Iconic Brazilian landmark the Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida has upgraded its communications infrastructure with Clear-Com.
Working with Savana Comunicações and Clear-Com, the Catholic Basilica ensured real-time communication across its vast campus using a hybrid of wired, wireless, and IP-based intercom systems.
The installation began with a straightforward setup featuring an Eclipse Pico digital matrix intercom, V-Series Iris panels, and wireless intercom systems. Over the years, this has evolved into a robust, IP-based communication network designed to support the future of live production.
The Basilica, known for welcoming millions of patrons annually, has steadily expanded its Clear-Com system. The station upgraded to the FreeSpeak digital wireless intercom system, now operating approximately 35 FreeSpeak II beltpacks throughout its facilities. Additionally, Aparecida transitioned to an Eclipse Delta matrix and enhanced its performance with MVX-A16 audio interface cards, an IVC-32 IP interface card, and a broader deployment of V-Series Iris panels for improved workflow flexibility and user experience.
Further upgrading its intercom and audio networking capabilities, Aparecida implemented Clear-Com’s ProGrid fibre-based infrastructure, allowing for scalable, low-latency signal distribution across its operations.
Aparecida is planning the next phase of its communications evolution by migrating all analogue panels and E1-connected antennas to fully IP-based solutions. As part of this upgrade, Savana Comunicações, Clear-Com’s Partner in Brazil, is proposing the integration of the FreeSpeak II IP Transceiver (IPT) and FreeSpeak Icon connectivity platform to enable a fully intelligent, IP-connected intercom environment.
João Pedro Homem of Savana Comunicações said: “Aparecida’s growth journey with Clear-Com is a perfect example of how a thoughtful and incremental approach to technology adoption can provide long-term value. By evolving their system over time, Aparecida ensures both operational continuity and upgraded capabilities for their team.”