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ENG crew with LiveU
February 28, 2023ENG crew equipment.
Every CamJo24 ENG crew carries a full broadcast kit — camera, audio, lighting, support, power and a LiveU LU600 for going live. Here's exactly what's in the bag, and why.
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What's in an ENG crew's kit?
Chosen for reliability and fast setup, not studio-scale complexity. Camera, audio, lighting, support, power and a LiveU bonding unit — everything on one invoice, no separate rentals.
A full broadcast kit, included.
Sony XDCAM (PXW-Z280, FX9) or Canon Cinema EOS bodies recording 4K/HD in broadcast codecs, plus pro audio, lighting, support and a LiveU bonding unit — all on one invoice, no separate rentals.
Camera & codecs
Sony XDCAM (PXW-Z280, PXW-FX9) or Canon Cinema EOS, recording 4K or Full HD in XAVC / XDCAM HD422 for broadcast delivery.
Audio
Directional shotgun mic, wireless lapel system, a portable mixer/recorder, and IFB earpieces for live broadcasts.
Lighting & support
Portable LED panels (key, fill, backlight) plus an on-camera light, and a fluid-head tripod, monopod and shoulder rig.
Transmission & power
A LiveU LU600 bonding 4G/5G SIMs for live, plus spare batteries, V-lock power, SSDs and laptop backup.
From kit list to shoot.
Tell us the job
We match the kit to the brief — camera, audio, lighting and whether you need LiveU.
We pack the right rig
The crew loads a full broadcast kit scaled to the shoot, with backups for cards, batteries and power.
Set up & shoot
On location the crew rigs camera, audio and light fast and captures broadcast-quality footage.
Back up & deliver
Footage is backed up in the field to SSD and delivered raw, edited or live. One invoice.
Why the right kit matters.
An ENG crew's kit is chosen for reliability and fast setup, not studio-scale complexity. Broadcast cameras and codecs mean the footage meets a broadcaster's delivery standards; pro audio means clean dialogue in a press scrum or a windy exterior; portable lighting tames bad rooms and low light; and a bonded LiveU unit means you can go live without a satellite truck. Backups for media, batteries and power keep a shoot running when something fails.
It all travels in one kit with one crew, so there are no separate rental lines to chase. For the bigger picture of how a crew works, our complete ENG crew guide covers the roles and the shoot day; for live jobs, see LiveU. See the kit in action in our case studies.
The full ENG kit list.
- Sony XDCAM / Canon Cinema EOS camera
- 4K / Full HD broadcast codecs
- Shotgun & wireless lapel mics
- Portable audio mixer/recorder
- LED lighting (key, fill, backlight)
- Fluid-head tripod, monopod & shoulder rig
- LiveU LU600 bonding unit
- SSD backup, spare batteries & V-lock power
Questions, answered.
What equipment does an ENG crew use?
A broadcast camera (Sony XDCAM or Canon Cinema EOS), a shotgun mic and wireless lapel, a portable mixer, LED lighting, a fluid-head tripod and supports, a LiveU bonding unit for live work, plus media, battery and power backups.
What cameras do ENG crews shoot on?
Sony XDCAM bodies like the PXW-Z280 and PXW-FX9, or Canon Cinema EOS, recording 4K or Full HD in broadcast codecs such as XAVC and XDCAM HD422.
What audio gear does an ENG crew carry?
A directional shotgun microphone for source sound, a wireless lapel system for interviews, a portable mixer or recorder, and IFB earpieces for live broadcasts.
How does an ENG crew go live?
With a LiveU cellular bonding unit (LU600) that bonds several 4G/5G SIMs into one stable feed — broadcast-quality live video without a satellite truck.
Is the equipment included in the price?
Yes. Every CamJo24 crew arrives with the full kit included — no separate rental lines. Specialist extras like drones or heavy lighting are quoted clearly up front.
What backup does the crew bring?
Multiple media cards and a portable SSD with in-field backup, plus spare batteries and V-lock or portable power for the camera, LiveU, audio and lighting.
Need a fully equipped ENG crew?
Tell us the shoot and we'll bring the right broadcast kit — camera, audio, lighting and LiveU — all on one invoice.