MU-16 | 53’ UHD Single Expando Production Truck

MU-16 is Live Media’s flagship IP-based UHD-HDR production truck, purpose-built for large-scale 2110 workflows, redundant networked environments, and ultra-high-capacity live events. Designed for mission-critical broadcasts, MU-16 combines advanced IP routing, UHD-HDR camera systems, and full-fidelity audio with modern signal redundancy, making it ideal for major sports, entertainment, and complex multi-platform productions.

Dimensions & Power Requirements

• Truck length: 53 ft
• Expanded size: 49 ft (L) × 5 ft (W)
• Overall length with tractor: 78 ft
• Gross vehicle weight: 80,000 lbs
• Power: Three-phase, 200 A service minimum
• Feeder cable: 200 ft 2/0 AWG

Production Switcher

• Grass Valley Kayenne XP switcher
• Kayenne 4-stripe, 35-button panel
• 7 M/E with UHD, HDR, and IP support
• 94×48 IP, 24×12 SDI local I/O
• FlexiKey, DoubleTake, chroma key
• 12 iDPM, 4 eDPM, 2D DPM
• 128 GB RAM Image Store
• M/E View enabled
• RGB color corrector

Record & Playback

• Wired for (6) EVS XT-VIA 12-channel servers and (1) 6-channel Spotbox
• Lance controller for Spotbox
• (2) EVS XFile3 with 10G file network
• (2) EVS IPDirector
• (1) EVS VIA XHub

Routing & IP Core Infrastructure

• Full ST 2110 IP backbone with redundant red/blue networks
• ST 2022-7 seamless protection switching
• EVS Strada IP core with Cerebrum control and Neuron processing
• SDI gateway: 290×306 SDI matrix
• Frame syncs: (72) UDC with integrated color correction
• Multiview capacity: 480×120

Camera & Support Equipment

• (12) Sony HDC-3500 UHD-HDR cameras
• (4) Sony HDLA-1505 large lens adaptors
• Wired for 20 CCUs

Premium Fujinon lens package:

• (4) Fujinon 107×8.4 UHD with stabilizer
• (4) Fujinon 18×5.5 servo zoom
• (4) Fujinon 14×4.5 wide angle

Support:

• (4) Vinten Vector 750 pan heads with tripods
• (6) Vinten 250 pan heads with tripods

Audio Facilities

Main console: Calrec Argo Q digital surround sound console

• 72 dual-fader surface with 1152-channel DSP core
• 64×72 analog I/O
• 128×128 AES I/O
• 256×256 MADI I/O
• 256×256 Dante I/O
• 64-channel Waves integration
• Redundant Impulse cores with full I/O: 4096×4096 channels of ST 2110 direct to router

Submix console: Calrec Argo S

• 48-fader surface with 256-channel DSP core
• 8×16 analog I/O
• 64-channel Waves integration

Field audio deployment:

• (3) analog 48×16 field boxes
• (1) analog 24×16 field box
• Varied MADI field boxes for extended I/O

Communications System

RTS Adam2 matrix intercom (464×464):

• 384 OMNEO channels
• 32 RVON+ channels
• 8 powered PL channels
• 12 powered IFB channels

Additional equipment:

• (20) RTS BP-325 beltpacks
• (12) RTS 4030 IFB beltpacks
• (20) Beyer DT108 single-muff headsets
• (10) Beyer DT109 dual-muff headsets

A/V Support Inventory

• (6) HMD26 announcer headsets
• (6) Studio Tech announcer boxes
• (6) MD46 stick microphones
• (6) MKH416 shotgun microphones
• (6) MKH8070 long shotgun microphones
• (6) MKH418 stereo shotgun microphones
• (6) 15″ SDI confidence monitors
• (6) 21″ SDI confidence monitors
• (2) LED light kits

Cable Infrastructure

Contact Operations for a specific list.

Why MU-16 Stands Out

MU-16 is the most advanced IP/UHD truck in the Live Media fleet, fully leveraging the flexibility of ST 2110, ST 2022-7 redundancy, and scalable UHD-HDR workflows. With seamless IP/SDI hybrid operation, advanced Cerebrum control, robust EVS replay, and Calrec Argo audio with redundant Impulse cores, MU-16 delivers unmatched production power for global events, multi-venue projects, and modern IP-centric workflows.

Ideal Applications

• UHD and HDR sports productions
• IP-based entertainment and music events
• Large-scale studio-grade remote broadcasts
• OTT, linear, and simulcast hybrid workflows
• Redundant, mission-critical global productions

Technical Quick Reference

For more information or to book MU-16 for your next major broadcast, contact Live Media at 833.933.5483 or email solutions@livemediagroup.com.

Equipment complement is subject to change to accommodate specific needs.