Riedel Communications announced that its Bolero 2.4-gigahertz (GHz) wireless intercom system has been used for the first time in large-scale live events in China during two concerts by a popular Taiwanese band in July, the first at Shenzhen Universiade Center Stadium in Guangdong followed by another at Shenyang Olympic Sports Center Stadium.
Riedel distributor Jiangsu R&J Electronic provided the Bolero system for the production house, which the company says demonstrates how 2.4 GHz can be used efficiently in a large-scale environment without being affected by other wireless devices on the same frequency in the same environment.
“We’ve been a Riedel distributor for over five years, and we could not imagine recommending another company’s solutions for this occasion,” says R&J general manager Zhu Rongjun. “Their cutting-edge Bolero system has enhanced communication infrastructures all over the world. We took great pride in delivering this seamless solution and watching it elevate the production experience for both the artist and audiences alike.”
Working in a stadium with a capacity of 50,000 spectators, the concert’s director and crew in charge of lighting, sound, and video needed to communicate reliably throughout the venue. Although there were many wireless devices in the environment, such as cameras and high-power Wi-Fi hotspot devices, the production team states that the Bolero 2.4-GHz wireless beltpacks provided quality audio and reliable communications.
Additionally, the production house achieved integration between wired and wireless intercom systems by connecting Bolero to its Artist intercom via Riedel’s NSA-002 network stream adapter, helping to reduce costs by limiting the number of antennas needed, and enabling operators to work in both integrated and stand-alone modes. The outside broadcast team used a MediorNet MicroN high-density signal interface to run frame sync and video signal distribution while also combining all their broadcasting video tools in one RU, reducing rack space.
“As a legally compliant wireless frequency, 2.4 GHz can be employed without any worries. However, due to the issue of wireless co-frequency interference, people have never dared to use 2.4-GHz wireless calls at large-scale event venues before,” adds Peter Shen, General Manager, China, at Riedel Communications. “The Bolero 2.4 GHz has changed users’ perspective, deploying with ease, and providing exceptional performance. Having demonstrated the system’s availability in a real-world environment, we have accomplished what other competitors cannot achieve, once again solidifying our position as the leading provider of reliable wireless communication solutions.”
