 2008 and after several meetings, Army TV was convinced that Lawo were the best products to meet their budget and requirements. The flexibility offered by the Nova 73 HD and ease of use of mc2 56 console perfectly complement Army TV daily operations."
-1 Nov 2010 -
BCI re-designed and upgrades Safra Radio’s MCR with Lawo Router
Established in 1994, Singaporean radio broadcaster SAFRA Radio recently underwent an extensive technical upgrade. The project’s main focus was the Main Control Room (MCR), although the ground work began in 2006 when SAFRA Radio’s first Lawo systems were installed on account of their simple and intuitive user interface. The zirkon mixers that were installed have allowed the DJs to access their controls in full view, whilst the technicians could manage the more complex controls and settings.
Lawo’s modular plug-in cards are based on the DALLIS I/O system, providing an expandable system that will meet any new requirements that may arise during the MCR upgrade. BCI has now supplied and installed SAFRA Radio with a fully integrated broadcast system comprising of a Lawo Zirkon mixer in both the Power 98 and 883 JIA FM studios. A third has been installed for redundancy in the recovery studio with the input and outputs linked to the Nova 17 router in the MCR. Programmable sources from each studio are linked to the MCR via three lines with the MADI connection serving as the main line, whilst the AES/EBU and analogue inputs serve as redundancies.
The MCR, together with two production suites, have been installed with Lawo TB12 talkback panels. The broadcast studios’ talkback has been integrated into the Nova 17 router, allowing each studio to communicate to and from the MCR. Technicians can now monitor and control the entire signal chain via Lawo’s Vistools GUI interface from the studio to the transmitters from a single workstation, which has drastically decreased the troubleshooting process as everything is within reach from a single location. This phase of the four year project has completed SAFRA Radio’s plans in creating a fully digital broadcast system.
-1 Nov 2010 -
We have relocated!
BCI have recently shifted operations from Jalan Pemimpin to our brand new office in Northstar @ AMK. This marks a significant milestone in our growth as a company since our humble beginnings 3 years ago and we would like to thank our partners who have played a part in one way or another.
Besides being more spacious, the new office comes equipped with a pantry and a demo studio. So feel free to drop by anytime to take a look at our products and enjoy some freshly brewed coffee!
-1 Nov 2010 -
BCI equipped ITE new campus
Since its establishment on 1 April 1992 in Singapore, the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) has become well-known as a provider of broad-based, multi-disciplinary curriculums encompassing courses in Applied & Health Sciences, Business & Services, Design & Media, Electronics & InfoComm Technology and Engineering. The post-secondary institution is maintained by the Ministry of Education offering pre-employment training to secondary school leavers in addition to further education and training for those already employed but looking to brush up their skills. The on-air studio is part of the life skills programme, and was established to develop the students' skills for life-long learning. Taught as individuals and in teams, the students can develop their problem-solving and analytical skills, in order to develop their technical skills in addition to holistic training for lifelong learning.
Broadcast Communications International (BCI) was recently contracted to supply and install a Lawo Crystal 12 fader console for its on-air studio together with a Lawo Crystal 4 fader console for the editing room. In addition, Netia Radio Automation System was used for their on air and editing studio and integrating with MusicMaster for the programme scheduling. The system has been designed for technical ease of use, integrating the On-Air and Editing suites, thus creating a seamless workflow between the two.
-1 Nov 2010 -
Comrex appoints BCI as their new distributor
Broadcast Communications International Pte. Ltd. has been appointed as the new distributor of IP Codec manufacturer Comrex for Singapore and Malaysia from 1st September 2010. The appointment was made with a view that “ IP Codecs are an emerging technology in many countries, a specific type of dealer is required to achieve the necessary market penetration at this stage. Among other things, a systems integration business focus will be required. The appointment was described by William Ng, Managin Director of BCI as “adequately matching Comrex technology with a distributor of high technical standing. “ BCI and Comrex is jointly organising a road show of Singapore and Malaysia in late October to start off a series of marketing activities for Comrex.
-1 Nov 2010 -
Temasek Polytechnic choses Lawo Digital Mixers
Established in 1990, Temasek Polytechnic in Singapore provides 52 full-time diploma courses in applied sciences, business, design, engineering, humanities and social sciences, and informatics and IT to some 15,000 students. One of the Diploma’s provided by the Polytechnic is in Communications & Media Management for providing students with media-related business skills in public relations, corporate communications and entertainment are taught. During the senior year, students are required to complete a six-month internship programme with media and media-related companies such as CNBC, MediaCorp and Singapore Press Holdings, before going on to choose a specialised course in print, broadcast or media marketing.
Broadcast Communications International (BCI) was called upon to upgrade the Polytechnics’ on-air studio and recording/production facilities for its students recently. The project replaces their On-Air Studio (Main Conty) with Lawo Zircon 12 Fader and the Recording/Production Studio (Conty B) with Lawo Crystal 8 Fader. The Lawo mixers were selected on account of its’ flexibility, reliability and ease of use, which can be configured or modified by the users for their own personal requirements.
-1 Nov 2010 -