Riedel Earns Sports Emmy Award as Part of Team Behind First-of-a-Kind Broadcast Event

WUPPERTAL, Germany — May 8, 2013 — Riedel Communications, provider of pioneering real-time video, audio, data, and communications networks, has been awarded a prestigious Sports Emmy(R) Award in the category of “Outstanding New Approaches Sports Event Coverage” for the production of the Red Bull Stratos project. As a contributor to the project, Riedel received the famous award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Science at the 34th Annual Sports Emmy Awards, held May 7 in New York City.

The Sports Emmy Award recognizes excellence in American sports television programming. In a first-of-a-kind sports production from the edge of space, the Red Bull Stratos project captured aviation pioneer Felix Baumgartner’s ascent to 128,100 feet in a stratospheric capsule and balloon and his subsequent freefall jump, rushing toward earth at supersonic speeds, and parachute landing.

For the production, Riedel furnished the fiber-based video and signal distribution systems, as well as the wireless video links from the capsule’s onboard cameras, enabling the stunning pictures delivered from the Red Bull Stratos capsule. In fact, Riedel provided the entire communications solution for this record-breaking project, integrating both wireless and wired digital intercom systems. More about Riedel’s involvement with the Red Bull Stratos project is available online at the company’s multimedia press page: http://www.riedel.net/Company/News/PressReleases/PressArticle/tabid/121/Article/1856/language/en-US/Default.aspx.

Further information about Riedel and the company’s products is available at www.riedel.net.

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About Riedel Communications
Riedel Communications designs, manufactures, and distributes pioneering real-time video, audio, data, and communications networks for broadcast, pro audio, event, sports, theater, and security applications. The company also provides rental services for radio and intercom systems, event IT solutions, fiber backbones, and wireless signal transmission systems that scale easily for events of any size, anywhere in the world. Founded in 1987, the company now employs more than 400 people at 11 locations in Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.

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GLOUCESTERSHIRE, U.K. — May 8, 2013 — The IABM (International Association of Broadcasting Manufacturers) today announced that, in accordance with the objectives of its Lifelong Learning Manifesto, the association has supported the establishment of the IABM Educational Foundation. The foundation is registered as a charity in the U.K. and operates globally, independent of the IABM. Its mission is to deliver a broadcast and media technology skills certification scheme along with other initiatives that support technical education, skills, and career development in the sector.

“More than 100 companies and organizations supported our Lifelong Learning Manifesto, which commits us to fostering not only the development of educational resources, such as courses offered by the IABM Training Academy, but also the means of testing and recognizing delegates’ educational achievement,” said IABM Director General Peter White. “We’re now in a position to proceed with the latter work, and the IABM Educational Foundation is the right vehicle through which to do it.”

Over the past two years, the IABM Training Academy has overseen the delivery of broadcast and media technology courses to hundreds of delegates from around the world. Until now, there has been no effective recognition of the resulting attainment. Once pilot assessments are completed, the foundation will provide a suite of examinations, delivered online and open to all, that will lead to the award of a Certified Broadcast and Media Technologist qualification. This qualification will enable engineers and technologists to prove their personal achievement and it will be complemented by a scheme for recognizing continuing occupational and professional development. This will put the onus on the individual to maintain the certification throughout their careers.

“We are developing our certification scheme to help broadcast professionals secure international accreditation to ISO:IEC 17024, which is the conformity standard for bodies certifying individuals,” explained Roger Crumpton, a founding director and trustee of the IABM Educational Foundation. “We have secured initial funding for three years and have already been able to make funds available for training bursaries and for financial awards to students.”

Governance of the IABM Educational Foundation is independent of the IABM. Further information about the foundation and its certification scheme is available online at www.theiabm.org/foundation. Information about the IABM Training Academy and its course offering is available at www.iabmacademy.org.

