RTW Software Version 2.3 adds Lawo Home and Genelec speaker control

The move toward IP-based production requires hardware that functions as a node within a larger software-defined ecosystem rather than a standalone tool. By integrating with Lawo Home and NMOS IS-07, RTW ensures its metering data is accessible as actionable events for external orchestration systems. This shift toward centralized monitoring is further cemented by the addition of Prometheus and Grafana support, allowing engineers to track audio compliance and status across global networks from a single dashboard. As immersive formats become standard for streaming delivery, bringing advanced multichannel analysis to compact hardware lowers the barrier for high-end audio QC. Watch for how quickly these IP-native monitoring standards are adopted by rival hardware manufacturers at IBC2026.

The industry is seeing a broader shift toward AV and broadcast convergence as IP-based workflows become the standard for both enterprise and professional media environments. This transition is further supported by universal IP-based production initiatives currently reshaping facility infrastructure, such as the recent IP-based production transition seen in major broadcast deployments, including immersive audio environment projects. Manufacturers are also increasingly focused on the SDI-to-IP transition to streamline facility upgrades, with specialized immersive audio monitoring tools now targeting advanced delivery formats, while institutions like Edith Cowan University adopts Riedel IP production workflow to modernize their technical capabilities.