MU-B8 | 53’ Straight Support Unit

Mobile Production Support Trailer for Audio, Engineering, and Coordination Teams

The MU-B8 is a 53-foot straight support trailer engineered to support field operations for broadcast, REMI, and hybrid productions. With a non-expanding design and 10 configurable operator positions, this trailer is optimized for deployment as a technical infrastructure hub, coordination office, or overflow engineering unit. MU-B8 offers a clean, climate-controlled environment and is equipped with multiple work zones to meet the evolving needs of live production crews on location.

MU-B8 is especially well-suited for events that require a reliable staging trailer for flypacks, comms gear, and engineering staff. Its compact footprint allows for rapid deployment and easy compound integration, while its segmented interior layout provides functional separation for technical operations, audio prep, and production support.

Vehicle Specifications

• Trailer Length: 53 ft
• Working Area (Recommended): 61.5 ft (L) x 18 ft (W)
• Structure Type: Straight (non-expando)
• Operator Positions: 10 Workstations
• Gross Vehicle Weight: Not specified (standard for class)
• Power Requirements:
  • Single Phase, 208 Volts
  • 150 Amps
  • Camlock connectors for generator or shore power connection
• Cooling: Rear-mounted A/C units

Interior Layout

The floorplan on page 1 of the spec sheet outlines a highly functional and compartmentalized workspace designed to support production teams across multiple disciplines

MU-B8-Specs

• Storage Room: Located at the rear, this zone includes shelving and gear space ideal for cart storage, flypacks, and fiber drums. Rear entry stairs provide easy load-in/load-out access.
• Audio Room: Adjacent to storage, the audio space includes a dedicated workstation designed for comms leads, A2 support, or mix coordination. The space is acoustically isolated to allow audio staff to monitor clean feeds without production interruption.
• Engineering Bay (ENG): Located near the center of the trailer, this space provides three side-by-side positions for fiber patching, system monitoring, and tech ops staff. It’s equipped with a clean desk layout and internal HVAC.
• Production Area: The front third of the trailer contains four operator stations arranged in a shared layout for producers, show callers, or control staff. This space is fully enclosed and climate-controlled, with power drops, desk lighting, and multi-user capability.

This zoning ensures all departments—from audio to engineering to production—can work in sync without overlapping roles or signal congestion.

Cable Infrastructure

MU-B8 does not include a fixed cable configuration; instead, cable inventory is tailored to each show. Available inventory includes:

• Triax
• DT12 Audio Multicore
• SMPTE Fiber
• TAC-12 Tactical Fiber
• 5-Wire and 10-Wire Coax
• Analog XLR Audio

Cable looms are prepped based on deployment size and truck integration requirements, enabling MU-B8 to operate as a remote patch bay or fiber landing zone.

Use Cases

MU-B8 is ideally suited for:

• Technical coordination and crew overflow during multi-unit shows
• REMI and flypack support for decentralized productions
• Engineering, audio, or comms staging
• Broadcast compound management and gear storage
• Truck compound shows with limited production space

Its versatility allows it to serve as a field headquarters for EICs, audio leads, and production management, freeing up more space in control rooms for acquisition, replay, and switching teams.

Why MU-B8 Stands Out

MU-B8 offers the best of modular mobile design—10 flexible operator positions, clear room divisions, and power-efficient integration in a straight trailer configuration. Its climate-controlled environment, scalable cable infrastructure, and clearly zoned interior give crews the flexibility to tailor the space to meet any operational requirement. Whether operating as a standalone unit or paired with full-scale trucks like MU-10, MU-14, or MU-28, MU-B8 delivers essential infrastructure in a reliable and compact format.

Contact for Booking or Configuration

Phone: 833.933.54483
Email: solutions@livemediagroup.com
Reference MU-B8 in your inquiry.