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About the IABM Educational Foundation
Established as an independent educational charity in 2012, the IABM Educational Foundation works to support technical education, career development, and access to employment within the broadcast and media technology sector worldwide. The foundation’s first priority is the development and delivery of an international certification program that will recognise the attainment of individual engineers and technologists and provide a framework for valuing occupational and professional engagement as Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The IABM Educational Foundation also is committed to providing educational bursaries and travel awards that enable young people to attend training courses and key industry events that otherwise would be beyond their reach. For more information, please visit www.theiabm.org/foundation.

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LEEDS, U.K. — May 8, 2013 — NUGEN Audio, creator of intuitive tools for audio professionals, has signed a distribution agreement with U.S. distributor Independent Audio. Based in Portland, Maine, Independent Audio will distribute NUGEN Audio’s entire line of audio analysis, loudness metering, mixing/mastering, and tracking tools to customers across the U.S.

“We’re very glad to be working with NUGEN Audio because they develop and deliver extremely good post audio tools,” said Fraser Jones, president of Independent Audio. “We serve a great many customers on the post-production side of the business who have been struggling with how to mix creatively for the new CALM legislation. The NUGEN loudness products will address that issue and be a strong complement to our existing range of post products.”

Independent Audio exclusively distributes brands such as CEDAR Audio, Coles microphones, Merging Technologies, and Sonifex. Representing the NUGEN Audio brand fits with its business model of importing and distributing professional audio products from Europe with concentration on the United Kingdom.

“Independent Audio’s roster of post-production customers is the ideal market for our products, which are well-suited to the post process because they help sound engineers focus on creativity rather than compliance,” said Jon Schorah, NUGEN Audio creative director. “Our partnership with Independent Audio will make it easier to serve post customers in the U.S., and our loudness analysis and correction tools help fill a niche in Independent Audio’s product lineup.”

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About Independent Audio
Independent Audio was founded in 1993 by Brit Fraser Jones, who saw an opportunity to launch cutting-edge European manufactured professional audio products that previously had no exposure in the U.S. marketplace. Jones established a network of premier pro audio dealers throughout the U.S. and introduced them to some very fine audio products. Independent Audio’s business philosophy is to first take care of the customer by providing second-to-none service by providing demo equipment, loan equipment when customer equipment fails, training to provide customer with the best use of products, and unlimited technical support.

About NUGEN Audio
NUGEN Audio creates innovative, intuitive professional audio tools for high-end music producers, post-production engineers, and broadcasters. Reflecting the real-world production experience of the design team, the company’s products make it easier to deliver better quality, save time, and reduce costs. NUGEN Audio’s tools for audio analysis, loudness metering, mixing/mastering, and tracking are used by the world’s top names in broadcast, music, and audio production. For more information, visit www.nugenaudio.com.

PITTSBURGH — May 7, 2013 — NEP’s Trio Video has just wrapped up a busy and successful April, providing engineering support at the Lollapalooza Chile music festival as well as extensive facilities for the Coachella and Stagecoach Festivals, both in California. Trio Video’s support at Lollapalooza Chile demonstrates NEP’s growth and global capabilities as a premier provider of mobile video production facilities and services for high-profile events around the world.

“The size and number of music festivals is continuing to grow worldwide, and Trio Video is growing alongside them. Lollapalooza Chile is a great example of how we’re helping a popular brand expand into new markets and launch popular festivals in other countries,” said Peter Kimball, senior account manager, NEP Trio Video. “We’re able to provide a level of expertise and experience that might not be available in remote locations and help our clients produce shows that match the quality levels of the U.S. version.”

As one of South America’s most successful music festivals, Lollapalooza Chile took place in Santiago, Chile, the first weekend in April. Trio Video supplied technical support, design, and equipment coordination for Springboard Productions and promoter C3 Presents for the two-day, six-stage festival. Next year, Trio Video hopes to provide two HD production trucks at Lollapalooza Chile, in addition to the rest of its services, utilizing the two new HD units deployed in Brazil by NEP this spring.

