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.