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1200 SERIES SMARTPANEL
RSP-1232HL

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SMARTPANEL
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The brand-new 1200 series SmartPanel RSP-1232HL

High-resolution,(Hybrid Lever) opens new perspectives into thescreens provide an 8-character main label plus

sunlight-readable

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a 16-character sub-label. Users can choose therepresents the most powerful member of Riedel’s

amount of information displayed. The interface

SmartPanel family. The SmartPanel philosophy

also supports user-defined icons and icon-basedof common hardware that is software-defined

signaling mechanisms to indicate the state of eachthrough the use of apps enables users to buy justkey. The intuitive info display provides access tothe functionality that they need and offers easy

several other unique functions and helps the panel

scalability when those needs increase.

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ofmultifunctional

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theConnectivity includes traditional AES3 on coax and

RSP-1232HL is Riedel’s smartest SmartPanel yet!

RJ45 as well as AES67 via two fiber SFPs and two RJ45

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connections. With these options, the user can use afor multiple workflows, each of the 32 hybrid-variety of daisy-chaining and redundancy options toleverrealize extraordinary cabling flexibility.

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connectivity, GPIO and 4-wire ports, and even a light

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STAND-ALONE AND MORE
BOLERO WIRELESS INTERCOM

Local
mixingLocal
mixingLocal
mixingLocal
mixingUp to 100
Antennas

4-wireinterface

and
up to
300m
cable
betweenantennas
Over that past year, Bolero has set the standard

But the biggest change is that Bolero can now be

for what modern wireless intercoms should be. Its

operated in stand-alone mode and interfaced withperfomance speaks for itself and clients around theother intercom systems. With the Bolero Stand-globe continue to be blown away by its range, soundAlone Application, antennas are simply daisy-

quality, and beltpack density.

chained to each other in a redundant ring via a lowlatency synchronized TDM network. There is no IP

Of course, it is always possible to make improvements

configuration necessary – it’s all plug and play!

and so, armed with our product roadmap andvaluable input from users, we are able to introduce

A new external power supply can power to up to

the Bolero Stand-Alone Application at the IBC Show.

5 antennas, so power and data redundancies areeasily achieved. A new external interface box, with

We’ve provided new capabilities with this firstsix analog 4-wires and three GPIOs, can then be

update including individual Rotary programming

patched to other intercom systems. No AES67 switch

and Bluetooth headset support. We have also added

or base station is required.

a beltpack QuickMute feature that allows users toquickly and easily mute all channels.

Now rental houses, smaller installations where
Bolero alone can handle the entire intercom
requirement, or users of other intercom systems canenjoy the power and elegance that only comes with
Bolero from Riedel.

THE NEW NSA
Network Stream Adapters

NSA-001D
Leverage existing IP infrastructures for your 1000and 1100-series intercom panels with this small andthat has multiple mounting options and connects

Power is provided externally or via PoE andconvenient interface.

between an AES67-capable switch and a legacy

convenient LEDs indicate system status. Extend the

Riedel intercom panel of the 1000- and 1100-series.

service life of your panels and simplify cabling inyour Artist system!

Riedel’s NSA-001D Network Stream Adapter handles
all bi-directional signal conversion between AES3
and AES67. The NSA-001 is a plug-and-play device

NSA-002A
Riedel’s NSA-002A Network Stream Adapter handles

between a Bolero wireless intercom system and any

all bi-directional signal conversion between analog

analog 4-wire.

signals and AES67. The NSA-002A is a plug-and-play

Power is provided internally or via PoE anddevice with multiple mounting options and connects

convenient LEDs indicate system status.

北京
BEIJINGA new office in China’s capital marks Riedel‘sfourth sales hub in the APAC region following
the successful launch of its Australian, Japanese,and Singaporean branches.
The Beijing office represents a major first step inestablishing a local infrastructure for supporting a
growing Chinese client base and will allow Riedel toprovide tailored customer services, system designs,
business developments, and sales functions.
“The Chinese broadcast, production, and event
markets continue to expand and it was obvious that
we needed to have an established presence in China.
We‘re very excited to open an office in Beijing andstaff it with a great team of professionals. Our awardwinning technologies are designed specificallyto meet the production challenges of today andtomorrow, so adding local resources and support
to better service the need for high quality broadcast
and AV solutions in this important market is justthe beginning of Riedel’s long-term commitment toChina,“ commented Cameron O’Neill, Director Asia
Pacific at Riedel.
Riedel’s Beijing office is located in Chaoyang District
and will be led by Ms. Gao Jian, who will be theRegional Sales Manager China.

