To install a Production Control Room (PCR) in a news channel, a detailed Bill of

Materials (BOM) is required, covering various essential equipment and components.

Below is a generalized BOM for setting up a PCR:

### 1. **Video Equipment:**

- **Video Switcher:**

- Example: Blackmagic Design ATEM Constellation 8K, Ross Video Carbonite Ultra

- **Monitors:**

- Example: Multiple HD/4K monitors from brands like LG, Samsung, or Sony

- **Cameras:**

- Example: Sony HDC-3500, Panasonic AW-UE150 (PTZ cameras)

- **Camera Control Units (CCUs):**

- Example: Sony RCP-3500

- **Routing Switchers:**

- Example: Blackmagic Design Smart Videohub, Grass Valley NVISION

### 2. **Audio Equipment:**

- **Audio Mixer/Console:**

- Example: Yamaha QL1, Behringer X32

- **Microphones:**

- Example: Shure SM7B, Sennheiser MKH 416

- **Audio Monitors:**

- Example: Genelec 8010A

- **Headsets and IFB (Interruptible Foldback) Systems:**

- Example: Clear-Com, RTS

### 3. **Graphics and Playback:**

- **Graphics Systems:**

- Example: ChyronHego PRIME, Vizrt Viz Trio

- **Video Servers:**

- Example: EVS XT-VIA, Avid AirSpeed

- **Character Generators:**

- Example: Ross Video XPression, NewTek LiveGraphics

### 4. **Lighting:**

- **LED Studio Lights:**

- Example: ARRI SkyPanel, Litepanels Astra

- **Lighting Control System:**

- Example: DMX controllers, Elation Professional

### 5. **Control Room Furniture:**

- **Desks and Consoles:**

- Example: Custom-built control room desks, Middle Atlantic Products

- **Seating:**

- Example: Ergonomic chairs for operators

### 6. **Networking and IT Infrastructure:**

- **Network Switches and Routers:**

- Example: Cisco, Ubiquiti

- **KVM Switches:**

- Example: Black Box, Raritan

- **Servers and Storage:**

- Example: Dell EMC Isilon, Quantum StorNext

### 7. **Intercom and Communication Systems:**

- **Intercom Systems:**

- Example: Clear-Com Eclipse HX, RTS ADAM

- **Talkback Systems:**

- Example: Studio Technologies Model 233

### 8. **Power and Backup:**

- **UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply):**

- Example: APC, Eaton

- **Power Distribution Units (PDUs):**

- Example: Tripp Lite, APC

### 9. **Miscellaneous:**

- **Cabling:**

- Example: SDI cables, XLR cables, Cat6 Ethernet cables

- **Racks and Mounts:**

- Example: Middle Atlantic, APC

- **Adapters and Converters:**

- Example: Blackmagic Design Mini Converters

### 10. **Software:**

- **Broadcast Automation Software:**

- Example: ENPS, Dalet Galaxy

- **Video Editing Software:**

- Example: Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer

### 11. **Installation and Integration:**

- **Professional Services:**

- Cost for professional installation, integration, and calibration by broadcast engineers

and technicians
### 12. **Training and Support:**

- **Operator Training:**

- Training sessions for staff to operate and manage the PCR

- **Technical Support:**

- Ongoing support contracts with equipment vendors

This is a high-level overview and the actual BOM may vary based on the specific
requirements and preferences of the news channel. It is advisable to consult with
broadcast system integrators to create a customized and detailed BOM tailored to your
needs.