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ENTER OUR TIME CAPSULE
15 Years of :updateIt‘s the spring
of

2008.

Obama
his

is

way

Barackwell
toon

becoming

the 44th President of theUnited States. Preparations for
the Summer Games are Beijing
are in full swing. And in the cityof Wuppertal, Germany, the Riedel
team is hard at work laying thefinishing touches on some brand-new
intercom innovations… as well as thevery first Riedel :update magazine!
15 years later, you are now looking at:update #30. A lot has happened since
the first edition: technologies came andwent, the number of Riedel employees
almosttripled,andourcompanytransformed from a small force to be
reckoned with to a global technology
leaderinthemedia,

sportsandentertainment sectors.
So enter our time capsule and join
our small tour down memory lane…
Take a look at some of our favorite
articles over the years, with someoracular predictions for the industry‘sfuture,somequotesthat

aged

exceptionally well… and some Riedel
colleagues who look like they didn‘t
age at all.

SIMPLYLIVE PRODUCTION SUITESETS EMG ITALY APARTEMG Italy, a leading provider of broadcast and media production services, is utilizing"We’re proud to see how EMG Italy is

Riedel‘s Simplylive Production Suite in its Broadcast Center dedicated to Italy’s most

redefining the future of remote

important sport broadcasters and media producers. Deployed in support of Italian soccer,

production and setting new standards involleyball, field hockey, and basketball leagues, the All-in-One production solution has

the Italian broadcasting industry. As one

enabled the company to remotely produce and distribute up to 1500 events per season.

of our long-term clients, the company
truly fulfills its mission of offering“The beauty of the Simplylive solution is its scalability and the flexibility it gives us to achieve theinnovative and efficient remotehighest product quality, both from the technical and — of course — editorial point of view,” says

production solutions for such a large

Francesco Donato, Chief Technology Officer at EMG Italy. “Certainly, one of the additional benefits

volume of events. We look forward to

is its capacity to manage TV productions and related workflow that previously required a higher

continuing our collaboration,delivering solutions that help our clients

commitment of resources.”

accomplish far more tasks with far lessRemote production is one of the most important parts of EMG Italy’s extensive catalogue of TV

complexity."

production services, which also include a wide fleet of OB van vehicles, tv studios, live graphics
and data management, connectivity and digital services. As a one-stop shop for the Italian market,

Giuseppe Angilello

EMG Italy can remotely produce and distribute a basis of 40 live events per weekend handling

Regional Sales Manager Italy & Malta

up to 30 live matches simultaneously, making it far more essential to program each setup andRiedel Communications

manage requests quickly. With built-in video and audio mixers, live replay, file creation & live
streaming and video review, the Simplylive Production Suite covers all the workflows required by
television production, enabling EMG Italy to maximize both efficiency and effectiveness. In fact, thesolutions offered through the Simplylive platform have allowed the company to feasibly handle
low- and mid-tier live sport productions along with high-profile events, in turn expansion of the“With our live production platform, EMG

business and its clientele.

Italy can provide flexible and optimized
remote workflows for live multi-camera

EMG Italy recently installed 13 fully equipped

productions that also include video &Simplylive workstations for a total of 30

audio mixing, live replays, managing

workstations that remain active throughout

highlights, graphics mixing and video

the year. As a modular, software-driven live

review. This is clearly a cost-saving

production platform, the Simplylive Production

investment that allows EMG to take a

Suite ensures flexible setup and ease of use

hybrid approach to sports productions,that allow the company to manage sport

expanding their operational capacity

productions with smaller budgets and fewer

and greatly improving the quality of theirpeople on site. The suite has also enabled EMG

product. ”

Italy to centralize and optimize its crews while
reducing CO2 emissions through limited travel

Harry Kapros

to live event venues.

Business Director
Live Video Production

Overall, Riedel has provided a toolset that empowers EMG Italy to achieve consistent high-quality

Riedel Communications

workflows without investing in and deploying larger, more complex production facilities. With
this flexibility, the company is helping to redefine the future of remote production and set a new
standard for the broadcasting industry.

SUPERB NOVA TV

The building’s efficient use of space is evident with the placement of

MediorNet Future-Proofs NOVA TV’s

the four studios on top of one another. By stacking studios vertically,

Award-Winning Broadcast Facility

with each studio occupying 3,000 square meters, Nova TV optimizes theavailable area, demonstrating efficient use of resources and enhanced
collaboration among the different studios. Moreover, the inclusion of
dedicated service rooms such as installation areas, hardware rooms, andaudio booths highlights a thoughtful consideration for the operational
needs of a modern broadcasting facility. These specialized spaces are
crucial for maintaining smooth operations and high-quality production.

Named the 2022 Building of the Year in ТAL Engineering’s Officeand Corporate Buildings category, the Nova Broadcasting Group’s

Seamlessly integrated into this ambitious project is the Riedel MediorNet

newest facility in Sofia, Bulgaria impresses with its innovative

decentralized real-time media network, as well as Riedel’s Artist,

design, functional layout, architectural aesthetics, and attention to

Bolero, and SmartPanel systems for flexible intercom communications.

detail in both its exterior and interior elements. Wholly dedicated

Leveraging a decentralized network infrastructure and intelligent

to broadcast television and radio production, the seven-floor,

nodes, the MediorNet network enables Nova TV to place physical I/Os

10,000-square-meter building houses nine TV channels, six of whicharound the facility seamlessly. This innovative approach has significantly

are broadcast live, and boasts a state-of-the-art newsroom tailored

reduced the complexity of cabling and setup during deployment, making

for online content.

