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A BIT ABOUT RIEDEL Riedel Communications is a leading provider of live production tools in the worlds of media, sports and entertainment. Its hardware and software span from distributed video and audio networks over intercom and efficient replay solutions to WAN and MPLS applications. Thanks to its holistic approach, Riedel’s three business units – Product Division, Managed Technology Division and Networks Division – can leverage powerful synergies to provide the infrastructures, tools and services for both fixed and temporary installations around the globe. This collaborative ethos enables customers to run even the most complex projects either on-site, remotely or in the cloud. Founded in Wuppertal, Germany in 1987, Riedel today employs over 1000 people in 30 locations across Europe, Australia, Asia and the Americas.

I n recent years, remote production has revolutionised the broadcast and live production landscape, offering a forward-thinking solution to the challenges of on-site event coverage. By enabling the capture, control and integration of live event feeds from distant venues back to a central studio or production facility, remote production addresses the need for cost efficiency, resource optimisation and quality maintenance in a rapidly evolving industry. Riedel Communications offers expertise along with a holistic suite of solutions that unify remote live video production. Its integrated approach combines the strengths of the Simplylive Production Suite, MediorNet media network and the Artist intercom ecosystem to deliver a seamless experience from capture to distribution. This synergy enables broadcasters and production teams to achieve unparalleled operational efficiency and flexibility, delivering high-quality live content from any location across the globe. AT THE VENUE MediorNet picks up and distributes all camera signals as well as commentary and talent audio and transports tally signals to keep production crews in sync. Communication within the production team is facilitated by Riedel’s wired Artist and wireless

Bolero intercom systems, which provide clear and reliable duplex communication channels. Bolero’s unrivalled audio quality even allows users to employ the system to capture interview audio. The bridge between the venue and the remote production control room is constructed by Riedel’s Venue Gateway solution. This robust connectivity platform is capable of transporting high-definition SRT video streams over standard internet connections, ensuring a reliable and efficient link that maintains the integrity and quality of the live feed across long distances. The Venue Gateway offers eight bidirectional channels per unit in order to transport the SRT video feeds to and from the venue effortlessly. IN THE CONTROL ROOM The Simplylive Production Suite is the nucleus of operations, providing comprehensive tools for video and audio mixing, replays and the integration of dynamic graphics; it even comes with an integrated Web Multiviewer. This powerful suite also supports the creation of highlights, ensuring key moments can easily be made available as highlight clips, and includes a master recorder to manage the archival of content. Communication and control across the Artist intercom ecosystem are handled by its multifunctional SmartPanel user

REMOTE PRODUCTION ADDRESSES THE NEED FOR COST EFFICIENCY

interfaces, which can simultaneously serve as intercom, control and audio monitoring panels. Riedel is the one-stop shop for all remote production needs. Together, its integrated solutions empower broadcasters and production teams to deliver captivating live content to global audiences – all while greatly reducing operational costs. Riedel can transform remote production aspirations into reality, setting new standards for live video production .

TOP SCORER Many disparate challenges from on-site live event coverage can be solved by remote production

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