Promoted by AEG/Goldenvoice on two consecutive April weekends, with video produced by Springboard Productions, the 2013 Coachella Music Festival marked Trio Video’s seventh year as the show’s sole provider of mobile video production facilities and services. Trio Video’s production trucks Rhythm and Blues supported 18 cameras providing three simultaneous channels of HD video that was webcast live on the festival’s YouTube” channel, as well as a private festival network that delivered HD video to VIP areas and to large-format screens supplied and operated by Trio Video’s sister organization, NEP Screenworks.

Trio Video ran a similar operation for the Stagecoach festival, held the last weekend in April at the Coachella venue and billed as “California’s Country Music Festival.” The Trio Video mobile units contributed to the production for cable channel AXS-TV, which broadcast more than a dozen live performances.

Lollapalooza Chile, Coachella, and Stagecoach kicked off a busy 2013 music festival season for Trio Video, which will be providing turnkey production services for the Bottle Rock Festival in Napa, Calif., May 9-12; Hang Out Festival in Gulf Shores, Ala., May 17-19; the Bonnaroo Music Festival in Manchester, Tenn., June 13-16; the Lollapalooza Music Festival (U.S. version) in Chicago Aug. 2-4; the Outside Lands Music Festival in San Francisco Aug. 9-11; and the Austin City Limits Music Festival in Austin, Texas, Oct. 4-6 and 11-13.

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About NEP
With the world’s most advanced equipment, largest fleet of mobile units and global production studios to suit every genre, NEP enables its clients to execute, deliver, and display exceptional productions on any platform around the world. For more than 30 years, NEP has ensured its clients’ success by delivering superior service and building lasting relationships with a passion for continuous innovation. NEP’s talented staff is committed to acting with integrity and working as a team to deliver comprehensive solutions for remote production, studio production, video display, webcasting, and power generation that set the global industry standard. For more information, visit www.nepinc.com.

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WUPPERTAL, Germany — May 7, 2013 — Riedel Communications, provider of pioneering real-time video, audio, data, and communications networks, today announced that Hillsong Church, the Pentecostal megachurch with worship sites located around the globe, is using a Riedel intercom solution to support weekly services at the Dominion Theatre in Central London. A fully integrated system incorporating Riedel’s Performer digital partyline intercom and Acrobat digital wireless intercom enables seamless communications among the technical crew members of the London Hillsong team.

“Our services are run by a great team of volunteers who need to be able to communicate effectively, and we need to be sure all areas of production can hear each other without distractions,” said Luke Makepeace, Hillsong U.K.’s technical director. “Good communication among all 10 members of our volunteer technical crew is vital. The digital clarity, flexibility, ease of setup, and overall integration of the Riedel system have made it a great asset for our team.”

Hillsong holds four back-to-back services each Sunday at the Dominion Theatre, with each service seeing a full-house congregation of around 2,000 people. Additional events are held at major venues such as the O2 and Wembley Arena.

“Hillsong’s ‘sell-out’ services are as impressive and demanding as any theatrical production or rock concert,” said Nick Williams, U.K. and Ireland sales manager for Riedel Communications. “We’re delighted that one of the world’s major megachurches has chosen Riedel.”

The intercom system Hillsong’s technical crew uses is built on Riedel’s Performer 32 mainframe, which is populated with coax and analog I/O client cards for connection to a mix of seven rackmount and desktop Artist control panels. A C44-plus interface supports conversion of up to four two-channel Artist matrix ports to four powered beltpack lines and, in turn, the wired C3 beltpacks.

Acrobat, Riedel’s license-free, DECT-based wireless beltpack system, is configured with the CC-8 controller and six WB-2 wireless beltpacks via two CA-6 antennae. A selection of single- or double-muff light-, medium-, and heavy-duty Riedel headsets suit the individual needs and preferences of each operator. Hillsong staffers program the whole system using the Performer Director software.

Further information about Riedel and the company’s products is available at www.riedel.net.

