Most broadcast facilities are mid-transition from SDI to IP, running both at once. Here you'll find coverage of SMPTE ST 2110, remote and cloud production, bonded cellular contribution, camera-to-cloud workflows, and the switchers and gear keeping live shows on air.
Insta360 has launched the Luna Ultra, a new professional-grade gimbal camera co-engineered with Leica, featuring 8K30fps recording and AI capabilities for mobile filmmaking. This product aims to provide creators with advanced imaging and stabilization in a portable device. It includes a dual-lens design with Leica Summicron optics and an AI Chip for image processing and subject tracking.
Intinor successfully delivered low-latency live coverage for the Golfzon China Open, utilizing its Direkt receivers to decode a single SRT stream from a third-party encoder. This solution ensured reliable, real-time video transport for audiences in Korea and China, despite bandwidth limitations and the need for interoperability with existing infrastructure. The event marks the second consecutive year Intinor has powered the tournament's video backbone.
Sohonet is rebranding its acquired 5th Kind Core asset management platform to 'Storylink,' designed for studio-scale collaboration. The platform centralizes asset libraries and streamlines asset distribution, workflows, and approvals for high-end content production. Key features include secure distribution with watermarking, WIP workspaces, application connectivity, and enterprise user management.
Sohonet is offering a suite of production workflow tools designed for film and television professionals. These solutions include real-time content review via ClearView Rush, secure asset management, high-speed file transfer using FileRunner, and robust connectivity services (internet, Wi-Fi, phones) for production sites. The aim is to streamline production processes from beginning to end.
Sohonet has launched ClearView Rush, a new secure, near-time review tool designed for remote collaboration on production assets such as dailies and cuts. This tool aims to help studios and creative teams make critical decisions without being co-located. ClearView Rush offers an easy-to-use platform with studio-grade security for reviewing and annotating production content.
Avnet has launched the Advantech MIO-5377R, a 3.5" MI/O single board computer featuring 13th Gen Intel Core processors for industrial edge computing applications. This robust SBC is designed for high-performance localized computing, machine vision, and real-time data processing, including support for high-definition video logging and multi-display setups. The offering includes an optional enclosure package (ACK-5377) to simplify deployment and reduce time to market for industrial applications requiring reliable, compact computing solutions.
Chyron has released PAINT 10.4, an update to its sports analysis platform, which enhances data-driven storytelling for broadcasters. The new version integrates pro football data and introduces an AI-enhanced Player Cutout feature for faster isolation of key players. It also improves workflow flexibility and connectivity with external systems for broadcast and AR graphics.
China's BRTV has successfully integrated 16 previously isolated SDI studios into a unified NDI-based IP production system using Kiloview solutions. This upgrade enabled more flexible and collaborative production workflows, significantly improving cross-studio signal sharing and reducing operation and maintenance costs by over 50%. The new system supports daily news, large-scale live programs, and major national events while maintaining compatibility with existing SDI infrastructure.
Leader Electronics' Rob Stanley discusses the ongoing transition in live production environments, emphasizing the need for hybrid SDI and IP solutions. The article highlights the role of test and measurement tools, like Leader's ZEN-W and PHABRIX Qx Series, in facilitating this integration for broadcasters. These tools span both 12G-SDI and various ST 2110 IP standards to ensure a smooth transition.
A new market research report forecasts significant growth in the hardware acceleration market from 2026 to 2033. This growth is primarily driven by expanding data centers, edge computing, and machine learning applications, which are critical for high-performance processing across various streaming industry workflows.
Iodyne's Pro Data storage system has enabled the Hollywood Climate Summit to reduce live 4K multi-camera media transfer times from overnight to just one hour. This improvement allows for real-time clipping and faster archiving of event footage for global distribution to 67 countries. The solution addresses critical challenges of speed and reliability in large-scale live event production workflows.
ITV produced its 2022 World Cup titles using 16mm film footage and bespoke animation to achieve a distinctive analogue aesthetic. Noah Media's John McKenna details the production process, involving a North American road trip and a 60-year-old Bolex 16mm camera to capture the film's stunning visuals. The creative team aimed for an epic, authentic, and handcrafted feel for the broadcast, integrating historical commentary and carefully timed edits.
TechInsights' analysis of SK Hynix's D1c DRAM confirms its use of EUV technology, which is pivotal for advanced memory production. This technological advancement is crucial for the development of upcoming HBM4e and HBM5 memory generations. These high-bandwidth memory solutions are essential for high-performance computing, including applications in streaming infrastructure.
