Spanish broadcaster TV3 has deployed a Riedel Artist ecosystem to connect its Audiovisual Production Center (CPA) and news editing facilities.
The new system is based on two Artist-1024 nodes, and integrates Riedel’s Bolero wireless intercom and 1200 Series SmartPanels.
The technology has been supplied to TV3 by Spanish reseller Crosspoint, with the Artist-1024 intercom network — the first of its kind in Spain — helping the broadcaster shift to IP.
The Artist-1024 ecosystem combines with the Bolero wireless intercom, which includes 10 antennas supporting 28 beltpacks, to give TV3’s production workflow greater versatility without compromising audio intelligibility, said Riedel.
“Our IP-based intercom system provides us with incredible flexibility in configuring communications,” said Jordi Soler, chief engineer TV Studio Facilities, TV3. “IP creates a whole new world of possibilities since all audio can be used as inputs in the matrix, allowing us to use the panels for audio monitoring, which greatly reduces the need for extra equipment and rack space.”
The installation of the Riedel systems commenced in two phases, with the deployment of a first Artist-1024 node in the CPA, followed by a second node in the news editing facility.
“When renewing their infrastructure, it is not always easy for clients to be early adopters of an innovative solution, however, TV3 had the necessary vision and confidence to trust in the Artist-1024 and Riedel as a reference of communications in the most challenging scenarios,” said Víctor García, Crosspoint’s Managing Director.
Maribel Román, regional sales manager at Riedel Communications added: “TV3 has been a leader in the evolution of IP technology, always eager to push innovative technologies. We’re proud to have worked with Crosspoint, a trusted partner and reliable provider of technical support and solutions, to make this forward-looking project a success.”