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About Riedel Communications
Riedel Communications designs, manufactures, and distributes pioneering real-time video, audio, data, and communications networks for broadcast, pro audio, event, sports, theater, and security applications. The company also provides rental services for radio and intercom systems, event IT solutions, fiber backbones, and wireless signal transmission systems that scale easily for events of any size, anywhere in the world. Founded in 1987, the company now employs more than 400 people at 11 locations in Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.

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Revolabs
InfoComm 2013
Booth 2181

Company Quote:
We are extremely excited about this years InfoComm show and the opportunity to showcase the complete line of Revolabs conferencing solutions. This year InfoComm will provide the perfect forum for the introduction of significant next-generation product innovations, which will further extend our rapidly expanding product lines and demonstrate that Revolabs truly is a premier provider of wireless audio solutions for unified communications, enterprise collaboration, and professional audio applications addressing the needs of professionals in a wide range of markets. — JP Carney, CEO at Revolabs

NEW From Revolabs at InfoComm 2013:

Revolabs will make several important product announcements at InfoComm 2013, including the premier of its next-generation, flagship wireless microphone system designed to improve audio quality and simplify large audio communication deployments. This new solution boasts a number of enhancements, including:

– A new distributed architecture that simplifies installations
– New local and remote cloud-based management and monitoring options
– Higher channel density options
– Elegantly redesigned microphones

All of this and more will be unveiled as Revolabs once again raises the bar on wireless microphone systems.

Revolabs Products on Display at InfoComm 2013:

Revolabs HD(TM) Wireless Microphone Systems
At InfoComm 2013, Revolabs will highlight its popular line of HD wireless microphone systems, including the Revolabs Executive HD(TM) MaxSecure for applications requiring high levels of security; the Single/Dual Channel for video conferencing; the rackmount Venue; the Executive HD for executive boardrooms and large conference rooms; and the versatile Revolabs Hybrid HD(TM) for installations requiring a powered audio solution. Revolabs will also demonstrate its enhanced Windows(R)-based HD Control Panel, which allows users to monitor and control networked HD wireless microphone systems from a single PC software program with an intuitive graphical user interface.

Revolabs FLX(TM) Wireless Conference Phone
Ideal for conference rooms, executive offices, and small office/home office (SoHo) environments, the Revolabs FLX(TM) wireless conference phone is offered either with an analog telephone interface or with a VoIP interface. The FLX VoIP is the first and only wireless conference phone designed for VoIP networks. The FLX VoIP integrates directly with most IP telephone switches following the SIP standard, enabling new features only available through digital switch environments, such as voicemail alerts and do not disturb. The unit can also serve as the audio interface for virtually any major brand of video conferencing equipment, making it ideal for unified communications in any environment.

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Revolabs FLX(TM) VoIP Field Verified Compatible Switches

Revolabs V3 Microphones With Field-Replaceable Batteries
With Revolabs V3 microphones featuring field replaceable batteries, users can easily purchase batteries as an accessory from their dealer/distributor. To swap batteries, they simply open the microphone, put in the new battery, and charge it. Old batteries can be sent to Revolabs for disposal as part of the companys free recycling program. The V3 microphones allow users to keep spare batteries fully charged and ready for use by purchasing a new battery charging adaptor, which allows batteries to be charged without placing the whole microphone in the charger.

Revolabs Partner Solutions for Videoconferencing at InfoComm 2013
The Revolabs HD(TM) line of wireless microphone systems and Revolabs FLX(TM) wireless conference phone integrate seamlessly with almost any major brand of video conferencing solution, including Polycom(R), Cisco(R), LifeSize(R), Vidyo(TM), Radvision(R), and Avaya(TM). As a member of the Cisco Developer Network, the Revolabs FLX has successfully completed interoperability testing with Cisco Unified Communications Manager, version 8.6, while the HD Single/Dual Channel wireless microphone system version 2.6 has successfully completed interoperability testing with the Cisco C40/60/90 and MXP Codecs, all versions.

