Mobile Unit Snapshot: MU-15 UHD/HDR 3G Production Vehicle

When it comes to large-scale live broadcasts, UHD and HDR productions, and multi-camera event coverage, having the right mobile production unit can make or break your show. That’s why MU-15, Live Media’s flagship UHD/HDR 3G single expando production truck, stands out as one of the most powerful and versatile mobile broadcast solutions available today. Purpose-built for the demands of modern live productions, MU-15 seamlessly integrates advanced switching technology, expansive routing, high-density EVS replay, and pristine audio control into a single mobile unit capable of tackling the most complex and high-capacity productions on the road.

MU-15 is designed from the ground up to support UHD and HDR workflows, enabling productions to meet the rising expectations of global audiences across sports, entertainment, streaming platforms, and corporate events. With its premium camera package, expansive routing capabilities, and multi-format support, this 53-foot UHD production truck is built to deliver studio-grade performance in the most challenging live environments.

At the heart of MU-15 is a powerful Grass Valley K-Frame 3G switcher with a Kayenne 4-stripe, 35-button panel. Offering 7 mix effects (M/E) with full UHD and HDR support, this production switcher delivers 128 inputs and 64 outputs, giving technical directors and vision mixers complete control over even the most complex, multi-layered shows. With built-in FlexiKey functionality, Double Take transitions, advanced chroma keying, 12 internal and 4 external digital picture manipulators (DPM), and an integrated image store, MU-15 offers unmatched switching flexibility and creative possibilities for UHD and HDR production workflows. The M/E View feature ensures operators have complete real-time visibility and control, allowing for smooth, dynamic production execution across sports broadcasts, award shows, live concerts, and corporate events.

The replay backbone of MU-15 is equally impressive. Featuring four EVS XTVia 12-channel LSM servers with dual-user capability, an EVS XT3 6-channel spotbox with Lance Controller, and an EVS X-file3 with a 10G file network, MU-15 provides robust, reliable replay functionality at scale. With wiring for up to 70 channels of EVS replay and integrated control through the EVS Via Xhub, this mobile unit gives production teams the ability to capture, replay, and archive every critical moment, ensuring seamless multi-angle coverage for sports events, entertainment specials, and live broadcasts.

Routing is managed through a massive GV NV8576 3G video router, configured with a 540×954 matrix, supporting UHD and HDR signal management across the production workflow. This system offers 176×160 channels of embedding and dis-embedding, 32×64 analog routing, 32×32 AES routing, and a 768×768 MADI backbone, providing the flexibility and redundancy needed for mission-critical productions. MU-15 also features a multiviewer system with 342×38 window capacity, along with 20 For-A HDR up/down/cross frame syncs with integrated color correction and 40 EVS Neuron HDR frame syncs with custom LUT and color correction support. This ensures signal consistency and production quality from acquisition through final output.

Camera acquisition is handled through a fleet of ten Sony HDC3500 UHD-HDR cameras, offering pristine image quality, reliability, and full HDR support. MU-15’s premium lens package includes four Fujinon 107×8.4 UHD lenses with stabilization, a mix of additional Fujinon UHD and HD zooms, and wide-angle options for capturing every detail, from wide crowd shots to tight action sequences. The camera system is supported by six Vinten Vector 750 pan heads, four Cartoni Focus 22 ENG tripods and pan heads, and wiring for up to 16 camera control units (CCUs). Additional camera and lens configurations are available, making MU-15 adaptable for productions of any size or complexity.

Audio facilities are led by the Calrec Apollo digital surround sound console, featuring 64 faders across eight dual-fader layers, providing pristine audio quality and control. With 96×96 analog I/O, 192×192 AES digital I/O, 512×512 MADI, and integrated Waves Broadcast Suite processing, MU-15 delivers broadcast-grade audio across multi-platform productions. The system also includes Daysequerra ILM-8 loudness metering, ensuring compliance with broadcast standards and providing consistent, professional sound quality.

Clear, reliable communications are critical for complex live productions, and MU-15 delivers with a 176×176 RTS Adam Matrix intercom system. With 64 OMNEO channels, 48 RVON channels, 64 MADI channels, and 12 powered PL and IFB circuits, this system ensures production teams remain connected and in sync across all departments. The truck is also stocked with RTS belt packs, IFB systems, and high-quality Beyer headsets for talent and crew, providing seamless, real-time communications for even the most demanding broadcast environments.

To support on-air talent, MU-15 carries a full A/V support inventory, including HMD26 announcer headsets, Studio Tech announcer boxes, MD46 stick microphones, a range of Sennheiser MKH series shotgun and stereo microphones, SDI confidence monitors, and LED light kits. The extensive cable infrastructure includes over 7000 feet of SMPTE fiber, triax cables, SMPTE looms, DT12 audio multicore, audio snakes, coaxial looms, and TAC fiber runs, ensuring flexible, reliable connectivity for even the largest, most complex event footprints.

MU-15’s flexible design, UHD and HDR capabilities, and comprehensive infrastructure make it the ideal production truck for high-profile sports broadcasts, multi-stage music festivals, national award shows, corporate events, and hybrid remote studio productions. The truck’s combination of high-density switching, scalable replay, pristine audio control, and advanced routing infrastructure provides unmatched versatility and reliability for productions where failure is not an option.

When your production demands UHD and HDR workflows, multi-camera coverage, advanced replay, and high-capacity routing in a road-ready, scalable platform, MU-15 delivers. Trusted by the industry’s leading sports networks, entertainment producers, and event organizers, MU-15 is the elite mobile broadcast truck built to meet today’s most demanding live production challenges.

If you’re planning your next large-scale UHD or HDR live event, trust MU-15 to provide the performance, flexibility, and production power your audience expects.