Campuswide ProductionScaling Up: Flexible System Implementation at University of Texas
University of Texas Enhances Athletics Communications with Riedel Communications Solution
The University of Texas (UT) has implemented a comprehensive Riedel Communications solution to improve its athletics communications and production capabilities, as managed by SCN Top 50 systems integrator Diversified. This move comes as UT prepares for its transition to the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and aims to elevate its sports coverage production standards.
At the heart of UT's new system is the Simplylive Production Suite, a versatile tool that enables the creation of professional-grade productions, complete with multiple camera angles and instant replay capabilities, without the need for a traditional control room. The student crews at UT are making full use of the resources provided by the Simplylive Production Suite to deliver top-tier sports coverage.
The new system provides UT with a flexible, campuswide solution that supports high-quality productions and replays with minimal crew. The Riedel solution allows UT staff and students to move between venues while maintaining connectivity, enabling efficient operations for multiple sports productions.
By extending the Bolero system to its football stadium, UT has created an integrated communication network across its athletics facilities. The clarity and ease of use of the Riedel systems have been gamechangers for UT, especially when working with student crews of varying experience levels. Matt Alvarado, head broadcast engineer at UT, has praised the Simplylive Production Suite for its exceptional production capabilities, including its professional-looking replays.
The installation was completed by SCN Top 50 systems integrator Diversified. The installation includes Riedel's Artist digital matrix intercom, Bolero wireless intercom, and Simplylive Production Suite. UT replaced its previous system with Riedel's Bolero and Artist systems, which offer seamless, clear communication throughout the arena.
Matt Alvarado stated that the system needed to reach everywhere within their venues and across the entire campus, which Bolero and Artist provided with scalability and interconnectivity. The previous communication system struggled to provide adequate coverage in large venues, particularly in the Moody Center arena and the football stadium. The Riedel Communications solution, including the Simplylive Production Suite, is critical for UT's ability to deliver professional-grade sports coverage across its athletics facilities.
The Simplylive Production Suite enables one or two operators to manage complex productions, a critical efficiency for UT. Its user-friendly design makes it easy for anyone to pick up and use, according to Matt Alvarado. The University of Texas's use of the Simplylive Production Suite is part of its broader Riedel Communications solution, which includes the Artist digital matrix intercom, Bolero wireless intercom, and other systems.
For detailed insights about the University of Texas's athletics communications technology and their use of Riedel Communications products, we recommend consulting official University of Texas athletics communications announcements, press releases, or contacting their athletics department directly.
- The University of Texas has implemented the Riedel Communications solution, featuring the Simplylive Production Suite and the Bolero wireless intercom, to enhance its sports coverage production standards and support high-quality productions and replays with minimal crew.
- By combining the Simplylive Production Suite with Riedel's Artist digital matrix intercom and Bolero wireless intercom, the University of Texas has established an integrated communication network that spans its athletics facilities, enabling efficient operations for multiple sports productions.
