Mobile Unit Snapshot: MU-29 A Compact REMI Production Truck

MU-29: A Compact REMI Production Truck Optimized for Scalable, At-Home Broadcast Workflows

As broadcast and streaming production continues to evolve toward leaner, decentralized models, mobile units must be more efficient, faster to deploy, and ready for remote integration from the ground up. That’s where the MU-29, Live Media’s 40-foot REMI-dedicated production truck, stands out. Built specifically for at-home production workflows, MU-29 brings the power of a full production control room—switching, camera control, audio, comms—into a smaller, more agile form factor, while handing off final broadcast elements to centralized facilities.

With a single-expando design, compact footprint, and 1-phase 200A power, MU-29 is purpose-built for productions where speed, efficiency, and signal control matter most. Whether you’re producing a mid-size sports event, a university game day stream, a corporate town hall, or a remote government or news feed, MU-29 provides a complete acquisition and contribution platform that’s easy to deploy, easy to operate, and remarkably capable.

Despite being the most compact REMI truck in TNDV’s fleet, MU-29 offers a working dimension of 40 feet long by 21 feet wide, expanding internally to provide generous operator space while keeping exterior footprint minimal. With a GVW of 65,000 lbs and an overall tractor length of 65 feet, it fits comfortably in urban broadcast lots, college campuses, and limited-space venues. And thanks to simple 1-phase power (208 volts, 200 amps, no neutral), this truck can be powered and deployed with ease at venues with limited infrastructure.

At the center of MU-29’s production capability is a Grass Valley K-Frame switcher, paired with a Karrera 3-stripe, 35-button control panel. This system supports 3.5 mix effects (M/E) with 64 video inputs and 48 outputs, enabling dynamic REMI switching with robust flexibility. Advanced features include FlexiKey™, Double Take, chroma key support, and four internal DPMs, along with an integrated image store for clip playout. While the truck hands off master switching to centralized control rooms, it provides field-level switching and monitoring capabilities to support live production coordination and preview.

The truck is wired for two 6-channel EVS LSM servers and one 4-channel spotbox, making it ideal for ISO ingest, replay support, and content capture in sports and entertainment events. While EVS servers are not always included by default, the infrastructure ensures rapid deployment when needed, and compatibility with centralized EVS environments over a networked connection.

Routing is handled via a NV8280 3G/HD NVision video router, with a 192×252 routing matrix and 48×48 audio embedding/de-embedding capabilities. MU-29 includes 30 For-A up/down/cross frame syncs with color correction support, allowing seamless signal alignment across mixed formats and source types. The multiview system provides a robust 160×32 viewing matrix, giving technical directors and engineers total visibility across live feeds, returns, ISO recordings, and remote sources.

MU-29’s camera system includes eight Grass Valley LDX86 WorldCam cameras, configured with five Super XPanders and seven-inch viewfinders for full-field and ENG-style production. The truck also includes eight LDK4426 fiber triax converters, providing flexible transport for live camera signals over long distances. The lens package combines long-zoom HD box lenses—including three Canon 88×8.8, one 77×9.5, and one 75×9.3—with lightweight ENG options such as the Canon 11×4.7 wide-angle lens, two Fujinon 22×7.6 zooms, and a 23×7.6 Fujinon unit. Wired for 8 CCUs, the MU-29 supports full remote paint and iris control from the field or centralized production hub.

For audio, MU-29 is outfitted with a Calrec Summa digital mixing console, powered by Bluefin2 processing. The console supports 48 faders, 180 DSP paths, and extensive connectivity options: 64×64 analog, 12×12 AES, 320×320 MADI, and 64×64 Dante IP audio integration. Whether operating standalone or feeding centralized mix and routing systems, the Summa provides studio-grade control, processing, and mixdown options.

Communications are built around a RTS ADAM-M digital matrix (150×150), fully IP-ready with support for 64 OMNEO channels, 16 RVON VoIP paths, 16 MADI ports, and eight powered PL and IFB channels each. The truck includes a complete comms kit: RTS BP325 dual listen belt packs, RTS 4030 IFB packs, and Beyer DT108/DT109 headsets, alongside telephone interfaces and QKT couplers. This infrastructure allows clean integration into central intercom systems and provides full field support for crews, directors, and talent alike.

MU-29’s A/V support gear is equally capable. It comes with HMD26 announcer headsets, Studio Tech announcer boxes, MD46 stick mics, and a collection of Sennheiser MKH series shotgun mics (MKH416, MKH807, MKH418) for booth and field audio capture. Four 15” and four 21” SDI monitors are included for field and control viewing, and an LED lighting kit supports impromptu or low-light broadcast scenarios.

Cable infrastructure includes 7000 feet of triax, a 6x triax mult, 3000 feet of XLR audio cable, 3000 feet of single coax, and 2100 feet of DT12 multicore. For fiber transport, MU-29 features one 250-foot TAC-12, three 450-foot TAC-12, and two 1000-foot TAC-12 runs, providing robust field connectivity for multi-venue, campus, or large-event scenarios.

Why MU-29 Is the Ultimate Compact REMI Truck for Scalable Live Production

With REMI workflows now essential to the future of sports, streaming, and corporate broadcasting, MU-29 represents a new standard in mobile efficiency and broadcast power. It offers full camera control, monitoring, switching, audio, and communications—while handing off master switching, replay, and graphics to centralized facilities. This reduces on-site crew, shrinks the physical footprint, and streamlines cost without sacrificing signal quality or production value.

If you’re producing university sports, mid-size concerts, government broadcasts, or cost-conscious remote events, MU-29 delivers. With a compact size, lightweight footprint, and REMI-first design, it’s the perfect mobile partner for hybrid, cloud, and IP-driven live production.