Solutions for Cruise Ships

Improving On-Board Signal Transport
Stay flexible during the planning phase
All fiber links within the MediorNet Network are fully generic androuting capabilities make external patch-panels obsolete. Again,

can carry any type of signal. MediorNet sees the fiber links justthis results in savings for both hardware and installation.

as bandwidth available to carry anything, anywhere, anytime. As
a result, in the planning phase the engineering-team just needs
to plan for multi-core fiber optic cables to all main locations.
The precise signal-types and formats (e.g. SD/HD-SDI, HDMI,DVI, AES, MADI, analogue audio, Ethernet) can be defined in alate planning phase and affect only the selection of the relevant
I/O-cards for the MediorNet terminal equipment. By using theMediorNet approach ship-owners keep full flexibility up to a verylate phase in the design process.

Shorten acceptance test phase
MediorNet doesn’t need complex and time-consuming
configuration. MediorNet terminal equipment is automaticallyrecognized in the network as soon as it is connected. By using
multi-core fiber optic cable for all interlocal connectivity, issues
by external influences from powerlines or HF signals are reduced
to zero. MediorNet’s internal test-generators on all inputs &outputs significantly reduce test procedures.

Save during the construction phase
Construction time is continuously under pressure, be it in a

Reduce operational costs

new-build project or a refitting. When installing MediorNet you

Riedel‘s solutions are developed to significantly reduce

essentially will have only one type of multi-core fiber optic cable

operational costs on board of cruise ships. Just think about theto be installed for all interlocal cabling, no matter what signals

ability to have any signal anywhere available at any time, in theyou want to transport between these venues. The fiber-optic

right format, either by an automated process or by a simple

cabling is terminated on fiber-patch panels on all locations,user-action without the need to be an AV or IT-specialist. But also

where you simply plug-in your MediorNet terminal equipment. In

think about the redundancy and self-healing principles built intoaddition, MediorNet‘s wide range of signal interfaces significantly

our solutions to make sure the network stays online even in casereduces the number of external converters while it‘s dynamicof hardware failures or cable-breaks.

BroadcastEntertainmentIntegrated Media &Communications NetworkOfficeMobile RadioOne Network for Real-TimeVideo, Audio, Data & Communications

Improving On-Board Communications

Making technological choices in a fast changing world

Riedel Communications‘ MediorNet is a real-time network for

On-board of today‘s cruise ships, several communication

As a result it is possible to call from a fixed VoIP telephone to a

is a challenging task for shipowners. With new formats

video, audio, data & communications that…

systems are used as separate islands: the onboard telephonemobile HF radio or from an intercom panel to a VoIP telephone.

being created and standards evolving rapidly, your basic• transports signals, not only from A to B but to multiple

system, mobile HF radios, the per-venue entertainment

infrastructure needs to be capable of handling these

destinations at once, delivering a true point-to-multipoint

communication system and the broadcast communication

And with using the MediorNet backbone for signal transport

evolutions and increasing bandwidth requirements without

solution

system.

even the need for dedicated interlocal cabling for thefurther investments in hardware, cabling and training. At• routes signals from any source to any number of destinations

the same time ship-owners and ship-yards work very hard

– not in a fixed but in a fully flexible way. MediorNet is a true

At Riedel, we believe that efficient communication is the key for

obsolete. This approach ultimately results in easier onboard

to reduce the time-to-market for new-builds or dry-docking

router solution that can be even controlled by 3rd party control

more efficient processes onboard. Wheather it is a fixed VoIP,

communication with less dedicated hardware.

time during refitting. It’s Riedel’s mission to help you realize

systems

DECT or WiFi phone, radio, wired or wireless beltpack or anthese goals and improve your guest’s on-board experience,• is entirely hybrid as it routes not only one type of signal, butintercom panel – staff should be able to communicate with eachwhile optimizing your operational costs. The decision for the

any type of video, audio, data,…

other without the need to change their end-device.

right signal transport infrastructure is crucial for reduced• integrates signal conversion, so you can not only transport oroperational expenses.

route signals, but you’re also capable of converting them in theRiedel intercom systems allow you to merge the different on-right format for your different destinations like flatscreens andboard communication networks into one integrated solution:

giant video walls.

- Integration of VoIP SIP PABX’s via our VoIP interface

German company Riedel Communications designs,

entertainment/broadcast communication systems becomes- Integration of HF radios via our RiFace universal radio interface

manufactures and distributes innovative real-time networks forvideo, audio, data and communications. Riedel’s solutions have

In brief, MediorNet consists of dedicated MediorNet Modular

been embraced at numerous international events including

or Compact I/O devices (terminal equipment), placed in theFormula 1 races, World Championships and Olympic Games.

different locations and interconnected via fiber, providing one

Leading broadcasting companies and theaters as well as

integrated signal transport infrastructure. The network topologygovernmental and industrial facilities utilize Riedel‘s systems andis entirely flexible: You can use a star-, ring- or daisy chainservices.

topology or any combination of these.

ROCKNETPERFORMER

Digital Audio Network

ACROBAT

Digital Partyline Intercom

Digital Wireless Intercom

Stagebox
P.A.

Mast Deck

Spa Area

Monitor
ConsolePool Area

MN-HDP6

Conference Center

BistroMN-HDP6

MEDIORNET

BridgeMini Club

MN-HDP6ARTIST

Real-Time Media Network

Digital Matrix Intercom

MN-HDP6

Ocean Court

Ocean Mall
Broadcast Center

Theater 2

Theater 1

MN-HDP6

MN-HDP6

FOHConsoleBar

Central Mall

MN-HDP6

MN-HDP6

RIFACE
Universal Radio Interface

IP Network

MN-HDP6

MN-HDP6

MN-HDP6

MN-HDP6

MN-HDP6
MN-HDP6

MN-HDP6

MN-HDP6

Integrated Signal
Processing

Integrated Signal
Transport & Routing

VoIP Phone
3G/HD/SD-SDI

3G/HD/SD-SDI

Anything, Anywhere, Anytime
MEDIORNET – The one network for video, audio, data andcommunications you can rely on.

Data
Audio

Intercom

Sync

Frame Store
Synchronizer

Data

Quad-Split

Time Code Insertion
Distribution & Display
Test Pattern Generator

Sync

On Screen Display
Up, Down &Crossconversion

Audio Embedder/De-Embedder

Audio I/OIntercom

Riedel Product Lines
MediorNet - The Real-Time Media Network• One fiber-based network infrastructure forbroadcast and entertainment• Integration of all video, audio, data and communication signals• Future-proof – free signal-routing without rewiring• Intuitive, easy-to-learn operation

RockNet - The Performance Audio Network• Vendor independent: allows operation of mixing consols from various
brands within the same network• Independent Gain
• CAT-5 redundant network interface• Intuitive set-up: No Ethernet, no IP – easy front panel operation

Artist - The Digital Matrix Intercom• Distributed masterless system architecture for reduced wiring and installation costs• Seamless integration of VoIP SIP PABX and mobile HF radio (conventional and TETRA)• Easy and intuitive programming for reduced training and service• German engineering and quality manufacturing

Performer - The Digital Partyline Intercom• High quality digital audio: no noise, no hum• Remote Mic-Kill• 2-channel intercom operation plus additional program
sound on standard XLR cables• Real plug-and-play installation

Acrobat - The Digital Wireless Intercom• Wireless partyline and point-to-point communications• Excellent audio quality via VoIP-over-DECT technology• Cellular architecture with seamless handover• No interference with radio microphones, in ear monitoringor other UHF systems

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