BOLERO WIRELESS INTERCOM
BOLERO S REFEREE COMMUNICATIONSBOLEROat a Glance· Simple
NFC and Over the Air registration· Decentralized
intelligent antenna network· Advanced
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DECT receiver (ADR) formultipath mitigation· Seamless
handover & roaming· Redundant
PoE+ and DC power supply
antenna scheme

BOLERO S
Bolero S is the core of an all-new managed services offering built aroundthe award-winning Bolero wireless intercom from Riedel Communications.
Developed at the request of the German Football League (DFL) to address
the comms requirements of its officiators, it pairs industry-leading intercom
technology with custom engineering and hands-on support by Riedel-qualifiedengineers. The result is clear, reliable, and seamless communications that canbe applied to any sport – for crew members, athletes, referees or coaches.

WHY?
Bolero S is a truly unique solution – a custom-engineered, managed services

The live monitoring by Riedel‘s ROC engineers is another critical factor inoffering borne of the DFL’s specific need but based on Riedel’s game-changing

ensuring that Bolero S facilitates reliable, clear communications between

Bolero wireless intercom. Bolero S is not available as a stand-alone product;each stadium and the central video room in Cologne. The ROC actively andrather, it’s offered exclusively for sports and is a part of Riedel’s Managed

dynamically establishes the point at which the microphones’ VOX circuit “opens,”

Technology services. Subscribers get an entire package that includes locallyensuring that sudden increases in the noise level (for instance, the crowd going

installed communications hardware plus remote management of the entire

wild after a goal) don’t open the noise gate on the VOX circuit and activate thesystem by comms experts from Riedel‘s ROC (Remote Operations Center).

microphone. Only active monitoring and system adjustments can avoid thesetypes of situations and maintain service levels.

Bolero S is an extensively tested and field-proven service, optimized forthe specific challenges of communications in a noisy and crowded stadium

In addition to DFL and FIFA, Bolero S has already made its way into several otherenvironment. The headset, for example, is tuned to best deal with the ambient

sporting organizations – including MLB, XFL, and other major US leagues. Here,noise at any given time. A custom earmold manufacturer was enlisted to protect

we were also able to demonstrate how the Bolero technology can actively shape

the user‘s hearing in these very noisy environments and to ensure optimal

sporting formats, e.g. with its unparalelled voice clarity allowing to make high-speech understanding through a perfect fit.

fidelity live PA announcements.

REFEREE COMMUNICATIONS IN THE BUNDESLIGAThe 1st and 2nd German Bundesliga, as well as the swiss soccer league, rely on
Riedel’s Bolero S for bulletproof referee communications at all of their matches.
Bolero S connects the referee with his on-field assistants and with the VideoAssist-Center in Cologne.
Along with custom engineering, part of the Managed Sports Services is thesupport provided by our Remote Operations Center (ROC) in Wuppertal. There,

Video-Assist-Center (VAC)
Colognetrained staff can dynamically monitor and adjust audio levels to ensure optimalperformance.
Other sports leagues around the world are looking closely at Bolero S for theirreferee comms while new applications like coach communications are being

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trialed by several high-profile clubs.

Remote Operations Center(ROC) Wuppertal

VIDEO ASSISTANT
Bolero S antennas in the sports arena connect via AES67 to a Riedel Artist frame,

WAN VoIP

which interfaces with the Riedel Remote Operation Center (ROC) in Wuppertal.
There, experienced engineers monitor audio quality, RF performance, and battery
life to ensure that everything runs smoothly throughout the match. Each official isequipped with a Bolero S pack and a customized Riedel RUN headset.
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FEEL THE ACTION

Riedel’s leading-edge hardware and software technologies were at the core of
the 360-degree concept for the coverage of the 36th America’s Cup presented byPRADA, provided for the event by host broadcast partner circle-o. The concept
included an innovative technology approach combining live TV production,
event infrastructure, and race management for the premier sailing event in theHauraki Gulf off Auckland, New Zealand.
Riedel delivered innovative camera solutions, new audio technologies, andsensor technology embedded in a comprehensive technical infrastructure. Thiswas supported by an on-site team of 30 members managing all audio, video,communications, tracking, and data transmission systems, including signals fromon-board cameras, chase boats, and helicopters. Since all camera, microphone,and transmission systems had to withstand extreme marine conditions, Riedel
provided bespoke equipment aboard each competing yacht.

“We’re thrilled to play such afoundational role in this year’s battle
for the America’s Cup, the world’s
oldest international sporting trophy”
Thomas Riedel
CEO and Founder
Riedel Communications.

Riedel Communications GmbH & Co. KG
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Phone +49 (0) 202 292-90 | info@riedel.net | www.riedel.net#09/2023