UofA Adopts Riedel Communications' Intercom Technology

The University of Arizona (UofA) has adopted Riedel Communications’ intercom technology.
The new system includes 15 Bolero wireless belt packs, over 20 PunQtum digital partyline belt packs, the powerful Artist-1024 matrix intercom platform and over six 2300 Series SmartPanels.
With more than 125 ESPN+ broadcasts scheduled annually, UofA needed a scalable, intuitive and cost-efficient communication solution that could deliver exceptional reliability and performance.
PunQtum's wired beltpacks are now a core part of the workflow, delivering reliable communication to fixed operator positions like replay, graphics, and marketing. Meanwhile, Bolero provides full wireless mobility across multiple venues, including McKale Center, where the university’s main broadcast control room is located, and the nearly 100-year-old Arizona Stadium. One of the biggest improvements has been eliminating the loud, buzzing interference, especially during long cable runs in the football facility. With the noise gone, people can clearly hear and understand each other, making a huge difference in both operations and experience. The Artist-1024 intercom matrix ties the system together, enabling fast reconfiguration and isolated workflows for simultaneous events.
Located on 380 acres in Tucson, Arizona, UofA is home to over 55,000 students and a wide array of NCAA sports. The main broadcast control room runs on Riedel’s SmartPanels and serves as the hub for ESPN+ productions. The system’s IP-based design allows for future expansion across the university’s fiber network, with softball and track facilities next on the roadmap.
"As an alum of the University of Arizona, it's a proud moment to see the Wildcats stepping confidently into the Big 12 with such a modern, flexible communications system," said Ben Gabrielson, Head of Vertical Sales, Education and Faith, at Riedel Communications. “What’s even more exciting is knowing that students are learning on the same professional gear used across the industry. It's not just an investment in production quality — it's an investment in the future workforce."