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Case Study: TED Countdown Nairobi: Unstoppable Comms Tech Meets Global Climate Dialogue

RTS Tech Stands the Test of Time at TED Countdown Nairobi

🛠️ RTS Legacy System Powers TED Countdown in Kenya

  • Deployed 2002 Cronus Matrix with KP416BL and KP632-24 analog keypanels
  • Integrated with HME wireless and Hollyland full-duplex systems for hybrid comms
  • Achieved full venue coverage with robust signal and cross-brand compatibility

Background

The TED Countdown event in Nairobi united global leaders for high-stakes conversations on climate action. But behind the scenes, a different kind of sustainability stole the show: RTS equipment—some over 20 years old—still performing at peak levels.

Goals

  • Enable real-time coordination across fixed and roaming teams
  • Deliver reliable, low-latency comms in a multi-zone venue
  • Showcase long-term value and flexibility of RTS technology

RTS Success Story

Engineer Rogers Mbugua brought new life to RTS legacy gear. A 2002 Cronus matrix paired with vintage KP416BL and KP632-24 keypanels created a bulletproof base for the event’s hybrid comms needs.
Despite being fully analog and well beyond EOL, the RTS system integrated seamlessly with modern wireless tech, keeping the entire production connected without fail.
It wasn’t just a comms setup—it was a testament to RTS’s long-term reliability, backward compatibility, and timeless engineering.

🎓 Lessons Learned

  • RTS systems don’t just work—they endure
  • Legacy gear can still deliver modern results with the right setup
  • Hybrid productions benefit from RTS’s backward-compatible, second-life solutions