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.