Riedel is pleased to welcome Marco Kraft as
the new Head of Sales in Germany managing
the sales and rental businesses the German
broadcast and AV markets. Kraft reports directly
to Jens Miedek, Sales Director of the DACH regionat Riedel.
Miedek commented, “Marco is an outstanding
addition to our sales organization. He has shaped
establishedoperationallycompanies
and

in

the

strategically,

industry,

both

and

deep

his

experience and leadership skills are a powerfulasset. Plus, Marco knows the requirements of theever-changing broadcast and AV world very well.
With his proven expertise he will continue to drive
opportunities in the German market and take ourbusiness to new levels.”
Kraft holds an engineering degree and brings
many years of professional sales management
experience to Riedel, together with specialized
market knowledge from the broadcast and AV
industries. Kraft previously spent several years as
Sales Manager for DACH and Southern and Eastern
Europeat

Salzbrenner

Stagetec

Mediagroup,

where he was responsible for the audio solutions
and systems business. Other previous leadership
positions include Sales Manager, DACH, for network
management systems at Dimetis, a softwaredevelopment company for broadcast solutions,and General Sales Manager for Central and Eastern
Europe at JVC Professional.
Kraft noted, “Riedel’s combination of manufacturing
and rental businesses is unique, and it means
the pace of innovation is high. Along with ourstrong German sales team, I’m looking forward
to developing momentum for our customers andpartners while continuing to expand and strengthen
Riedel‘s market presence.“

MARCO
KRAFT
Head Riedel Sales in Germany

HOUSE OFDANCINGWATER

The House of Dancing Water, a breathtaking in-the-round water show anchoring
Macau’s City of Dreams entertainment complex, needs to be experienced to beappreciated. A production of the Franco Dragone Entertainment Group, the show

Bolero Wireless lntercom Joins Artist to Provide

centers on an epic love story and spectacular journey through time, showcasing

Comprehensive Comms Infrastructure for Macaudazzling costumes and special effects. The state-of-the-art Dancing Water Theatre,

City’s Dazzling ‘House of Dancing Water’designed by Pei Partnership Architects, includes a stage pool that holds a recordbreaking 3.7 million gallons of water, equivalent to five Olympic-sized swimming
pools. The arena also boasts a 40-meter-high steel-trussed space that provides
the generous heights required for the show’s diving and acrobatic elements.
A show this complex would simply not be possible without reliable, stable, andflexible communications between and among cast and crew members. That’s why
The House of Dancing Water extended its in-house communications capabilities
with Riedel’s Bolero wireless intercom. Bolero is now providing comprehensive,
reliable, and integrated wireless comms that leverage the facility’s existing Riedel
Artist digital matrix intercom system in operation since 2014.

The Riedel-based communications infrastructure is the result of a collaborative

Hammond commented, “We can’t speak highly enough about the fantastic service

effort between Nicolas Hammond, Dragone Macau Limited Head of Sound,

we’ve received from Riedel. The personal connections we’ve built with the Riedel

and David Sharrock, Assistant Head of Sound, with the support of The House

team and their outgoing and professional manner have made working with themof Dancing Water sound team. The new Bolero system extends the existinga pleasure!”

Riedel infrastructure, which currently includes two Artist 64 and two Artist
32 frames, to enable clear and reliable communications for all cast members
and crew throughout the Dancing Water Theatre. Motocross stunt riders andacrobatic performers, along with the technical teams, use the intercom systemfor continual communication during the show, which features visual, water, andatmospheric effects. Even in the aquatics area, the Bolero/Artist combination
supports communications with performers and underwater handlers in the poolvia underwater speakers, in-mask communications systems, and buddy phones.
Programming flexibility is another extremely important requirement for the
production, and the House of Dancing Water team is able to customize Bolero
to meet the needs of individuals and departments. Riedel’s Director software
enables intuitive management and configuration of the system while also
facilitating real-time system monitoring by the sound department.

