Riedel's seamless connectivity solutions share the spotlight at IBC 2006

Riedel Communications’ advanced, seamless connectivity solutions are in the spotlight at IBC 2006, Stand 10.141. Known for pioneering advanced intercom and radio technology, Riedel is adding Connect IP and Connect Solo to its suite of leading edge products geared for the worldwide broadcast, pro-audio, event, sports and theatre markets.

Connect IP
Connect IP is making its official European debut at IBC. The 19”/1RU unit provides intelligent and seamless intercom interfacing to IP based networks and allows for matrix to matrix connections, from matrix to control panel(s) and distribution of audio lines over IP. The interface converts one AES3-stream and can be configured to individual bandwidth needs, always providing an unmatched combination of audio quality and low network traffic. The bandwidth is scaleable resulting in audio quality up to 20 kHz at 230 Kbit/s while standard 3.5 kHz (85dB) needs just 40 Kbit/s. The Connect IP device supports remote user control key-panels thus providing flawless connection of standard Artist 1000, 2000 or 3000 series control panels to an Artist matrix via an IP-network with full functionality.

Connect Solo
Connect Solo, the only device needed for hassle-free connection of intercom systems to the public telephone network, joins Connect IP for its first formal introduction to the European market. Combining two analog POTS telephone hybrids in just one half-rack unit, the compact system is designed for easy installation in studio and mobile applications and allows for two simultaneous connections. Fully compatible with all intercom systems, it seamlessly integrates to Riedel’s Artist matrix. It can be operated directly from the Artist control panels or via the integrated keypad and the large full graphic display. Auto-answer, automatic gain control and echo cancelling complete the list of features.

Artist Intercom Systems
Riedel’s newest generation of Artist Intercom systems is on the stand as well. Artist is designed as a powerful digital matrix platform for intercom and the distribution of analogue and digital audio and TCP/IP data. The system consists of a fibre based network backbone providing a decentralized infrastructure for live audio and intercom applications. The matrices allow ALL frame sizes to use the same type of controller and client cards which significantly reduces expansion costs and the need for spare pooling. Advanced features include increased memory for complex, multi-node installations, a superior alarm signalization, optimized cooling concept for quiet operation, compatibility with other Artist frames, and a flexible fiber option enabling the user to easily change from multi-mode to single-mode, or high-power.

The series provides three sizes of mainframes with a maximum number of 32, 64 and 128 ports per frame. As with every Artist Matrix, distributed systems up to 1024x1024 can be realized. Designed for critical applications like broadcast studios, every frame-size is a fully redundant system with redundant controller cards and redundant power supplies. All modules are hot-swappable while a superior alarm signalization monitors potential failures both as a hardware alarm and a software alarm in the Director configuration software.

Performer Series
Riedel’s Performer series debuted as the world’s first digital partyline system has returned for an encore performance at IBC. Performer offers the first fully integrated digital solution for combined digital matrix and party-line intercom. Also ideal for stand-alone operation, the Performer series finally brings digital audio quality to partyline communications.