signal management far more flexible.
The MediorNet system also incorporates integrated processing
functionalities, including frame store/frame sync, embedders/deembedders, test pattern generators, and sample rate converters.
This integration substantially diminishes the facility’s requirement forexternal processing equipment, thus optimizing NOVA TV’s operational
efficiency throughout the production environment.
Moreover, Nova TV has incorporated 52 MicroN UHD units within the
network, with 42 dedicated to production routing and the remaining
10 serving playout purposes. These MicroN UHD units are thoughtfully
distributed across the network to cater to one master control room andthree additional control rooms. This strategic distribution empowers
Nova TV with potent decentralized processing capabilities, effectively
streamlining workflows and elevating the overall broadcast capabilities.
Finally, the state-of-the-art facility also integrates Riedel‘s advanced
technologies, such as the Artist-1024 node, Bolero wireless intercom,and the 1200 Series SmartPanels. Collectively, these technologies deliver
versatile and crystal-clear communications, playing a pivotal role inNova‘s production of exceptional content.
Thanks to Riedel’s decentralized network and cutting-edge suite ofcommunication technologies, Nova’s team of approximately 1,000
employees can focus to delivering top-quality content to millions ofviewers, with Bulgarian and international programming that ranges fromnews and sports to popular TV series, children’s entertainment, gameshows, and reality shows. If the facility’s format requirements or signal
volume should ever change, MediorNet will enable NOVA TV to scale andexpand their system. And as the facility grows, MediorNet will provide
the roadmap for migrating toward an IP-based architecture.

SMALLREACH THE HORIZON

New Hybrid Processing Platform Blurs the Boundary Between SDI and IP

At IBC 2023, we unveiled MediorNet
HorizoN, our latest addition to the
MediorNet family of video networking andprocessing devices. In addition to providing
extensive and powerful video processing
capabilities such as UHD up/down/crossconversion, SDR-HDR conversion, and color
correction, the innovative hybrid processing
platform blurs the boundary between SDIbased and SMPTE ST 2110 infrastructureswith a dense array of UHD gateways.
With its software-based app concept,
HorizoN is set to bring next-level flexibility
and simplicity to video ecosystems inthe broadcast, entertainment, sports,
corporate, and government sectors.

processing solution, HorizoN not only

“Hybrid infrastructures have never beencombines the simplicity of SDI witheasier to achieve. MediorNet HorizoN enables

the interoperability of ST 2110, but

customers not only to interface with ST 2110

also provides all the key processing

infrastructures in a plug-and-play manner,functionalities modern broadcast

but also offers an elegant way to graduallytransform their baseband SDI installations

capabilities can be distributed across

to IP-native systems, at their own pace andthe decentralized MediorNet TDM

within their budgets,” said Drew Martin,

network, HorizoN reduces the need

Head of Video Product Management, Riedel

Designed to adapt and empower, HorizoN

for external processing devices as

Communications. “Thanks to its app concept,

houses an impressive array of 16 independent

well as deployment complexity and

this

and

processing

costs. And with its flexible licensing

easily scales with customer needs and is anengines within a single rack unit, facilitating

scheme accommodating user-specificindispensable appliance for any state-of-the-flexible processing while seamlessly bridging

combinations of processing andthe gap between baseband and IP systems. The

gateway capabilities, users pay only for

platform provides up to 128 SDI - IP gateways,

the functionality they need.”

configurable

IMPACT

NEW HYBRID PROCESSING PLATFORM

UNITING
THE WORLDSOF SDI & IP

“As a highly dense gateway andworkflows require. Because these

individually

FORM FACTOR

BIG

software-defined

hardwaresolutionart video infrastructure.”

up to 32 channels of SDR-HDR conversion andcolor correction, or up to 16 up/down/crossPatrick Mandl

conversions and color corrections. SFP-based

Product Manager Videobaseband video I/O completes the package,

Riedel Communications

MEDIORNET HORIZON

making HorizoN a complete platform capableof handling even the toughest challenges in amodern production environment.

Hybrid infrastructures have never been easierto achieve. As a highly dense IP gateway andprocessing

DISTRIBUTED

solution,

HorizoN

combinesthesimplicity of SDI with the interoperability of ST 2110
and provides powerful UHD video processing suchas SDR/HDR conversion, UDX conversion andcolor correction. Thanks to a flexible application
concept, HorizoN scales with your needs and is an

SOFTWARE-DEFINED

indispensable appliance for any state-of-the-art
video infrastructure.
FLEXIBLESCALABLE

SDI/TDMHYBRIDIP

www.riedel.net/VIDEOOUR NEW BELTPACK FOR APAC
Bolero 2.4 Ghz Premieres in South Korea and China

The Hermès Parade Seoul 2023, a prestigious home fashion

With its long battery life, sturdy design, andAnd Bolero 2.4’s global success story goes on! Not

Working in a stadium with a capacity of 50,000 spectators, the concert’s

extravaganza held at the Yangjae AT Center in Seoul from March

intuitive UI, the Bolero system reduced thelong after the first deployments in South Korea,

director and crew in charge of lighting, sound, and video needed to

31 to April 4, featured a breathtaking display of artistry andtime and cost of setup — even with many

Bolero 2.4’s first large-scale live event in China

communicate seamlessly throughout the venue. Although there werecraftsmanship. But behind the scenes, another star made its debut.

change requests regarding the party line

followed suit. During concerts for a popularmany wireless devices in the environment, such as cameras and high-and the function of keys and rotaries of eachTaiwanese band in Shenzhen and Shenyang,power Wi-Fi hotspot devices, the Bolero 2.4 GHz wireless beltpacks

