Specialising in live events and television productions across both traditional linear television and streaming channels, the company has been serving German-speaking audiences across the entire DACH region for the last 25 years. But in an increasingly competitive market, Steiger Media’s 7.5 tonne AV-Mobil remote unit has supercharged the company's ability to deliver a wider range of content.

Designed as both an autonomous on-site production unit and a hub that can work in tandem with a remote studio, the truck was launched in summer 2025 and is built around a compact 36-fader Argo M console. Managing Director, Tobias Steiger says the ST2110-native truck is already giving the company a distinct edge.

“We wanted to move away from rigid structures and totally rethink broadcast with this project,” he says. “AV-Mobil’s remote capabilities give us the agility to accept more short-notice projects and deploy our best talent exactly where it's needed; it allows us to act much faster and more efficiently, and it gives us a decisive competitive edge."

Calrec showcased the power of True Control 2.0 controlling Steiger Media's Argo M console at the recent HAMBURG OPEN, January 14-15. Steiger Media's AV-Mobil remote unit housing the 36-fader Argo M demonstrated the agility of Calrec's True Control 2.0, seamlessly connecting the truck to a 24-fader Argo M with Internal DSP and an Argo S with ImPulse1 core, positioned on the Calrec stand.

Looking ahead to future projects Steiger say, "Calrec’s True Control 2.0 technology will give us the freedom to control the desk from anywhere. We can dispatch the truck and handle fine-tuning or the entire mix from our remote studio if the project demands it. Argo M can also be rebuilt remotely for every job, and in a hybrid world where we might mix news gathering today and a symphony orchestra tomorrow, this is essential. Moving away from rigid structures towards an open-space concept means we're no longer an island outside the venue; we're part of a wider network.”

But the motivation behind AV-Mobil’s design is not just about providing greater flexibility. With a busy upcoming pipeline focused on spatial music productions, Argo M's immersive capabilities, power and space-saving design were also key considerations.

“We refused to make any of the audio compromises that are found in many compact vehicles,” says Steiger. “AV-Mobil features a fully calibrated Genelec 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos monitoring system, the first fully immersive control room in a 7.5-tonne truck in our region. Space is always the most expensive currency in an OB van, so we needed a console that was physically compact but could compete in terms of performance.

“The Calrec Argo M was the only viable option. It has native support for 7.1.4 without workarounds and it gives us the necessary fader density and DSP power to handle complex orchestral recordings or immersive sports mixes without needing a trailer.

“Meanwhile, the ability to adapt the console to our workflows on the fly was vital. Argo M’s reliability and fast scene recall means we can operate on tighter schedules and produce more content in less time, and with no sacrifice on quality. On the contrary, Calrec’s sound quality elevates all our master outputs."

As a service provider dealing with multiple onsite feeds, Argo M's ability to natively integrate a range of protocols, from legacy MADI connectivity to IP-enabled sources like Dante and AES67, also makes it simple for Steiger Media to plug directly into modern infrastructures. Not having to cascade external converters to accept a range of formats minimises both potential points of failure as well as setup times and makes Steiger Media an easier partner to work with.