Riedel Bolero favors internal communication at the Royal Albert Hall

The Bolero wireless intercom Riedel Communications It is a fundamental element in updating the communications system, in-house audio equipment and services at this iconic London concert space.

Considered one of the most emblematic concert halls in the world and one of the most iconic buildings in the United Kingdom, Royal Albert Hall has a new internal intercom system to improve internal audio communications for its technical staff.

The system of Bolero wireless intercom of Riedel Communications has been the solution chosen by those responsible for Royal Albert Hall to offer the best service to visiting productions during their live shows.

“After renting communication systems from another manufacturer, We chose Bolero for our permanent internal wireless intercom -explains Ben Evans, Director of Audio Operations at Royal Albert Hall -. It is easy to use, offers our customers clear and reliable audio, and integrates perfectly with the equipment that most people use”.

A factor highlighted by Evans in this decision was “the absence of complex license management and the flexibility of the networked system were key advantages over competing point-to-point solutions.”.

With more than 153 years of history, London's Royal Albert Hall is a flexible space, con various stage configurations and locations for presentations, which hosts everything from rock and pop concerts, even orchestras, ballet, ballroom dances and literature and poetry events.

These different events change quickly in the venue's programming, so this space needed a reliable and scalable communication system to adapt to a high turnover of productions and audiences.

Royal Albert Hall's internal technical services (lightning, rigging, audio and communications) They are an attraction for production companies and attract high-level events. In 2018, the enclosure formed a internal audio equipment to improve the audience experience, for which it partnered with the manufacturer d&b audiotechnik in order to install a permanent sound system, with additional investments in sound tables, microphones and monitors.

“We have a reputation as a trusted technical partner in the events industry,” says Evans.. Work with Riedel and have the Bolero communication system, reinforces that reputation and helps us generate income”.

Bolero offers more channels, better infrastructure, greater reach, compatibility and connectivity than the previous room system. Besides, offers an efficient setup for various events. The interoperability with other equipment guarantees its availability in the event of any problem.

Since its installation, Riedel Bolero is used daily as a communication system in production, providing communication capabilities beyond stage equipment, technicians and traditional announcers.

Los independent communication rings Simplify interaction between lighting and show announcers, audio equipment and production. The enclosure can expand the system for complex productions by adding additional rings.

The same way, when a large-scale event requires more than the ten wireless packages you already have in inventory, The venue can easily expand its capacity by renting more or additional antennas.

“Royal Albert Hall's technical services are a fundamental part of its brand, and we are pleased to contribute to the technical excellence and reliability of the facility - underlines Nacho Lee, director of global events programming at Riedel Communications-. Traveling productions visiting the venue can rely on Bolero to work with whatever equipment they bring, and its reliability allows them to focus on events without worrying about communication failures”.