"With Bolero Mini, we’re answering a growing demand from production professionals who need a beltpack that’s lighter, thinner, and easier to wear — without sacrificing capability,” says Wolfgang Fritz, Senior Product Manager, Riedel Communications. "Leveraging the heritage and innovation of Bolero, it is powered by our exclusive ADR technology ensuring reliability in challenging RF environments and optimal performance in high-pressure, visibility-sensitive settings like theaters, live music venues, and broadcast facilities. In addition, it incorporates advanced 5G filter technology for greater resilience in today’s crowded spectrum, mitigating interference from high output 5G cell towers.”
At just 165 grams and 28 millimeters thin, Bolero Mini is a marvel of intercom miniaturization. Whether clipped to a costume, worn under a jacket, or strapped to a harness, its low-profile silhouette and black-grey housing help it stay out of sight and out of the way.
Despite its compact size, Bolero Mini delivers the full Bolero experience and can be deployed in all three network modes for maximum versatility. In Bolero Integrated mode, it operates seamlessly within Riedel Artist intercom environments, unlocking the flexible routing, intelligent redundancy, and extensive I/O connectivity that power some of the world’s largest productions. This mode supports networks with up to 250 beltpacks, accommodating up to 10 beltpacks per antenna through intelligent bandwidth management.
This streamlined Bolero features four programmable buttons, dedicated volume controls, and a small push-pull connector. It also includes Bluetooth for headset or smartphone connectivity, as well as intuitive Touch&Go NFC registration.
"In many ways, Bolero Mini has been shaped by real-world feedback,” says Jake Dodson, Executive Director Product Management, Riedel Communications. “Based on the trusted architecture of the Bolero S, our specialized Managed Technology solution used globally by referees in professional sports, Bolero Mini brings that compact power to a broader range of live production environments.”
During IBC 2025 Riedel Communications also announced the acquisition of the hi human interface solution from Broadcast Solutions, bringing a powerful, vendor-agnostic control system to its growing portfolio of broadcast, event, and production technologies.
Introduced by Broadcast Solutions in 2018, one of the largest systems integrators in Europe, hi is a browser-based, platform-independent control layer that enables operators to manage a wide range of devices – including baseband routers, multiviewers, video and audio mixers, and third-party SDN controllers – through an intuitive, customizable interface. With automatic device discovery, zero-configuration setup, and distributed architecture, hi offers seamless scalability from a single laptop to enterprise-wide or cloud-hosted systems.
"This deal is the culmination of years of successful partnership between Riedel and Broadcast Solutions," explains Stefan Breder, CEO Broadcast Solutions Group. "This is a truly exceptional solution with a bright future ahead, and we believe that Riedel has the global reach and resources to fully unlock its enormous potential as a product. Together, we’re opening a new chapter in our alliance – laying the foundation for future projects that are even larger in scale, bolder in vision, and stronger in impact."
"I am delighted to welcome the entire hi team and their innovative technology into the Riedel family, gaining not only a groundbreaking product but also an incredible wealth of expertise," adds Thomas Riedel, Founder and CEO of the Riedel Group. “hi has become a benchmark for intuitive control in the industry – but it’s even more than that: it is a catalyst for reimagining how broadcasters and production teams interact with their workflows. This proven control solution perfectly complements our portfolio and will give our customers unprecedented freedom to shape and operate their workflows exactly as they envision."
Riedel and hi have consistently demonstrated the power of their deep integration, with hi working hand in hand with Riedel’s MediorNet media infrastructures and SmartPanels for seamless routing, device control, and workflow management in high-profile deployments such as WDR’s remote production of the UEFA Euro 2024. hi is also fully integrated for Riedel StageLink audio routing and tally control with SimplyLive video production solutions, with further integrations across the Riedel portfolio already in development.
"Riedel has believed in and championed hi since its inception – they were with us from our very first customer project. Since then, we have supported each other both in development and in sales, making it feel natural to continue shaping our future together," explains Tamás Szanto, Product Owner hi, Riedel Communications. "hi will remain an open, manufacturer-independent platform, ensuring customers continue to enjoy the freedom and flexibility they value. What’s changing is the backing of Riedel’s global organization, which means accelerated development, wider availability, and a new level of support for customers worldwide."
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