New Orleans, Louisiana (April 2017) –- Redhook, New York-based Firehouse Productions utilized Radio Active Design UV1-G wireless intercom systems during the recent NBA All-Star Weekend held at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Four of the new UV1-G base stations and 24 RAD packs provided vital communication between production managers, riggers, special effects, carpenters,…
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When one of the world’s most popular pop stars plans on jumping from the roof of the stadium during the half-time performance of the Super Bowl, you can rest assured that rock-solid communication is of utmost importance. Fortunately, ATK Versacom’s production team was equipped with Radio Active Designs UV-1G wireless intercoms and the event went…
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The 17th Annual Latin Grammy Awards, recently held at Las Vegas’s T-Mobile Arena, was seen by more than 9.0 million viewers via both the Univision broadcast and those attending the sold-out live event. Orlando, Florida-based Professional Wireless Systems (PWS) was on site to provide RF coordination for the production. More than 170 RF frequencies were…
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Montreal-based Cavalia’s production Odysseo combines equestrian arts, stage arts, and high-tech theatrical effects with 65 horses interacting with a cast of 48. The traveling production, which is produced in a 125-foot tall White Big Top Tent, is currently touring the United States with communications aided by a Radio Active Designs UV-1G wireless intercom systems. “When…
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This year’s COPA America Centenario soccer tournament, held in North America for the very first time, featured unforgettable opening and closing ceremonies held at Levi Stadium, Santa Clara, CA, and MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ respectively. Ceremony show producers FiveCurrents (5C) relied upon Radio Active Designs UV-1G wireless intercom systems to provide the production crew…
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Four Radio Active Designs’ (RAD) UV-1G wireless intercom systems provided rock solid communications for the Nissan Stadium stage during the recent CMA Music Festival in Nashville. With several country acts performing every day of the four-day festival, communication between stage managers and audio, lighting and video techs throughout the stadium was of extreme importance. Sound…
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AMA Monster Energy Supercross, an FIM World Championship, is a dirt bike racing competition produced in the world’s premier indoor/outdoor stadiums on a dirt Supercross track. This year the fast-paced, action-packed races – 17 in total — utilized Radio Active Designs UV-1G wireless intercom systems to ensure rock-solid communication throughout each event. “The championship is…
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Communication during sporting extravaganzas like Super Bowl 50 is always difficult – the area is typically “RF challenged”, making the use of wireless particularly trying. Fortunately, eleven Radio Active Designs (RAD) UV-1G wireless intercom systems were on site during numerous events leading up to, during and after the game to ensure all lines of communication…
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The Rose Bowl Stadium, in Pasadena, California is notorious for being one of the most challenging RF environments in the country. This year six Radio Active Designs UV-1G wireless communication units were deployed to provide some relief from the problem. Because the stadium is situated close to most of the TV transmitters for Los Angeles,…
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Highland Heights, Ohio-based Eighth Day Sound provided a Radio Active Designs (RAD) UV-1G wireless intercom base station and 12 RAD packs along with sound reinforcement and production support for the recent Beyoncé “On The Run” tour. “The belt packs were used by lighting, video, audio and carpenter departments as well as by the stage manager…
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Jetwave Wireless, located in Alexandria, Virginia, recently installed two Radio Active Designs UV-1G wireless intercom systems in the NBC studio facilities in Washington, D.C. They provided a third unit for use during remote broadcasts. “As a wireless dealer we provide a lot of value-added services including the installation of fairly sophisticated distributed antenna systems,” explains…
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Valencia, California-based ATK Versacom recently provided audio and video production for the annual NFL pregame concert held in San Francisco. The event went off without a hitch due in part to the three Radio Active Designs UV-1G wireless intercom base stations and 18 RAD belt packs utilized to keep lines of communication open for the…
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The 2015 Major League Baseball All-Star game or “Midsummer Classic” was recently played at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati, Ohio. The league utilized a Radio Active Designs UV-1G wireless intercom system to assist with communications during the event. The sports division of Durrell, headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, provided the MLB with the UV-1G system. The…
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The Special Olympics World Games, recently held at the Los Angeles Coliseum, drew athletes and coaches from 165 countries, along with 30,000 volunteers and 500,000 spectators. Valencia, California-based ATK Versacom, responsible for all onsite communications during the event, provided two Radio Active Designs UV-1G wireless intercoms along with 9 RAD packs to aid communications during…
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Southeast Christian Church, located in Louisville and arguably one of the largest mega-churches in the country, recently installed a new wireless intercom system from Radio Active Designs (RAD). The new UV-1G base station and five RAD packs (beltpacks) free up RF bandwidth in the sanctuary at the 920 Blakenbaker campus while also simplifying wireless communications.…
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Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) recently debuted their new Freightliner Inspiration Truck at a spectacular event at Hoover Dam attended by several hundred international news media, trucking industry analysts and officials. OSK Communications out of New York created the “big idea” – which included projecting an impactful video on the wall of the Hoover Dam.…
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By Isaac Abrego Audio Manager, RGEAR We opened Burbank, California-based RGEAR in 2006 with the goal of becoming the premier, boutique audio and video rental house with a specialty in reality television. Founded by technical supervisor Steve Abrego and audio supervisor Gregg Kita, we have exceeded expectations and continue to grow due in part to…
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Redhook, New York-based Firehouse Productions put a number of Radio Active Designs UV1-G wireless intercom systems to work during the recent NBA All-Star Weekend held at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Four of the new UV1-G base stations and 24 beltpacks – commonly referred to as RAD packs – provided vital communication between…
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