Riedel Intercom Systems Deliver Reliable Communications at the Burgtheater in Vienna

Riedel Communications today announced that the Burgtheater, the Austrian Federal Theater in Vienna, has opted for a comprehensive communications solution with Riedel's Artist and Bolero intercom systems.
As an extension of an existing Artist-64-based intercom and radio network, an Artist-1024 node and a Bolero wireless system with 85 beltpacks and 36 antennas have been gradually integrated into the historic venue since the summer of 2021. With the completion of the integration, Bolero has successfully replaced the entire radio technology system in the Burgtheater. 

The theater is considered one of the most important stages in Europe as it is the second oldest playhouse and the largest German-speaking theater. The auditorium seats about 1,340 spectators, making it one of the largest among Europe's playhouses.

"The technical requirements for communication have changed dramatically in the theater world. In a theater of our size, the increasing complexity of the processes behind the scenes can barely be handled by conventional radio technology. The increasingly narrow frequency spectrum was another unbeatable argument for Riedel's license-free DECT system, Bolero," said Ernst Meissl, Technical Director, Burgtheater Wien. "After initial discussions, a trusting partnership at eye level quickly developed between us and the Riedel team, and the close support during and after the installation really left nothing to be desired."