Imagine Communications has developed the ADC6800+A4BCD, a 4-channel audio analog-to-digital converter designed for its 6800+ processing platform. This module converts analog audio to two AES digital outputs and includes adjustable delay capabilities for audio-video synchronization. It supports various sampling rates and bit depths, offering remote control options via CCS Navigator, web browser, or SNMP.
The release of the ADC6800+A4BCD provides an essential bridge for broadcasters maintaining high-density SDI infrastructure while deferring full IP transitions. By adding advanced delay and synchronization to the decade-old 6800+ platform, Imagine reduces the need for external 'outboard' gear in signal paths. For the broader ecosystem, this signals a pragmatic vendor strategy: supporting the high volume of legacy workflows in regional stations and mobile trucks where physical space for frame replacement is limited. Watch for how these hardware modules integrate with rising software-defined control layers like Imagine’s SNP-XS for hybrid site management.
Imagine Communications has continued to invest in its 6800+ processing platform alongside newer IP-native products, positioning the frame as a bridge for broadcasters managing hybrid SDI-to-IP transitions. At NAB Show 2025, the company showcased its Selenio Network Processor and Magellan Control System as a widely deployed combination enabling media companies to improve operational efficiency while protecting existing investments during technology transitions including UHD, HDR, and cloud on-ramps. The ADC6800+A4BCD fits squarely within this strategy of extending the life of proven hardware while offering a path toward IP.
The ADC6800+A4BCD's adjustable delay capabilities address a persistent operational challenge in broadcast facilities where analog audio and digital video signals travel different path lengths. Imagine's broader control ecosystem provides centralized management across both legacy modules and newer software-defined products. At IBC2025, the company introduced SNP-XS, a compact 2RU addition to the Selenio Network Processor line designed for edge deployments, mobile production, and space-constrained environments, supporting both SMPTE ST 2110 and ST 2022-6 IP standards while maintaining interoperability with SDI-based workflows. With more than 5,000 SNP units shipped and over 150,000 video streams and 2 million audio streams processed worldwide, the SNP family represents the IP-native successor architecture that 6800+ modules like the ADC6800+A4BCD help facilities transition toward.
In the broader playout and signal processing market, Imagine has simultaneously expanded its software-defined offerings. At IBC2025, the company launched XVR playout engines designed for SMPTE ST 2110 and cloud-hosted scenarios, running on modern Linux foundations and deployable via Aviator Orchestrator. The company's ADC playout automation platform currently powers more than 5,000 channels at 700 sites worldwide, with global usage exceeding 26 million hours per month, demonstrating the scale of installed base that continues to rely on Imagine's hardware and software ecosystem.
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