CS Live Builds Future-Ready OB Van With Riedel Technology

Riedel Communications has announced that Czech production company CS live has deployed a fully integrated Riedel infrastructure in its latest outside broadcast (OB) van, aimed at supporting high-end sports production.

The system, delivered in partnership with Smart Informatics, combines MediorNet media networking, the hi human interface control system, and Artist intercom with Bolero wireless communications. The installation is designed to provide a flexible and future-ready production environment.

Based in Wuppertal, Riedel said the new OB van will be used primarily for major sporting events, including national football and hockey leagues, international football competitions, and large-scale MMA productions.

At the core of the system is the integration of MediorNet's distributed signal network with the hi control platform, allowing operators to manage routing, audio, and production workflows through a single interface.

"Deploying hi in this OB van is a major step forward for our production workflows," said Pavel Braun, CEO, CS live. "It allows us to manage routing, production switchers, audio consoles, and other systems from a single interface — and even operate the system from a tablet when needed. That centralized control gives us the flexibility and speed we need for demanding sports productions."

The OB van's infrastructure includes 12 MediorNet MicroN UHD nodes, configured for both signal routing and multiviewing, alongside additional nodes used as external stageboxes. This setup enables the transport of SDI, MADI, and Ethernet signals over a single fibre connection, while also supporting a gradual transition from baseband to IP-based workflows.

Riedel2s hi control system acts as the operational layer, integrating equipment from multiple manufacturers into a unified interface. The system enables control of routing, audio consoles, production switchers, replay servers, and facility functions, with both fixed panels and tablet-based access for added flexibility.

"This project marks the first deployment of Riedel's hi human interface control system in the Czech Republic," said Tomas Vesely, Managing Director, Smart Informatics. "We have been partnering with Riedel for many years, and that close cooperation was key in bringing hi into this OB environment. Together with CS live and Riedel, we were able to successfully introduce the system and deliver a highly integrated vendor-agnostic control platform for the truck."

Communications within the vehicle are handled by Riedel’s Artist intercom system, supported by SmartPanels and desktop units, while Bolero wireless intercom ensures reliable connectivity across production teams.

"MediorNet provides the distributed media backbone, Artist delivers reliable communications, and hi adds the operational control layer on top," said Ismet Bozkurt, Regional Sales Manager, Riedel Communications. "Together, these systems enable customers to manage complex multi-vendor production environments through intuitive interfaces while maintaining the flexibility of a decentralized signal network. At the same time, MediorNet enables them to support their current baseband workflows while providing a clear path toward IP-based production in the future."

Riedel Communications will showcase its latest solutions, including these technologies, at the NAB Show 2026 in Las Vegas from 19 to 22 April.

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