Kiloview expands modular RF02 ecosystem with FN-7 and FN-8 IP cards

The modular approach to signal conversion directly addresses the need for high-density, hybrid IP-baseband environments. By consolidating up to 18 modules in a 2RU frame, Kiloview reduces rack space and cabling complexity for facilities transitioning to NDI or SRT workflows. The addition of WHIP support further signals the industry's shift toward standardized, ultra-low-latency WebRTC-based ingest for real-time streaming applications. As software-defined production grows, hardware that acts as a flexible, high-capacity gateway between physical and virtual signal paths becomes a critical infrastructure component. Watch for adoption rates of the WHIP protocol specifically in sports and betting sectors to gauge market demand for sub-second latency standards.

The launch of the FN-7 and FN-8 follows a period of rapid expansion for Kiloview’s modular production ecosystem. At NAB Show 2026, the company showcased the RF02 chassis’ ability to host not only conversion cards but also high-performance compute modules like the FXC-A8800. Per Digital Media World (June 2026), these compute cards allow users to run third-party production software such as vMix and OBS directly within the rack, effectively turning the media framework into a software-defined IP studio. This shift away from standalone hardware units toward integrated rack-mounted systems is a centralized theme in the current AVoIP market.

Technological competition in this space is intensifying as vendors consolidate protocols. AJA Video Systems recently updated its Bridge Live platform to version 1.14, adding support for JPEG XS and RTMP 4:2:0 8-bit inputs to its multi-channel UHD offering (per InBroadcast, April 2026). Meanwhile, broader market shifts are occurring in the codec landscape; per Streaming Media (March 2026), Google’s Android 17 has added native hardware support for Versatile Video Coding (VVC/H.266), and China’s AVS3 codec is seeing increased inclusion in international standards like DVB, though adoption by major global streaming platforms remains secondary to AV1.

Kiloview has also been focused on regional scale and management. In June 2026, the firm announced a distribution partnership with SFM to expand its footprint in the Canadian broadcast and Pro AV markets (per KitPlus, June 2026). Simultaneously, they introduced the AVX24-4 Media HUB to complement the RF02 ecosystem, emphasizing a unified management experience via KiloLink Station. This central control is increasingly necessary for handling the high bandwidth required by NDI High Bandwidth streams, which can exceed 100 Mbps per 1080p60 feed.