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.

MU-22: The Ultimate Compact Ku-Band Mobile Production + Transmission Truck for Remote Broadcasts

In a broadcast landscape where mobility, speed, and reliability are more critical than ever, the MU-22 emerges as a uniquely powerful solution. Built by TNDV and engineered with both field production and satellite transmission in mind, this 48-foot 3G double expando production truck brings together a robust live production control room with a fully integrated Ku-band satellite uplink—all in one compact, agile vehicle.

Whether you’re covering breaking news, broadcasting a live political debate, producing sports reports from remote locations, or delivering corporate events with limited infrastructure, MU-22 gives you full control from camera to satellite feed—without the need for a separate uplink truck or secondary facility. It’s the ultimate field-ready unit for broadcasters, agencies, government teams, and content creators looking for broadcast-grade flexibility in a single mobile platform.

The MU-22 is 48 feet in road mode and features dual expandable sides, bringing the working bay to 49 feet by 5 feet and allowing a total operational length of 75 feet. At 80,000 lbs GVW, it’s built for heavy-duty deployment while remaining maneuverable for tight lots and urban environments. The power infrastructure supports 3-phase 200A per leg at 190–240 volts, and a 150-foot feeder cable provides flexibility for external hookups.

At the center of MU-22’s production capability is the Grass Valley K-Frame 3G video switcher, complete with a Kayenne 4-stripe, 35-button control panel. Supporting 5 M/E, 64 inputs, and 48 outputs, this switcher delivers the broadcast flexibility needed for multi-angle productions, complex mix effects, and quick-turn live workflows. Operators benefit from built-in FlexiKey and Double Take functionality, along with advanced chroma keying and an integrated image store for clip playout and real-time transitions.

MU-22’s replay system is built for ISO ingest, clip rollouts, and live replays, with a fleet of EVS XT3 servers configured for multiple use cases. The system includes one 8-channel LSM server, one 6-channel LSM server, one 12-channel unit set up as a 4-channel spotbox for dual-user control, plus an EVS X-file3 on a 10G file network and an EVS X-hub3 for media sharing. The truck is wired for three 6-channel and two 4-channel EVS servers, offering flexible replay architecture in a mid-sized unit.

Routing and signal management are handled through a Grass Valley Node 3G router, configured with a 144×144 matrix and 48×48 audio embedding/de-embedding. An integrated 384×384 audio router handles high-density audio paths, and signal synchronization is managed via 16 AJA 3G U/D/C frame synchronizers with embedded color correction. The multiview system offers a 162×18 display capacity, giving operators, directors, and tech teams complete visibility across live feeds, returns, ISO channels, and tally. Tally control is managed through the TSL Tallyman interface, supporting seamless integration across the board.

MU-22’s camera system includes ten Grass Valley LDX 86 WorldCam cameras, five Super XPanders with 7” viewfinders, and a versatile Canon HD/UHD lens kit. The lens inventory covers everything from tight field-of-view shots to wide-angle coverage, including two Canon 80x HDs, two 76x HDs, one 72x HD, four 22x ENG lenses, two 11×4.7 wide-angle models, and a Canon 17x ENG lens. Camera support is provided by five Vinten Vector 75 pan heads with tripods, and three ENG pan head kits. MU-22 is fully wired for 12 CCUs, and Grass Valley LDK 4426 single-mode triax adaptors are available for deployments requiring longer cable runs or fiber flexibility.

Audio production is powered by a Calrec Artemis Light console, featuring 48 faders across 12 dual-fader layers and Bluefin2 processing. The system includes 64×64 analog I/O, 64×64 AES, 384×384 MADI, and 64×64 Dante IP connectivity—making it ideal for AoIP and multiformat environments. The console is integrated with a 64-channel Waves SoundGrid server for real-time audio shaping, mixing, and mastering.

MU-22’s communications system is anchored by an RTS Adam M 176×176 matrix intercom, with support for 64 OMNEO IP channels, 32 MADI paths, 16 RVON channels, and multiple powered PL and IFB lines. With RTS belt packs, IFB boxes, DT108/DT109 headsets, Innkeeper telephone interfaces, and ringdowns for point-to-point talkback, the truck supports fast, reliable communication from anywhere in the field.

But what sets MU-22 apart from most production trucks in its class is its integrated Ku-band satellite transmission system. This fully redundant, built-in uplink setup includes a 2.4-meter AVL Ku-band antenna, dual 125-watt Advantech hub-mount SSPBs, and Ericsson AVP3000 HD encoders paired with RX8200 IRDs. This setup allows for immediate field contribution, backup feeds, or primary network handoffs, all without waiting for an external uplink vehicle. It’s an ideal solution for breaking news, remote press events, or field-based multi-platform streaming and broadcast.

AV support gear includes HMD26 announcer headsets, Studio Tech boxes, MD46 stick mics, MKH416 shotguns, MKH8070 long shotguns, MKH418 stereo microphones, 15” and 21” SDI field monitors, and LED light kits—ensuring your crew and talent are fully equipped for field operations.

The cable infrastructure is equally robust, including 7000 feet of triax, 3000 feet of DT12 audio multicore, 3000 feet of single coax, XLR audio, and multiple fiber runs including TAC-12 and TAC-4. The truck also includes triax and coax looms, audio snakes, and SMPTE-compatible interfaces, supporting a wide variety of venue and field deployment scenarios.

Why MU-22 Is a Game-Changer in Mobile Broadcast

MU-22 is one of the most compact yet powerful mobile production and satellite uplink trucks on the market. With a full Grass Valley 3G core, complete EVS replay, Calrec audio, multiview and tally systems, and a fully integrated Ku-band uplink, it’s ready for deployment at any time, in any location. It’s especially suited for government events, public service broadcasts, crisis response communications, live political town halls, and sports broadcasting where traditional infrastructure isn’t available—or time is critical.

Whether you’re handling live content for national broadcast or creating a reliable backup path for OTT and linear feeds, MU-22 offers end-to-end signal control, contribution, and transmission in one unit. It delivers speed, agility, signal integrity, and redundancy, setting the standard for mobile units designed for today’s dynamic live media environment.

To book MU-22, please contact us at solutions@livemediagroup.com or 833-933-5483.