The Burgtheater, the Austrian Federal Theater in Vienna has opted for a communications system from 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 theatre is considered one of the most important stages in Europe as it is the second oldest playhouse and the largest German-speaking theatre. The auditorium seats about 1,340 spectators, making it one of the largest among Europe's playhouses.
From stage technology, lighting, and metalwork to sound, stage management, and operations technology, as well as the fire department and audience service, well over 20 departments at the Burgtheater now use the Bolero system in their daily operations.
Pic: left-right Christoph Graf, Systems Consultant, Riedel Communications, and Ernst Meissl, Technical Director, Burgtheater Wien.