Wohler launches iVAM2-ST2110 platform to bridge hybrid IP-baseband monitoring

The iVAM2-ST2110 directly addresses the operational fragmentation of hybrid broadcast environments where engineers must simultaneously track legacy SDI and modern IP streams. By consolidating monitoring into a 2U rack unit with built-in speakers and remote web-based management, Wohler reduces hardware footprint and power consumption in space-constrained mobile units and master control rooms. The inclusion of hitless monitoring and NMOS discovery is critical for maintaining signal integrity as broadcasters scale uncompressed video-over-IP. Industry watchers should track whether this specific 2110-native design accelerates the phase-out of multi-device monitoring stacks in regional stations. Watch for the platform's integration with the MAVRIC monitoring suite for wider remote-production telemetry.

The shift toward SMPTE ST 2110 continues to accelerate in Tier-1 broadcast environments, though high entry hurdles remain for mid-market operations. Per Haivision’s 2026 global broadcast tech survey from March 2026, SDI still serves as the primary production backbone for approximately 82% of operations, and many technical leaders cite the complexity of Precision Time Protocol (PTP) synchronization as a recurring point of failure in all-IP setups. To combat this, the industry is increasingly leaning on hybrid infrastructure that bridges current hardware with next-generation requirements.

In addition to Wohler's latest release, recent market activity highlights a focus on easing this transition through automation and enhanced interoperability. Per NewscastStudio in June 2025, there is growing demand for scalable IP-based control solutions that integrate with existing IT networks without requiring extensive infrastructure overhauls. This trend is mirrored by recent BBC and Telemundo Miami deployments, which utilized NMOS and ST 2110 to reduce site equipment needs by up to 30% while supporting 4K studio workflows.

Wohler has historically focused on this bridge-building strategy. In July 2024, the company introduced a 3G-SDI to 12G-SDI upgrade path (OPT-RMOC-12G) to help facilities modernize without replacing entire monitoring banks. The launch of the iVAM2-ST2110 at the NAB Show 2026 represents the next step in this progression, moving from SDI-first devices with IP options to a platform where ST 2110 is the native baseline. This aligns with a broader industry refocus on linear TV infrastructure as broadcasters leverage IP's bi-directional nature to streamline remote production for high-value live sports and news events.