The Broadcast Facility Must Have Adequate Ceiling Height
Insufficient ceiling height is the most common problem linked to building a broadcast facility. Oftentimes, there’s just not enough headroom.
The height of the ceiling of your broadcast facility dramatically impacts the studio’s lighting. The infrastructure needs adequate space to hang a lighting grid suitably — you don’t want your lighting instruments clutching the ceiling. Further, there must be sufficient room for circulation.
Even the ceiling of a typical office building is not high enough to suitably install lighting grid and fixtures. So, when evaluating a building for your broadcast facility, give ceiling height the topmost priority.
Proper Ventilation and Air Conditioning Should be in Place
Broadcast equipment doesn’t fit well with heat or moisture. Therefore, broadcast facilities must always maintain a cold and humidity-free environment.
To ensure that, make sure your building has sufficient HVAC and venting to support your broadcast facility. You will also need a dedicated thermostat to control the facility’s temperature. Without these temperature-regulating instruments, you’ll never be able to provide your broadcast equipment with an optimal environment to function.
Another consideration regarding HVAC is the positioning of blowers and fans. They should NOT be in your studio or anywhere you plan to record content — as they cause unnecessary background noise that can be picked up on a microphone.
There Must be Sufficient Electricity to Power Your Broadcast Facility
Electricity is another huge aspect to consider. There must be enough electrical power to not only support all your broadcast equipment but also to accommodate equipment that the facility may need in the future.
Further, you want to make sure the power outlets are placed where you need them. This also includes the studio’s ceiling to support lighting instruments.
If possible, making arrangements for clean power is ideal. Meaning power drops exclusively reserved for your facility — not shared with other circuits in the building. It will help you avoid the dreaded situation of losing electricity in the middle of a broadcast.
Ensure Appropriate Connectivity
The final building consideration when starting a broadcast facility is connectivity. Unlike some of the factors detailed above, you have better control over the connectivity at your facility.
Make certain that you have a high-quality internet connection dedicated to supporting outbound transmissions and your operation’s overall IT network. Besides, redundant internet circuits are always advised. If your broadcast facility is situated in a commercial office building, you need redundant ISPs for maximum coverage.
Lastly, depending on where your broadcast facility is geographically located, look into the possibility of acquiring a fiber circuit to enhance the performance of your system. If active fiber isn’t available, look for dark fiber nearby that you can use to make a new fiber circuit.
Reach out to QES Malaysia today if you need more help on setting up a broadcasting facility as they are experts in knowing the dos and dont’s of broadcasting.