MU-18

53’ 3G HDR Single Expando

Switcher: Grass Valley 3G K-Frame – 5 M/E 125×56
Audio Board: Calrec Artemis Beam (96×96 Analog, 64×64 AES, 256×256 MADI)
Router: Evertz EQX 436×472 SDI, 88 3G Framesyncs, 320×38 Multiview
Cameras: Sony HDC4300 UHD/HDR
Replay: EVS XT4K

MU-18 | 53’ 3G Single Expando Production Truck

Flexible UHD-HDR Mobile Unit with Integrated Replay and Broadcast Audio

The MU-18 is a fully equipped 3G mobile production truck designed to deliver exceptional performance across a broad spectrum of live event needs. Combining a 9 M/E switcher, a 72-channel EVS replay environment, and a powerful UHD/HDR camera kit, MU-18 is ideal for national sports, live entertainment, corporate broadcasts, and streaming productions. With a highly capable multiview, 88 frame syncs, and modern surround sound mixing, this unit delivers high-end production value in a scalable format.

Key Specifications

  • Length: 53′ (road)
  • Expansion: 49′ × 5′ (full expanded bay)
  • Overall working length: 61 ft
  • Gross vehicle weight: 80,000 lbs
  • Power: 3-phase, 200 A service minimum
  • Power cable: 150 ft

Production Switching

  • Grass Valley K-Frame 3G switcher
  • Kayenne 4-stripe, 35-button panel
  • 9 M/E, 125 inputs, 56 outputs
  • FlexiKey™, DoubleTake, and full chroma key support
  • 12 iDPM, 4 eDPM, and 2D DPM for graphics and video layering
  • Integrated Image Store with movies
  • M/E View enabled with RGB color correction

Replay Systems

  • Up to (6) EVS XT-VIA servers
  • (1) EVS Spotbox with Lance controller
  • (1) EVS XFile3 with 10G file transfer
  • (1) EVS XNet Hub3 media sharing core
  • Wired for 72 EVS replay channels
  • Supports high-volume instant replay, clip playout, and ISO ingest workflows

Routing & Terminal Infrastructure

Evertz EQX 3G video router:

  • 436×472 matrix
  • 96×96 embedding/de-embedding

Evertz EMR audio router:

  • 1152×1152 MADI
  • 96×96 AES digital
  • 192×192 analog mono

Multiview capacity: 320×38

Frame sync and color processing (88 frame syncs):

  • (48) Cobalt 9905-MPx HDR frame syncs with 3D HDR LUT and color correction
  • (40) EVS Neuron frame syncs with 3D HDR LUT and color correction
  • (5) Cobalt standalone color correctors
  • (4) TX processors with up/down/cross conversion

Camera System

  • (10) Sony HDC-4300 UHD-HDR SMPTE cameras
  • (6) Sony HDLA-1505 large lens adaptors with OLED viewfinders

Lens kit includes:

  • (1) Fujinon 107×8 UHD lens with stabilizer
  • (3) Fujinon 99×8.4 UHD lenses with stabilizer
  • (2) Fujinon 72×9.3 HD lenses
  • (2) Fujinon 22×7.8 servo zoom lenses
  • (1) Fujinon 18×5.5 wide angle lens
  • (2) Fujinon 13×4.5 wide angle lenses
  • (6) Vinten Vector 750 pan heads with HDT2 tripods
  • (4) Vinten 100 pan heads with ENG tripods

Wired for 16 cameras. Other camera and lens configurations are available on request.

Audio Facilities

Calrec Artemis Beam digital surround sound console:

  • 64-fader digital console
  • 96×96 analog I/O
  • 64×64 AES digital I/O
  • 512×512 MADI routing
  • 64×64 Dante channels
  • 64-channel Waves Broadcast Suite integration
  • (1) Enco audio server for audio playout automation

Communications

RTS Adam matrix intercom (288×288):

  • 64 OMNEO IP channels
  • 32 RVON (VoIP) channels (2× RVON-16)
  • 64 MADI channels
  • 12 powered PL channels
  • 12 powered IFB channels

Additional comms inventory:

  • (6) RTS telephone interfaces
  • (8) QKT audio couplers
  • (20) RTS BP-325 beltpacks
  • (10) RTS 4030 IFB beltpacks
  • (20) Beyer DT108 single-muff headsets
  • (10) Beyer DT109 dual-muff headsets
  • (4) ring-downs for direct voice lines

A/V Support Inventory

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

Cable Infrastructure

Contact Operations for a specific list.

