MU-22

48’ 3G Double Expando w/KU-Band Uplink

Switcher: Grass Valley 3G K-Frame – 5 M/E 64×48
Audio Board: Calrec Artemis Light (64×64 Analog, 64×64 AES, 384×384 MADI, 64×64 DANTE)
Router: Grass Valley Node 144×144 SDI, 16 3G Framesyncs, 162×18 Multiview
Cameras: Grass Valley LDX 86 WorldCam
Replay: EVS XT3

MU-22 | 48’ 3G Double Expando Production Truck with Ku-Band Uplink

Compact Dual-Expando Mobile Unit with Integrated Transmission for Remote Broadcasts

MU-22

The MU-22 is a purpose-built, self-contained mobile production unit designed for real-time acquisition, mixing, and broadcast delivery in a wide range of environments. Equipped with a full 3G Grass Valley production core, a multi-channel EVS replay system, 43 frame syncs, and an onboard Ku-band satellite uplink, MU-22 provides streamlined signal contribution from field to air.

Whether deployed for news coverage, live events, or government and public affairs broadcasting, MU-22 delivers exceptional performance, connectivity, and speed in a flexible and mobile footprint.

Vehicle Overview

  • Trailer length: 48 ft
  • Expansion: 49 ft × 5 ft (double expando)
  • Total operational length: 75 ft
  • Gross vehicle weight (GVW): 80,000 lbs
  • Power requirement: 3-phase, 190–240 V, 200 A service
  • Power cable: 150 ft 2/0 AWG

Production Switching

  • Grass Valley K-Frame 3G video switcher
  • Kayenne 4-stripe, 35-button panel
  • 5 M/E
  • 64 inputs / 48 outputs
  • 16 iDPM, 16 eDPM, 2D DPM
  • FlexiKey, DoubleTake, chroma key
  • Integrated Image Store with movies

Replay System

  • Up to (3) EVS XT-VIA 8-channel servers
  • (1) EVS Spotbox
  • (1) EVS XFile3 with 10G file network
  • (1) EVS X-Hub3 for media sharing

Routing & Terminal Equipment

  • Grass Valley Node 3G video router (144×144)
  • 48×48 embedding/de-embedding
  • Audio router: 384×384

Frame sync (43 total):

  • (18) AJA 3G U/D/C frame syncs with color correction
  • (25) For-A FA-505 frame syncs with color correction

Multiview: 162×18 viewing capacity
Tally: TSL Tallyman tally interface

Camera System

  • (10) Grass Valley LDX 86 WorldCam cameras (3G)
  • (5) GV LDK Super XPanders with 7″ viewfinders

Canon HD lens package:

  • (2) Canon 80x HD lenses
  • (2) Canon 76x HD lenses
  • (1) Canon 72x HD lens
  • (4) Canon 22x ENG lenses
  • (2) Canon 11×4.7 wide angle lenses
  • (1) Canon 17x lens
  • (5) Vinten Vector 75 pan heads with tripods
  • (3) handheld pan head kits

Wired for 12 CCUs. Camera and lens configurations are available, and Grass Valley LDK 4426 single-mode triax adaptors are available on request.

Audio Facilities

Calrec Artemis Light surround sound console with Bluefin2 processing:

  • 48 faders, 12 fader layers
  • 64×64 analog I/O
  • 64×64 AES digital I/O
  • 384×384 mono MADI channels
  • 64×64 Dante channels
  • 64×64 Waves Broadcast Suite
  • Waves SoundGrid server included

Communications System

RTS Adam M matrix (176×176):

  • 64 OMNEO channels
  • 32 MADI channels
  • 16 RVON channels
  • 12 powered intercom channels
  • 8 powered IFB channels

Additional intercom gear:

  • (12) RTS BP-325 dual-listen beltpacks
  • (8) RTS 4030 IFB boxes
  • (12) Beyer DT108 single-muff headsets
  • (6) Beyer DT109 dual-muff headsets
  • (4) RTS telephone interfaces
  • (4) Innkeeper phone interfaces
  • (4) ring-downs for point-to-point

Integrated Ku-Band Transmission

MU-22 includes a fully redundant Ku-band satellite uplink, making it a powerful tool for remote contribution and transmission.

  • 2.4 m AVL Ku-band uplink antenna
  • (2) Advantech 125-watt hub-mount Ku SSPBs
  • (2) Ericsson AVP3000 HD encoders
  • (2) Ericsson RX8200 IRDs

This setup enables immediate contribution, backup transmission, or network handoff from the field, without the need for a separate uplink unit.