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Revolabs Partner News
As Revolabs continues to demonstrate its next-generation FLX platform, the company also recently revealed that Cisco(R) selected Revolabs to develop its latest IP conference phone, which made its debut at the Enterprise Connect show earlier this year. Ciscos new IP Conference Phone 8831 is the first product on the market to use the FLX platform. Revolabs award-winning FLX digital signal processing platform provides Ciscos IP Conference Phone 8831 with advanced audio technology, superior echo cancellation and acoustics, as well as Revolabs unparalleled wireless microphone technology for unmatched audio clarity and flexibility.

About Revolabs
Revolabs Inc. is the premier provider of wireless audio solutions for unified communications, enterprise collaboration, and professional audio applications across a wide range of markets. Offering unmatched audio quality that allows users to hear every word, the companys wireless conferencing and microphone systems are utilized across the globe for a variety of applications, from webcasts and video conferencing to podcasts and broadcasting. Combining the ultimate in flexibility with sleek, stylish form factors, Revolabs solutions cut the cord, facilitating natural mobility by allowing participants to move about a workspace and still be heard, without being held back by wires. Leading the way in innovation, the company continues to add to its portfolio of value-added audio systems with products such as the new Revolabs FLX(TM) wireless conference phone, which provides superior performance for video and audio conference calls, public address systems, and more. Revolabs systems are secure (encrypted), rechargeable (environmentally friendly), and GSM-impervious. The company is headquartered in Sudbury, Mass., and can be reached at +1-800-326-1088 or www.revolabs.com.

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INFOCOMM 2013 EXHIBITOR PREVIEW

Visionary Solutions, Inc. — Booth 2431

At InfoComm 2013, Visionary Solutions, Inc. (VSI) will demonstrate the latest advancements in its comprehensive portfolio of IPTV and Internet encoding products for pro A/V applications.

New for InfoComm is PackeTV(R) Views, a low-cost, browser-based interface that streamlines the viewing and sharing of IPTV content originating from appliance-type encoders. VSI will also showcase the D1000 H.264/MPEG-2 decoder, the PackeTV Mobile HTTP-based media streaming server, and a powerful new IP video delivery bundle designed to simplify IPTV delivery.

Key Products and Technology Demos

NEW! PackeTV(R) Views
At InfoComm 2013, VSI will unveil PackeTV(R) Views, a low-cost, user-friendly, and easily configurable browser-based interface that simplifies viewing, maintenance, publishing, and access control of content. Ideal for the education and house of worship markets, PackeTV Views features intuitive controls that can be easily operated by both technical and non-technical personnel. Operators simply open the URL with the channel lineup, build a view customized for the intended audience, and can instantly push the content to viewers.

Leveraging cloud services, or Software as a Service (SaaS), PackeTV Views minimizes end-user requirements, eliminating the overhead and costs traditionally associated with deploying and maintaining complex client software. Additionally, the HTML-based solution supports a variety of popular Web browsers and provides personalized experience for users through customized branding and a flexible design, allowing users to share and consume media that is audience and age appropriate. Single-instance and enterprise licenses are available, enabling a local user to have a custom menu that consists of media feeds delivered and managed remotely, combined with additional channels that originate locally.

D1000 H.264/MPEG-2 Decoder
VSI’s new H.264 and MPEG-2 based decoder supports SDI (3G/HD/SD), HDMI(R), and DVI outputs with resolutions of up to 1080p60, enabling users to deliver professional quality HD video and audio over IP networks cost-effectively. After receiving H.264 or MPEG-2 audio and video content from a VSI encoder, the D1000 decodes and outputs the content into a high-quality 1080p, 1080i, or 720p HD stream, in real time, at the lowest possible bit rate. The high-performance decoder also supports a wide range of audio standards, including AAC, MPEG-1/2, and optionally AC3, to ensure exceptional audio quality.

