CFN has the unique challenge of switching live and recorded content, both in-person and remotely, from multiple locations in and around New York City, all while maintaining high production values.

by Mark Foley, for Church Production Magazine

Using just two switchers and Broadcast Pix’s Remote Commander, CFN can broadcast live from several studios and churches in the New York City area saving the production team time and hassle of traveling to each location individually. “If it wasn’t for the Remote Commander, we’d have a tough time trying to deliver our masses remotely as we do,” says Josh Nemley, CFN’s lead engineer. “We’re running a very efficient and streamlined house.”

– 02.10.22 – Catholic Faith Network (CFN) has a unique and challenging mission to shoot, produce, and deliver multiple high-quality live productions every day. Programs range from daily masses to studio shoots and remotes. Additionally, CFN retransmits programs gathered from other sources that even include masses or messages from the Pope originating at the Vatican.

The unique challenge CFN has is in the switching of recorded and live content, both in-person and remotely, from multiple locations in and around New York City, all while maintaining high production values. As with any large multiple worship endeavor, robust video switcher options are a must. Nearly every video and audio signal will pass through the switcher at some point during the production.

“…it’s amazing to see. We have a full-blown mass on Christmas Day, St. Patrick’s Day or Columbus Day, [and] there’s a single person behind the scenes switching four or five cameras.” – Sean Kennedy Sr., Executive Producer at CFN

With so much at stake, CFN relies heavily on its longtime partner, Broadcast Pix, known for its production switchers and cloud-based solutions for media management, collaboration, and distribution. CFN currently owns two Broadcast Pix MX Systems and two FX Systems, as well as Remote Commander. Utilizing the Remote Commander means worship services or programs being produced by CFN with their MX or FX Systems can be controlled and switched remotely from anywhere.

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