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no liability related to its use. September 2018.

DEUTSCHE TOURENWAGEN MASTERSFEATURES COLLABORATIVE BROADBAND
SOLUTION FROM RIEDEL AND PIDSO
Last year, Riedel gained a powerful new center of expertise when it forged a partnership with PIDSO,
a leading manufacturer of innovative lightweight antennas and antenna systems. The goal was toaccelerate development of solutions that leverage PIDSO antennas with Riedel‘s industry-leading
product families. Now, Riedel and PIDSO have rolled out their first joint project — a comprehensive
wireless communications system for the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM, German Touring Car
Masters).
For the current DTM season, Riedel’s MediorNet is providing an extensive real-time signal distribution
backbone for all TV production units, race control, car manufacturers’ hospitality areas, and race track
video walls as well as providing the entire production IT infrastructure. A centerpiece of the installation isa unique broadband audio communications system with rugged, aerodynamic, and lightweight monopole
blade antennas designed and developed by Riedel and PIDSO. These antennas are distributed throughout thefacility via the MediorNet backbone.
Based on specialized IP radio technology, the broadband audio system enables radio communications fromall drivers with outstanding voice quality. The solution uses an integrated wireless data transmission system,
developed by Riedel, and requires the specialized antennas for optimal radio transmission and reception.
Riedel and PIDSO conducted extensive preliminary research and vehicle simulations to determine the ideal
positioning of the blade antennas, enabling them to coexist with all other existing race systems such as GPS,
video, and garage radio.
Christoph Kienmayer, Founder and Managing Director of PIDSO, noted, “It’s great to see this first outstanding
result of our partnership with Riedel. The ability to hear drivers’ comments clearly brings even greater
excitement to television viewers.”VIÑA DEL
MAR SONG
FESTIVAL

Other Riedel solutions at DTM include HD mini cameras; wireless video, audio, and data transmission from theWorld-Renowned Viña del Mar Song Festival inrace cars; and radio communications and intercom for seamless communications among race control, racing

Chile Turns Once Again to Riedel for Seamless andteams and drivers, and timekeeping.
As one of Riedel’s longest-running customers, DTM has been leveraging Riedel communications solutions since
its inaugural season in 2000. Now, along with PIDSO, Riedel is able to apply technologies that are usually foundin industries like automotive and aircraft construction. It’s a win-win for Riedel-PIDSO customers worldwide!

Reliable Signal Transport and Communications

Mar

The Riedel backbone consisted of three MediorNet

Cristián Mena Foncea, the festival’s technicalInternational Song Festival is the largest and

In

its

59th

year,

Chile’sViña

delmodular frames and an Artist digital matrix frame

coordinator, noted, “For the communications andbest-known music festival in Latin America —with 27 panels in a decentralized configuration thatsignal-distribution infrastructure, we needed awith more than 15,000 local spectators and anprovided fully redundant distribution of all intercom

partner that could handle the complexities andestimated global audience of 200 million. Thisand video signals throughout the festival venue.

deliver a 100-percent reliable solution. Riedel has

year’s festival, held Feb. 20-25 from the Quinta

In a facility as large and complex as the Quinta

an outstanding reputation for providing fail-safe

Vergara Amphitheater, outdid itself with an

Vergara Amphitheater, wireless communications

communications for some of the world’s biggest

exciting lineup of talents, dazzling production

can be challenging, but Bolero’s Advanced DECTand most high-profile events, and its solutions are

elements, and eye-popping staging. And once

Receivercrystal-world-renowned for their reliability and technicalagain, the Viña del Mar International Songclear communications for the 27 beltpacks used

excellence. We knew we could depend on Riedel toFestival turned to Riedel to provide a fail-safe

throughout the arena. Nine Riedel RiFace radio

provide a comprehensive solution that would meetand comprehensive communications and signal

interfaces and 36 Performer C3 Partyline beltpacks

all of our requirements.”

distribution infrastructure.

