Overview
RTS is an American manufacturer of professional intercom and communications systems used in broadcasting, live production, public safety, industrial communications, and entertainment applications. The company became widely recognized for wired and wireless intercom systems used in television production trucks, broadcast studios, sports venues, theaters, and live event operations.
RTS products were designed to provide reliable multi-user communications between production staff, camera operators, directors, engineering personnel, and event coordinators. The brand later became associated with Telex Communications and subsequently Bosch Communications Systems following Bosch’s acquisition of Telex Communications Holdings, Inc.
RTS intercom systems became an industry standard in television and live-event communications environments.
Technical Specifications
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | RTS |
| Industry | Professional Communications |
| Product Types | Intercom systems, wireless intercoms, matrix communications systems |
| Associated Companies | Telex Communications, Bosch |
| Primary Markets | Broadcast, television production, live events, industrial communications |
| Headquarters | Burnsville, Minnesota, USA (later operations) |
| Notable Products | ADAM matrix systems, KP series keypanels, ROAMEO wireless systems |
Description
RTS products include wired and wireless intercom systems, digital matrix communications systems, user keypanels, belt packs, wireless headsets, and IP-based communications platforms.
The company became especially known for matrix-based intercom systems capable of supporting large-scale television productions and live-event coordination. RTS equipment is commonly installed in broadcast studios, sports arenas, convention centers, and production trucks.
RTS systems are designed to support simultaneous communications between multiple users and departments with configurable routing and signal management.
History
Historical Timeline
- 1970s – RTS developed professional intercom systems for broadcast and production applications.
- 1980s – Expanded matrix intercom and production communications product lines.
- 1990s – RTS systems became widely adopted in television and live-event industries.
- 1990s – RTS became associated with Telex Communications.
- 2006 – Bosch acquired Telex Communications Holdings, including RTS operations.
- 2010s-2020s – Expanded digital and IP-based communications systems under Bosch ownership.
Historical Addresses
RTS / Telex Communications
12000 Portland Avenue South
Burnsville, Minnesota 55337 USA
References
- https://products.rtsintercoms.com/
Official RTS intercom systems website - https://www.boschsecurity.com/
Bosch communications and security systems - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RTS_(intercom_systems)
Historical overview of RTS intercom systems - https://products.telex.com/
Telex communications products associated with RTS - https://electrovoice.com/
Electro-Voice professional audio brand associated with Telex and Bosch