German public broadcaster Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk (MDR) delivers a mix of entertainment and information to its audience through radio dramas and features, ranging from children\'s programs to adult thrillers. The elaborate productions rely equally on good scripts, and a qualified and dedicated production team – and also facilities equipped with high-performance technology.

For its main programming, MDR uses its radio drama complex in Halle, Germany. In the Studio Control Room, a Lawo mc²66 recently replaced an old mc²82 audio mixer after 13 years of efficient and reliable operation. To meet anticipated future demands of radio drama production, the broadcaster decided on a new mixing console and the renewal of its audio infrastructure. Besides the 56-fader mc²66 console with 192 DSP channels and integrated plug-in server, the installation includes a 5kx5k Lawo Nova73 for audio routing, with talkback provided by a Lawo sapphire card. Three Dallis units provide flexible and cost-efficient mobile stageboxes that serve the entire production complex. The most significant advance is the adoption of an audio IP infrastructure based on Ravenna.

Dismantling the old gear, setting up the new equipment, and the overall system installation was carried out by MDR’s subsidiary, DREFA Media Service/Audio System Service, while planning and project management was undertaken by MDR Operation Management/Planning Media Production.

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