tvONE launches 4RU CALICO PRO for high-capacity immersive LED installations

The shift toward large-scale immersive environments and MicroLED walls requires a level of pixel density and processing horsepower that standard video switchers cannot provide. By doubling pixel capacity and maintaining 10-bit HDR fidelity, tvONE addresses the technical bottleneck in high-end live production where signal latency is critical. This move positions ACT Entertainment to capture more share in the 'mission-critical' tier of the Pro AV market, currently seeing increased competition from specialists like Brompton Technology. Watch for whether tvONE can maintain its market lead as competitors increasingly integrate SMPTE 2110 (IPMX) for uncompressed 8K transport.

tvONE's CALICO PRO line has been expanding its footprint in large-scale LED and immersive venue deployments. The 4RU CALICO PRO (C7-PRO-4200) debuted at InfoComm 2026 on ACT Entertainment booth N6813, where it was positioned as the company's most powerful video processor to date, supporting up to 32 x 4K60 inputs and 16 x 4K60 outputs through a fully modular architecture. The platform builds on tvONE's fifth-generation 4K processing engine and introduces features such as Canvas Watch monitoring, a built-in media store, and a labeling engine aimed at simplifying complex multi-screen workflows in live production and command-and-control environments.

ACT Entertainment has been consolidating its position in the Pro AV market through the tvONE brand, emphasizing TAA compliance and mission-critical reliability as differentiators. The CALICO PRO product page confirms a 5-year warranty and optional dual power supplies, features that system integrators and live-event professionals typically require for 24/7 operation. The modular I/O approach, starting with 8 inputs and 4 outputs as standard and expandable via AV, IP, and broadcast-ready modules, allows integrators to scale deployments without replacing the core chassis, reducing total cost of ownership for large LED installations.

The CALICO PRO's output mapping capability is designed to eliminate the need for multiple LED controllers by repackaging display sections onto a single output, a workflow that tvONE detailed in its product one-sheet. This approach directly addresses a pain point in immersive LED environments where signal routing complexity grows with pixel count. The system supports source and output rotation from 0 to 360 degrees with accuracy to two decimal places, enabling creative display geometries that are increasingly common in experiential and broadcast-adjacent installations.