A/V Support Gear

  • (6) HMD26 announcer headsets
  • (6) Daltech announcer boxes
  • (6) MD46 stick mics
  • (6) MKH416 shotgun mics
  • (6) MKH8070 long shotgun mics
  • (4) MKH418 stereo shotgun mics
  • (4) 15″ SDI monitors
  • (4) 21″ SDI monitors
  • (2) LED lighting kits

Cable Infrastructure

Contact Operations for a specific list.

Why MU-22 Stands Out

MU-22 is one of the most compact and powerful production-plus-transmission combos in the fleet. Designed with broadcasters, agencies, and live media teams in mind, it’s ideal for field production where control, connectivity, and quick uplink capabilities are essential. With a full 3G production core, 43 frame syncs, advanced audio routing, and a dedicated Ku-band antenna system, MU-22 provides end-to-end coverage in one efficient platform.

Ideal Applications

  • Live news and public affairs broadcasting
  • Political events and field debates
  • Sports reporting and remote studio uplinks
  • Government and corporate event broadcasting
  • Crisis response and emergency communication feeds

Fast Reference Specs

Category Specification
Video Switcher GV K-Frame 3G · 5 M/E · 64 in / 48 out
Replay Up to 3× EVS XT-VIA 8-ch + Spotbox · XFile3 · X-Hub3
Routing GV Node 3G (144×144) · Tallyman · 162×18 multiview
Frame Sync 43 total · 18 AJA 3G · 25 For-A FA-505
Cameras GV LDX 86 WorldCam · 12 CCUs wired · Canon lenses
Audio Console Calrec Artemis Light · Waves · Dante · MADI
Comms RTS Adam M (176×176) · OMNEO · IFB · RVON
Uplink 2.4 m AVL Ku · Advantech SSPBs · Ericsson AVP3000
Dimensions 48′ L + double expando, 75′ total length
Power 3-phase · 190–240 V · 200 A · 150′ 2/0 AWG

For more information or to book MU-22 for your next major broadcast, contact Live Media at 833.933.5483 or email solutions@livemediagroup.com.

Equipment complement is subject to change to accommodate specific needs.

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MU-22

48’ 3G Double Expando w/KU-Band Uplink

MU-22

48’ 3G Double Expando w/KU-Band Uplink

Switcher: Grass Valley 3G K-Frame – 5 M/E 64×48
Audio Board: Calrec Artemis Light (64×64 Analog, 64×64 AES, 384×384 MADI, 64×64 DANTE)
Router: Grass Valley Node 144×144 SDI, 16 3G Framesyncs, 162×18 Multiview
Cameras: Grass Valley LDX 86 WorldCam
Replay: EVS XT3

MU-22 | 48’ 3G Double Expando Production Truck with Ku-Band Uplink

Compact Dual-Expando Mobile Unit with Integrated Transmission for Remote Broadcasts

MU-22

The MU-22 is a purpose-built, self-contained mobile production unit designed for real-time acquisition, mixing, and broadcast delivery in a wide range of environments. Equipped with a full 3G Grass Valley production core, a multi-channel EVS replay system, 43 frame syncs, and an onboard Ku-band satellite uplink, MU-22 provides streamlined signal contribution from field to air.

Whether deployed for news coverage, live events, or government and public affairs broadcasting, MU-22 delivers exceptional performance, connectivity, and speed in a flexible and mobile footprint.

Vehicle Overview

  • Trailer length: 48 ft
  • Expansion: 49 ft × 5 ft (double expando)
  • Total operational length: 75 ft
  • Gross vehicle weight (GVW): 80,000 lbs
  • Power requirement: 3-phase, 190–240 V, 200 A service
  • Power cable: 150 ft 2/0 AWG

Production Switching

  • Grass Valley K-Frame 3G video switcher
  • Kayenne 4-stripe, 35-button panel
  • 5 M/E
  • 64 inputs / 48 outputs
  • 16 iDPM, 16 eDPM, 2D DPM
  • FlexiKey, DoubleTake, chroma key
  • Integrated Image Store with movies

Replay System

  • Up to (3) EVS XT-VIA 8-channel servers
  • (1) EVS Spotbox
  • (1) EVS XFile3 with 10G file network
  • (1) EVS X-Hub3 for media sharing

Routing & Terminal Equipment

  • Grass Valley Node 3G video router (144×144)
  • 48×48 embedding/de-embedding
  • Audio router: 384×384

Frame sync (43 total):

