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@ConnecTechAsia2018 www.apb-news.com 26 June 2018 TUESDAY 29 wireless intercom solutions Artist is a powerful system that might be over-powered for some users. Bolero Standalone delivers outstanding RF technology and au- dio quality to users who simply want to have a wireless-only system, or to connect to a legacy system that is not Artist. As Bolero can scale to 100 packs, I can easily see systems that are currently wired for partyline be- ing replaced wholesale with Bolero. The standalone variant, which is available as a software licence with no new hardware required, puts the audio mixing on the antennas, which enable point-to-point conversations or the ability to spread up to 12 dis- creet partylines across a system. We also have a distributed power system that enables a single power supply to support five antennas. The antennas can be connected in a redundant loop, using Cat5 with a distance of 300m between antennas. All of these features drive a system that can be put up in minutes, while keeping the redundancy and quality that Bolero — and Riedel — are known for. Another product Riedel is display- ing is the 1200 series SmartPanel. Can you tell us more about the 1200 series SmartPanel, and how it can help to improve operators’ workflow efficiencies? O’Neill: The RSP-1232-HL Smart- Panel is the newest addition to the SmartPanel family. A lot of people are familiar with our already popular RSP-2318 SmartPanel, and the two panels share a lot of heritage. They are designed to run different appli- cations, allowing a single panel to do more for users. An example is the MN-Control app for the RSP-2318, which allows the intercom panel to replace a rout- er control panel for our MediorNet system. But the new RSP-1232-HL has a number of additional benefits. It is built from the ground up to be the most flexible panel on the market. Like the RSP-2318, the RSP-1232- HL is designed to work with either AES3 or AES67, but it also includes four Ethernet connections — two Cat5 and two SFP ports — to allow for redundant connections, direct fibre connections, and even the ability to daisy-chain panels. The unique keys integrate a lever key, a push-button and a volume rotary in a small pack- age, allowing users to choose which way they interact with the panel. We designed the main display windows as large touchscreens, which allowed us to add a lot more features to the keys and to free up real estate on the 2RU panel. Around each of the 32 keys, we have an LED to ‘group’ certain keys together. The panel has a menu display — also a touchscreen — that allows users to access a number of functions without disturbing their existing keys. This panel can also be used to trigger our key banks — think of them as next-generation shift pages — that allow for a reconfiguration of part or all of the panel. Lastly, the extra space on the front of the panel gives the option of offer- ing stereo speakers, which opens up a raft of options in the future. What other highlights can visitors expect at the Riedel booth? O’Neill: As always, we will be bring- ing the full power of Riedel to BroadcastAsia2018. We are repeating last year’s successful layout by show- ing a full broadcast workflow using the Artist intercom and MediorNet as a distributed router, including our integrated multiviewer. Of course, we will be connecting these to our new SmartPanels and Bolero so that visitors can see those in action. We have a number of staff visit- ing from around the globe to help introduce these new products into the market, and also to help us learn more about Asia. I hope that we can show people how Riedel can work in a real-world deployment, such as an outside broadcast system or a studio. SATELLITE CONNECTIVITY SO SEAMLESS AND SECURE, THEY HELP YOU CONNECT THE WORLD Singtel Satellite has been delivering reliable and high-performance satellite connectivity to consumers and enterprises across Asia, Middle East and Africa regions. Our three teleports point to more than 30 satellites and are supported by an extensive terrestrial network of more than 428 direct points of presence in 362 cities. Leveraging our diversified infrastructure, you can count on us to bring you closer to your audience with our suite of trusted satellite services. Visit www.singtelteleport.com or email [email protected] See us at CommunicAsia 2018 26 to 28 June | Marina Bay Sands, Singapore | Stand #1N2-07