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United Relies on
RTS Comms for MTV
EMA Anniversary
RTS is a key performer at Glasgow's EMAs...

A

iring in more than 160 countries
and
territories,
the
20th
anniversary of the MTV EMAs took
place on November 9th, in Glasgow.
With performances by U2, Alicia Keys,
and Ed Sheeran, amongst others, the
2014 edition of the MTV EMAs set a
new record with millions of viewers
worldwide, and 389 million mentions
across social media platforms. To
ensure a seamless broadcast of the

live event, the organisers relied
on Hilversum-based broadcasting
specialist, United. For the high profile
event, United brought in five OB trucks
and an additional audio truck.
"When it comes to prestige and size,
the EMAs rank right at the top of the
list," comments Bolke Burnaby Lautier,
Manager Operations Sports and Events
with United. "With millions watching,
you simply can't have anything go
wrong." Crucial to
a positive outcome
is the quality of
communications
between
the
individuals involved.
All
six
trucks
deployed by United
therefore relied on
Intercom network: all six trucks and employees inside the
venue, were brought into the communication system
intercom
systems

from RTS.
Acting as a rolling control room, the
nerve centre of communications on
board United's flagship HD-capable
OB14 is RTS's top-of-the-line matrix,
ADAM (Advanced Digital Audio Matrix),
with a 144 x 144 port configuration,
and a large number of RTS keypanels.
"The ADAM is great," comments
Lautier. "It supports up to 880 ports,
and so allows the large communication
matrix we needed on site. With
the redundant power supplies and
redundant controllers, we can
additionally be sure that the system
will be active at all times before,
during, and after the production."
In Glasgow, the OB14's matrix was
linked to the RTS intercom systems
of the other OB trucks, as well as to a
number of cameramen. Integration

Using RTS equipment, United ensured
that the 20th anniversary MTV EMAs
were broadcasted to 160 countries and
territories worldwide

of two additional ADAM-M mid-size
modular matrices into the system was
facilitated using TBX-Tribus cards, with
each of the three fibre links having
up to 256 audio channels. "Using TBX
cards is a great advantage on site,"
says Lautier. "We can easily extend
and customise the system to the size
we need it." Inside the venue it was
again RTS providing communication
with 25 keypanels and wireless
channels linked to the main matrix in
OB14.
The result, according to Lautier,
was outstanding. "On the big day, we
delivered a flawless performance -
thanks to a perfectly trained team and
the efficiency and reliability of RTS
equipment."
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www.rtsintercoms.com

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