BMC 3.208 Reporter workflow

This workflow discusses how to use the Reporter equipment in BMC 3.208

Begin by checking out the Live Reporter Kit from equipment checkout in BMC 5.154.

This workflow assumes we are beginning with the equipment off, dark, and stowed.

Gently pull the camera unit out of wall recess with the handle provided.

There are 5 objects to turn on, and they each turn on in different ways.  They must all be turned on in-order for this equipment to function properly.

1) Turn on the light-switch labeled "Local Reporter Flat-Panel Lights" on the opposite wall.

2) Turn on the wall mounted Program Out monitor by pressing the button on the bottom right-hand side.

3) Turn on the top, shelf-mounted Teleprompter monitor by pressing the button on the right side.  This button is a little difficult to find.

4) Turn on the lower, Local Reporter monitor by touching the power symbol on the bottom right side.

5) Turn on the AJA KiPro Mini inside the rack, just behind the Local Reporter monitor, by holding down the power button for 2 seconds.

Remove the cloth cover from the camera.  Place the cover next to the camera, so we can put it back later.

At this point, the equipment should all be turned on, and look something like this:

Note: The teleprompter monitor should be on, but not necessarily displaying words.

From the Live Reporter kit, remove the lavalier microphone case and one of the two XLR cables.

Remove the lavalier mic from the case, and unscrew the metal body to open it up.  Place the