Manama, Bahrain — February 1, 2021
BSS – Broadcast & Studio Solutions, a leading broadcast and professional AV system integrator in the Middle East, proudly announces the successful completion of a major broadcast integration project for Bahrain TV, under the Ministry of Information Affairs (MIA).
The project involved the design, engineering, and integration of two newly built medium-sized Outside Broadcast (OB) vans, each equipped with IP-based audio and control systems from Lawo, a global leader in broadcast technology.
This milestone project is part of Bahrain’s ongoing TV modernization strategy, aimed at upgrading its live production and mobile broadcasting infrastructure to meet international standards for quality, reliability, and scalability.
Both OB vans feature Lawo’s VSM (Virtual Studio Manager) — a powerful IP broadcast control and workflow management platform.
The system, based on a redundant VSM server architecture, enables operators to manage complex production environments through custom GUIs, hardware LCD button panels, and software-based control clients.
Key VSM components include:
vsmSTUDIO software for runtime configuration
GPIO interfaces and SmartHubs for flexible signal conversion
UMDs for dynamic labeling
vSNMP editor tool for real-time system monitoring
This scalable control backbone provides centralized workflow management, allowing Bahrain TV to streamline operations and achieve greater efficiency, flexibility, and control across all live production tasks.
The larger OB van is equipped with a 48-fader Lawo mc²56 audio production console, featuring:
384 DSP channels
5120×5120 routing matrix
Local and remote I/O via mc² Compact I/O system
The second, compact OB van integrates a 24-fader Lawo mc²36 console, offering 192 DSP channels and a 512×512 matrix — delivering full functionality for smaller-scale productions without compromising audio quality.
Together, these Lawo systems provide premium sound engineering, IP-based flexibility, and reliable performancetailored to Bahrain TV’s demanding production workflows.
The project commenced on January 1, 2021, with on-site installation and system integration completed by mid-January.
The official handover ceremony took place on February 1, 2021, attended by senior representatives from both the Ministry of Information Affairs and BSS.
“We’re proud to have delivered this project in partnership with Lawo, providing Bahrain TV with modern, IP-based OB solutions that enhance their broadcasting capabilities for years to come,” said Tareq Eid, CEO of BSS Group.
“This project reflects our mission to integrate flexible, high-end broadcast systems that are future-ready and standards-compliant.”
The Ministry of Information Affairs (MIA) is the Kingdom of Bahrain’s official media authority, operating a network of television and radio stations.
MIA produces diverse content in both Arabic and English, including news, sports, entertainment, and cultural programming.
The new OB vans, featuring 10+ camera and 4+ camera configurations, significantly expand Bahrain’s mobile production and live event coverage capabilities.
BSS Group is a leading broadcast and professional AV system integrator in the Middle East and Africa, providing turnkey solutions for OB & mobile units, studios, newsrooms, transmission, and post-production facilities.
With extensive regional experience, BSS delivers end-to-end system integration, project management, and technical support for complex live and recorded broadcast environments.
Lawo is a globally recognized manufacturer of IP-based video, audio, and control solutions for broadcast and media production.
All Lawo products are developed and manufactured in Germany, known for their innovation, precision, and reliability.
Lawo systems are used by leading broadcasters worldwide to power live production, remote workflows, and IP-based operations.