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Broadcast Engineering Consulting
System design, signal flow documentation, troubleshooting, vendor coordination, and practical support for production environments.
Broadcast Engineering • Live Production • Modern Video Workflows
Broadcast Engineering for Live Production and Modern Video Workflows
I help production teams design, troubleshoot, and deliver reliable live workflows across SDI, IP, REMI, and cloud environments.
- Signal flow clarity for cameras, switchers, routing, monitoring, streaming, and venue integration
- Modern workflow guidance across SDI, IP video, NDI, SMPTE ST 2110 readiness, AWS cloud media, and REMI production
- Calm, practical troubleshooting when timing, communication, and reliability matter most
Prefer email? david.crown@crowntechnicalgroup.com
Technical FocusBuilt for teams that need reliable workflows, clear signal paths, and systems that can be supported under live conditions.
30+ YearsExperience across broadcast engineering, live production, themed entertainment, and technical operations.
Modern WorkflowsSupport for SDI, IP video, NDI, SMPTE ST 2110 readiness, REMI production, livestreaming, and AWS cloud media planning.
Calm ExecutionPractical planning and steady troubleshooting when the room is live and the signal matters.
What We Do
We design systems that production teams can actually operate, support, and scale.
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Live Production Systems
Control rooms, cameras, switching, comms, encoding, streaming, recording, routing, monitoring, and show day readiness.
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REMI and Cloud Workflows
Remote production planning, AWS video transport, contribution paths, partner ingest, redundancy planning, and operational monitoring.
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SMPTE 2110 and NDI
Hybrid SDI and IP workflow planning, NDI design, SMPTE ST 2110 readiness, and transition strategy for modern production teams.
Credentials
A practical technical background shaped by decades of broadcast, production, and show support experience.
30+Years in engineering and production support
BroadcastExperience across control rooms and live operations
EventsHands on support for live productions and technical planning
LeadershipTrusted by teams for reliability and problem solving
Core Consulting Services
Focused support for teams that need dependable production workflows, clear signal paths, and practical technical guidance from planning through execution.
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Broadcast Engineering Consulting
System design and review, signal flow documentation, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, vendor coordination, and operational readiness support.
- Control room and facility workflow support
- Operational readiness review
- Technical issue resolution
Broadcast Systems
Workflow Design
Technical Planning
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Live Production Systems Design
Control room buildouts, camera systems, switching, replay, monitoring, streaming, recording, and practical production workflow planning.
- Camera to switcher planning
- Switching, replay, monitoring, and recording paths
- Streaming and show support workflows
Control Rooms
Camera Systems
Live Production
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REMI and Cloud Production Workflows
Remote production planning, AWS MediaConnect style workflows, contribution and distribution paths, monitoring strategy, redundancy planning, and show day reliability.
- REMI contribution and monitoring design
- AWS cloud media and streaming system planning
- Partner ingest and distribution workflows
REMI
AWS Cloud
MediaConnect
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SMPTE 2110 and NDI Workflows
Hybrid SDI and IP systems, NDI workflow design, SMPTE ST 2110 readiness planning, and transition strategy from traditional video to modern production architecture.
- Hybrid SDI and IP workflow review
- NDI routing and production design
- SMPTE ST 2110 readiness and migration support
SMPTE 2110
NDI
IP Video
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Technical Support and Troubleshooting
Real time support for live productions and technical environments where speed, clarity, calm communication, and practical problem solving matter.
- Live production troubleshooting
- Root cause analysis and workflow recovery
- Post event system review and recommendations
Troubleshooting
Live Support
Reliability
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Production Workflow Development
End to end workflow planning for live, recorded, remote, and hybrid productions across SDI, IP, cloud, streaming, and venue environments.
- End to end workflow design
- Cross team coordination and handoff
- Operator ready documentation
Workflow Design
Production Planning
Integration
Need help with a live production, facility buildout, or workflow issue?
Start with a practical conversation about the signal path, production goal, venue, crew needs, and technical risks.
Built for Real Production
A practical engineering background shaped by broadcast operations, technical planning, live events, themed entertainment, cloud media workflows, and high pressure production environments.
Production and Broadcast Background
Crown Technical Group is led by David Crown, who brings more than 30 years of experience across broadcast, live production, and themed entertainment. He has supported production systems, facility workflows, technical operations, and event planning with a strong focus on reliability and execution.
- Production control room support
- Broadcast workflow planning
- Technical coordination for live events
- Operational readiness and technical documentation
Practical, Calm, and Detail Focused
The goal is to simplify technical complexity and help teams move forward with confidence. Whether reviewing gear lists, designing a signal path, or assisting on site, the focus stays on practical results and professional support.
- Clear communication with crews and stakeholders
- Fast issue identification and resolution
- Support from planning through execution
- Consistent focus on show quality and reliability
Process
A straightforward consulting approach designed to keep projects organized, technical plans clear, and execution smooth.
01 Review
Understand the event, workflow, venue, equipment, and technical requirements.
02 Design
Create practical signal flow, support plans, equipment structure, and documentation.
03 Coordinate
Align technical details with producers, crew, vendors, and venue stakeholders.
04 Support
Assist with execution, troubleshooting, and keeping the production running smoothly.
Recommendations
Selected feedback from colleagues and collaborators across broadcast, production, and engineering roles.
“I worked closely with David for over 10 years in sports television. I watched him grow into one of the most dependable, technically skilled, extremely professional Broadcast Engineers in the business.”
Steven Ouimet“David has always been the go to person I seek out when I need support. During Covid, he and the Engineering team built systems I still use while working from home.”
Kevin Turner“David has always been there to fix and solve engineering problems that arise. He is the calm in the storm sort of person that keys in on the crux of the problem and solves it.”
Robert Hanson“David is an excellent Engineer. He is quick to understand the nature of a problem. He will not only come up with an immediate remedy, but he will follow through with a future solution.”
John Powell“I could always count on David to get the job done and to always make it better than it was. He is one of the most knowledgeable and hard working individuals I have had the pleasure to work with.”
Patrick Moloney“David Crown uses his wide array of skills to handle the many different types of issues that come up in broadcast production and engineering. His creativity and attention to detail make him a valuable part of any team.”
Mark ThomasonStart a Project Conversation
For broadcast engineering consulting, live production support, signal flow design, REMI planning, livestream engineering, venue AV integration, NDI workflow design, AWS cloud video workflows, or technical coordination, reach out directly to David Crown at Crown Technical Group.
Available for consulting conversations, technical planning, workflow review, and live production support inquiries.