ICP uses Riedel's Bolero and Artist intercoms

Sound equipment and services provider In Concert Productions (ICP) has expanded its portfolio with the Bolero wireless intercom system and Artist 1024 intercom matrix nodes, 1200 Series SmartPanels and more than 100 beltpacks of Riedel.

In this way it will be able to meet the needs of the television, film and corporate markets of Atlanta and the American Southeast. With this new investment in Artist and Bolero, ICP now has a solid complement of latest generation intercom, available to meet the demands of the booming television and film market in the Atlanta area.

Jay Rabbitt, president and CEO of ICP, comments that "we needed a system that could keep pace with the rapid evolution of our industry, and Bolero, alone or integrated with Artist, delivers on all fronts. Bolero not only provides a better user interface and a better overall experience, but it offers rock-solid performance, even in the most demanding circumstances, including the difficult RF environments, which we face all the time."

“The Atlanta market wanted full service, state-of-the-art communications equipment available 24/7, without the need for costly overnight shipping,” he adds. Jim Fay, vice president of New Business Development at ICP.

“As soon as we took ownership of our Bolero system, we had an immediate long-term lease, and our partnership with Riedel ensures a future-proof relationship and return on investment with great technical support,” he says.

Maximum level of service

With tighter deadlines, shrinking budgets and the increasing complexity of productions in all sectors, ICP was looking for a communication system that could offer reliability and functionality sophisticated. Riedel's Bolero emerged as the clear choice due to its proven track record in the harshest environments, unrivaled performance and in-demand feature set. Bolero, Artist and the SmartPanel 1200 series They will allow ICP to meet the changing demands of the sector, while guaranteeing the highest level of service.

Bolero supports up to 250 beltpacks and 100 antennas in a single deployment and takes advantage of unique features, such as its ADR (advanced DECT receiver) with multi-diversity and anti-reflection technology for greater RF robustness. It also works as a wireless beltpack, wireless keyboard or walkie-talkie. Bolero can operate in stand-alone mode or integrate with the Artist 1024 Intercom Matrix and 1200 Series SmartPanel.

Trip Wootten, Regional Sales Manager, Southeast at Riedel, says, "With 43 years in the business and 15 years in TV and film, ICP is already well established, and we are pleased to support them in delivering exceptional communications solutions to productions and technical staff in the Atlanta region. With a robust offering of Bolero, Artist and 1200 Series SmartPanel, ICP has the tools to meet the demand for sophisticated audio and intercom services and to help the growing Atlanta broadcast and film market to drive its success.”