Barcelona 1992

Technology Solutions to Support the Olympic Games

Broadcasting Equipment Digital Broadcasting Equipment
Captured the Athletes’ Spirit
in High-Resolution

Photo: Video camera recorder and panoramic view of the stadium where the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Barcelona 1992 was held

The Olympic Games Barcelona 1992 marked the first time Panasonic’s professional broadcast equipment was used by the Host Broadcaster. Panasonic’s digital broadcasting equipment, including roughly 1,200 digital VTRs, 160 video cameras (digital cameras/camera recorders for broadcasting), and 2,000 television monitors, played an active part in the successful broadcast production of the Games.

Photo: Cameraperson using a video camera recorder at one of the venues of the Olympic Games Barcelona 1992
Photo: Staff working at the International Broadcast Center (IBC)
Photo: Large ship used as part of the performance during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Barcelona 1992
Photo: Olympic cauldron lighting ceremony at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Barcelona 1992