Riedel Artist Ecosystem Optimizes Communication at Liberty University

The infrastructure installed on the campus includes the intercom network Riedel Artist-1024 and a considerable number of SmartPanels of the series 1200, included 71 RSP-1232HL and nine RSP-1216HL panels.

The Liberty University has deployed Riedel's Artist ecosystem including the matrix, numerous Boleros and SmartPanels with functions such as Audio Monitoring App (OR).

In collaboration with the systems integrator Digital Video Group (DVG), this teaching center, located in Lynchburg (Virginia, EU), has maximized the potential of Riedel solutions, achieving fluid and dynamic communication through its extensive campus that extends over more than 23 square kilometers and is home to more than 135.000 students.

“In the past, The intercom was simply a functional necessity in our industry, however, Riedel has managed to make intercommunication an innovative and essential component of Liberty University's workflow. We are impressed by the company's commitment to technological research, innovation in design, responsiveness and collaboration”, highlights Alex Martin, DVG CEO.

Installation encompasses decentralized and scalable digital intercom network Artist-1024 and a considerable number of SmartPanels from the series 1200 (included 71 panels RSP-1232HL and nine RSP-1216HL). Additional components like the application Audio Monitoring App (OR), 90 beltpacks Bolero, 20 cargo bays and 30 Bolero antennas have contributed to creating a communication network avant-garde.

This extensive IP-based deployment not only allows the team to support scheduled events across the campus, reducing maintenance time and costs, but also cover more areas and support events for this as they arise.

For example, Using IP transport allows the team to connect and use beltpacks and SmartPanels, which can include several applications, anywhere on the campus network. Besides, the SmartPanel intercom application, Audio Monitoring App (OR) by Riedel, allows operators to listen to multiple audio signals simultaneously on the panel to quickly identify any problems.

All campus communications depend on the Bolero Beltpacks, which have greatly improved the clarity of communications between sports and events staff, including time-out coordinators, A2, technical directors, stage directors, wireless camera operators and engineers.

Crystal clear audio quality

“La calidad de audio es cristalina, as if you were next to someone”, says Louis James, Chief Remote Support Engineer at Liberty University. This robust system supports a wide range of productions at Liberty University, which add up to around 180 sports broadcasts, 180 entertainment broadcasts and approximately 1.700 campus events.

Mike Gerringer, Liberty University technical director, recognizes that what he likes most about the AMA function “is the ability to attenuate or divert channels in any direction, making audio monitoring more flexible and dynamic, and contributes to a more sophisticated and efficient workflow. Riedel's integration of this feature is elegant and impressive”.

“Build quality, especially on the Bolero end, and improvements in audio quality, particularly in speaker mode on key panels, its notable. Riedel's innovative design, such as the placement of the speaker ports on each side, Ensures clarity and avoids the muffled sound experienced with other manufacturers. Bolero's durability is evident, as we have not encountered any problems despite widespread use and varying levels of user experience”, James continues.

Liberty University's decision to adopt Riedel solutions stems from the institution's desire for a reliable and efficient communications system to support the wide variety of events held across its extensive campus.. Having switched from another provider just a year and a half ago, The university chose Riedel due to the superior product quality and excellent service they received at NAB almost two years ago.