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Riedel Communications at IBC2025
- 23 July, 2025
Company to Showcase New SimplyLive Video Production Tools,
Desktop SmartPanel, RefSuite, and More...
New SimplyLive Video Production Tools bring even greater flexibility.
GER/NED: At the 2025 IBC Show, Riedel Communications will showcase its latest innovations in live production, broadcast, and sports technology. Visitors to Stands 10.A31 and 10.A38 will experience the expanded SimplyLive product family, including the debut of the new SimplyLive Production Suite Flex licensing model, the powerful RiView video review system, next-generation RiMotion replay bundles,
and the high-density Venue Gateway 1612 Advanced. These additions highlight Riedel’s commitment
to delivering scalable, software-defined tools that meet the evolving demands of modern production
environments.
Several new products will make their IBC premiere: Riedel will present the DSP-1216HL SmartPanel - a compact, ergonomic desktop intercom panel - and the new RefSuite ecosystem, including Easy5G private 5G networking integrated with RefCam for immersive, real-time sports coverage. Attendees will also get to experience the StageLink family of smart edge devices for decentralized IP audio and intercom workflows, as well as Riedel’s expanding portfolio of virtualized solutions, including the Virtual SmartPanel (VSP) for flexible, mobile intercom access and the SAME™ Smart Audio and Mixing Engine.
Alongside these solutions, Riedel is set to unveil several brand-new products on the first day of the show that will further expand the company’s intercom and live production portfolio. Visitors will also be among the first to learn exciting news about the MediorNet video infrastructure product family.
“IBC2025 marks a major milestone for the SimplyLive platform,” said Paul Macklin, Senior Product Manager, Live Video Replay, Riedel Communications. “With the introduction of the Flex licensing model for the Production Suite, the launch of RiView, and the continued evolution of RiMotion, RiCapture, and Venue Gateway, we’re delivering a powerful, modular ecosystem that adapts to any production scale or workflow. Combined with new integration tools like SimplyLive Connect and the broader innovations across Riedel’s portfolio, we’re offering customers a future-ready foundation for live video production
that’s as flexible as it is robust.”
SimplyLive Solutions on Display at IBC2025:
SimplyLive “Flex” Licensing Model: Tailored Production Power, On Users’ Terms
The SimplyLive Production Suite is a modular, format-agnostic platform that supports SDI, NDI, and IP workflows, and is fully cloud-ready. With the introduction of the “Flex” licensing model, Riedel empowers users to tailor their production environments to their specific operational and financial needs - whether
on-premises, remote, or cloud-based. Users can now choose from a range of hardware options and deployment models, while benefiting from a cost structure that supports CapEx, OpEx, or hybrid investment strategies. This flexibility, combined with SimplyLive’s proven capabilities in switching, graphics, replay, ingest, and playback, makes it the leading solution for all-in-one productions and
scalable workflows for multi-platform delivery.
SimplyLive RiView: Streamlined Video Review for Officiating, Coaching, and Analysis
Another highlight at IBC2025 will be the introduction of RiView, a powerful new video review solution built on the trusted SimplyLive RefBox software. Designed for officiating, coaching, and analysis, RiView offers intuitive touchscreen-based control, synchronized multi-angle playback, and remote operation. Available in RV4, RV8, and RV16 configurations, RiView delivers professional-grade review workflows in cost-effective bundles tailored to a wide range of production needs.
SimplyLive RiMotion R16 and R166: Next-Gen Replay Systems for High-Impact Live Coverage
Expanding its live replay offerings, Riedel will showcase the new RiMotion R16 and R166 bundles. These systems provide up to 16 HD or 6 UHD channels, with clip management, SSM support, and flexible operator configurations. Combining touchscreen interfaces with dedicated replay controllers, RiMotion continues to set the standard for fast, reliable, and scalable replay in sports and live event production.
