Riedel Communications

RIEDEL Communications GmbH & Co. KG (formerly Riedel Funk- und Intercomtechnik) is a German manufacturer of communications equipment and an equipment distributor. Riedel was founded in 1987 in Wuppertal, Germany by Thomas Riedel.[1]

RIEDEL Communications
Native name
Riedel (/ˈriːdəl/ REE-dəl)
TypeGmbH & Co. KG
IndustryVideo, Audio, Data and Communication
Founded1987
Headquarters
Wuppertal, Germany
Key people
  • Thomas Riedel
  • Frank Eischet
  • Martin Berger
Number of employees
> 500
Websitewww.riedel.net
"Riedel Technologie Park" in Wuppertal

Riedel has three business segments: Manufacture of communication equipment, rental service and radio distribution. The company has over 700 employees[2] and is based in the “RIEDEL Technologie Park” (Uellendahler Str. 353 in 42109 Wuppertal, Germany).[3]

Description

Riedel's technology has been used in numerous international events, including Formula 1 races,[4] World Championships[5][6][7] and the Olympic Games.[8][9] Many broadcasting companies, theatres and industrial facilities use Riedel systems for smaller applications and events. In 2003 Riedel won the "Wuppertaler Wirtschaftspreis".[10] It has also received three Emmy Awards.

In 2013, Riedel received an Emmy for production, features and transmission of the Red Bull Stratos – Felix Baumgartner jump out of a balloon capsule.[11]

Riedel operates in three business fields:[12][13]
• Manufacturing: Riedel designs, manufactures and distributes real-time networks for video, audio, data and communications. The products are used worldwide for broadcast,[14][15] pro-audio, event,[16][17][18] sports,[19][20] theatre, universities[21] and security applications.
• Rental service: Riedel provides radio and intercom services, event IT solutions as well as fibre-based and wireless audio & video transmission systems. Riedel offers support services including project planning, logistics, set up and operations for projects of any size.
• Radio distribution: Riedel is one of the largest authorized Motorola business partners in Europe (in partnership since 1991).

Milestones & History
  • 2017: Bolero & 30th anniversary

- At Prolight & Sound 2017, Riedel Communications introduced Bolero, a game-changing new wireless intercom solution.

- In 2017, Riedel celebrates its 30th year since being founded in 1987 culminating in a party with guests from all over the world.

  • 2016: ASL, Rio, and Delec

- Riedel acquires ASL Intercom BV, extending its portfolio of intercom technology.

- Riedel acquires DELEC Audio- und Videotechnik GmbH, a developer and manufacturer of high-quality digital intercom and communication systems.

- Riedel contributes to the Games more than 14.000 radios and 20.000 in-ear monitors as well as numerous MediorNet frames. In total, 400 pallets of equipment were shipped to Brazil.

  • 2015: MicroN, MetroN and STX-200 for Skype TX

- Riedel presents MicroN an 80G Media network at the NAB show in Las Vegas.

- At the ESC in Austria MediorNet MetroN – which has enormous 320-GB real-time routing capacities and gets supplied as a 19“/2HE device – celebrate its debut.

- STX-200 for Skype TX is in use in Real Madrid and India's Got Talent for the first time. STX-200 enables the integration of professional Skype calls in live productions.

  • 2014: Olympic Wintergames and Commonwealth Games Glasgow

- At the Olympic Winter Gamer in Sochi Riedel delivered technical equipment for the venues and was involved in the TV production. Moreover, Riedel built a network for the video-, audio- and intercom signal distribution at the ten competition venues.

- For the first time Riedel is the „Official Radio Communications Services Provider“for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

  • 2012: Red Bull Stratos

- Riedel enables the wireless transmission of the video signals, the signal transport and the communication while Felix Baumgartner jumps out of the stratosphere. The technical transfer gets awarded with another Emmy.

  • 2011: Eurovision Song Contest

- For distribution of the video, audio, and communication signals at the Eurovision Song Contest in Düsseldorf the organizer EBU trusted on an extensive MediorNet fiber infrastructure from Riedel Communications.

- Riedel installed an integrated system of MediorNet, RockNet, Artist and Performer, which turned the football stadium in a 15.000 square meters big TV-studio.

  • 2009: MediorNet

- Riedel launches MediorNet, the world’s first fiber-based video network for integrated signal transport.