PackeTV(R) Mobile
At InfoComm 2013, VSI will highlight PackeTV(R) Mobile, an HTTP-based media streaming communications system that simplifies the delivery of live and file-based content, enabling content administrators to deploy IP video to any connected device — including mobile phones, tablets, and set-top boxes. Built on an entirely server-based design, PackeTV Mobile can be cost-effectively deployed on any public or private network where HTTP access is allowed and scaled to provide superior-quality streaming video content to an unlimited number of users.

Ideal for a broad range of markets, including professional A/V, PackeTV Mobile supports SD and HD HTTP Live Streaming (HLS), with H.264 video and AAC audio, providing users with a high degree of flexibility.

AVN Series Encoder and PackeTV(R) Mobile Bundle
During InfoComm 2013, VSI will demonstrate integration between the company’s popular AVN Series encoders and PackeTV(R) Mobile media streaming system. Prior to video delivery, VSI’s AVN IPTV encoders transform content from a variety of sources into full-screen, full-resolution IP digital video in real time. Capable of encoding both HD and SD video in an H.264 stream (MPEG-4 Part 10/AVC), VSI’s AVN Series is the ideal encoding solution for content administrators requiring cost-effective, low bit rate HD/SD video distribution over IP networks. Operators deploying the new bundle can choose between the AVN443, AVN441, and AVN422 encoders, based on their individual requirements.

After content is encoded, VSI’s PackeTV Mobile converts transport streams into HLS, ensuring a superior quality of experience on any IP-connected device. Featuring a server-based design, PackeTV Mobile can be deployed cost-effectively on any public or private network where HTTP access is allowed and scaled to provide superior-quality streaming video content to an unlimited number of users, eliminating the need for costly content delivery networks.

Company Overview:

Visionary Solutions, Inc. (VSI) develops and manufactures open-standard solutions that harness the power and flexibility of IP networks to deliver real-time video and audio. With a passion for innovation and customer service, VSI provides outstanding products recognized for their value, performance, versatility, and quality. VSI products support the industry’s latest technology standards, including H.264, making the company a trusted partner for solutions in the enterprise, education, government, house of worship, entertainment, healthcare, and broadcast markets. VSI sets the industry standard for high-quality video transport over IP networks.

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Without Cutting or Drilling Wall Studs, Unique In-Wall Soundbar Combines Simple Installation With a Modular Design; Offers Unprecedented Flexibility in Speaker Placement for Powerful Audio Performance

PETALUMA, Calif. — May 2, 2013 — Niles(R) today introduced the industry’s first in-wall soundbar with the unveiling of its new Cynema Soundfield(TM) system. A radical departure from traditional soundbars, the Cynema Soundfield features a revolutionary in-wall mounting system that allows it to be perfectly centered under flat-panel displays without the hassle of cutting or drilling wall studs. Continuing Niles’ long history of creating unique solutions for installers, the modular system dramatically simplifies installation and offers the flexibility to place speakers exactly where needed for the ultimate in audio performance while providing an aesthetically pleasing look. more

WUPPERTAL, Germany — April 30, 2013 — Riedel Communications, provider of pioneering real-time video, audio, data, and communications networks, today announced that Montreal-based Le Hangar à Images has installed Riedel intercoms in its versatile new mobile production unit that can handle up to 16 cameras. With this compact mobile unit, equipped with state-of-the-art technology, Le Hangar à Images offers the Canadian market a flexible production system that scales cost-effectively to meet the needs of live event productions.

“We designed this mobile unit to give producers and directors access to cutting-edge technologies with a competitive cost structure, and we are proud to say the resulting truck has been a complete success,” said Jonathan Fortin, co-owner of Le Hangar à Images. “Providing comms that our clients say is ‘off the charts’ in terms of sonic quality and ease of use, Riedel is a big part of that success. Unlike other intercom systems we’ve tested, the Riedel Artist digital intercom system is powerful, versatile, and easy to use, and its attractive pricing has allowed us to keep our spending to a minimum.”

