MU-6 53′ Single Expando Overview
The MU-6 53′ Single Expando is a fully loaded, broadcast-grade mobile production unit engineered for large-scale, high-profile live events. Outfitted with a 7 M/E Grass Valley switcher, expansive camera and audio systems, and comprehensive routing infrastructure, MU-6 is ideal for live sports, entertainment broadcasts, award shows, and corporate events. Operated by Live Media, a division of Live Media Group, MU-6 delivers flexibility and performance for complex productions.
Dimensions and Configuration
MU-6 is one of the largest and most technically advanced units in the fleet.
- Overall length: 78 ft (with tractor)
- Working footprint: 57 ft long × 22 ft wide (expanded)
- GVW: 80,000 lbs
- Power requirements: Three-phase, 200 A service minimum
- Feeder cable: 200 ft 2/0 AWG with camlock connectors
Video Production Technology
MU-6 is powered by a Grass Valley K-Frame 3G switcher with a Kayenne 4-stripe, 35-button panel, featuring:
- 7 M/Es
- 96 inputs, 48 outputs
- FlexiKey, DoubleTake, chroma key
- 12 iDPMs, 4 eDPMs, 2D DPM
- Integrated Image Store with movie playback
Replay and Recording
- (2) EVS XT3 12-channel LSM dual-user servers
- (1) EVS XT3 8-channel LSM server
- (1) EVS HD LSM-XT3 Spotbox
- (1) EVS XFile3 with 10G file network
- (1) EVS X-Hub3
- Lance TDC 100 DDR controller
- Wired for 48 channels of EVS XT-3
Camera System
MU-6 is wired for up to 16 CCUs and features a world-class camera lineup:
- (10) Grass Valley LDX 86/80 Triax WorldCams
- (6) Grass Valley Super XPanders with 7″ viewfinders
- (6) Grass Valley LDK4426 fiber-triax converters
- (2) LPS cameras
Lenses and accessories:
- (1) Fujinon 101×9.8
- (1) Fujinon 99×8.4
- (1) Fujinon 88×8.8
- (3) Fujinon 72×9.3
- (4) Fujinon 22×7.8
- (2) Fujinon 13×4.5 wide angle
- (6) Vinten Vector 70 pan heads
- (4) Cartoni Gamma ENG heads with tripods
Camera and lens configurations available to fit the show.
Audio Capabilities
MU-6 features a Calrec Alpha 100 Bluefin digital audio console:
- 72 faders
- 128×128 analog
- 80×80 AES
- 256×256 MADI
- D64 Dante-to-MADI converter
Additional audio equipment:
- (2) DaySequerra downmix encoders
- (2) DaySequerra upmix decoders
- (2) DaySequerra Mono2Stereo units
- (1) DaySequerra ILM 8 loudness meter
Routing and Multiview
Evertz EQX 3G video router (268×236 matrix):
- 96×96 embedding/de-embedding
Evertz EMR audio router:
- 512×512 MADI, 96×96 AES, 96×192 analog
Conversion and multiview:
- (25) For-A U/D/C frame syncs with color correction
- (6) TX processors with U/D/C
- 200×24 multiviewer capacity
Communication Infrastructure
MU-6 features a powerful RTS Adam 168×168 matrix intercom system:
- 32 OMNEO channels
- 16 RVON channels
- 12 powered PL channels
- 16 powered PL channels
- (16) BP-325 dual-listen beltpacks
- (12) IFB-4030 boxes
- (16) single-muff headsets
- (6) dual-muff headsets
- (4) RTS telephone interfaces
- (4) QKT audio couplers
A/V Support
- (5) HMD26 announcer headsets
- (5) Studio Tech announcer boxes
- (5) MD46 stick microphones
- (6) MKH416 shotgun microphones
- (6) MKH8070 long shotgun microphones
- (4) MKH418 stereo shotgun microphones
- (10) Sony ECM lavalier microphones
- (4) 15″ SDI monitors
- (4) 21″ SDI monitors
- (2) LED light kits
Cable Inventory
Contact Operations for a specific list.
Why MU-6 Stands Out
MU-6 is designed for major league productions requiring maximum flexibility, capacity, and reliability. With its 7 M/Es, 96 switcher inputs, 16-CCU camera capacity, and massive audio routing and intercom capabilities, MU-6 is the definition of a complete remote broadcast solution. It’s the go-to truck for live sports, network specials, and high-tier entertainment events.
Applications
Perfect for:
- Major professional sports broadcasts
- Red carpet and award shows
- National concerts and festivals
- Live studio-style productions on location
Technical Specifications
| Category |
Details |
| Switcher |
GV K-Frame 3G · 7 M/E · 96×48 |
| Cameras |
(10) GV LDX 86/80 Triax · 16 CCUs wired |
| Replay & Playback |
EVS XT3 servers, XFile3 · wired for 48 ch |
| Audio Console |
Calrec Alpha 100 Bluefin · 72 faders |
| Routing |
Evertz EQX 3G (268×236) & EMR audio router |
| Conversion |
25 For-A U/D/C frame syncs w/ CC · 6 TX processors |
| Multiview |
200×24 |
| Intercom |
RTS Adam 168×168 matrix |
| Power |
3-phase · 200 A minimum · 200′ 2/0 AWG |
| GVW & Dimensions |
80,000 lbs · 78′ L with tractor · 57′ × 22′ expanded |
For more information or to book MU-6 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.