To enable stable, reliable communications throughout the event,beltpack — and the Riedel team provided near-

Riedel distributor Jiangsu R&J Electronic Co.

used by the production team provided high-quality audio and reliable

distributor Dasan SR Inc. launched Riedel Communications’ Bolero

instantaneous technical support.

rented out the Bolero system to provide high-communications, overcoming the issue of wireless co-frequency

quality audio, ensure easy setup and deployment, and guarantee high-

2.4GHz wireless intercom system to the South Korean market. The teaminterference.

at Dasan SR showcased its potential throughout the immersive event,The success of the Hermès Parade Seoul 2023 did not go unnoticed.

quality and high-coverage radio frequencies for the production house.

where dancers in a dynamic choreography presented pieces from theThanks to a recommendation from Korea Seoul Sound, the Riedel

This event demonstrated to the Chinese live event industry that Bolero

Additionally, the production house had successfully achieved an

brand’s home collection.

Bolero 2.4GHz intercom system was also used at the Louis Vuitton Pre-

2.4 GHz can be used efficiently in a large-scale environment without

integration between wired and wireless intercom systems by connecting

Fall Event in Seoul at the beginning of May. Held in the very middle ofbeing affected by other wireless devices on the same frequency in the

Bolero to their Artist intercom via Riedel’s NSA-002 network stream

The Bolero 2.4GHz system was deployed with speed after a previous

the city, where WiFi and cellular networks are packed like nowhere elsesame environment.

system produced unacceptable levels of RF and audio dropout duringin the world, the Louis Vuitton show further demonstrated the Bolero

rehearsals. In total, the event used 35 Bolero beltpacks, 10 Bolero

system’s unmatched capacity to handle outdoor events.

adapter. This integration reduced costs bylimiting the number of antennas needed,
and it also enabled operators to work in both

“We’ve been a Riedel distributor for over five
“The Bolero 2.4 GHz has changed users’

integrated and standalone mode with greater

announcement output and program input, including a Standalone/

And so, the spotlight of Seoul shone not just on the Hermès Parade andanother company’s solutions for this occasion,”perspective, deploying with ease, andflexibility. The outside broadcast team used a

AES67 setup. In addition to extending antenna coverage to ensure

the Louis Vuitton Pre-Fall Event, but also on the first deployments ofsaid R&J General Manager Zhu Rongjun. “Theirproviding exceptional performance.

MediorNet MicroN high-density signal interface

incomparable sound quality, the Riedel system also facilitated flexible

Riedel’s Bolero 2.4GHZ intercom system in South Korea.

cutting-edge Bolero system has enhanced

Having demonstrated the system’s

to run frame sync and video signal distribution

audio routing for seamless roaming from antenna to antenna without

communication infrastructures all over theavailability in a real-world environment,

while also combining all their broadcasting

dropouts.

world. We took great pride in delivering thiswe have accomplished what othervideo tools in one RU, significantly reducing theseamless solution and watching it elevate thecompetitors cannot achieve,

production experience for both artists andonce again solidifying our position

antennas, and one NSA-002A Network Stream Adapter with stage

years, and we could not imagine recommending

audiences alike.”as the leading provider of reliablewireless communication solutions.”
Peter Shen
General Manager China
Riedel Communications

rack space.

AND THE EMMY GOES TO…

BOLERO!
Our award-winning Bolero Wireless Intercom has bagged yet another prize for us...
and it‘s a big one.
The Television Academy has named Riedel a recipient of 75th Annual Engineering, Science &Technology Emmy® Award, recognizing Bolero’s contributions to and impact on television
production. Bolero has been used for numerous productions and has led to new workflows anduse cases.
Thomas Riedel, Jake Dodson, Wolfgang Fritz and Jiou-Pahn Lee will be among the 25 individuals
recognized with an Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy by the Television Academy this year,
and are set to receive their Award at a ceremony taking place in Los Angeles later this year.

“We have been in the communications
business for a long time, and we saw aneed to build a better communication
device, the Bolero. This award is anincredible recognition of our hard
work, research, design and innovation,
which led to the development of thisincredible game changing technology.
It further cements Riedel’s position as
an innovative leader in professional
communications technology andunderscores our commitment tocontinuing the evolution of better
products that enable our customers tocreate better events and tellbetter stories.”
Thomas Riedel
Founder and Owner
Riedel Communications

DREI, ZWEI, EINS – MAINZ!

Bolero S Improves Coach Communications for Germany‘s 1. FSV Mainz 05 Soccer TeamAV TECH THAT JUST WORKS
Riedel Partners with AV Worx South Africa

In the German football‘s top-tier league, the Bundesliga, the 1. FSV Mainz 05 team faced

Riedel is redefining the audio, video, and communications landscape in Southern Africa,

communication challenges that hindered its strategic prowess on the field — until the teamand the latest major step towards this vision is a strategic partnership with AV Worx. As a

deployed the Riedel Bolero S wireless intercom system.

leading audiovisual distributor in the region, AV Worx is now poised to enhance accessibility
and streamline support for Riedel’s solutions, helping professional systems integrators“As an analyst, you not only get a bird’s-eye view of the area but also special camera scouting feeds

discover and deploy state-of-the-art technology without breaking their budgets.

that allow you to see everything on repeat,” says Tijan Nije, Video Analysis Specialist for Mainz 05.
“All this data would be wasted if we couldn’t reach the rest of our team to advise the coaches on“We are thrilled to partner with Riedel Communications,” said Lee Brune, audio product specialist

strategy or to clarify something for the athletic trainer. Fortunately, Riedel has provided us withat AV Worx. “Riedel‘s reputation for delivering high-quality and reliable solutions aligns with ourmore communication capabilities than we thought were possible, whether it’s during technicalcommitment to provide professional systems integrators with advanced and innovative products.

setup, throughout the game, or in our post-match wrap-up analysis.”