Why MU-18 Stands Out

MU-18 strikes the perfect balance between performance and footprint. With 9 M/Es of switching, a UHD-HDR camera package, a high-capacity EVS environment, 88 HDR frame syncs, and full multiviewer and routing capabilities, it’s ideal for mid- to large-scale productions where broadcast reliability, quick deployment, and pristine quality are non-negotiable. Its onboard surround sound capabilities and deep connectivity make it a versatile choice for sports, entertainment, corporate, and festival productions.

Ideal Use Cases

  • National and regional sports broadcasts
  • Live entertainment specials and music tours
  • Corporate events and town halls
  • Remote UHD-HDR production
  • Worship and festival AV capture

Fast Reference Specs

Category Specification
Video Switcher GV K-Frame 3G · 9 M/E · 125×56
Replay System Up to 6× EVS XT-VIA + Spotbox · XFile3 · 72 EVS channels
Router Evertz EQX 3G (436×472) / EMR audio matrix
Frame Sync 88 total · 48 Cobalt 9905-MPx · 40 EVS Neuron
Audio Console Calrec Artemis Beam · 64 faders
Camera System Sony HDC-4300 UHD-HDR · 16 wired · Fujinon glass
Comms RTS Adam 288×288 · PL/IFB/OMNEO/RVON
Power 3-phase · 200 A minimum · 150′ cable
Dimensions 53′ × 8.5′ (road) / 13.5′ (expanded)
GVW 80,000 lbs

For more information or to book MU-18 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.

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MU-18

53’ 3G HDR Single Expando

MU-18

53’ 3G HDR Single Expando

Switcher: Grass Valley 3G K-Frame – 5 M/E 125×56
Audio Board: Calrec Artemis Beam (96×96 Analog, 64×64 AES, 256×256 MADI)
Router: Evertz EQX 436×472 SDI, 88 3G Framesyncs, 320×38 Multiview
Cameras: Sony HDC4300 UHD/HDR
Replay: EVS XT4K

MU-18 | 53’ 3G Single Expando Production Truck

Flexible UHD-HDR Mobile Unit with Integrated Replay and Broadcast Audio

The MU-18 is a fully equipped 3G mobile production truck designed to deliver exceptional performance across a broad spectrum of live event needs. Combining a 9 M/E switcher, a 72-channel EVS replay environment, and a powerful UHD/HDR camera kit, MU-18 is ideal for national sports, live entertainment, corporate broadcasts, and streaming productions. With a highly capable multiview, 88 frame syncs, and modern surround sound mixing, this unit delivers high-end production value in a scalable format.

Key Specifications

  • Length: 53′ (road)
  • Expansion: 49′ × 5′ (full expanded bay)
  • Overall working length: 61 ft
  • Gross vehicle weight: 80,000 lbs
  • Power: 3-phase, 200 A service minimum
  • Power cable: 150 ft

Production Switching

  • Grass Valley K-Frame 3G switcher
  • Kayenne 4-stripe, 35-button panel
  • 9 M/E, 125 inputs, 56 outputs
  • FlexiKey™, DoubleTake, and full chroma key support
  • 12 iDPM, 4 eDPM, and 2D DPM for graphics and video layering
  • Integrated Image Store with movies
  • M/E View enabled with RGB color correction

Replay Systems

  • Up to (6) EVS XT-VIA servers
  • (1) EVS Spotbox with Lance controller
  • (1) EVS XFile3 with 10G file transfer
  • (1) EVS XNet Hub3 media sharing core
  • Wired for 72 EVS replay channels
  • Supports high-volume instant replay, clip playout, and ISO ingest workflows

