Bolin D20S transceiver abstracts 4K video for 1Gbps Ethernet workflows

The D20S lower the barrier for enterprise and broadcast facilities to move from point-to-point HDMI wiring to flexible AV-over-IP architectures. By using JPEG 2000 to fit high-fidelity 4K video through existing 1Gbps copper pipes, Bolin avoids the significant infrastructure costs associated with ripping out walls for 10Gbps or fiber upgrades. For the broader ecosystem, this reinforces Dante AV's position against NDI as the preferred protocol for tightly synced, multi-channel professional audio and video routing. Watch for whether future firmware updates add interoperability with emerging IPMX standards, which could further broaden the device's utility in multi-vendor environments.

Bolin Technology continues to aggressively expand its IP-native hardware lineup. At NAB Show 2026, the company introduced the 'Range' PTZR camera, an IP65-rated unit capable of transitioning between indoor and outdoor environments while maintaining 4K60 performance, per Bolin reports (April 2026). They also debuted the R9-L420N, which features a 1-inch sensor and dual 12G-SDI outputs allowing for multiple custom crop zones from a single source. These hardware releases align with the company's broader objective of enabling smaller production teams to generate high-value outputs with less physical equipment.

This expansion comes as the industry's shift toward IP-based signal transport accelerates. According to RH Consulting (January 2026), Dante AV products have experienced the largest percentage growth among video-over-IP protocols in recent months, tripling product counts within a single year. While NDI still commands a larger overall product tally for software-centric production, Dante AV has focused its market share growth on high-density installed environments like stadiums and university campuses where synchronization is critical.

Despite the rapid adoption, fiscal reports from Audinate (the developer of Dante) showed a 32% decline in revenue for the 2025 fiscal year, as noted by Stadium Tech Report (April 2026). This financial dip highlights a 'slow grind' in the maturation of the video-over-IP market compared to the ubiquitous dominance of networked audio. Industry analysts suggest that while proprietary solutions like Dante and NDI currently lead, the upcoming ratification of the IPMX standard—designed to bring SMPTE 2110-grade performance to corporate AV—will likely force a pivot toward multi-protocol interoperability by late 2026.