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Live television production hub

A live broadcast is only as good as its studio.

buzzlofi is the production hub that brings studio equipment, camera craft, acoustics and lighting into one reliable workflow, so your news programmes, interviews and live shows go to air without surprises.

Live television studio with cameras and a news desk under studio lights

Studio integration

Studio equipment that works as one system

If you have ever wondered why a polished studio still falls apart on air, the answer is usually integration. We connect the dots between hardware, people and process, then prove it in rehearsal.

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  • 1

    Signal path mapping

    Every camera, mic and monitor is traced from source to transmission so nothing is left to chance.

  • 2

    Gallery and floor integration

    Vision mixers, talkback, tally and graphics are configured to behave as one coordinated system.

  • 3

    Operator-ready presets

    Camera, audio and lighting presets are saved and labelled so any crew can recall a show in minutes.

  • 4

    Documented handover

    Clear diagrams and checklists are left with your team, ready for the next bulletin or live show.

What we do

Gain more insight into how your studio performs on air

With integrated planning across picture, sound and light, you can manage every aspect of a live production from one clear brief.

  • Dynamic camera techniques

    Pedestal, jib and handheld moves that keep pictures engaging without distracting from the story.

  • Acoustic optimisation

    Treated rooms and tuned microphone placement for clean, intelligible speech in every seat.

  • Lighting setups that flatter

    Key, fill and backlight plots that look natural on camera and stay consistent through a long show.

Camera operator adjusting a studio camera on a television set

New: live rehearsal clinics

Take quick action that makes every show run to time.

If you have ever lost seconds to a missed cue or a dead talkback channel, our clinics are the place for you. Rehearse the whole chain with working crews and fix problems before the red light comes on.

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Production gallery with vision mixer and multiple monitor screens

Pricing

Flexible support for every production

Introductory rates for new clients. All prices exclude VAT; final quotes depend on studio size and format.

Rehearsal Day Support

For newsrooms and small studios

Save 25%
£390/day

Was £520

  • Camera, talkback and tally check
  • Lighting level and colour review
  • Audio monitoring and levels check
  • Written fix list within 48 hours

Live Show Crew

For multi-camera shows and events

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£2,450/day

Was £3,200

  • Vision mixer and graphics operators
  • Camera team with floor manager
  • Sound supervisor and radio mic cover
  • Failover and backup signal plan
  • Post-show review report

A reliable production process, step by step

The same six stages protect a five-minute news bulletin and a ninety-minute live show.

  1. 1

    Pre-production walkthrough

    We review the run order, set plan and crew positions so every department starts from the same page.

  2. 2

    Signal and talkback testing

    Video, audio, tally and comms are tested end to end, including every guest and reporter feed.

  3. 3

    Camera and lens checks

    Framing, focus, white balance and shot boxes are set and logged for repeatable results.

  4. 4

    Rehearsal with live cues

    A full dress rehearsal with graphics, packages and timing exposes problems while they are cheap to fix.

  5. 5

    Failover drills

    Backup paths, spare mics and fallback graphics are rehearsed so a fault never becomes dead air.

  6. 6

    Post-show review

    We debrief with data from the show and update the checklist for the next transmission.

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The fastest way from rehearsal to live broadcast. Period.

We are a specialist team that believes in clear plans, honest pricing and calm control rooms. Tell us about your next programme and we will map the route to air.

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