ACE Prague Installs Artist Intewrcom

posted:

03/05/2011

Using Riedel FBI interfaces we are even able to integrate commentary units into our system over existing fiber infrastructure

The Czech broadcast provider ACE Prague installed a versatile Artist infrastructure from Riedel Communications in its eight HD camera OB truck, the ACE 08 HD. Riedel, one of the leading manufacturers of real-time networks for video, audio and communications, delivered a system comprising of an Artist 64 digital matrix intercom mainframe, Artist 1000 series control panels and several commentary units. Riedel’s Czech partner for broadcast applications, Kit Digital Czech, was responsible for the installation.

To provide a communications infrastructure, ACE Prague, one of the leading OB truck providers in Eastern Europe, chose an Artist digital matrix intercom system and five Artist 1000 series control panels. Two Artist commentary control panels, designed for comprehensive commentary applications, round out the system. Artist’s secondary audio channel via AES offers digital audio in broadcast quality that can also be used for commentary applications. One pair of Riedel FBI fiber converters for Artist intercom systems bi-directionally converts an Artist panel port from CAT5 to fiber enabling the use of Artist control panels over long distances.

“Using the Riedel FBI interfaces we are even able to integrate commentary units into our system over the existing fiber infrastructure. This significantly expands the flexibility of the ACE 08 HD,” said Pavel Přibil from ACE Prague.

A Connect Duo interface integrates ISDN and POTS telephones into the Artist intercom infrastructure. Eleven headsets from the Riedel PRO and AIR series complete the installation.

About Riedel

Riedel Communications designs, manufactures and distributes the most pioneering real-time networks for video, audio and communications for broadcast, pro-audio, event, sports, theatre and security applications worldwide. The products reflect today’s leading-edge technologies that translate tomorrow's demands into today's solutions. The Riedel group of companies also includes a European based large rental operation that provides radio and intercom services, event IT solutions as well as fiber-based and wireless audio & video transmission systems for large scale events such as the Olympic Games or the FIFA World Cup. The Company was founded in 1987 and today employs over 250 people located within 9 locations in Europe, Australia, Asia and North America.