Mobile Unit Snapshot: MU-16 UHD / HDR 1220 IP Production Vehicle

In the evolving world of live broadcast and large-scale production, staying ahead of the technology curve is essential. Enter MU-16, Live Media’s most advanced UHD HDR 2110 IP production truck. This 53-foot mobile, single expando powerhouse is engineered specifically for cutting-edge IP-based live broadcasts, large-scale sports, entertainment specials, music events, and mission-critical productions that demand flawless UHD HDR workflows and unparalleled reliability. As live events become more complex and global audiences expect higher quality, MU-16 is built to meet and exceed those demands.

MU-16: Next-Generation Mobile Production Truck

MU-16 is not just another production truck. It represents the latest evolution in mobile broadcast infrastructure, combining full ST 2110 IP routing with UHD HDR production capabilities, ST 2022-7 seamless redundancy, and unmatched signal flexibility. Whether you are producing a UHD sports broadcast, a global entertainment special, or a hybrid OTT and linear television simulcast, MU-16 delivers the performance, scalability, and reliability that today’s productions demand.

At the core of MU-16 is a comprehensive IP production backbone that provides a fully redundant, seamless protection switching network. The ST 2110 IP architecture ensures uncompressed video, audio, and data routing across the system with rock-solid reliability, supported by dual Red and Blue network paths. This design maximizes uptime and signal integrity, even in the most demanding live environments. With ST 2022-7 seamless protection switching and an EVS Strada IP core integrated with Cerebrum control and Neuron processing, MU-16 allows production teams to manage complex, multi-layered events with confidence.

The production switcher at the heart of MU-16 is the Grass Valley Kayenne XP, designed for UHD HDR and IP workflows. This 7 M/E switcher offers 94×48 IP routing along with 24×12 SDI local I/O, providing seamless hybrid operation for productions that require both legacy SDI and next-gen IP workflows. With advanced features like FlexiKey, Double Take, chroma keying, and extensive DPM effects engines, MU-16’s switcher is equipped to handle the most creative, technically demanding productions. A 128GB RAM image store and M/E View functionality ensure operators have all the tools needed for dynamic, real-time production management.

In today’s fast-paced production environments, replay and content management are critical. MU-16 delivers with a high-capacity EVS infrastructure, including five XTVia 12-channel LSM servers with dual-user capability, an XTVia 6-channel spotbox with Lance Controller, two X-file3 servers with a 10G file network, and two EVS IP Director systems. MU-16 is wired for 102 channels of EVS replay, providing the ability to capture, replay, and archive every moment, no matter how complex the production.

Camera operations on MU-16 are just as impressive, supporting twelve Sony HDC3500 UHD HDR cameras with four Sony HDLA1505 large lens adaptors for maximum versatility. The premium Canon and Fujinon lens package includes four Fujinon 107×8.4 UHD stabilized lenses for crystal-clear, long-range shots, four Fujinon 18×5.5 servo zoom lenses, and four Fujinon 14×4.5 wide-angle lenses for capturing immersive, ultra-wide visuals. With a combination of Vinten Vector 750 and Vinten 250 pan heads and tripods, the camera setup ensures smooth, stable shots for any application. The truck is wired for 18 CCUs, providing complete camera control for any scale of production.

Audio capabilities on MU-16 are equally impressive. The main console is the Calrec Argo Q digital surround sound console, featuring a 72 dual-fader surface with a powerful 1152-channel DSP core. This console offers extensive analog, AES, MADI, and DANTE I/O, along with 64-channel Waves integration for industry-leading audio processing. Complementing the main console is a Calrec Argo S submix console with a 48-fader surface, 256-channel DSP core, and full I/O integration. With redundant impulse cores and ST 2110 routing, MU-16 provides broadcast-grade audio for the most demanding live events, including sports, music, and entertainment productions.

Robust Communication Systems

Communications are another critical component of any mobile production, and MU-16 delivers with a robust RTS Adam2 Matrix Intercom system. Offering a 256×256 core, 384 OMNEO channels, 32 RVON+ channels, 8 powered PL channels, and 12 powered IFB channels, this system ensures flawless communication between crew, talent, and production teams. Additional equipment, including RTS belt packs, IFB systems, and high-quality Beyer headsets, ensures everyone stays connected, even during the most complex productions.

Comprehensive A/V Support Inventory

MU-16 also includes an extensive A/V support inventory, with HMD26 announcer headsets, Studio Tech announcer boxes, MD46 stick microphones, a range of Sennheiser MKH series shotgun microphones, confidence monitors, and portable LED light kits. With 9000 feet of SMPTE fiber, SMPTE looms, DT12 audio multicore, audio snakes, and coax infrastructure, MU-16 is fully prepared for large, distributed event setups, offering the cable and connectivity needed for flexible production layouts.

One of the standout features of MU-16 is its hybrid IP/SDI operation, which allows production teams to work seamlessly across legacy systems and next-generation IP networks. This flexibility is crucial for productions that span multiple locations, require simultaneous OTT, linear, and live streaming distribution, or demand seamless integration of UHD HDR content across diverse platforms.

The Ultimate UHD HDR 2110 IP Production Truck

MU-16 is the ideal UHD HDR 2110 IP production truck for events where failure is not an option. Whether it’s a global sports broadcast, a multi-stage music festival, a high-profile entertainment special, or a hybrid OTT and linear simulcast, MU-16 delivers scalable, future-proof performance. With redundant IP cores, seamless protection switching, powerful Cerebrum control, and a production environment built for today’s most challenging live events, MU-16 stands as the most capable mobile unit in Live Media’s fleet.

If your next project demands cutting-edge IP-based workflows, scalable UHD HDR production, and broadcast-grade reliability, MU-16 2110 IP UHD HDR production truck is ready to take your event to the next level.