This partnership strengthens our position as a trusted industry authority in Southern Africa.”

Since it began using Bolero S, the team has not faced any issues with connectivity. In fact, theThe Riedel product portfolio features an extensive array of solutions like the popular Artist andsystem’s capacity for crisp communication enables analysts to reach coaches quickly to discuss

Bolero intercom systems, designed to optimize communication workflows across broadcast, live

players’ performance throughout the course of the game, including where they are having

events, sports, theater, and corporate applications. Through engagement with the local Southern

problems and how they can adapt to their opponents’ strengths, giving them an edge over the

African market and an on-the-ground presence, Riedel will offer greater accessibility to andcompetition. With six Bolero S beltpacks spread across the team’s analysts, assistant coach,streamlined sales support for its solutions. This strategic approach solidifies Riedel as the ideal

athletic coach, and physiotherapists, Mainz 05 now enjoys much improved strategic and tacticaland cost-effective choice for communication, video distribution, and video production.

preparation, athletic training and warmups, and diagnosis of injuries.
“AV Worx is a welcome addition to the Riedel partner family — a longstanding expert in the region
For example, Mainz 05 physiotherapists can communicate with one other on a separate channel

with remarkable expertise and a proactive approach that will give us the flexibility needed tofrom the analysts, coaches, and trainer. This allows physiotherapists from inside the player cabinadequately service the African continent,” said Adrian van Rooij, Regional Sales Manager, Riedel

to be informed directly about everything that occurs out on the field, such as an injury on the pitch,Communications. “With the help of the AV Worx team and our other strong regional partners,

so they can respond immediately and with the appropriate gear. Moreover, the coach can tell the

Inala Broadcast and ApexPro, we’re well positioned to extend awareness of our state-of-the-art

athletic trainer that a certain player will be needed in the game in the next few minutes, giving thesolutions and services while making them more readily accessible to customers across Southern

trainer more than enough time to warm up the player.

Africa.”With its strong wireless connection, ease of use, and sharp audio quality, Bolero S allows all
members of any team to remain in the know — about events on and off the field — and to respondaccordingly.

RACE OF CHAMPIONS GEARS UP
WITH MEDIORNET, ARTIST AND BOLERO

The Race Of Champions (ROC), a yearly international motorsport event featuring some

ROC is the only competition in the world

This year ROC used Riedel’s MediorNet, Artist,same time, helping team members to update each other quickly and clearly. The Riedel Managedof the world‘s best racing and rally drivers, has now used Riedel solutions for over 12 years,

where stars from Formula One, World Rally

and Bolero systems to run communications

Technology team also remained on-site during the event’s duration to offer setup and support.

beginning with radios and transitioning to intercom communications across departments.

Championship, IndyCar, NASCAR, Le Mans,

for its second snow and ice track, located in

Rally X, and more, compete against each other,northern Sweden just 100km from the Artic“Beyond the Race Of Champions, many of us work with other large-scale sporting events, so we aregoing head-to-head in identical vehicles. It’s

Circle. And once again, Riedel’s solutions

familiar with Riedel’s products and use them on more than one project,” says Dominic Oliff, Ownera knockout tournament where drivers must

helpedcosts,and Director of Operations at ROC. “Race Of Champions has its own unique set of challenges — it’s

demonstrate their skills by competing in acommunicate clearly and quickly across teams,

very dynamic, things change all the time, and communication is absolutely key to that. You don‘tdiverse range of vehicles across a series ofand provide on-site technical assistance.

realize the importance of communication until you don‘t have it. Fortunately, we’ve been able to

ROC

reduceinfrastructure

bring Riedel’s experience and knowledge to this event, having the confidence that if somethinghigh-intensity elimination rounds. As a result,the live broadcast crew, track crew, drivers,

With 10 of Riedel’s MediorNet frames, ROC wasand marshals all needed to be prepared forable to transmit all radio comms, video, audio,

quick changes and updates to the rest of theand other data over one fiber-optic cable,

team.

making the workflow far more cost-effective
and flexible throughout the whole venue.
Furthermore, ROC’s Riedel Artist ecosystem
included 36 intercom panels and an integrated
Bolero system with 24 beltpacks and fiveantennas to cover its whole organization. With
six full duplex channels per beltpack, multiple
users were able speak over the intercom at thedoes go wrong, they‘ll have it solved within just a few seconds.”