provided additional connectivity for walkie-talkie(ADR)

technology

provided

and wired users, allowing them to communicate with

It’s no wonder that the Viña del Mar International

For the entire festival, which included 19 music

the Bolero users through a seamless integration

Song Festival is one of Latin America’s oldest andprograms, Chilevision produced the broadcast with

with Artist.

most popular musical events, and every year thefeeds supplied by partners Chilefilms and Intervideo

production grows more dazzling and sophisticated.

and transported over Riedel’s MediorNet fiber-based

The Riedel team looks forward to supporting thesignal backbone. MediorNet provided redundantfestival for years to come.

and decentralized signal routing and transport for
the entire production while Riedel’s Bolero wirelessintercom solution and Artist digital matrix intercom
system provided all on-site communications.

MEDIORNET PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE
SIGNAL/COMMUNICATIONS BACKBONEFOR FRENCH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
In France, the National Assembly is at the heart of the country’s democracy, representing thepeople, making laws, and controlling government actions. And now Riedel solutions are providing an
all-fiber signal distribution and communications backbone for all of the French National Assembly’s
signal transport, routing, processing, and communications requirements.
Riedel’s MediorNet real-time media network provides redundant and decentralized signal routing andtransport throughout the National Assembly’s Paris facilities. Tightly integrated in MediorNet, Riedel’s Artist
digital matrix intercom system and Bolero wireless intercom provide crystal-clear and reliable communications
for the National Assembly staff.
The French Assembly’s MediorNet backbone consists of four MetroN core routers, more than 30 MicroN
high-density media distribution network devices, 25 MediorNet Compact stageboxes, and three MediorNet
Modular frames. Deployed in a decentralized configuration, the MediorNet components ensure fully
redundant distribution of all audio/video and communications signals throughout the buildings. The robustintercom system consists of an Artist 128 mainframe with control provided by Riedel RSP-2318 SmartPanelmultifunctional user interfaces. The Artist mainframe also provides integration for all Bolero wireless belt
packs.
Christian Castelli, Audiovisual System Engineer at the National Assembly, commented, “MediorNet is a radical
departure from the traditional approach to signal transport, which is built around a central router and thirdparty transport and processing devices. Instead, the decentralized approach of MediorNet provides massive
benefits including redundancy, flexibility, and the ability to scale the system as our needs dictate. For thosereasons, MediorNet was the perfect choice to meet our complex media distribution and communications
requirements.”
This agile MediorNet infrastructure is a central element in the complete upgrade of the audio/visual master
control room at the National Assembly, including connectivity with audio/visual terminals located everywherein and outside the buildings. This backbone keeps evolving with the expansion of a new multi-position video
control room and the connection of further satellite commission rooms. The high-profile
deployment is a tremendous use case for Riedel that highlights perfectly thebenefits of the MediorNet decentralized approach.

RIEDEL MEDIORNET DELIVERS SIGNALCONNECTIVITY IN STATE-OF-THE-ART
BALLROOM AT RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA
Riedel’s MediorNet is powering real-time signal transport and networking for one of the world’s
largest — if not the largest —360-degree permanent projection systems, installed in a ballroom at the
Resorts World Sentosa complex in Singapore. AIMS Productions, a Singapore-based visual production
company specialized in multimedia for live events, chose Riedel’s MediorNet MicroN high-density
media distribution network devices to deliver flexible signal connectivity in this state-of-the-art
ballroom.
Resorts World Sentosa is a resort community on the island of Sentosa, off the South Coast of Singapore.
Developed by Genting Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa occupies more than 49 hectares and is the third
most-expensive building ever constructed. The massive ballroom project is MediorNet’s first large-scale
deployment in Singapore and Riedel’s first partnership with AIMS Productions, renowned for its high-profile
multimedia installations that inspire and challenge the imagination.
“To address signal connectivity for the entire projection ecosystem, we turned to Riedel Communications.
Riedel has proven itself time and time again as the leader in the field of fiber-based, real-time media network
technology,” said Choong Yip Weng, General Manager, Aims Productions (SG) Pte Ltd. “The MediorNet MicroN
devices give our customer unlimited flexibility in moving, processing, and distributing signals. Each MicroN
offers a highly versatile, high-density signal interface with built-in signal processing features that eliminate
the need for many external devices. We are elated to partner with Riedel for this project, and the after-sales
service and support have been second to none.”The ballroom project is an outstanding debut for the MediorNet family of products, especially with such anesteemed customer as Resorts World Sentosa. Riedel‘s system consulting team played a proactive role in thedesign of the system, working hand in hand with AIMS to construct an efficientsolution. This cooperation, coupled with the comprehensive feature set
that MicroN is known for, resulted in a winning solution for Resorts World
Sentosa.

