AETA Audio Systems delivered a combination of commentary codecs to the recent African Nations Championship (CHAN) and 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN). At the request of Loca Images, a systems integrator based in Paris, AETA’s technical team adapted the ScoopTeam commentary codec to meet specifications for these events. In total, the company provided 144 ScoopTeam units, which were used in five locations throughout Cameroon during both occasions.

Imed ben Ameur, technical director at Loca Images, designed and managed the installation and stayed on site in Cameroon during both competitions to accompany ScoopTeam users and ensure streamlined operations of all equipment. While ScoopTeam is mainly an audio over IP device, station staff made use of the DANTE interface for the internal networks of each stadium and the ISDN interface for the remote links, benefiting from the fact that AETA still also delivers this technology.

“Beyond the technical respect of the specifications, the ergonomics of the ScoopTeam user interface was decisive in our choice,” said Ben Ameur. “We don’t regret our decision for a split second, especially since during the various broadcasts, all the local technicians were able to operate the products with almost no help from us.”

“We are very proud to have collaborated with Loca Images on this large-scale project, which clearly demonstrates the versatility of our ScoopTeam codecs,” added Yann Vonarburg, AETA general manager.