"CULTURE EATS STRATEGY FOR LUNCH"INTERVIEW WITH DREW MARTIN, HEAD OF VIDEO PRODUCT MANAGEMENT

Drew Martin joined Riedel early this year, taking over the helm

A VERY large customer was interested and we set up a meeting roomof our rapidly growing Video Product Management. In this capacity,

to demo the feature. Right before the demo, I cleared out the old test

he is responsible for our video product strategy and roadmap. He

footage from the camera by pressing the “Reformat SD Card” button

also oversees the MediorNet TDM/IP and Live Video Production

on the camera. Little did I know, that actually wiped out all the cloud

portfolio, as well OEM Products & Workflow Tools from a productsettings! In front of everyone, I held up the camera and said: “watch thismanagement perspective.

screen as footage automatically comes into the system without doing
anything!” Nothing ever showed up and the entire company looked at

He can look back at close to twenty years of experience in thethe non-existent progress bars for 10 minutes and eventually walked

broadcast industry, most recently serving as Director of Productout. This experience has certainly fueled my ambitions to make my

Owners at Grass Valley. We sat down with him to talk about his

products “idiot-proof” (laughs).

motivations, his favorite failure, and his predictions for the future
What was the single most emotional moment in your career upof the broadcast industry.

until now?
Tell us a bit about yourself. What got you where

I think that’ll be the 2020 Olympics and finding out that our cloud native

you are today?

system was able to do all the events without issue. After having spent

I started in broadcasting in high school and never

14-16 hours a day for years building this thing, seeing it work flawlessly

looked back. I worked in radio, local TV channels, cable

was a very reaffirming feeling.

TV channels, news stations, and some of thelargest diginets in America. In 2016, I

How and when did you meet Thomas for the first time?

moved to the vendor side of things

I met Thomas in 2022, was immediately impressed by his passion, andbecause I was sick of combining lack-wanted to join to create something new. When I was invited to the office,luster products together to makehe gave me flowers, and really went out of his way to make me feel likesomething work, thus I started afamily. I have never met someone at such a senior level care so muchnew passion in creating awesome

about everyone.

products that make people smile.
Describe the Riedel brand in a nutshell. What makes us stand out
Which of your qualities – orfrom the rest?

quirks – do you think helps

A friend once said to me: “Culture eats strategy for lunch.” And I couldn’t

you

agree more. For me, it isn‘t about the products, it is about the people thatcreatethese

awesomeproducts?

make the products. I have several friends who were working here that

I think that having worked on thereally made me feel this company cares about their employees and theircustomer side certainly helps. Givencustomers. This stood out to me, as other companies that size often are

my past, I always imagine being themore cutthroat and care about revenue and nothing else. After meetings

employee handed this equipment andwith Rik (Hoeree) and Jake (Dodson), and them sharing their vision for

asked to make it work and “sell” it toRiedel’s future, I felt this was the right place.

others. I will always strive to makethe product easy to set up & operate

What do you think the future of the broadcast industry will lookand to create standout features thatlike?

make the end users smile, because

I see the broadcast industry focusing on more of the creative content

in the end, I have been in theirrather than the technical feasibility. Traditional broadcasting always had

shoes.

the creative department work based on the constraints of the available
equipment. I see that equipment becoming more capable, but also more

In retrospect, failures often

flexible and elastic to cater to the majority of the creative needs. But

havewith this flexibility comes a new age of complexity which the industry will

somethingpositive

about them. What was yourhave to deal with.

“favorite failure?”
Back in 2017 I worked on a

Where do you see Riedel in 5 years?

system that would automatically

I see Riedel continuing its heritage in world class, industry standard

upload live video to the cloud,products, however it will morph into one of the top 3 broadcast companies

download it into the media

in the world. This includes a strong focus on video, infrastructure, cloud,asset management and send

and comms. With our positive culture, passionate leader, and amazing

it to playout, all live without

people, I know we can make this happen and have fun along the way.

stopping the recording.

PROJECT PICTURESYOUR DAILY UPDATEMEDIORNET
		 LIFIES
		 VISUAL TV
OB FLEETA specialist in TV coverage, AMP VISUAL TV maintains one of the most extensive European
fleets of OB vans for filming on location, as well as approximately 40 studios in the Paris
region. The company has expanded that fleet with yet another state-of-the-art OB vanequipped with a Riedel MediorNet real-time media network and Riedel’s wired and wirelessintercom systems. Launched just in time for the Rugby World Cup in France, Millennium
Signature 19 leverages Riedel technology to facilitate flexible interconnection between
mobile production trucks and to enable an agile, fully modular approach to any kind of live
production.
“With Riedel’s MediorNet technology built into the DNA of our OB van fleet, we’ve been able
to achieve amazing flexibility, scalability, and resilience. Our interconnectable Millenium andMillenium Signature fleet now allows us to reliably produce any event, both remote or on-site,”
said François Valadoux, Executive Vice President and CTO at AMP VISUAL TV. “Completion of thisnew OB van is yet another step forward in a larger technological transformation — along with
Riedel deployments in our media center and TV studios — that enables our business to leveragesmart concepts and solutions to raise the bar both for live production and quality of service forour customers.”
For AMP VISUAL TV, the MediorNet network’s TDM/IP SMPTE ST 2110 hybrid capability has
proved extremely valuable in supporting a smooth transition to IP. Moreover, the decentralized
nature of the network enables numerous advantages for AMP VISUAL TV, including plug-andplay interconnection of different production vehicles in a powerful and highly agile operational
workflow.
Millennium Signature 19 is outfitted not only with the MediorNet TDM network, but also with thelatest Artist-1024 node from Riedel, as well as the company’s game-changing SmartPanel series
concept, where a user interface can be turned not only into a comms panel but also a control panel
and an audio monitoring panel. Providing reliable, high-quality wireless communications, Riedel’s
Bolero intercom system likewise plays a critical role supporting in daily production operations.
AMP VISUAL TV’s implementation of Riedel technology extends beyond its OB vans, as thecompany’s brand-new Media Center relies on a redundant telecom backbone — also built on
Riedel technology — around Paris. All of these resources are vital as the company takes on someof the world’s largest, and most popular, sports competitions throughout the year.
“Thanks to its roots, its own story, and its corporate culture, Riedel fully understands thetechnological challenges on the ground and manages to translate them into smart technologies
aimed at serving live content coverage,” adds Valadoux. “Riedel solutions are conceptualized,
designed, and built to enable unique user experiences. The company itself has been a trusted
technology partner for us over the years — part of our past success and a contributor to ourongoing transformation.”Benjamin Mariage

