Riedel Communications deployed its Bolero 2.4-gigahertz (GHz) wireless intercom system for the first time in a large-scale live event in China.
Riedel distributor, Jiangsu R&J Electronic, rented out the Bolero system to provide high-fidelity audio, ensuring high-coverage radio frequencies for concerts held by a Taiwanese band.
The large-scale concerts took place at Shenzhen Universiade Centre Stadium in Guangdong and Shenyang Olympic Sports Centre Stadium. Working in a stadium with a capacity of 50,000 spectators, the challenge was to ensure that the concert's director and crew in charge of lighting, sound, and video could communicate seamlessly throughout the venue. Although there were many wireless devices in the environment, the Bolero 2.4-GHz wireless overcame the issue of wireless co-frequency interference.
The production house also successfully achieved integration between wired and wireless intercom systems by connecting Bolero to its Artist intercom via Riedel's NSA-002 network stream adapter.
The external 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.
Peter Shen, General Manager, China, at Riedel Communications said: "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. The Bolero 2.4 GHz has changed users' perspective, deploying with ease, and providing exceptional performance.”