SimplyLive Venue Gateway 1612 Advanced: High-Density Signal Transport for Demanding Productions
Riedel will also introduce the Venue Gateway Advanced 1612, the latest evolution of Riedel’s trusted signal transport platform. This new model introduces 16 bi-directional SDI channels, enhanced audio processing, and support for HDR workflows, making it ideal for large-scale productions requiring robust IP contribution capabilities. With expanded tally integration and higher bit-depth encoding, the 1612 Advanced offers unmatched performance in a compact form factor.
SimplyLive Connect REST API: Seamless Integration and Automation Across Workflows
Riedel will also unveil SimplyLive Connect, a new REST-based API designed to streamline integration and automation across the SimplyLive ecosystem. This API enables third-party systems to monitor, control, and configure SimplyLive products, supporting modern deployment models across COTS hardware and public or private cloud infrastructure. SimplyLive Connect reinforces Riedel’s commitment to open, software-defined workflows that adapt to the evolving needs of today’s production environments.
Additional Riedel Innovations at IBC2025:
DSP-1216HL SmartPanel brings the flexibility of Riedel’s 1200 Series to a compact desktop form factor.
DSP-1216HL SmartPanel: Compact Power for Desktop Intercom Workflows
Making its IBC debut, the DSP-1216HL SmartPanel brings the flexibility of Riedel’s 1200 Series to
a compact desktop form factor. Supporting all three SmartPanel apps - Intercom, Control Panel,
and Audio Monitoring - it offers a multifunctional, space-saving solution for broadcast, live events,
OB vans, and theaters.
Riedel’s RefSuite managed technology solution is designed for professional sports - combining RefCam®,
RefBox, RefComms, CoachComms, and RefCloud into a unified ecosystem.
RefSuite and Easy5G®: Integrated Referee and Coaching Ecosystem With 5G Power
Riedel’s RefSuite is a comprehensive managed technology solution for professional sports, combining RefCam®, RefBox, RefComms, CoachComms, and RefCloud into a unified ecosystem. When paired with Riedel’s Easy5G® private 5G network, RefSuite enables high-speed, secure transmission of RefCam video and remote RefBox workflows, transforming officiating, coaching, and broadcast operations.
Riedel’s New StageLink Edge Devices are rugged, compact smart edge devices designed to simplify
IP-based audio and intercom workflows.
StageLink Edge Devices: Decentralized IP Audio Made Easy
StageLink is Riedel’s new family of rugged, compact smart edge devices designed to simplify IP-based audio and intercom workflows. By replacing traditional cabling with standard network infrastructure, StageLink enables decentralized, scalable signal distribution for microphones, GPIOs, and intercom systems across broadcast and live production environments.
Riedel’s New SAME™ Smart Audio and Mixing Engine enables fully automated, scalable audio workflows.
SAME™ and Virtual SmartPanel: Advancing Virtualized Audio and Intercom Workflows
With the SAME™ Smart Audio and Mixing Engine and the Virtual SmartPanel (VSP), Riedel will also demonstrate its continued move towards virtualized solutions. SAME delivers over 30 advanced audio processing tools on COTS server clusters, enabling fully automated, scalable audio workflows. The VSP brings secure, platform-independent intercom access to mobile devices and browsers, spearheading Riedel’s advancement into the realm of fully virtualized intercom systems and building the foundation
for server-based hybrid deployment models.
Riedel’s Virtual SmartPanel brings secure, platform-independent intercom access to mobile devices and browsers.
Visit Riedel Communications at IBC2025, Stands 10.A31 & 10.A38, September 12-15, Amsterdam.
Riedel Communications is a leading provider of live production tools in the worlds of media, sports, and entertainment. The company's hard- and software solutions span from distributed video and audio networks over intercom and replay solutions to WAN and MPLS applications. Thanks to Riedel's holistic approach, its three business units - Product Division, Managed Technology Division, and Networks Division - can leverage powerful synergies to provide flexible infrastructures, tools, and services for both fixed and temporary installations around the globe, enabling Riedel customers to run even the most complex projects on-site, remotely, or in the cloud. Riedel is headquartered in Wuppertal, Germany, and employs over 1,000 people
in 30 locations throughout Europe, Australia, Asia, and the Americas.
