ATK Versacom: ambitious Riedel deployment at a crucial championship of the eSports universe

The Riedel Bolero 1.9 GHz and 2.4 GHz systems and Artist-1024 matrix allowed the production company ATK Versacom (Clair Global) to ensure the smooth running of the production of one of the most important annual championships with global reach in the world of eSports.

First held in 2011, the annual international eSports championship held a few weeks ago at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle brought together thousands of fans of a popular multiplayer online battle arena game (MOBA) from around the world. Juan Gallardo, ATK Versacom’s director of technical operations, faced the challenge of designing a “robust and flexible” communication system to coordinate the efforts of local and international teams. “As always, Riedel’s solutions delivered exactly what we needed,” he says, recalling his role in the production.

Specifically, ATK Versacom deployed an extensive Riedel configuration that included 90 Bolero wireless beltpacks (26 operating at 2.4 GHz and the rest at 1.9 GHz DECT), an Artist-1024 digital matrix intercom system with 256 ports, 30 SmartPanels and legacy 1000 Series panels, up to 25 antennas for 1.9 GHz and 20 antennas for 2.4 GHz. This significant deployment was used for both the semi-finals held at the Seattle Convention Center and the finals held at the Climate Pledge Arena, exemplifying the flexibility of a system that relied on a network and IP-based system to streamline configuration and deployment. This integration also facilitated communication in at least four different languages (including Mandarin, Russian and Spanish) and allowed for integration with Audinate’s Dante systems.

Patti Gunnell, VP Key Accounts – Western U.S. at Riedel Communications, reflects on the success of this project: “The complexity of this international championship highlights the power and flexibility of Riedel’s solutions to meet the unique communication demands of live global esports events. While our 2.4 GHz Bolero system was originally designed for countries outside the U.S., its ability to assist in creating high-density wireless systems proves invaluable when pushing the limits of the DECT band. Once again, the combination of Riedel’s Artist and Bolero proves vital in allowing this prestigious esports tournament to connect participants from around the world effortlessly. We are thrilled to support ATK Versacom in taking on this ambitious challenge and delivering a truly global experience for this passionate community.”