  • 2005: Red Bull Air Race

- Riedel provides „Red Bull Air Race“ with extensive communication and transmission technology. In the following years Riedel wins two Emmy Awards for the production.

  • 2004: Partyline and Olympic Games

- Performer, the worldwide first Digital Partyline Intercom System, is launched.

- Riedel at the Olympic Games in Athens: All venues were provided with Artist Intercom and Performer Digital Partyline for the first time. Riedel attended all Olympic Games since 2004.

  • 2002: Olympic Wintergames

- For the first time a Riedel Artist Intercom System is used at the Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City at the opening and closing ceremonies

  • 2000: EXPO & Artist

- Extensive participation at the EXPO 2000 in Hannover in following areas:

       Event accreditation 
       official radio network for the operation and security, as well as for all events (ca. 3.000 radios) 
       Intercom at all stages and venues, as well as frequency planning and monitoring at all events 
       Glass fibre systems for video- and audio transfer

- Artist, the worldwide first decentralized Digital Matrix Intercom System, is launched by Riedel.

  • 1998: FIFA Worldcup

- Extensive delivery of radiosystems for the “ARD” and “ZDF” in all stadiums of the FIFA WC 1998 in France. Riedel attended every FIFA World Cup since 1998.

  • 1994: Olympic Games

- Riedel receives its first contract for the Olympic Games in Lillehammer. Today Riedel provides, besides the Olympic Summer and Winter Games, global events, like FIFA Worldcup, the UEFA Euro, the Asia Games or the Eurovision Song Contest.

  • 1993: Formula One

- Riedel starts equipping Formula One with communication solutions. Today the FIA, and most of the teams as well as the DTM, the WCR rally and other racing events rely on Riedel systems and services.

  • 1991: Motorola and RiFace

- Riedel manufactures its first product: RiFace, an interface between radio and intercom.

- Riedel becomes a Motorola distribution partner.

  • 1987: Founded in Wuppertal, Germany

References
  1. Riedel Communications Stadionwelt-business.de (English)
  2. About Riedel Communications www.riedel.net
  3. Riedel Communications Stadionwelt-business.de (English)
  4. Riedel @ Formula 1 Live-production.tv: Riedel @ Formula 1
  5. Riedel Communications: Signal Distribution at the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup www.soundprolight.com
  6. Riedel Provides A/V, Data, and Communications Solution for 2014 RBAR World Championships www.live-production.tv
  7. "Eleven Sports Network Singapore Installs Riedel STX-200 to Bring Skype Feeds Into Live Football Coverage | Broadcasting & Cable". www.broadcastingcable.com. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
  8. Riedel Provides Comms, Signal Distribution Network for Sochi cms.tvtechnology.com
  9. Riedel at the London Olympic Games www.live-production.tv
  10. Wirtschaftspreis 2003 www.wuppertal-marketing.de
  11. Riedel Earns Sports Emmy Award For Production Of Red Bull Stratos Project www. prosoundweb.com
  12. Riedel Communications at a glance www.riedel.net
  13. Riedel Communications - Company overview www.football-business.net
  14. "AMP VISUAL TV Outfits New Flagship Millenium Signature 12 With Massive Riedel MediorNet Infrastructure | Broadcasting & Cable". www.broadcastingcable.com. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
  15. "KCET Builds on Riedel Artist and RockNet Systems". Retrieved 2016-07-28.
  16. Thursday, SVG Staff; 3, March; Story, 2016-10:38 am Print This. "Riedel Provides Radio Communications Network at Audi FIS Ski World Cup in Adelboden". Sports Video Group. Retrieved 2016-07-28.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  17. Wednesday, SVG Staff; 1, June; Story, 2016-3:45 pm Print This. "Riedel Supports Passion 2016 With Signal Transport, Comms Solution". Sports Video Group. Retrieved 2016-07-28.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  18. "Riedel streamlines 2015 Red Bull Air Race World Championship - TVBEurope". 2015-10-05. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
  19. "Innovative New Olympique Lyonnais Stadium Builds Signal Transport and Communications on Riedel Infrastructure | Broadcasting & Cable". www.broadcastingcable.com. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
  20. "Riedel fibre network manages signals at Lusail Sports Arena - Installation". 2016-05-12. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
  21. "Azusa Pacific University Improves Signal Routing With Riedel MicroN". livedesignonline.com. Retrieved 2016-07-28.

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