MANAGED
SPORTSSERVICES

As a technology company, Riedel embraces
the development and the evolving expectationsof sports productions.
Whereas ordinary events make use of readily
available

equipmentinsignal distribution from

order

to

realisethevideo and audio tocommunications, today’s sports productions require
more and more sophisticated infrastructures andsometimes even customised products. Well awareof the new media landscape, event producers andsportscasters adapt their entertainment concepts,
demanding technology that is able to keep pacewith their changing requirements. Nearly every
sport bears its own unique opportunities to present
itself as more exciting and more tangible. This is thequest Riedel accepts, and we strive to become partof our customers‘ success stories by developing new,innovative infrastructures and products; which wecall “Managed Sports Services”.

Often times the size, weight or functions of existing producst and technologies do not match theconditions presented by these challenging environments. For this reason our Managed Sports Services
include the development of tailor-made products suitable to the specific application.
Ranging from motorsports (incl. F1 and DTM) or air races (RedBull) to mission critical projects like the Stratos
jump, our experience has now been expanded with the introduction of our services in the field of refereecommunications since 2018. Managed Sports Services not only consist of the development of extra hardand software dedicated to sports productions, but also involves Riedel’s engineers ensuring the smooth
implementation of our innovations; on site or remotely.
Our innovations as well as ourteams of experts are an integral partof leading sports series, with ourtechnology enabling and even driving
the evolution of sports entertainment
concepts.

RIEDELHOME OFIP TRANSITIONANDINTEROPERABILITY

Learning about the technical and creative benefits of IP has never been so easy.
From 20-24 August, Riedel welcomed over 100 professionals from 70 companies for the IBC Prestaging Eventat their headquarters in Wuppertal. This JT-NM (Joint Taskforce of Networked Media) event brought together
companies from around the world and across the broadcast, IT, and media industries. The goal was to prepare
for the IP Showcase at this year’s IBC by getting all of the various gear into racks and working over an IP
network. Once built and tested, the racks will be transported directly to Amsterdam to demonstrate how
standards-based IP solutions can boost interoperability to create flexible and efficient IP broadcast workflows.
The IP Showcase is dedicated to educating show attendees on both the business and creative potential of IP
media solutions.
This event is the perfect stage for companies just getting started on their IP journeys as well as the veterans
who have been shepherding IP workflows for years now. The growing number of real-world IP deploymentsfrom broadcasters and media providers is sending a strong message that the market is ready to adopt IP
workflows. At the same time, this technological get-together and collaboration fits perfectly into Riedel’sphilosophy of looking at technology from the perspective of usability. The company’s goal is to make life aseasy as possible for customers and partners on their transition to IP and they see the AMWA NMOS IS-04
registration and discovery and IS-05 connection management, both being demonstrated, as key factors in theoverall adoption and success of IP workflows.
The Joint Task Force on Networked Media led by the AMWA, EBU, SMPTE and VSF promotes the exchange ofprofessional media, including file-based and live content, across a network taking advantage of the benefits of
IT-based technologies, all at an affordable price.