The Riedel Artist digital matrix intercom system is a modular and scalable communications platform that can provide up to 1,024 x 1,024 non-blocking ports per system. Other Artist-equipped trucks can be easily connected together via simple fiber links to form larger infrastructures, if needed. Le Hangar à Images has equipped its unique mobile unit with an Artist 32 digital matrix intercom mainframe, on which two CAT-5 client cards enable connection of eight digital control key-panel ports on individual RJ-45 connectors. One AIO-108 G2 analog client card supplies eight transformer-balanced, four-wire intercom ports on individual RJ-45 connectors to enable connections to equipment including studio loudspeakers, cameras, four-wire leased landlines, and telephone hybrids. The installation includes four 16-key rack-mounted key panels, three eight-key desktop key panels, and six dual-channel beltpacks.

“Le Hangar à Images is revolutionizing the way television is made here in North America,” said Daniel Huard, sales manager for Canada at Riedel Communications. “The company understands the practical and cost advantages of smaller-scale units that deploy quickly, offer user-friendly functionality, and, above all else, provide outstanding quality. In this type of production environment, our modular Artist solution is a perfect fit.”

Further information about Riedel and the company’s products is available at www.riedel.net.

More information about Le Hangar à Images is available at www.hangaraimages.com.

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About Riedel Communications
Riedel Communications designs, manufactures, and distributes pioneering real-time video, audio, data, and communications networks for broadcast, pro audio, event, sports, theater, and security applications. The company also provides rental services for radio and intercom systems, event IT solutions, fiber backbones, and wireless signal transmission systems that scale easily for events of any size, anywhere in the world. Founded in 1987, the company now employs more than 400 people at 11 locations in Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.

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WUPPERTAL, Germany — April 30, 2013 — Riedel Communications, provider of pioneering real-time video, audio, data, and communications networks, today announced that His Majesty’s Theatre in Perth has installed a Riedel digital intercom system. The Riedel solution prepares the facility for Australia’s “digital dividend,” which mandates the release and eventual auction of 126 MHz of contiguous RF spectrum and will affect wireless microphones, in-ear monitors, and RF communications systems.

The new all-digital intercom system at “The Maj” is centrally controlled by a Riedel Artist 32 digital intercom matrix. The theater has replaced its traditional analog partylines with the flexible Riedel Performer digital partylines and exchanged its existing wireless system with Riedel’s Acrobat digital wireless system.

“The implementation of the Riedel system at His Majesty’s Theatre has made vast improvements in the venue’s back-of-house operations as its high-level coverage greatly increases the scope of our flexibility and opportunities for communication in both performance and rehearsal modes. We are thrilled with the system,” said Rodney Phillips, general manager, His Majesty’s Theatre.

The Acrobat wireless system runs in the DECT spectrum at 1.9 GHz, well clear of other wireless audio systems and completely unaffected by the digital dividend. The single CC-8 base station can control up to 18 wireless belt packs, each with two full-duplex channels. Four strategically placed CA-6 antennas ensure complete coverage throughout the facility. Rich interfacing allows the audio team to replace a myriad of paging microphones, combining them directly into the stage manager’s 1RU control panel. Four Artist key panels (one rackmount and three desktop) give users high-quality audio and total system control. The user-friendly Director software enables technicians to control conversations — crews only hear what they need to hear — and thus improves the clarity, utility, and safety of theater communications.

Additional information about Riedel Communications and the company’s Artist digital intercom matrix, Performer digital partyline, and Acrobat digital wireless system is available at www.riedel.net.

Additional information about His Majesty’s Theatre is available at www.hismajestystheatre.com.au.

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About Riedel Communications
Riedel Communications designs, manufactures, and distributes pioneering real-time video, audio, data, and communications networks for broadcast, pro audio, event, sports, theater, and security applications. The company also provides rental services for radio and intercom systems, event IT solutions, fiber backbones, and wireless signal transmission systems that scale easily for events of any size, anywhere in the world. Founded in 1987, the company now employs more than 400 people at 11 locations in Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.

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