Founded in 1975 RTS was the first company to solve the problems that beset the early days of television production where intercommunication among the crew was accomplished using carbon microphone conference line intercom systems. These systems used telephone company equipment and technology which was not intended to conference more than two stations, whereas television production needed as many as 30 stations at a time.  Their solution was called the now famous “Two-Wire Intercom System”.

Through the 70’s and 80’s RTS’ products became a standard for the television industry. The major television networks incorporated RTS Systems products and RTS Systems products became the standard for mobile units.  In 1989 Telex Communications, Inc. bought RTS Systems which saw improvements in manufacturing efficiency, a strengthened sales organization, and an advance in manufacturing technology (surface-mount circuitry, plastics molding and tooling resources). In 1989 RTS won an Emmy award for Outstanding Achievement in Engineering Development in recognition of their engineering contribution and development of professional two-wire intercommunications systems for use in television production and broadcast operations.

In 1990, Telex acquired the exclusive manufacturing rights to the McCurdy line of matrix intercoms to complement the series of party-line intercoms already manufactured by RTS. The origins of McCurdy Radio Industries of Canada started in the 1940s, and they began manufacturing intercom systems and in the mid 1970’s they introduced a solid-state intercom matrix called the 9100. This has since been replaced by TDM digital matrices.

In September 2006, RTS became a part of the Bosch Group. The acquisition brings the well-known Bosch quality standards to RTS through streamlined and modernized processes, as well as a renewed commitment to research and development.

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