Panasonic has introduced the Kairos Core 1000 mainframe, an enhancement to its KAIROS IT/IP live video production platform. This update significantly boosts video processing, composition performance, and streaming capabilities, while supporting a variety of IP and baseband signals including ST 2110, NDI, and SRT. The platform aims to provide flexible, software-based live video production with low latency and extensive input/output options for various resolutions up to 4K.
This article discusses the transformative impact of edge playout technology in primary distribution for broadcast and media. It highlights how edge playout enables content customization, local ad insertion, and seamless transitions to enhance viewer engagement and optimize revenue streams. Harmonic's XOS Advanced Media Processor is presented as a leading solution in this space, integrating satellite inputs with high-quality broadcast playout, premium encoding, and delivery features.
Axis Communications released support documentation for its M3098-V Dome Camera, detailing installation, configuration, and troubleshooting procedures for devices running AXIS OS. The guide covers image quality adjustments, video streaming optimization including AV1 support, and cybersecurity recommendations, alongside integrated AI analytics like AXIS Object Analytics and AXIS Image Health Analytics.
The Taiwan AV-over-IP Encoder market is projected to grow at a 12.6% CAGR from 2026 to 2033, driven by demand for high-definition streaming and advancements in network infrastructure. The market, which focuses on devices converting audio and video signals to IP packets, includes players like ZeeVee, KramerAV, and Extron. Growth is expected from increased online content consumption and the transition to IP-based media production, with types segmented into uncompressed, HD, and others, serving corporate, educational, government, and hospitality sectors.
Insta360 has launched the Luna Ultra gimbal camera, featuring a Leica Summicron 1" 8K sensor and a Triple AI Chip for enhanced performance, including 8K Dolby Vision and 10-bit I-Log support. The camera also includes a detachable 2" OLED touchscreen and AI-powered features like Deep Track 5.0 and PureVideo mode for low-light conditions. It offers various video resolutions up to 8K, support for H.265 video coding, and integral timecode for professional workflows.
Vadzo Imaging has expanded its Innova Series GigE camera portfolio with multiple new models, ranging from 2MP to 8.46MP, featuring Sony and onsemi sensors. These cameras offer ONVIF compliance and Power over Ethernet, catering to vision deployments in surveillance, smart cities, and industrial monitoring. The expansion targets system integrators needing scalable, high-resolution camera solutions that integrate with standard IP network infrastructure.
Insta360 has launched the Flow Pro, described as a smartphone gimbal offering an alternative to DJI's Osmo Pocket series. The device features AI-powered 360-degree tracking and integration with Apple DockKit, allowing tracking to work across various apps beyond the native Insta360 application. It targets creators who rely on smartphones for production and provides steady footage for vlogging, travel videos, or tutorials.
MainConcept has introduced the beta of its ST 2110 Client SDK, a software-based implementation for receiving ST 2110 video and audio streams. This development addresses the industry's shift from SDI to IP-based media workflows, offering flexibility and scalability for modern production environments. The SDK supports core ST 2110 specifications, NMOS for stream discovery, and is designed for hardware-agnostic deployment.
Blackmagic Design's URSA Cine Immersive camera was used by Chengdu Qiongjie Yingchuang to film the LandSpace Zhuque-3 reusable rocket launch in Apple Immersive Video. This content is now streaming on platforms accessible via Apple Vision Pro and Pico headsets, showcasing immersive video technology for aerospace events. The project highlights the camera's 16K resolution, high frame rate, and integrated workflow with DaVinci Resolve Studio for immersive content production.
1Legion has announced the NVIDIA RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell as a full bare-metal server offering, specifically targeting media technology vendors, VFX studios, and broadcasters. This provides dedicated GPU resources, consistent throughput, and predictable costs, featuring eight RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell Max-Q GPUs per node with 96GB GDDR7 ECC VRAM per card. The setup is designed to support demanding production-grade GPU workloads like professional rendering and real-time transcoding.
JLONvision has developed the EC8 SDI Video Encoder, an 8-channel hardware encoder supporting 1080P 60fps H.265 and H.264 video encoding. This device offers 30-50% bandwidth savings compared to H.264 and supports various streaming protocols including RTMP, HTTP, HLS, RTSP, and UDP. It is designed for broadcast, telecom operators, and IPTV systems, with embedded OS for 24/7 operation.
ToVi has launched the DXA-USB-ED, a 2-channel Dante USB transceiver designed to connect USB audio devices to Dante networks. This device acts as an external USB sound card, supporting 24-bit audio at up to 96kHz and AES67 compliance for integrating analog audio into IP workflows for professional AV systems.