Kevin Collins

RIEDEL SEES GROWTH ACROSS THE

AMERICAS

Marion Dimayuga

Peter ShenBUILDING LEADERSHIP C

Guillaume Mauffrey

APACITY

With new appointments across the Americas in 2023, Riedel has increased its presence

Riedel employees drive the company’s growth and innovation by developing cutting-in key markets to meet existing customer need and to drive further adoption of innovativeedge solutions and ensuring superior client experiences. To continue its ongoing market

real-time video, audio, data, and communications solutions.

leadership, the company recently expanded its leadership team and presence in the AsiaPacific (APAC) region.

Expanding Riedel’s presence in the Americas, with an emphasis on growth in Central and Latin
America (CALA), the company appointed Benjamin Mariage to the role of sales director, CALA. In

Marion Dimayuga has been named general manager for Southeast Asia while Guillaume Mauffrey

this new role, he is overseeing business development and sales growth, including support for bothtakes on the role of sales director, APAC. Peter Shen has been appointed China General Manager.

resellers and customers, and re-establishing a local presence for the company. Mariage has lived
in Latin America for the past 20 years, working extensively in the live production and broadcast

With a rich background spanning over two decades in the and pro AV industry, Dimayuga brings

industry, dealing with workflows for small to large broadcasters. He is currently based in Mexico.

invaluable regional expertise to Riedel. Reporting to Mauffrey, he will primarily oversee the sales

Mariage served in the role of business development manager, LATAM, for Simplylive when it wasand profit of the Singapore sales unit, including support of key accounts, contract negotiations,acquired by Riedel and took on the additional role of sales director at the time. Prior to Simplylive,

and business generation for current channels and new clients in related segments. As part ofhe spent more than 14 years with EVS as the vice president of sales for LATAM.

Dimayuga‘s role, he will develop and monitor the division‘s key performance indicators andcollaborate with other divisions and units to implement actionable strategies.

“I’m passionate about LATAM and love the challenge of this complex market,” said Mariage. “The
Riedel brand is recognized for its state-of-the-art technology, and it is an exciting and rewarding“I’m excited to join Riedel and embrace the challenge of strategically expanding our channel

challenge to bring its solutions into the Central and Latin America region.”sales network in the ever-competitive and complex SEA region,” says Dimayuga. “I look forward
to growing our key channels by helping our clients pursue their goals in broadcast, media,

With the appointment of Kevin Collins to the position of senior vice president of sales, North

entertainment, and beyond.”

America, Riedel welcomed a new leader for the company’s entire North American sales team. With
his strategic vision and executive experience in business development, he plays an instrumental

Mauffrey, who started in his new role at the beginning of 2023, is responsible for Riedel’s businessrole in steering the company’s ideas from inception to successful execution.

growth across the entire Asia-Pacific region. His extensive backgroundincludes nearly nine years with Ideal Systems Asia Pacific Limited, where

Collins joins Riedel after nearly 30 years at Diversified, where he was one

he managed global operations across the region, and he brings a deep

“As a thought leader, change agent,of the founding members. He maintained an executive management role

understanding of the industry and a track record of successful leadershipof exploring new technologies

and consultant, Kevin has demonstrated

throughout his tenure and was instrumental in the strategy and growthroles. He emphasizes the importance of a broader presence for Riedel

and markets, so I’m thrilled to join

his ability to forge and scale valuableof the organization, which ultimately became a billion-dollar powerhouse.

in China and India, and Shen’s appointment reflects the company’s

Riedel and help expand our channel

partnerships, driving growth andHe held management roles at Diversified including vice president of sales,

commitment to the region.

sales network throughout China.

increasing influence in the market.

executive vice president and chief operating officer, president and chief

Moreover, his adaptability to embrace

operating officer, and president of the company’s international businessIn his role as China general manager, Shen rounds out Riedel’s APAC

company‘s visibility and reputation

unit.

“I’ve always welcomed the challenge

I look forward to enhancing ourleadership team. Reporting to Mauffrey, he oversees the sales andthroughout the region by helping

solutions will ensure that Riedel

profitability of Riedel‘s Chinese operations. With his extensive businessshow how much our solutions

remains at the forefront of innovation.”development and sales experience, Shen plays a vital role in executing

can accomplish.”ever-changing technology andspecific measures to achieve corporate planning sub-goals. By managing
Joyce Benteand developing existing channels while acquiring new clients in variousPeter Shen

President and CEO Americas

markets, he assists key accounts, conducts contract negotiations, andGeneral Manager China

expands business opportunities for Riedel.

Riedel Communications

Riedel Communications

GREAT MINDS
THINK FORWARD
FORWARD THINKING DESIGNFINDS RIEDEL A PERFECT FIT

The MuoNs provide processing such as embedding, de-embedding, up/down/cross conversion,
gateways and more – that can be controlled and changed per SFP. The FusioN edge devices
provide signal conversion, including SDI or HDMI to IP ST 2110 and IP ST 2110 to HDMI conversion
Corporateboardrooms

boardrooms,
orsuites,network

right at the source or monitor, reducing cabling and the need for additional devices.

hospitality

areas, and even houses of worship,

This combination of MuoNs and FusioNs provides SMPTE ST 2110 routing throughout the site via

traditionally use highly compressed

the Q-SYS controller and enables easy embedding and de-embedding of audio into the AES67

video and more “AV” quality solutions

ecosystem. One other essential requirement was that the solution would also allow Forwardin their spaces, so when they upgrade

Thinking Design to control which ST 2110 streams were available to which user via each wall

theirmounted touchscreen in their area.

facilities

withbroadcast-quality

equipment, for them, the result is stunning
video and audio.

