Mobile Unit Snapshot: MU-27 – A Purpose-Built REMI Production Truck

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MU-27: A Purpose-Built REMI Production Truck for the Future of At-Home Broadcasting

As the broadcast industry continues its shift toward decentralized production workflows, the demand for mobile units that support REMI (Remote Integration Model) and at-home broadcast strategies has exploded. Live Media’s MU-27 is purpose-engineered to meet that demand—offering a powerful, agile, and non-expando production platform that brings all the field infrastructure you need without the footprint and complexity of a traditional broadcast truck.

With the explosion of live event streaming, esports, regional sports, and hybrid studio workflows, the MU-27 gives production teams a mobile solution that does more with less. It’s designed to act as the perfect field acquisition companion, enabling remote switching, centralized graphics and replay, and full camera control—all while reducing deployment time, operational overhead, and total system weight.

At 53 feet in trailer length, with a non-expando body and a working width of 14 feet, the MU-27 is lean but incredibly capable. With an overall working length of 78 feet (including tractor) and a GVW of 80,000 lbs, this truck is road-legal, logistically manageable, and easy to deploy in urban, stadium, or venue-constrained settings. Power comes from a standard 3-phase 200A setup at 190–280 volts, and a 200-foot feeder cable ensures long-distance venue hookup is never a problem.

Unlike expando trucks with full switcher bays, MU-27 is designed to integrate seamlessly into REMI workflows. There’s no onboard production switcher by default (though field configuration is possible), allowing productions to pass signals directly from the field to centralized control rooms where switching, graphics, and directing can occur remotely. This minimizes crew size, shortens setup time, and enables cost-effective live production without compromising quality.

The routing infrastructure is anchored by a Ross Ultrix 48×48 3G video router, supporting full audio embedding/de-embedding and four integrated multiviewers. This provides flexible signal management from cameras to replay to comms. The router interfaces with 48×48 frame sync I/O and is equipped with 2×2 MADI ports for audio transport. Paired with a Ross Sync Generator with automatic failover, MU-27 is rock solid in any live scenario.

The camera package is designed for high-end acquisition in remote and hybrid workflows. MU-27 comes equipped with nine Grass Valley LDX80 Premiere cameras with triax backs, and one LDX86 that supports both dual triax and SMPTE fiber, giving producers flexibility across diverse field scenarios. With nine Grass Valley triax or SMPTE base stations and six LDK Super XPander kits, the truck supports large-scale camera builds, sideline kits, and shoulder operations. The lens package includes everything from long box zooms—like the Fujinon 88×9.3 and 77×9.3 lenses—to wide-angle ENG options like the 13×5.5 and 22×7.8 zooms. Wired for up to 10 CCUs, the camera setup makes MU-27 a full field studio on wheels.

For replay, MU-27 is wired to support two 6-channel EVS units and one 4-channel spotbox. While EVS units aren’t included by default, the infrastructure is pre-wired and integrated with an EVS XHub and routing backbone, allowing instant deployment of ingest and replay systems. This enables on-site ISO recording or remote-controlled replay from centralized hubs, depending on the production’s needs.

Audio operations are led by a Calrec Omega console with Bluefin DSP, providing 56 faders, 160 DSP channels, and support for 96 mic/line inputs, 96 outputs, 32×32 AES, and 128×128 MADI routing. With 20 mono or 10 stereo aux sends, multitrack outputs, and support for both stereo and 5.1 program audio, MU-27 delivers network-quality audio in a tight, remotely operable format. The suite includes a DK Audio phase monitor, DBX 1046 compressor/limiter, DigiCart playout systems, and Genelec/Wohler monitoring for control rooms and suites.

Communication is critical in any REMI operation, and MU-27 delivers with a 64-port licensed RTS ODIN matrix, providing deep VoIP, 4-wire, and IFB support. The truck includes 16 4-wire ports, 16 RVON channels, four RTS KP-32 intercom panels, and two KP-12 stations for flexible talkback assignments. It also features RTS TIF-2000 telephony interfaces, a JK Audio Innkeeper hybrid, belt packs, IFB packs, and both single and dual-muff Beyer headsets. This allows directors, operators, and remote talent to stay fully in sync—whether they’re on the truck, at a production hub, or joining via remote uplink.

MU-27’s AV support inventory includes all the tools needed for remote talent and sideline deployment: HMD26 announcer headsets, Studio Tech announcer boxes, Sennheiser MD46 stick mics, MKH416 shotguns, MKH807 long-range mics, and MKH418 stereo units. Monitoring is handled with 15” and 21” SDI field displays and an LED light kit for flexible mobile setups.

Cabling includes 7000 feet of triax camera cable, 3500 feet of TAC-12 fiber, 3000 feet of DT12 audio multicore, and 1500 feet of XLR plus 2100 feet of 4-pair audio mult. Two 5-wire coax mults, totaling 300 feet, are also included—giving engineers everything needed for remote integration over short or long distances.

Why MU-27 Is the REMI Truck for Today’s Broadcast Reality

With live events shifting toward hybrid, cloud, and REMI models, the MU-27 provides a forward-looking solution for teams seeking efficient, modular, and flexible broadcast support. It’s a full-featured field truck that hands off routing, audio, replay, and comms cleanly to centralized production facilities—reducing on-site crew sizes, gear transport needs, and turnaround times.

Whether you’re covering regional sports, streaming worship services, broadcasting corporate meetings, or producing news from the field, the MU-27 gives you professional-grade acquisition, audio, and signal control in a purpose-built, REMI-first package.

