Business Services
WGVU Public Media, a service of Grand Valley State University, is pleased to offer a variety of professional media creation and distribution services.
Location
WGVU-TV
301 Fulton St. W (corner of Fulton Street West and Front Street West)
Grand Rapids, MI 49504-6492
WGVU is conveniently located just 2 blocks from downtown Grand Rapids, close to the Amway Grand and JW Marriot Hotels, the Grand Center and Van Andel Arena.
Grand Rapids, MI Uplink Services
Uses Include
- News interviews with IFB, PL, green screen
- Corporate communications
- Advertising/sales/marketing
- Training/human resources
- New product introductions
- Press conferences
Services We Provide
- Full production support (studios/cameras/edit/microphones/audio)
- Full engineering support (technicians and equipment operators)
- Graphic designers (Mac-based systems)
- Professional support staff (Engineering/Production/Planning)
- Uplink (the only non-preemptable dedicated uplink in West Michigan)
Facilities and Amenities Available
- Two fully-equipped, broadcast television studios including:
- Four Sony/Fujinon -1080i cameras (additional cameras available)
- Chyron graphics
- Green screen
- Multi-channel IFB and PL
- Green room
- Kitchenette
- Catering
- Professional makeup
Audio Services
- WGVU can provide local and long-distance two-way connectivity by either Comrex IP or ISDN
- Audio studio with multiple mic and line inputs
- Multi-channel digital recording
- Green room
HD/SD Video Uplink
- KU-band digital to all US domestic satellites (1080i, MPEG-4, DVB-S2)
- Ku and C-Band downlink and turn around
- HD Cam, various file formats
- Live studio or remote interview equipment, operators and technical support
- Transponder booking available (or you can use your existing space segment)
- Other HD/SD Transport services include two H.264 IP Video Codec systems
Tower Space Rental
We are pleased to make available to communication service providers tower space at our multiple tower site locations. These tower sites offer coverage for much of southwest lower Michigan. Locations include Kalamazoo, Kentwood, Allendale, Coopersville, Norton Shores, and Whitehall, Michigan.
We offer competitive pricing as well as additional connectivity for special applications. If you are looking to expand your communication services in West Michigan call us for a consultation. (Should there be a contact person and phone number here also?)
For uplink services (tape conversions, downlinks, business television) contact Sue Peterson at (616) 331-6732, Monday thru Friday 7:30 am to 4:30 pm or nights and weekends at (616) 260-4470 or email wgvu-tech-ops@gvsu.edu.
For equipment and studio rentals contact Phil Lane, Production Manager at (616) 331-6791 or email wgvu@wgvu.org
GRAND RAPIDS, MI UPLINK SERVICES
USES INCLUDE
- News Interviews with IFB, Green Screen, PL
- Corporate Communications
- Advertising/Sales/Marketing
- Training/Human Resources
- New Product Introductions
- Press Conferences
SERVICES WE PROVIDE
- Full production support (studios/cameras/edit/microphones/audio)
- Full engineering support(technicians & equipment operators)
- Graphics Designers (Macintosh based systems)
- Professional support staff (Engineering/Production/Planning)
- Uplink (the only non-preemptable dedicated uplink in West Michigan)
FACILITIES AVAILABLE (Rates)
- Microwave link (should live feeds be required)
- 2-way fiber connectivity
- Two fully-equipped, broadcast studios with IFB and multiple phone line capabilities(cost based on equipment/staff needs)
- Audio conferencing (up to 30 lines simultaneously)
RADIO SERVICES
- WGVU AM/FM can provide ISDN Zephyr connectivity for interviews.
- Broadcast studios available (cost based on equipment/staff needs)
TV UPLINKING
- KU-band - analog and digital (MPEG 2, MPEG 4, HD)
- HD Cam, Various File Formats
- Steerable uplink can hit all Ku satellites (C-band turnarounds available)
- Live studio or remote interview equipment, operators and technical support
- Transponder booking available (or can use your existing space segment)