Nexperia has launched new 1200V silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs in QDPAK packaging, designed to improve thermal performance in high-power applications through a top-side cooled design. This innovation aims to increase power density and efficiency, supporting applications such as data center power systems and EV charging infrastructure. The devices are available with various on-resistance options and in industrial-grade and automotive-qualified versions.
Modern camera sensors are evolving from organic vision mimicry to silicon-centric designs, driven by advancements in digital image processing. This transition is leading to superior light and color fidelity, which is crucial for high-fidelity video production workflows.
Cinematographer Alicia Robbins, ASC, discusses her work on Netflix's Bridgerton Season 4, detailing the technical and creative decisions behind the production. She highlights the use of Sony Venice 2 cameras and ARRI Signature Primes, along with a detailed workflow involving DITs and custom LUTs, to achieve the show's aesthetic. The article provides insight into production techniques for a major streaming series, including lighting, camera movement, and collaboration with post-production.
Vadzo Imaging has launched the Falcon-830CRS, an 8MP AR0830 HDR USB Camera featuring 100 dB LI-HDR, Wake-on-Motion, and enhanced NIR sensitivity. This camera is designed for OEM developers targeting advanced embedded vision applications such as retail analytics, biometrics, video conferencing, robotics vision, and edge AI deployments. It offers 4K HDR performance and UVC-compliant USB integration with SDK support for platforms like NVIDIA Jetson and Raspberry Pi.
Singular.Live announced that Barstool Sports utilized their platform to develop a custom, agile graphics package for its show, The Dozen Trivia. This solution enhanced the workflow, offering scalability and flexibility for dynamic content and sponsor integrations. Barstool Sports praises Singular.Live for its versatility, customizability, and ease of use compared to previous systems.
Estadio Azteca, rebranded as Mexico City Stadium for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, underwent extensive modernizations including replacing all seats for an 87,000 capacity, installing a state-of-the-art hybrid playing field, and integrating over 21,500 square feet of LED screens. These upgrades also feature a new LED lighting system for 4K/8K broadcasts and a stadium-wide Wi-Fi system, elevating the matchday experience and broadcast capabilities.
Host Broadcast Services (HBS) details its extensive technical preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will span three countries and 16 host cities. HBS plans to use JPEG XS for compression over an ST 2110 IP backbone, with remote connectivity for centralized shading and replay systems from the IBC in Dallas. They are also implementing satellite backups and expanding the use of SRT for content distribution to rights holders.
Geniatech, an ARM embedded systems and edge AI solutions leader, promotes its hardware offerings including Edge AI acceleration modules, ARM SoMs (System on Modules), and industrial ARM platforms. These products are designed with long lifecycles and customization options to provide hardware for robust and efficient processing solutions. The company highlights their use in scaling Industrial AI and ensuring reliability in embedded systems.
The SDVoE Alliance, Semtech, Broadata, and AVPro Edge are showcasing new professional AV technologies at InfoComm 2026. Demonstrations include the SDVoE Orchestrator, USB 2.0 data transmission with high-quality video, fiber-based medical AV solutions, and esports production workflows. These solutions highlight the benefits of 10G Ethernet infrastructure for various applications.
CEDAR offers hardware and plug-in solutions for real-time audio noise reduction, targeting live streaming applications for podcasts, gaming, and general content creation. Their products, including the DNS series and ScreenVox, aim to improve audio quality for professionally produced streaming content. The near zero-latency plug-ins can be used directly in OBS as a VST3 plug-in.
Maastricht University Medical Centre utilized a Kiloview P3 Mini encoder to stream real-time ultrasound video over 4G from an ambulance for remote stroke assessment. This setup enabled a low-latency mobile medical video workflow, allowing specialists at the hospital to guide ambulance operators efficiently. The system demonstrated stable transmission and sub-second latency, even during cellular tower handoffs.
FriendlyELEC has updated its NanoPi M6V2 single-board computer, adding a 4-pin dual analog microphone connector and fixing RAM at 8GB LPDDR5. The device's Rockchip RK3588S SoC supports 8Kp60 video decoding for codecs like AV1, H.265, and VP9, making it suitable for edge video processing applications.
Wainwright Instruments supplies specialized filter solutions for Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) broadcasting infrastructure, focusing on frequencies above 30 MHz. These custom filters are designed to ensure signal integrity and suppress interference for professional users in test laboratories, satellite links, and monitoring systems. The article details various types of filters, including band pass, notch, and tunable filters, highlighting their critical role in optimizing signal quality for complex OFDM modulation.