Routing & Terminal Infrastructure

Evertz EQX 3G video router:

  • 436×472 matrix
  • 96×96 embedding/de-embedding

Evertz EMR audio router:

  • 1152×1152 MADI
  • 96×96 AES digital
  • 192×192 analog mono

Multiview capacity: 320×38

Frame sync and color processing (88 frame syncs):

  • (48) Cobalt 9905-MPx HDR frame syncs with 3D HDR LUT and color correction
  • (40) EVS Neuron frame syncs with 3D HDR LUT and color correction
  • (5) Cobalt standalone color correctors
  • (4) TX processors with up/down/cross conversion

Camera System

  • (10) Sony HDC-4300 UHD-HDR SMPTE cameras
  • (6) Sony HDLA-1505 large lens adaptors with OLED viewfinders

Lens kit includes:

  • (1) Fujinon 107×8 UHD lens with stabilizer
  • (3) Fujinon 99×8.4 UHD lenses with stabilizer
  • (2) Fujinon 72×9.3 HD lenses
  • (2) Fujinon 22×7.8 servo zoom lenses
  • (1) Fujinon 18×5.5 wide angle lens
  • (2) Fujinon 13×4.5 wide angle lenses
  • (6) Vinten Vector 750 pan heads with HDT2 tripods
  • (4) Vinten 100 pan heads with ENG tripods

Wired for 16 cameras. Other camera and lens configurations are available on request.

Audio Facilities

Calrec Artemis Beam digital surround sound console:

  • 64-fader digital console
  • 96×96 analog I/O
  • 64×64 AES digital I/O
  • 512×512 MADI routing
  • 64×64 Dante channels
  • 64-channel Waves Broadcast Suite integration
  • (1) Enco audio server for audio playout automation

Communications

RTS Adam matrix intercom (288×288):

  • 64 OMNEO IP channels
  • 32 RVON (VoIP) channels (2× RVON-16)
  • 64 MADI channels
  • 12 powered PL channels
  • 12 powered IFB channels

Additional comms inventory:

  • (6) RTS telephone interfaces
  • (8) QKT audio couplers
  • (20) RTS BP-325 beltpacks
  • (10) RTS 4030 IFB beltpacks
  • (20) Beyer DT108 single-muff headsets
  • (10) Beyer DT109 dual-muff headsets
  • (4) ring-downs for direct voice lines

A/V Support Inventory

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

Cable Infrastructure

Contact Operations for a specific list.

Why MU-18 Stands Out

MU-18 strikes the perfect balance between performance and footprint. With 9 M/Es of switching, a UHD-HDR camera package, a high-capacity EVS environment, 88 HDR frame syncs, and full multiviewer and routing capabilities, it’s ideal for mid- to large-scale productions where broadcast reliability, quick deployment, and pristine quality are non-negotiable. Its onboard surround sound capabilities and deep connectivity make it a versatile choice for sports, entertainment, corporate, and festival productions.

Ideal Use Cases

  • National and regional sports broadcasts
  • Live entertainment specials and music tours
  • Corporate events and town halls
  • Remote UHD-HDR production
  • Worship and festival AV capture

Fast Reference Specs

Category Specification
Video Switcher GV K-Frame 3G · 9 M/E · 125×56
Replay System Up to 6× EVS XT-VIA + Spotbox · XFile3 · 72 EVS channels
Router Evertz EQX 3G (436×472) / EMR audio matrix
Frame Sync 88 total · 48 Cobalt 9905-MPx · 40 EVS Neuron
Audio Console Calrec Artemis Beam · 64 faders
Camera System Sony HDC-4300 UHD-HDR · 16 wired · Fujinon glass
Comms RTS Adam 288×288 · PL/IFB/OMNEO/RVON
Power 3-phase · 200 A minimum · 150′ cable
Dimensions 53′ × 8.5′ (road) / 13.5′ (expanded)
GVW 80,000 lbs

For more information or to book MU-18 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.

Contact us for MU-18 availability

solutions@livemediagroup.com
833.933.5483

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