MU-21 | 48’ 3G Double Expando Production Truck

Mobile Production + C-Band Uplink in One Scalable Unit

The MU-21 is a powerful, compact double-expando mobile unit engineered for integrated production and satellite transmission. Featuring a fully redundant C-Band uplink, 3G video switching, and robust multichannel communications, MU-21 excels in environments where agility, connectivity, and signal integrity are mission-critical. With full EVS replay, multiview capacity, and high-end Grass Valley camera infrastructure, MU-21 is built for news, live sports, and remote productions with integrated broadcast uplink workflows.

Key Truck Details

• Trailer Length: 48 ft
• Double Expando: 49 ft x 5 ft Expansion
• Overall Working Length: 75 ft
• Gross Vehicle Weight: 80,000 lbs
• Power: 3 Phase, 190–240V, 200A Service
• Feeder Cable: 150 ft

Production Switching

• Grass Valley K-Frame 3G Switcher
  • Kayenne 4-Stripe, 35-Button Control Panel
  • 5 M/E
  • 64 Inputs / 48 Outputs
  • FlexiKey, Double Take, and Full Chroma Key
  • 16 iDPM, 16 EDPM, 2DPM
  • Built-in Image Store with Movie Support

Replay System

• (3) EVS XTVia 8-Channel LSM Servers
• (1) EVS XTVia 4-Channel Spotbox with Lance Controller
• (1) EVS X-file3 with 10G File Network
• (1) EVS X-Hub3 Media Router
• Wired for (5) 6-Channel EVS Units + (1) 4-Channel Spotbox
• Ideal for multi-camera ISO ingest, replay, and playout

Routing & Multiview Infrastructure

• Grass Valley NVision 3G Video Router (252×378 Matrix)
  • 90×90 Embedding / De-embedding
• Multiview System
  • 216×24 Main Multiviewer
  • 32×4 For-A Aux Multiview
• Frame Sync / Color Processing
  • (30) AJA 3G U/D/C Frame Syncs w/ Integrated Color Correction
• Tally System: TSL Tallyman Interface

Camera Package

• (10) Grass Valley LDX 86 WorldCam Cameras
• (5) GV LDK Super XPanders
• (8) GV LDK4426 Fiber Triax Converters
• Lens Inventory:
  • (1) Canon 95×9.3 HD
  • (4) Canon 80×9.3 HD
  • (3) Canon 22×7.6 HD
  • (1) Canon 11×4.7 Wide Angle
  • (1) Canon 17×7.6 ENG Lens
• (5) Vinten Vector 75 Pan Heads with Tripods
• (3) Handheld Pan Heads with Tripods
• Wired for 12 Camera Control Units (CCUs)

Audio Facilities

• Calrec Artemis Light with Bluefin2 Core
  • 48 Faders across 12 Dual-Fader Layers
  • 64×64 Analog I/O
  • 64×64 AES Digital I/O
  • 384×384 MADI Channels
  • 64×64 DANTE IP Channels
  • 64-Channel Waves Broadcast Suite
• Waves SoundGrid Server included

Communications System

• RTS Adam M Matrix (176×176)
  • 64 OMNEO Channels
  • 32 MADI Channels
  • 16 RVON Channels
  • 12 Powered Intercom Channels
  • 8 Powered IFB Channels
• Additional Equipment:
  • (12) RTS BP325 Dual Listen Beltpacks
  • (8) RTS 4030 IFB Boxes
  • (4) RTS Telephone Interfaces
  • (4) Innkeeper Telephone Interfaces
  • (4) Ring Downs
  • (12) Beyer DT108 Single Muff Headsets
  • (6) Beyer DT109 Dual Muff Headsets

Transmission Capabilities

MU-21 doubles as a mobile satellite uplink hub, fully integrated for transmission without external support.

• 2.4m AVL C-Band Uplink Antenna
• (2) Advantech 400-Watt Hub-Mount C-Band SSPBs
• (2) Adtec Affinity 4x Mux Encoders
• (2) Ericsson Modulators
• (2) Ericsson RX8200 Professional Receivers

This transmission-ready setup enables direct contribution feeds, network hits, and backup paths for critical events.

A/V Support Equipment

• (5) HMD26 Announcer Headsets
• (5) Studio Tech Announcer Boxes
• (6) Sennheiser MD46 Stick Microphones
• (6) Sennheiser MKH416 Shotgun Microphones
• (6) Sennheiser MKH8070 Long Shotgun Microphones
• (4) Sennheiser MKH418 Stereo Shotgun Microphones
• (4) 15” SDI Field Monitors
• (4) 21” SDI Field Monitors
• (2) LED Light Kits

Cable Infrastructure

• 7000’ Triax Cable
• 3000’ DT12 Audio Multicore
• 300’ 6-Pair Audio Snake
• 3000’ XLR Audio Cable
• 3000’ Single Coax
• (2) 125’ 6-Wire Triax Looms
• (4) 150’ 10-Wire Coax Looms
• (3) 250’ 5-Wire Coax Looms
• (1) 1000’ TAC-12 Fiber
• (1) 500’ TAC-4 Fiber

Why MU-21 Stands Out

MU-21 combines robust production capabilities with live C-Band transmission, making it one of the most versatile units in the fleet. It’s ideal for high-profile news, sports, and special event coverage where production + uplink need to operate from a single, self-sufficient platform. With modern intercoms, reliable replay, and multi-format routing, MU-21 delivers wherever connectivity and control are critical.

Ideal Applications

• Live Event Production with Satellite Uplink
• News Gathering & Breaking Coverage
• Remote Political Debates & Town Halls
• Sports Venues with Direct Transmission
• Broadcast Uplink Support for Other Trucks

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