“Using Riedel’s open API, we are able to build highly customized control systems that work for the“Being able to bring uncompressed SMPTE

customer– controlling details down to the area, the user, and even down to the time of day”, statedST 2110 network video to the corporate andTo bring this broadcast-quality, uncompressedHall. “Through the API we can control the audio, the video, the intercom and even GPI signals. We

hospitality market isn’t something you see a lot

HD/UHD, video into these non-traditional

can control embedding and de-embedding AES67 signals seamlessly.”

and we applaud Forward Thinking Design forbroadcastspaces,requiredadesigning a cost-effective way to accomplish

specially

designed system. Forward Thinking Design,

Pairing the SMPTE ST 2110-capable solution from Riedel with Q-SYS controls, Forward Thinking

this goal”, stated Rich Zabel. VP of Sales, Northan audio, video, and control design specialist

Design was able to build a cost-effective solution for audio, video, intercom, and even GPI control

America for Riedel Communications. “Having

needed to accomplish this feat, but at anthat enables its customer to have ultimate control along with stunning images. The solution has

our products work seamlessly with otherAV

challenging

been a game changer as its price point and ease of use, enables Forward Thinking Design to bringplatforms is important and we are looking

requirement led the design team to selectST 2110 and its many benefits, including high-quality video, into the corporate and hospitality

forward to working closely with FTD on future

Riedel’s MediorNet FusioN edge devices, whichspace.

projects.”

comparable

price.

That

have a full-featured, open API allowing them tobe controlled by third party systems, such as“Riedel has been a great partner over the years, from sales, support, and even the access to their

the Q-SYS audio, video, and control platform.

leadership team”, said Hall, “They are always available to help us with our bespoke projects. They

“It’s awesome! Being able to control the FusioN

are a company that is really focused on what they do well…. Which is great – it means they knowroutes, while also controlling the whole AVI

what they do, and they do it well. And that is also where FTD can help – as we can take Riedel into

system within one platform, is a tremendous

areas and supply the solutions that are tangential to their focus.”advantage “, stated Evan Hall, Chief of Big
Ideas, Forward Thinking Design. “Being able tocontrol the routes down to a granular level isa bonus.”Forward Thinking Design assessed several
other solutions, but ultimately found Riedel
Communications’ SMPTE ST 2110 solution to
be the best option, due to its product portfolio,
powerful, open, RESTful API, and history ofmakingmissioncriticalrobustproducts.

The company deployed a solution centeredaround Riedel MuoNs, which are Small Form
Pluggable (SFP) devices loaded with processing
applications, packed into a VirtU 32 frame, andpaired with Riedel MediorNet FusioN edge
devices for signal conversion at the edge.

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STEEPED IN HISTORY, GEARED TO THE FUTURE

Prior to installation of the Riedel intercom

Productions at Bavarian State Opera Sing, Thanks to Riedel Intercom

system, communications among technicaland artistic team members on the main stage
duringtechnical

installations,alterations,rehearsals, and performances were carried
Theatre productions are growing larger

Completed with the assistance of systems

outand more complex all the time, making

integrator Zeiler-Technik, the unified Riedel

systems with four separate interfaces. Withreliable communications all the moreinstallation provides comprehensive coverage

its deployment of 45 Artist intercom panels

essential. To enhance its communicationof the opera house, serving as a future-proof

andcapabilities,—

solution for clear, reliable communication

than 90 beltpacks, Zeiler-Technik installed

the renowned Bavarian State Opera thateven as the available frequency band becomescompletely

stages performances at Munich’s National

narrower. This visionary collaboration has

with fiber backbone for intercom, building

Theatre — replaced a variety of radio

redefined communication norms not only

a comprehensive platform that completely

communications systems with an Artist

within the artistic world but also across various

unifies communications. To ensure coverage

digital matrix intercom system and Bolero

trades at the Bavarian State Opera. And at theand permanent availability of beltpacks in thewireless intercom system.

heart of this transformation lies the vision of

main stage area, the company installed a total

Nico Sutter, Technical Director at Bayerischeof 56 access points or antennas in the stage

Staatsoper.

house, mezzanine, and rehearsal building.

stage communication for all trades, such as“The unification of all our communication

The new intercom system at the Bayerische

extras, costume, makeup, props, decoration,equipment, thanks to Riedel’s Artist and Bolero,

Staatsoper not only helps technical andstage technology, mechanical, gallery, video,

guarantees that all commands now reachartistic staff work together smoothly as theysound, lighting, event management, andinvolved users intelligibly and without delay,”

move through an enormous repertoire overstage management. This integration of Riedelsays Sutter. “More effective communication of

the course of a season, but also ensures thatintercom technology introduces a new era ofsafety-related information has improved ourthe opera house is technically equipped toseamless real-time communication, pivotal

ability to perform stage-related activities safely

produce the next 25 years of high culture infor both backstage operations and on-stageand efficiently, and better communications

Munich.

presentations.

allow

Bayerische

Staatsoper

The Bavarian State Opera has set technical

via

a

four

Bolerodifferent

systemindependentcommunication

supporting
networkmorecabling

standards not only artistically, but also inforaless-stressful

daily

workingenvironment for individual employees working
on stage.”

