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Magewell has introduced the Director Plus 4K production system and the Pro Convert IP to AIO 4K decoder family. These new hardware solutions are designed to support hybrid and all-IP workflows for broadcast, sports, and enterprise environments.
Tieline is showcasing its new ViA Duo portable codec and Gateway Nexus 32-channel AoIP codec at IBC2026. These hardware solutions are designed for remote and centralized broadcast production, supporting industry standards such as ST2110-30, AES67, and NMOS.
The Sennheiser Group is showcasing its Spectera bidirectional wideband wireless ecosystem at IBC2026, featuring new SMPTE ST 2110-30 integration via Merging Technologies. The update enables native IP-based audio workflows and enhanced RF management through a partnership with SoundBase.
Appear and Thoroughbred Racing Productions have successfully completed a proof of concept for a multi-camera REMI production workflow using bonded 5G and LEO satellite connectivity. The trial utilized Appear's X5 and X20 platforms with hardware-accelerated SRT to transport four HD camera feeds and two return feeds from remote Australian racecourses.
Grass Valley announced it will demonstrate native MXL v1.1 support and NMOS implementations within its AMPP platform at IBC2026. The showcase will highlight a hybrid-by-design workflow that integrates SDI and SMPTE ST 2110 infrastructure with software-defined media processing.
Vivaro utilized the Appear X20 platform to manage live video delivery for all 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup across North and South America. The deployment supported both HEVC and JPEG XS codecs to handle varying bandwidth and latency requirements for linear and digital platforms.
Lawo is showcasing its Dynamic Media Facility approach and the European debut of the Edge One IP connectivity platform at IBC2026. The exhibition also highlights new graphics-oriented HOME apps and expanded multi-vendor interoperability through a collaboration with Grass Valley.
Corsair Gaming has acquired a minority stake in Bitfocus AS to strengthen their ongoing partnership for the Elgato Stream Deck ecosystem. The deal aims to accelerate joint research and development for professional broadcast, AV, and live event production control software.
Lightware has detailed its UBEX extension system, a hardware solution designed for professional AV environments that provides uncompressed 4K60 4:4:4 signal transmission over 10G links with 0.01 ms latency. The FPGA-based system supports redundant signal paths and field-exchangeable SFP+ modules for diverse connectivity requirements.
Appear is launching the ECx400 compression module for its X10 and X20 platforms, alongside new VX Hybrid Cloud Gateway capabilities, at IBC2026. The new hardware module supports JPEG XS, HEVC, and AVC, integrating with Appear's software-defined VX platform to facilitate hybrid ground-to-cloud live production workflows.
