What is mid-level live production?
Mid-level live production is a multi-camera broadcast setup where a portable control room is assembled on-site at the venue — typically at the front-of-house position. It delivers the same core production workflow as a full outside broadcast: live switching between camera angles, audio mixing, graphics, intercom, tally lights, and return video feeds. The operational difference is that the equipment travels in flight cases and is installed at the venue, rather than running from a dedicated broadcast vehicle.
When is mid-level the right choice?
Mid-level production is appropriate when your event requires professional, television-quality output — but the venue provides suitable space for a portable control room, and the number of camera positions stays between two and five. It is the standard production format for domestic sports league broadcasts, national federation events, sponsor-facing productions, and hybrid conferences where the quality of the stream directly reflects on the organising body.
What does a mid-level production include?
A mid-level live production with Pélicom includes: a broadcast-grade vision mixer, 2–5 operated or fixed cameras, integrated audio mixing, on-screen graphics and live scoreboards, intercom and tally system, and multi-destination streaming output. The production team typically comprises a director, vision mixer, audio engineer and graphics operator — with defined role separation that ensures consistent output quality regardless of venue conditions or event complexity.
How does mid-level differ from entry-level?
Entry-level production uses 1–2 cameras and is operated by one or two people without dedicated role separation. It suits informal or lower-profile events where simplicity matters more than broadcast polish. Mid-level adds multiple camera positions, a structured production workflow, and the crew depth necessary for reliable, repeatable output. If your event is being streamed publicly, presented to sponsors, or distributed to any broadcaster, mid-level is the minimum recommended standard.