FRESH WIND IN THE SAILGPHALLO TEAM GERMANY!

© Felix Diemer© Simon Bruty

A passion for high-performance sports, enthusiasm for cutting-edge technologies, and shared commitment to sustainability earlier thisyear brought two of Germany’s leading sports stars — four-time F1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel and double Olympic sailing bronze
medalist Erik Heil — together with Riedel Communications President Thomas Riedel to announce the Germany SailGP Team.
This team, inspired and owned by Riedel along with his co-investor Vettel,“Parallels between sailors and Formula 1 have long existed,” says Vettel.

was the newest addition to SailGP, a sustainability-focused global racing“The boats are fascinating and the speeds on the water are incredibly

league that kicked off its fourth season on June 16-17 with the Rolex

high. The races are exciting, and I am happy to be close to them with a

United States Sail Grand Prix at Navy Pier, Chicago, on Lake Michigan.

motivated group of young sailors. In addition, the series not only uses

“As a company, we have always been able to not only understand formats

wind power, but also strives to set new standards in sustainability inbut evolve them through technology and innovation,” says Riedel. “I see

sports.”great potential in all directions with the Germany SailGP team: sports,business, and media.”Once on the water, the Germany SailGP team quickly impressed its
rivals. “I think Erik has built a really nice team, the management, theRiedel’s involvement with SailGP started well before this Chicago

communication so far and also the owners – which is probably theevent, as Riedel Communications provides the entire on-site wirelesstoughest part to do when you come from the Olympics – it’s impressive,”

communications and TV production infrastructure for the racing league

said Quentin Delapierre, driver of the France SailGP team, in reference

as a technology supplier. The wireless network connects, among otherto Heil, who won Olympic bronze medals at both the Rio 2016 and Tokyo

things, the participants’ state-of-the-art catamarans, support boats, and2020 Olympic Games and drives the cutting-edge, hydrofoiling Germany

referee and camera boats, as well as drones and helicopters for aerial

F50. “He’s bringing together some really good athletes. I’m sure they will

filming.

have a great season.”“We believe that a great movement can emerge from this,” adds Riedel.
“In addition, we can credibly implement our concerns in terms ofsustainability and diversity. That’s one of the reasons why I approached
Sebastian as a trusted partner and knowledgeable technology andsustainability expert. Sebastian also knows how to win. So, he’s not justa co-owner of the Germany SailGP Team, but an equal partner who canhelp us succeed in everything we do.”© Simon Bruty© Felix Diemer© Simon Bruty© Felix Diemer

The church needed a new intercom system that would provide stable network connections andwireless comms, allowing the director to communicate with the crew and other departments
effectively across a large space during live productions. In addition to being free from disturbancessuch as low humming sounds or interference, the system needed to be flexible, enabling
administrators to configure comms on the fly. Along with redundancy and ease of use, scalability
was a final requirement, as CHC needed the option of expanding the infrastructure at any time
without significant costs or major changes to deployed equipment.
SOLUTION // Riedel Communications’ Artist-1024 node, Bolero wireless intercom, and SmartPanelsupport communications for live production of primary services at CHC.

CITY HARVEST CHURCH // CASE STUDY

Fully compliant with SMPTE 2110-30/31 (AES67), Artist-1024 enables CHC to take in MADI and
AES67 audio. The node’s 10 bays allow the crew to expand the number of ports without having tochange the frame. When the card is configured using Riedel’s intuitive Director software, each bay
can scale from eight to 128 ports, with seamless access between ports. Because the Artist-1024
system is fully redundant, the CHC team can quickly shift ports in the event of a faulty card, withno interruption of the live production.

Singapore’s City Harvest Church (CHC) today calls the Suntec Convention Centre in theheart of the capital city its permanent home, having previously held its twice-weekly

Camera operators throughout the venue rely on Bolero beltpacks to communicate with the rest

worship services at opposite ends of the country — the Jurong West church building inof the team. The Riedel SmartPanels serve as main stations for directors around the hall. During

the west and the Singapore Expo convention center in the east. CHC has co-owned thespecial events, such as CHC’s annual Easter and Christmas services, both wired and wireless

4,000-square-meter building as a stakeholder since 2011. The venue at the convention

Riedel intercom systems integrate smoothly with other systems to facilitate more extensive

center is a 3,500-seater, and CHC holds multiple services here every weekend. The hallcommunications across the audio, lighting, stage, and backstage teams.

is fitted in a manner that suits the church’s particular worship style, incorporating highquality sound and lighting.

RESULT // Providing stable network connections, reliable and robust wireless coverage, theflexibility needed to adapt during live production, and the scalability to support future expansion,

CHALLENGE // Because the control room and worship hall at CHC’s conference center are locatedRiedel intercom systems ensure clear, uninterrupted communication for key production staff

far apart, communications over an existing intercom system often were compromised, making it

during CHC worship services.

difficult for production teams to work collaboratively during worship services and other events.
In addition to struggling with audio distortion over its wired system (AOIP), CHC dealt with limited“Riedel has definitely brought our intercom experience to the next level,” said Mr Seth Gan,wireless coverage and constant drop-off of beltpack signals.

Technical Director, CHC. “The audio quality is impressive, and the reach of the wireless antenna
more than covers our needs. To top it off, the after-sales service from the account manager and theengineering support were excellent. We hope to continue having a close working relationship with
Riedel, and we would be happy to explore new solutions that will enhance our future productions.”

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