PROMISE Technology has introduced new petabyte-scale SAN/NAS storage solutions, including all-flash, hybrid SSD+HDD, and NVMe+HDD options. These VTrak D5320, VTrak D5800, and VTrak N1616 series solutions are designed for high-capacity demands in video production, virtualization, and AI workloads, offering high-availability and features like TierBoost™ data management. The systems support demanding rich media workflows and AI applications, with expansion capabilities to meet evolving storage needs.
Broadcasters are being compelled to integrate linear and streaming operations, moving away from rigid models to build more flexible infrastructures to meet audience expectations for ubiquitous content. This trend is driven by vendors like Grass Valley, Lawo, and EVS, who are providing solutions for cloud production, software-defined infrastructure, and efficient content workflows. The convergence blurs the lines between OTT and broadcast, transforming the media ecosystem.
FIFA and HBS will centralize core broadcast production elements for the FIFA World Cup 2026, including replay, graphics, and camera shading, at a new International Broadcast Centre (IBC) in Dallas. This remote production strategy aims to enhance consistency across 16 venues and 104 matches, leveraging technologies like EVS Extra Motion and Ref Cam. The setup includes signal workflow via Verizon, a post-production hub in London, and centralized operations for VAR and stadium entertainment.
OptiTrack announced the launch of its new Slimx 22 active tracking camera, designed for precise 3D motion tracking with a 2.2 MP resolution and 360 FPS native frame rate. The camera targets virtual production and location-based VR applications, offering features like wide field of view, small footprint, and on-board processing for discreet installations and expansive capture areas. The announcement highlights its integration with OptiTrack's Motive software for streamlined workflows and industry-leading precision.
Visionary will showcase its expanded AV-over-IP ecosystem at InfoComm 2026, featuring new 5 Series Wallplates, the XB5 USB-C Conferencing Bridge, the PackeTV IPTV platform, and nexAV software. These products aim to simplify deployment and management of converged AV and IT environments across various professional applications. The offerings support bi-directional 4K60 video, audio distribution, and workflow orchestration for integrators and end-users.
InHand Networks has unveiled the EC3588-C, an AI System on Module built on the Rockchip RK3588 SoC, designed for high-end embedded applications. This new module features an 8-core CPU, a 6-TOPS NPU for multi-format acceleration, and 8K@60Hz video output capabilities. It targets industrial IoT, edge AI, in-vehicle systems, and smart displays, supporting advanced multimedia and AI inference at the edge.
Kiloview has released a firmware update (Version 2.08) for its D260 product, dated June 10, 2026. This update introduces dynamic display for TS streams and compatibility with RF02 and Media Hub AVX24-4 platforms. Additionally, it resolves video source identification bugs and optimizes audio/video synchronization for improved performance.
BirdDog has become the first hardware manufacturer to achieve full NDI 6.3 compatibility across its portfolio of cameras, encoders, and decoders. This integration introduces enhanced discoverability features, including active Discovery Server registration via new Sender Advertiser APIs and hostname-based device grouping. The update aims to simplify scalable IP video deployments for streaming professionals.
MainConcept has launched a beta for its new ST 2110 Client SDK, which enables software-based reception of ST 2110 video and audio streams for professional broadcast applications. This SDK assists in the transition from traditional SDI workflows to IP-based infrastructures, supporting uncompressed ST 2110 streams for video and audio over IP.
Event Communications Australia (ECA) has been appointed as the exclusive distributor for Optocore products in Australia. This partnership allows ECA to offer ultra-low-latency, highly redundant fiber-optic signal transport solutions for professional audiovisual, live events, and broadcast sectors, complementing its existing portfolio including BroaMan systems.
PTZOptics Link 4K cameras can now stream SRT directly to Callaba Gateway, enabling cloud ingest for routing, recording, and monitoring. This workflow simplifies remote production by configuring the Link 4K as an SRT Caller to Callaba's cloud-based Listener. The article provides detailed setup instructions and troubleshooting tips for this specific integration.
MediaCity is providing the studio, post-production facilities, and technology hosting for the BBC's World Cup coverage from Salford, utilizing robust transatlantic connectivity and advanced virtual production technology. The operation involves 50x HD and three UHD streams, with various compression standards like JPEG XS and HEVC, and features a new multi-camera XR studio with ROE LED, MoSys Startracker Max, and Pixotope software. Extensive resilience measures, including dual active paths and fiber connectivity, are in place to ensure uninterrupted broadcast.