 

Mobile Unit Snapshot: MU-24 – A Compact, Capable Broadcast Truck

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MU-24: A Compact, Capable Broadcast Truck Built for Speed, Agility, and Full-Scale Performance

In today’s broadcast landscape, production teams are being asked to do more with less—less space, less setup time, and leaner crews. That’s where the MU-24 shines. Built by Live Media to address the evolving demands of regional broadcasts, mid-size live events, remote studios, and fast-paced field production, the MU-24 packs full broadcast-grade capabilities into a compact, single-expando format.

Measuring just 40 feet in length and expanding to a 48-foot operational bay, this mobile unit delivers a comprehensive toolset: multi-M/E switching, multi-camera acquisition, EVS replay, integrated routing, audio mixing, comms, and full signal transport. Whether you’re capturing a regional sporting event, streaming a corporate town hall, running a mobile news studio, or supporting a worship broadcast, MU-24 gives you big performance without a big footprint.

The truck’s compact design is matched with smart power infrastructure—a 3-phase, 208V setup drawing 150 amps, with no neutral required. The 150-foot feeder cable and Camlock connectors support flexible venue integration, allowing crews to get powered up quickly in urban, campus, or stadium environments.

At the heart of MU-24 is a Grass Valley K-Frame production switcher with a Kayenne 4-stripe, 35-button panel. Despite the unit’s compact form factor, the switcher supports 5 mix effects (M/E), 64 video inputs, and 32 outputs, enabling full-scale production for multi-camera shows. Features like FlexiKey™, Double Take, and full chroma keying give TDs the creative control needed for dynamic transitions, graphics layering, and live compositing. The system includes six internal DPMs and one external DPM, along with an image store for clip playback—ensuring MU-24 can deliver clean, network-quality content with minimal gear and crew.

MU-24 is also built for live replay, with a fully integrated EVS environment. The truck includes two EVS XT3 6-channel LSM servers, an EVS XS 4-channel spotbox with a Lance controller, and both an X-File3 and X-Hub for high-speed file transfer and media sharing. It’s configured to support three 10-channel replay positions and one 4-channel spotbox, giving sports, entertainment, and studio producers the instant playback and ISO ingest functionality they need for live event workflows.

Signal management is handled via a Grass Valley NVision 3G router, built around a 144×288 video matrix. With 32×32 embedding and de-embedding capabilities, the router ensures reliable audio-video signal alignment across multichannel workflows. The truck includes 16 AJA frame syncs and cross-converters for standards compliance and signal matching. Its multiview system supports 160 sources across 28 viewing windows—giving directors and engineers the confidence to manage all live and recorded feeds in real time. For tally integration, MU-24 includes a TSL TallyMan interface to manage camera and operator signaling.

On the acquisition side, MU-24 includes eight Grass Valley LDX80 Premiere cameras and six LDK4426 fiber triax converters, providing flexibility for long cable runs and efficient camera deployment. The unit also includes five Super XPander camera adapters with 7” viewfinders, giving operators full shoulder or pedestal support in the field. Its Fujinon lens kit features five 77×9.5 HD long-zoom field lenses, three 22x ENG lenses, one 17x ENG lens, and a 1x wide-angle lens—enabling coverage for everything from tight action shots to sweeping audience or stage views. MU-24 is wired for up to 10 camera control units (CCUs), delivering full paint and iris control for consistent, high-quality images.

Audio operations are driven by a Calrec Artemis Light digital console, offering 40 faders, 240 DSP inputs, and an extensive I/O suite that includes 64×64 analog, 128×128 AES digital, and 128×128 MADI routing. With built-in support for multichannel audio capture, routing, and live mixing, the Artemis console makes MU-24 a reliable hub for live concerts, spoken word, or fully immersive stereo broadcasts.

Communication is also robust. MU-24 comes equipped with a RTS ADAM intercom system, configured as an 80×80 matrix with support for 16 RVON channels, 12 powered PL channels, and 8 powered IFB outputs. RTS belt packs, IFB boxes, and Beyer headsets are included to keep the entire crew connected, whether on set, in the booth, or managing remote audio/video capture.

To support announcers and AV operators, MU-24 includes a thoughtful selection of gear: HMD26 announcer headsets, Studio Tech boxes, MD46 stick microphones, MKH416 shotguns, MKH807 long-range microphones, MKH418 stereo mics, and a variety of SDI field monitors for on-site control. LED light kits are available for quick booth or talent setups when ambient lighting falls short.

Despite its smaller size, MU-24 includes a comprehensive cabling infrastructure: 7000 feet of triax for camera connectivity, 4000 feet of DT12 audio multicore, a 1000-foot TAC-12 fiber run, and a 500-foot TAC-4 run—providing the signal distribution backbone for professional setups that span multiple venues, rooms, or stages.

Why MU-24 Is the Right Fit for Regional and Agile Broadcasts

The MU-24 shines in applications where full broadcast capability is required but space, time, or logistics are limited. Its single-expando design allows for rapid setup and teardown, making it ideal for regional sports broadcasts, corporate meetings, worship services, concerts, and town halls. It also functions beautifully as a flypack companion or standalone control room for live streaming productions, virtual events, or temporary studio builds.

Its smart layout, flexible power system, and proven GV + EVS + Calrec core make it a trusted tool for broadcast teams who need rock-solid signal integrity, multi-format support, and mission-ready agility. It’s smaller than flagship OB trucks but delivers where it counts—with broadcast-grade signal paths, multichannel replay, and UHD-ready camera systems, all in a right-sized form factor.

To book MU-24, please contact us at solutions@livemediagroup.com or 833.933.5843.