The F1 racing season covers a significant part of the calendar and moves back and forth over the
globe between the start in Australia and the finish in Abu Dhabi. Dispatching a technical crew to cover
all of the events would present a daunting cost to even large radio broadcasters such as the BBC. But,
through the use of some clever engineering and Riedel’s Bolero wireless intercom system, each raceis delivered to viewers with a minimum of technical and production staff and without any sacrifice inaudio quality.
When the engines roar in Europe, USP Content sends its presenters for BBC Radio to the track – where a
Riedel Artist 64 matrix intercom frame provides typical commentary boxes and supports Bolero for remoteinterviews on pit row and elsewhere around the circuit. The trackside Artist 64 frame connects Bolero andcommentator boxes to another Artist frame in London via managed MPLS circuits to Frankfurt and then VPN
on to London.
When F1 ventures of the continent, the presenters stay at home in London while only the Bolero bits and a
few staff make the longer journeys.
The Bolero setup has been a huge improvement for F1 field producer Chessie Bent and presenter Jenny Gow.
Their previous approach was a high-powered RF wireless system that was comprised of, among other things,
a very cumbersome antenna that had to be physically carried around along with the other gear. Since one
Bolero antenna can cover the entire pit and backstage area, Bent and Gow are free to roam around and grab

BOLERO
BRINGSF1HOME FOR
BBC RADIOinterviews with drivers and celebrities at will.
“We have been using Riedel’s Bolero system since the beginning of this season, and it has completely changed
the way we work,” said Bent. “When we were using equipment from several vendors and sources, trying
to make everything work was very challenging. Now, with this setup, all of our headaches are completely
gone! We don’t have to worry about complex cabling, buying licenses, carrying antennas, or painful frequency
coordination. Life is so simple now!”“It‘s easier than plug-and-play,” said Gow. At each race, she dons her Bolero beltpack and MAX headset, andshe’s immediately ready to go to work by just pressing the ON button. The Bolero beltpack is fitted with a“y-cord” arrangement that permits the use of an interview mic. At the same time, Gow uses her noise-isolating
MAX headset to take instruction from Bent and to converse with her “off-air” when needed. The amazing
sound quality of the Bolero system ensures clear, broadcast quality audio at all times.
Bolero’s ease of use, simplicity of setup, and light weight make it a game-changer for USP Content’s reportingfor BBC Radio. The production crew are now far more agile and can get more done, and they’re now developing
entirely new workflows with their newfound freedom.

Your Road to IP starts HERE!
Riedel has been very active in IP for several years, including membership in the standards organizations,participation in interoperability events and plugfests, and innovation with several of our products. We
hope to share our experiences with you so that your transition is as smooth as possible.

The Essential Guide to Broadcast Infrastructures
has been created to help engineers understand thechallenges of moving from our baseband workflows
of today to the IP workflows of tomorrow. With
the ratification of the SMPTE ST2110 suite of IP
standards, the stage is now set. Yet there’s still a lotof misinformation out there.
The Guide is being written by industry expert Tony
Orme and is comprised of three sections thatcan be downloaded from the Broadcast Bridge
website; AoIP, VoIP, and a discussion of some of
the current challenges and security concerns.
Each section comes in four parts with three being
totally instructional and a fourth, written by Riedel,
containing real-world examples or insights into
other IP topics.
By the end of the series, sometime in late autumn,
the three downloads will provide a comprehensive
look at IP and arm engineers and users alike with aworking toolkit with which to take their IP journeys
forward, with confidence.

„Operating IP networks is much
more than just about saving
money on infrastructure costs.“- Tony Orme -ESSENTIAL GUIDEThe University of Notre Dame in South Bend,

The deeper the discussion got, the more Notre

One issue, where switches were not passing timing

CampusDame realized that IP would be the right fit for the

information correctly, offered a valuable lesson for

Crossroads Project: the most ambitious building

long-term project goals, as its expandability andboth engineering and IT teams and emphasized thecampaign in Notre Dame’s 175-year old history.

flexibility would allow them to get maximum use out

necessity for close communication and cooperation.

Adjacent to the university’s iconic Notre Dameof their facilities throughout the year. For instance,

Originally, the agreed upon solution was one in

Stadium, the project is designed to create a year-

they could use a studio for an academic event

which PTP data would be delivered first, media

round center of student activity and support

in the afternoon and then quickly turn it arounddata second, and all other data third, but this didn’t

a broad range of academic and faith-based

for a sports event in the evening. IP also offers aeliminate excessive PTP clock jitter. It was only after

programs in addition to athletics.

foundation to bring more advanced technologies

the switches were upgraded that PTP came within

into the classroom, such as virtual and augmented

spec and problems disappeared.

