Mobile Unit Snapshot: MU-28 – A High-Capacity REMI Broadcast Truck

MU-28: A High-Capacity REMI Broadcast Truck with Full ST 2110 Routing and Liftgate Design

As live production continues to shift toward remote integration models (REMI), the need for mobile field units that support decentralized, scalable workflows has never been greater. Enter the MU-28, TNDV’s next-generation REMI-only broadcast truck, purpose-built to operate as a high-efficiency field acquisition unit for centralized and cloud-based production environments.

The MU-28 combines dense IP routing, full multiview capability, robust intercom integration, and up to 16 camera inputs into a non-expando, liftgate-equipped chassis. Its design is optimized for quick load-in/load-out, simplified operation, and seamless signal pass-through—making it the perfect truck for national sports coverage, entertainment tours, remote studio workflows, and high-profile corporate events.

Built for REMI Workflows from the Ground Up

The MU-28 is not a traditional mobile production truck. It’s not designed for in-truck switching or mix positions. Instead, it provides field-level acquisition, camera control, multiviewing, and signal routing—handing off pristine, synchronized signals to centralized master control environments. This approach reduces the need for large on-site crews, minimizes logistical overhead, and fits perfectly into hybrid and cloud-based production strategies.

With a non-expando body and liftgate, MU-28 measures 56 feet long operationally and 78 feet including the tractor. At 14 feet wide and with a GVW of 80,000 pounds, it offers a stable and spacious interior—yet remains agile enough for deployment in a wide range of environments, from sports arenas and outdoor venues to downtown media centers.

Full IP Routing Powered by EVS Strada

At the core of MU-28 is a 144×144 EVS Strada ST 2110 routing matrix, engineered to support dense, uncompressed IP signal transport. This IP backbone is complemented by 36×8 multiview outputs, 24×24 frame syncs with up/down/cross conversion, and integrated HDR LUTs for real-time color management. The truck also includes 12×12 fiber I/O, MADI ports for audio transport, and eight control panels for custom routing assignments and operator flexibility.

The entire routing system is built to support native ST 2110, making MU-28 an ideal truck for facilities already invested in IP or migrating toward it. With its Telestream sync generator and automatic failover, MU-28 ensures signal integrity even in mission-critical environments.

16-Camera Capability with Premium Sony Gear

MU-28 is preconfigured to support up to 16 CCU-controlled cameras, giving it the camera density required for major sports, concert, or entertainment productions. The standard camera package includes 13 Sony HDC-2500 multi-format HD cameras and two Sony HDC-4300 units with full BPU support. The package also includes eight Sony HDLA-1505 large lens adaptors with OLED viewfinders for studio-style operation.

Its lens arsenal includes long zooms and wide-angle options: one Fujinon 107×8.4 HD lens, five 99×8.4 lenses, two 88×8.8s, servo zooms in 22x and 18x ranges, and a 12x wide angle—giving crews the ability to cover everything from tight game shots to expansive stage and crowd visuals. The camera support system includes Vinten Vector 70s, Vector 75s, and Cartoni Gamma pan heads, giving teams the flexibility to configure pedestal, handheld, and jib positions.

Integrated Intercom for Centralized Control

The MU-28’s communications platform is built around a 64-port licensed RTS ODIN digital matrix, offering full VoIP, PL, IFB, and DANTE integration. With 32 four-wire ports, 16 RVON channels, and support for eight powered intercom and IFB channels, it can interface seamlessly with remote production hubs or other trucks in a compound.

Operators on-site have access to ten RTS KP-32 panels, along with a full set of BP325 belt packs, IFB packs, and headsets. An Innkeeper 4-channel hybrid interface is included for telephony, ensuring clear comms with talent, remote directors, or third-party control rooms. This comms system ensures tight integration and smooth coordination, even when much of the production staff is working hundreds—or thousands—of miles away.

Field-Ready Audio with Central Integration

MU-28 is prewired for full field audio capture, allowing it to send multichannel feeds back to centralized mixing consoles or broadcast hubs. While it doesn’t include an onboard audio console by default, the truck supports MADI and Dante signal routing, and it can easily integrate into larger AoIP environments.

The onboard AV support kit includes six HMD26 announcer headsets, six Studio Tech boxes, multiple stick mics, and a full range of Sennheiser MKH shotguns including MKH416, MKH807, and MKH418 stereo mics. Field monitoring is handled with SDI confidence monitors, and an LED lighting kit provides flexible booth or on-camera lighting for standups and commentary.

Simplified Load-In with Liftgate Design

One of the MU-28’s key advantages is its rear liftgate, which allows for fast, simple load-in of gear, cameras, and support equipment. This makes the truck ideal for venues with limited dock access or when working in fast-turnaround production windows. Combined with its non-expando design, the MU-28 is one of the fastest-deploying REMI units in the TNDV fleet.

Built-In Cable Infrastructure

MU-28 includes all the cabling needed to operate as a fully functioning field acquisition system. It comes with 7000 feet of triax, 3500 feet of TAC-12 fiber, 3000 feet of DT12 audio multicore, 1500 feet of XLR audio, and 2100 feet of four-pair XLR cable. Coax infrastructure includes 1000 feet of single coax and dual 150-foot 5-wire looms—perfect for video transport, sync, or intercom extension.

Why MU-28 Is the Future of IP-Ready REMI Production

The MU-28 REMI-only truck offers a powerful solution for producers, networks, and broadcasters who need to execute large-scale, multi-camera remote productions with the flexibility and efficiency of centralized workflows. It delivers the scale and quality of a traditional OB truck, but with none of the operational weight or redundancy.

If you’re producing national sports broadcasts, multi-venue concerts, or live hybrid events that blend on-site acquisition with remote mixing and switching, MU-28 provides everything needed in a single field acquisition unit. It’s lean, IP-native, ST 2110-compliant, and fully integrated for modern broadcast pipelines.