Phoenix Firm Deploys Portable Video Flypack System
The FOH Productions system entered service in January 2026 to support large corporate events.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Telecommunications
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Phoenix-based FOH Productions designed a modular video flypack system that began service in January 2026. The technology enables high-capacity video routing for corporate events across the U.S. and Canada.
Why it matters
FOH Productions developed the portable infrastructure to minimize cabling and extend production capabilities into venues where traditional broadcast trucks cannot reach.
The system utilizes Riedel MediorNet for distributed routing and provides 288x288 video switching capacity. It consists of 27 cases and seven racks connected by 12 to 14 tactical fiber cables.
The players
FOH Productions
A Phoenix-based company specializing in production infrastructure and portable technical solutions for large-scale corporate events.
Riedel
A provider of professional communications and signal distribution technology used in broadcast, theater, and corporate event environments.
The details
Technicians use the MediorNet Control App on 2300 Series SmartPanels for video routing while managing intercom communications through 1200 Series SmartPanels. The team preconfigures the system at their Phoenix facility to reduce setup time for events hosting between 1,000 and 12,000 attendees.
Timeline
FOH Productions completed the system design in 2025.
The portable flypack system officially entered service in January 2026.
The Tech Race
The transition to decentralized, fiber-based signal transport replaces the legacy reliance on bulky broadcast trucks and point-to-point copper wiring. This shift allows production firms to maintain high-capacity infrastructure in non-traditional venues where space remains a premium constraint.
Event organizers can now deploy high-end production setups in hotels or conference halls that lack traditional broadcast docks. This change increases the availability of professional-grade video services for large-scale corporate gatherings.
The takeaway
Modular flypack systems represent the modern evolution of professional production, allowing for scalable routing without the footprint of heavy equipment. Organizations planning events should evaluate venue fiber connectivity to ensure compatibility with such portable infrastructure.
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