Indiana,recentlycompletedtheir

One piece of the Campus Crossroads Project is thereality.
“The industry is a long way from plug-and-play

new, 18,000-square-foot Rex and Alice A. Martin
Media Center, home of Notre Dame Studios.

At the core of Notre Dame’s new IP-based

gear for IP networks,” said Scott Rinehart, Director

Supporting the academic, faith, and athletic missions

communications infrastructure is Riedel’s Artistof Broadcast Technology at the University of Notreof the university, Notre Dame Studios works withdigital matrix intercom system, Bolero wireless, andDame. “We also learned the importance of getting

departments and groups ranging from university

SmartPanel app-driven user interfaces. Intercom

engineering staff up to speed on the knowledge

relations and campus ministry to digital learning,systems offer a great use case for demonstratingsets they’ll need for the new IP paradigm, as wellacademic innovation, and athletics.

professional broadcast IP implementations, sinceas making sure the IT team truly understands ourmodern solutions like Artist support AoIP throughobjectives. The support we’ve received from all our

Notre Dame Studios turned to BeckTV for systems

common interfaces including AES67, Dante, VoIP,

partners has been fantastic.”

integration and design consulting on the IP

and AVB.

infrastructure. There were a lot of open and honest
conversations about whether to play it safe with

Riedel is all about embracing standards, and theirbaseband or take a chance on whether IP had

Artist ecosystem has supported AVB and AES67

reached enough of a tipping point to invest in it

for years. With AES67 client cards in the Artist, thefor the future. A big deciding factor was where the7KHz, full-bandwidth SmartPanels are the only

vendors were spending their R&D budgets. Since

SMPTE 2110-30-compliant intercom panels available

IP is where companies such as Riedel are spending

today. The antennas for their Bolero wireless systemthose dollars now, it made sense to take advantage

leverage the same AES67 network.

of their next-generation products.

NOTRE DAME BLAZING THE TRAIL TOWARDS
IP BROADCAST INFRASTRUCTURESSIGHT & SOUND THEATRES’ EPIC BIBLICAL PRODUCTIONSTRUST RIEDEL’S BOLERO ANDARTIST FOR SEAMLESS AND RELIABLE COMMS

Billed as a place “where the Bible comes to life on stage,” Sight & Sound Theatres has been captivatingaudiences with its spectacular live shows since the 1960s. The productions retell familiar Bible stories
with astounding realism through dramatic performances, four-story-tall set pieces, and live animals.
And now, Sight & Sound has adopted Riedel’s Bolero to provide two-way wireless communications at
its 2,000-seat auditorium in Branson, Missouri. Bolero leverages an existing Riedel Artist digital matrix
intercom system to deliver comprehensive, integrated, and crystal-clear communications for theentire production team.
The Sight & Sound installation is just the latest example of how the teaming of Bolero and Artist can deliver
the industry’s most reliable communications in highly complex live-production environments. The Branson
auditorium features a massive 20,000-square-foot stage that surrounds the audience on three sides. With six
full-duplex channels, crew can use Bolero’s seamless handover to effortlessly move throughout the 330,000
square-foot facility without worry of dropouts. A total of 56 beltpacks covers an equipment room, a large area
under the stage, the catwalks, the animal holding area, and the dressing rooms. With Bolero’s ability to handle
up to 10 beltpacks per antenna, 50 beltpacks are able to operate simultaneously on the stage.
Bolero also provides the flexibility for the Sight & Sound crew to manage beltpacks remotely and change
settings on the fly, even during a live show. With the addition of a stage lift next year, the addition of just one
more antenna will provide coverage for the entire basement area.
Luke Bates, ESFX Supervisor, Sight & Sound Theatres, describes the advantages that Bolero brings to the
production. “Our current show, ‘Samson,’ uses a significant amount of automation that requires more commschannels and a wireless intercom that can deliver outstanding voice quality anywhere in the auditorium. And
from a safety standpoint, it is absolutely essential that the system is rock solid for those working with andaround the animals.”
Bates adds, “We’re glad to continue our collaboration with Riedel. Not only are their technologies extremely
reliable, but the Riedel support staff can be counted on to answer any questions and walk us through any
configuration changes we might need.

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