Kiloview ships CUBE X1 router for 4Kp60 NDI signal management

The CUBE X1 addresses a critical bottleneck in IP production by centralizing NDI signal management onto dedicated hardware, reducing the need for complex software-only routing configurations. As broadcasters migrate from SDI to IP-based workflows, the ability to handle high-bandwidth NDI and compressed HX3 streams with sub-frame performance becomes essential for low-latency live sports and news. Within the broader ecosystem, Kiloview’s move reinforces the industry shift toward hardware-accelerated NDI tools that simplify multi-destination distribution without taxing existing network switches. Watch for increased adoption of the NDI 6.3 standard in similar routing hardware, specifically looking for native HDR and 10-bit color support in sub-$3,000 price tiers.

The launch of the CUBE X1 aligns with Kiloview’s broader expansion of its 'CUBE' hardware line, which includes the CUBE R1 multi-channel recorder. At IBC 2025, Kiloview highlighted its 10-year partnership with NDI, showcasing new co-developed capabilities in NDI 6.3 that focus on reducing latency to under one frame—a vital requirement for high-end broadcast applications like medical imaging and live sports. These hardware advancements mirror the projected growth of the NDI ecosystem, which expected a 50% increase in new unit shipments in 2025 according to NDI leadership reports from November 2024.

While hardware-based NDI routing provides reliability, the wider market is also grappling with the transition to NDI HX3. Per Streaming Media in early 2024, the fragmentation of NDI standards—from High Bandwidth to HX2 and HX3—has created interop challenges for legacy gear. Kiloview’s strategy involves building 'multi-protocol' support into its newer devices like the RF02 platform and N60 series, which bridge the gap between NDI, SRT, and Dante AV. This reflects a trend where vendors are moving beyond simple conversion to provide centralized, visualized network management, as seen with Kiloview’s AVX24-4 Media Hub debut at NAB 2026.