GOING LIVE Riedel worked with ORF, ARRI and NEP behind the scenes
Rise like a phoenix For ARRI, Riedel and NEP, the production established a working model for combining cinematic
The international commentary workflow was supported by approximately 35 commentary panels, incorporating Riedel’s new desktop SmartPanel Commentary Control App (CCA). Wireless Easy5G extensions for Virtual SmartPanels added further flexibility to the DIVA+ environment, while hi human interface supported selected control and orchestration aspects of the set-up. Riedel’s MediorNet backbone connected special camera systems, including cable cams, telescopic cranes, wireless Steadicam rigs and remote dollies alongside intercom, tally and return signals, ensuring that the new camera platform could be integrated without compromising the deterministic, low-latency signal layer required during the live show. A combined 24 ARRI ALEXA 35 Live cameras were used across classic camera positions and special camera applications, bringing the image quality and creative flexibility associated with major film and high- end television productions into the live broadcast workflow.
established technologies into a unified production workflow that delivered a more cinematic viewing experience,” says Axel Engström, sales and project manager, NEP. “As the integration partner, our role was to manage the complexity behind the scenes so the production team could focus on the show with confidence. Every new capability introduces additional technical challenges and our expertise is in bringing those technologies together into a seamless, reliable operation that enables creative innovation without compromising the resilience that live productions demand.” The result was a Eurovision production that demonstrated how camera technology can evolve for live broadcasting, with Riedel’s DIVA+ providing the needed infrastructure to make it all possible.
capture with live broadcast infrastructure at full scale.
“We wanted to push the visual language of the event forward while maintaining the robustness required for a global live broadcast,” explains Claudio Bortoli, technical supervisor for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, ORF. “With Riedel, ARRI, NEP and our wider technology partner network, we turned this ambition into a reliable production model.” NEP served as OB integration partner, contributing broadcast expertise, OB truck infrastructure and camera equipment. NEP integrated ARRI’s CCUs and base stations into the OB environment while preserving established signal paths for intercom, tally, return signals and shading. Sennheiser provided professional wireless audio expertise, supporting microphone and in-ear monitoring workflows for the artists. “Together with ORF, Riedel and ARRI, we brought both new and
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