India OB provider Zoom Communications has included a Riedel Communications Artist digital matrix intercom system in its OB production package for the BCCI world feed for the Indian Premier League 2017 cricket season.

The Artist intercom frames as part of a full complement of OB production equipment supplied to the BCCI, which is responsible for the world feed for rights holders all over the world. The IPL 2017 season will include cricket matches in eight Indian cities throughout April and May.

‘With millions of cricket fans around the world tuned into IPL 10 matches, there’s no room for failure in any of our broadcast technology solutions,’ says Zoom Communications Senior VP, Karamjeet Singh. ‘Riedel brings proven expertise in the support of high-visibility sports events to the table, and the Artist intercom systems have served us well for several past years of IPL coverage. That’s why we can offer Artist with the full confidence that it will provide the secure, user-friendly, and reliable communications our clients need. For this season, we have brought in two additional systems in order to ensure uniformity and seamless operation between the different crews.’

The Riedel Artist systems form an advanced modular communications platform for a full range of intercom requirements. The Artist’s fibre-based network is a decentralised infrastructure that can simplify the distribution of audio while ensuring clear communications.

‘The IPL 10 promises to have the highest viewership of any cricket event ever, and the season will showcase the sport’s best talents from around the world,’ says Riedel Asia-Pacific Director, Cameron O’Neill. ‘As Riedel sharpens its focus on India, we couldn’t ask for a better endorsement than Zoom Communications’ choice of Artist for IPL 10. It’s a great testimonial for Riedel that Zoom has chosen to trust the comms in its kits for this prestigious production to Artist.’