The Riedel Bolero intercom solution offers Touch'n Go NFC (near-field communication) belt-pack registration and versatile operation as a wireless belt pack, a wireless key panel, or (an industry first) a walkie talkie. It also features Bluetooth compatibility for phone connections. It successfully provides clear communications in venues that had previously been difficult or impossible to cover due to physical venue design or competing DECT (digital enhanced cordless telecommunications) systems. And it even features a bottle opener!
Since its introduction in 2017, Bolero has been deployed in hundreds of productions, often enabling development of new workflows and use cases. Riedel's founder, owner, and Group CEO, Thomas Riedel; VP of product development, Jake Dodson; and product managers Wolfgang Fritz and Jiou-Pahn Lee were among 25 recipients, over 10 award categories recognized this year by the Television Academy.
"We have been in the sports, broadcast, and entertainment business for a long time, and we saw a need to build a better wireless intercom: Bolero," says Thomas Riedel. "Bolero became a global standard in its field in an impressively short time, exceeding even our own expectations, and it is our most successful product to date. We owe this achievement to the talented experts on our team who blend business and technology expertise seamlessly. This award is an incredible recognition of their hard work across research, design, and innovation, which led to the development of this game-changing technology. This Emmy Award cements Riedel's position as a forward-looking leader in professional audio, video, data, and intercom technology, and it underscores our commitment to delivering innovative solutions that enable our customers to produce better events and tell better stories."
Riedel's Bolero system supports up to 250 beltpacks and 100 antennas in a single deployment. A battery life of 17+ hours and optional stand-alone operation, which doesn't require a base station, makes Bolero convenient to use.
"Advancements in technology are a fundamental part of television production and greatly contribute to the elevation of the storytelling process," says Frank Scherma, Chair of the Television Academy. "We are honored to recognize these distinguished and talented engineers, scientists and technologists who are at the forefront of pioneering fundamental advancements in television and storytelling."
"The Engineering, Science & Technology Emmys have always recognized domestic ingenuity as well as major innovators from around the world," said Committee Co-Chair Barry Zegel. "Half of this year's recipients are headquartered outside of North America," adds Co-Chair Wendy Aylsworth, "and it's exciting to see how they are changing the television industry."
The Technology and Engineering Emmy Awards are awarded to a living individual, a company, or a scientific or technical organization for developments and/or standardization involved in engineering technologies that either represent so extensive an improvement on existing methods or are so innovative in nature, that they materially have affected television. A committee of highly qualified engineers working in television considers technical developments in the industry and determines which, if any, merit an award.
Riedel will receive the 2023 Technology and Engineering Emmy Award at an Oct. 18 ceremony in Los Angeles. This award represents the fourth Emmy Award received by Riedel over its 30+-year history. The company earlier earned Technology and Engineering Emmy Awards for its work with Red Bull Stratos and Red Bull Air Race.
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