Riedel MediorNet distributes video at X Games

USA - At the production of the 16th X Games annual action sports competition in Los Angeles, which featured more than 200 of the world's best athletes competing in BMX Freestyle, Moto X, Rally Car and Skateboard, ESPN used a multi-node MediorNet installation from Riedel Communications onsite to distribute video signals between the different locations for the live event.MediorNet, a fibre-based signal transport solution with point-to-multipoint capabilities, provided a network allowing the routing of more than 30 video signals. Six MediorNet mainframes with 40 inputs and 48 outputs fed various video walls as well as commentary positions with information and program from the different event locations. The installation connected the Tech hub on Georgia St, the production suite on 11th St., the patch room, the Staples Center, the Nokia Theater, Nokia Plaza and the Park/Street venue located at L.A. Live's event deck."The versatile MediorNet system made connecting our different venues remarkably more efficient and it gave us flexibility that we haven't had before, allowing us to create the best show possible for our spectators," said Molly MacDonald, director event production at ESPN X Games.Due to MediorNet's flexible routing capabilities via the intuitive software frontend, MediorWorks last-minute changes could be realised during the show without interruption in signal transmission or the need to change the wiring."Over the past eight years we have used the Riedel Artist intercom system as an integral communication element of Event Production for the ESPN X Games," said Sheri Sternberg, technical director event production at the ESPN X Games. "We have discussed the potential advantages of incorporating the MediorNet technology and finally had the opportunity to do so for X Games 16. We were able to overcome challenges faced in previous years, shipping our video signals point to point and quickly realized the system's flexibility by exercising our ability to add and delete show elements in real time. We look forward to expanding our technical capacity by utilizing the MediorNet to handle intercom, audio & video for our future events."(Jim Evans)

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