  • (18) AJA 3G U/D/C frame syncs with color correction
  • (25) For-A FA-505 frame syncs with color correction

Multiview: 162×18 viewing capacity
Tally: TSL Tallyman tally interface

Camera System

  • (10) Grass Valley LDX 86 WorldCam cameras (3G)
  • (5) GV LDK Super XPanders with 7″ viewfinders

Canon HD lens package:

  • (2) Canon 80x HD lenses
  • (2) Canon 76x HD lenses
  • (1) Canon 72x HD lens
  • (4) Canon 22x ENG lenses
  • (2) Canon 11×4.7 wide angle lenses
  • (1) Canon 17x lens
  • (5) Vinten Vector 75 pan heads with tripods
  • (3) handheld pan head kits

Wired for 12 CCUs. Camera and lens configurations are available, and Grass Valley LDK 4426 single-mode triax adaptors are available on request.

Audio Facilities

Calrec Artemis Light surround sound console with Bluefin2 processing:

  • 48 faders, 12 fader layers
  • 64×64 analog I/O
  • 64×64 AES digital I/O
  • 384×384 mono MADI channels
  • 64×64 Dante channels
  • 64×64 Waves Broadcast Suite
  • Waves SoundGrid server included

Communications System

RTS Adam M matrix (176×176):

  • 64 OMNEO channels
  • 32 MADI channels
  • 16 RVON channels
  • 12 powered intercom channels
  • 8 powered IFB channels

Additional intercom gear:

  • (12) RTS BP-325 dual-listen beltpacks
  • (8) RTS 4030 IFB boxes
  • (12) Beyer DT108 single-muff headsets
  • (6) Beyer DT109 dual-muff headsets
  • (4) RTS telephone interfaces
  • (4) Innkeeper phone interfaces
  • (4) ring-downs for point-to-point

Integrated Ku-Band Transmission

MU-22 includes a fully redundant Ku-band satellite uplink, making it a powerful tool for remote contribution and transmission.

  • 2.4 m AVL Ku-band uplink antenna
  • (2) Advantech 125-watt hub-mount Ku SSPBs
  • (2) Ericsson AVP3000 HD encoders
  • (2) Ericsson RX8200 IRDs

This setup enables immediate contribution, backup transmission, or network handoff from the field, without the need for a separate uplink unit.

A/V Support Gear

  • (6) HMD26 announcer headsets
  • (6) Daltech announcer boxes
  • (6) MD46 stick mics
  • (6) MKH416 shotgun mics
  • (6) MKH8070 long shotgun mics
  • (4) MKH418 stereo shotgun mics
  • (4) 15″ SDI monitors
  • (4) 21″ SDI monitors
  • (2) LED lighting kits

Cable Infrastructure

Contact Operations for a specific list.

Why MU-22 Stands Out

MU-22 is one of the most compact and powerful production-plus-transmission combos in the fleet. Designed with broadcasters, agencies, and live media teams in mind, it’s ideal for field production where control, connectivity, and quick uplink capabilities are essential. With a full 3G production core, 43 frame syncs, advanced audio routing, and a dedicated Ku-band antenna system, MU-22 provides end-to-end coverage in one efficient platform.

Ideal Applications

  • Live news and public affairs broadcasting
  • Political events and field debates
  • Sports reporting and remote studio uplinks
  • Government and corporate event broadcasting
  • Crisis response and emergency communication feeds

Fast Reference Specs

Category Specification
Video Switcher GV K-Frame 3G · 5 M/E · 64 in / 48 out
Replay Up to 3× EVS XT-VIA 8-ch + Spotbox · XFile3 · X-Hub3
Routing GV Node 3G (144×144) · Tallyman · 162×18 multiview
Frame Sync 43 total · 18 AJA 3G · 25 For-A FA-505
Cameras GV LDX 86 WorldCam · 12 CCUs wired · Canon lenses
Audio Console Calrec Artemis Light · Waves · Dante · MADI
Comms RTS Adam M (176×176) · OMNEO · IFB · RVON
Uplink 2.4 m AVL Ku · Advantech SSPBs · Ericsson AVP3000
Dimensions 48′ L + double expando, 75′ total length
Power 3-phase · 190–240 V · 200 A · 150′ 2/0 AWG

For more information or to book MU-22 for your next major broadcast, contact Live Media at 833.933.5483 or email solutions@livemediagroup.com.

Equipment complement is subject to change to accommodate specific needs.

Contact us for MU-22 availability

solutions@livemediagroup.com
833.933.5483

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