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Human-centric broadcast engineering

Broadcast & live engineering for the people who run it.

We design every system around the people behind and in front of the production — supporting broadcasters, production companies and integrators with IP-based media systems, live production infrastructure, technical direction and system integration.

Thorsten Schäfer
Thorsten SchäferBroadcast & Live Events Specialist · MünchenYou work directly with the founder — backed by a network of experienced specialists.

Projects and engagements with

  • EVS
  • Qvest
  • enbex
  • OBS
  • Riedel
  • AKTIV
  • eggs+bulbs

Expertise

Three Pillars. One Partner. People First.

Broadcast infrastructure, live production systems and technical consulting — from IP-based media networks to on-site execution. Where it adds value, we bridge into lighting and show technology, connecting engineering with the live experience.

Broadcast Infrastructure

ST2110, PTP, NMOS, media networks, system architecture and commissioning for modern broadcast environments.

  • SMPTE ST 2110 production environments
  • IP-based media networks (Netgear Pro AV, Arista)
  • PTP synchronization and NMOS device control
  • NDI, IPMX and Dante/AES67 workflows
  • Signal routing and broadcast infrastructure
  • System integration and commissioning

Live Production Systems

Signal workflows, show networks, video and control systems, technical direction and on-site execution for live productions, festivals and exhibitions.

  • Signal workflows and show networks
  • Video, audio and control system integration
  • Technical direction for live broadcasts and exhibitions
  • On-site production supervision
  • Lighting and show technology for festivals, stages and corporate events
  • Multi-vendor coordination under live conditions

Technical Consulting & Project Support

Planning, troubleshooting, vendor coordination, documentation and project leadership for broadcasters, production companies and integrators.

  • Technology strategy and system architecture
  • Vendor-neutral technology evaluation
  • Implementation supervision and QA
  • On-site and remote troubleshooting
  • Documentation and operational handover
  • Cross-department and vendor coordination

Founder

Thorsten Schäfer

Broadcast & Live Events Specialist · München

Engaged and enthusiastic in Television and Live Events with over 15 years of professional experience. Especially interested in Broadcast IP Networks, UHD, Image Processing and New Technologies. Background in media technology and engineering, combining broadcast engineering with live production expertise.

LinkedIn
years in broadcast & live production
15+
Net Core Engineer at OBS (IBC)
ST 2110
Media Technology, TU Ilmenau
M.Sc.
Lighting, rigging & show technology
grandMA3

Career Path

  1. 2025 – Present

    Founder & Managing Director · T Squared Solutions

    Engineering consultancy for broadcast infrastructure, media networks and live event production.

  2. 2025 – 2026

    Broadcast Infrastructure Engineer · Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS)

    Core team member for broadcast infrastructure engineering, supporting the design and implementation of large-scale broadcast systems for international sporting events.

  3. 2024 – 2025

    Technical Pre-Sales Consultant · EVS Broadcast Equipment

    Consulting clients across the EMEA region on broadcast production systems, workflow design and technology strategy for live and file-based production environments.

  4. 2020 – 2024

    Solutions Architect / Projects Engineer · QVEST Group

    Major infrastructure redesign project for ORF (Austrian Broadcasting Corporation) — playout and MCR system integration, broadcast infrastructure planning and implementation.

  5. 2020

    M.Sc. Media Technology · Technical University Ilmenau

    Graduated with a Master of Science in Media Technology.

  6. 2017 – 2020

    Engineer in Charge (EIC) · NEP Group Germany

    Working as Engineer in Charge for broadcast productions alongside university studies.

Selected Experience

Typical engagements

Client names withheld for confidentiality.

  • SDI to IP Migration — MCR & Playout

    Future-proof production workflows replacing legacy SDI infrastructure with fully IP-based MCR and playout systems.

    Multi-site broadcast environment

    SMPTE ST 2110 · PTP · NMOS

  • Large-Scale ST 2110 Broadcast System

    Reliable, high-performance broadcast infrastructure supporting thousands of live feeds across a mission-critical production environment.

    One of the world's largest sporting events

    SMPTE ST 2110 · IP Networking · PTP · Large-Scale Integration

  • First-Time ST 2110 Audit — Madrid City-Wide Live Video Distribution

    Identified critical gaps and remediation priorities before go-live, ensuring the city-wide IP infrastructure could reliably carry live video services.

    City-wide live video distribution network

    SMPTE ST 2110 · PTP · NMOS · IP Network Audit

  • Live Event Production Technology

    Seamless technical execution bridging creative vision with reliable engineering for high-profile live experiences.

    International live events & productions

    GrandMA3 · Vectorworks · sACN · Art-Net · Network Control

What makes us different · People first

Our USP: we design every concept from the people behind and in front of the production — operators, crews and audiences first. Technology follows the human experience, not the other way around.

Contact

Let's talk about the people behind your production

Whether you're planning a broadcast infrastructure, designing a production network, or need engineering support for a live event — we start with your operators, crews and audiences, and build the technology around them.

We typically reply within one business day.

  • M.Sc. Media Technology
  • Broadcast IP Systems
  • Live Production Engineering
  • 15+ Years Experience

info@tsquared.de

Munich, Germany