HD Broadcast, a major German provider of live production and outside broadcasting (OB) services, has upgraded its HD1 mobile production truck with Riedel Communications' MediorNet real-time network. Three MediorNet Compact Pro frames and six Riedel MicroN high-density media distribution network devices are connected over a 10 Gbps optical fiber network to create a fully redundant, decentralized routing matrix. Working in combination with HD Broadcast's existing Riedel Artist digital matrix intercom system, the highly scalable new MediorNet infrastructure combines fully integrated signal transport, routing, and processing with pristine communications.

Riedel Communications' MediorNet real-time network is a critical behind-the-scenes player for the fifth season of the popular Spanish reality show "Gran Hermano VIP" ("Big Brother VIP"). MediorNet provides a redundant and decentralized signal routing and transport infrastructure for the on-location Gran Hermano VIP House near Madrid, moving video from more than 70 cameras and audio signals originating from four mixing consoles. As Spain's celebrity version of the worldwide "Big Brother" franchise, "Gran Hermano VIP" launched its current season in January.

Canada's Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity has deployed Riedel Communications' MediorNet real-time media network to interconnect the Centre's theatres, recital halls, recording studios, and production facilities. Supplied and installed by Canadian distributer BSE, the integrated and decentralized signal transport network consists of five MediorNet Compact PRO 50G media distribution frames.

 At the production of the 16th X Games annual action sports competition, which featured more than 200 of the world’s best athletes competing in BMX Freestyle, Moto X, Rally Car and Skateboard, ESPN used a multi-node MediorNet installation from Riedel Communications onsite to distribute video signals between the different locations for the live event.

Going into the 2013-14 Dutch football season, Endemol and Fox Sports Eredivisie took on a project that would significantly enhance the quality with which we could produce and deliver live broadcasts of all Dutch Eredivisie matches on the Fox Sports Eredivisie football pay-TV channels. At the Endemol central broadcast hub in Amsterdam, where DutchView provides full-service studio operations, we completed construction of three entirely new HD studios and production galleries dedicated to match-day programming and highlights creation.

The organizers of this year's Eurovision Song Contest, EBU and NDR, used a comprehensive fiber-based MediorNet system from Riedel Communications to distribute video, audio and communications signals at the event. Riedel, one of the leading manufacturers of real-time networks for HD video, audio and communications, installed a versatile system comprising of MediorNet, RockNet, Artist and Performer components, turning the former football stadium into a 15,000 square meter TV broadcast studio.

Riedel Communications, one of the leading manufacturers of real-time signal transport solutions for video, audio and communications, and Grass Valley, renowned manufacturer of HD camera systems, reveal the new MediorNet interface card for integrating Grass Valley cameras into MediorNet fiber networks at this year's IBC in Amsterdam.

AMP VISUAL TV, a leading French provider of outside broadcasting (OB) facilities and production services, has chosen Riedel’s cutting-edge solutions to provide signal routing and processing as well as communications on board its all-new Millenium 3 and Millenium 4 live UHD production vehicles. A Riedel MediorNet real-time network drives 14-camera (10 4K capable) productions for both trucks, and Riedel’s Artist digital matrix intercom and Bolero wireless intercom enable reliable, flexible, and seamless crew communications.

For the first time ever, the Hochschule Darmstadt – University of Applied Sciences (h_da) in Darmstadt, Germany, has replaced its traditional on-campus welcome event for first-year students with a live broadcast on Oct. 30 — powered by Riedel’s state-of-the-art signal transport and communications technologies. Broadcast students at h_da leveraged a Riedel MediorNet real-time network, Artist digital matrix intercom system, and Bolero wireless intercom to produce the multi-location program to professional standards.

The Parliament of Catalonia in Barcelona has installed a comprehensive signal routing and communications backbone based on Riedel’s MediorNet real-time signal transport, processing, and routing technology, together with the Artist digital matrix intercom and Bolero wireless intercom. The new networking infrastructure is a core element in a multiyear HD upgrade of the Parliament’s video recording and broadcast capabilities.

Riedel Communications today announced that Radio and Television of Montenegro (RTCG) has adopted the company’s state-of-the-art networking and communications technologies for its studio upgrade. As broadcast rights holder and host broadcaster in Montenegro for a broad range of national and international sporting events, RTCG has installed a comprehensive signal routing and crew communications backbone based on the MediorNet real-time network, Artist digital matrix intercom, and Bolero wireless intercom.

Deploying the new MetroN core router along with its MediorNet real-time media network, Riedel Communications radically reduced the signal-distribution infrastructure required to support the Red Bull Air Race World Championships. Throughout the season, this new solution enabled Riedel to reduce the required hardware by 75 percent while increasing available bandwidth.

To maximize its ability to respond quickly and accurately to its customers' requirements, TNDV Television has integrated Riedel Communications' MediorNet MicroN high-density media distribution network device within its flagship mobile production truck, Exclamation. Deployed as a stand-alone unit, the MicroN device enables flexible, efficient processing of uncompressed HD signals in the remote-production environment.

In its commitment to offer flexible, highly interoperable products and solutions, Riedel Communications today announced its support for the AES67 standard and the RAVENNA technology framework. Capable of operating in existing network infrastructures, RAVENNA enables real-time IP distribution of audio and other media content, with the low latency, full signal transparency, and high reliability critical in broadcast and professional audio applications.

Riedel Communications, provider of pioneering real-time video, audio, data, and communications networks, has appointed Andreas Pater to serve as the company's head of rental innovations. In this new role at Riedel, Pater will oversee product management within the Riedel rental department and work with his team to optimize management and marketing of the company's rental solution portfolio.