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.
AvL Technologies has released its new 1.55m Tri-Band High-Wind Manual FlyAway Terminal, an antenna designed for deployable communication in remote production and live event streaming. This product supports X-, Ku-, and Ka-band frequencies and is optimized for use in high-wind conditions.
Elgato has launched the Game Capture 4K S, a new device allowing for 4K60 or high frame rate capture with zero-latency passthrough for smart devices. This product is designed for streaming professionals and supports multiple operating systems and popular streaming applications.
Infineon has launched the CYUSB4022-FCAXI, an EZ-USB FX20 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 peripheral controller, offering 20 Gbps data transfer speeds. This new component is designed for high-bandwidth applications like machine vision and industrial cameras. The product features an ARM® Cortex® M4/M0+ processor, 1024 kByte SRAM, and 512 kByte Flash memory.
Actus Digital is expanding its U.S. operations by hiring John Ryan as Senior Technical Support Engineer and Reuben Sivan as Senior Developer. These additions aim to bolster local support and development capabilities for the company's broadcast solutions in response to increased demand in the American market.
This article explains how Unreal Engine is utilized in virtual production, particularly for creating realistic 3D backgrounds for LED volumes that dynamically adjust to camera movement in real time. It highlights advancements over traditional green screen methods and mentions alternatives like Unity and Blender for developing virtual environments. The piece emphasizes the benefits for live-action TV shows like The Mandalorian in reducing post-production time and cost.
South Korean broadcasters MBC, KBS, and SBS are leveraging advanced technologies, including large LED walls, AI, and metaverse platforms, to transform election night coverage into a prime-time spectacle. This approach combines real-time data and predictive modeling with immersive studio design and entertaining graphics, setting a new standard for live television production. The article highlights specific technological implementations by each network, such as MBC's 33.7-meter LED media wall and AI-generated countdown, KBS's virtual studio via metaverse, and SBS's partnership with OpenAI for an AI situation room and ChatGPT-powered assistant.
Screen Ireland is supporting "Beyond Realities," a virtual production training program delivered by Eirmersive, Orijinn, IADT, and TU RISE Elevate. The hands-on program aims to provide creative and technical companies with practical experience in virtual production, covering concepts from development to delivery, including a showcase shoot in a working LED volume. Participants will gain skills in Unreal Engine, LED wall fundamentals, and camera tracking, targeting directors, camera crew, designers, editors, and VFX/Unreal learners.
Sony has launched the A7R VI full-frame mirrorless camera, featuring a new 66.8MP stacked sensor capable of 30fps continuous shooting and advanced AI-powered autofocus. This model significantly upgrades video capabilities with 8K recording at 30p and 4K at 120p, targeting professionals who need high resolution and speed in a single device. The camera is priced at $4,499.99 and is available from June 2026.
Hollyland has launched its new Astra P1 4K PTZ camera, featuring a 1/1.8-inch CMOS sensor, 30x optical zoom, and 4K/60 fps video capture. The camera includes AI auto-tracking modes (presenter and zone tracking) and built-in NDI HX3 support for professional live streaming and recording environments. It is designed to integrate with NDI workflows and is compatible with systems like OBX and vMix.
AMZFAST, backed by Express Luck Group, is expanding its display portfolio from gaming to include smart monitors with Google TV, high-end OLED, and creator-focused displays. This strategic pivot aims to address the convergence of work, entertainment, and gaming on a single screen. The new lineup positions AMZFAST to compete in broader display markets beyond its traditional esports focus.
AvL Technologies has announced new 2.4m motorized flyaway antennas, including models 2418, 2460, and 2020PIB. These antennas support C-, X-, Ku-, and Ka-band operations and feature robust environmental tolerances with an embedded, OpenAMIP-compliant antenna control system designed for field deployment.
Delta Digital Video (DDV) showcases how its 5480E encoder, 5480D decoder, and 9600 Series multi-channel distribution systems are deployed for the FIFA World Cup. These products enable low-latency, high-quality video for broadcast, stadium displays, and security, emphasizing codec flexibility with H.264, H.265, and JPEG-XS. The article details how DDV's hardware addresses the video infrastructure challenges of large-scale events.
Hollyland has unveiled the Astra P1, a new UHD 4K60 PTZ camera featuring 30x optical zoom, AI auto-tracking, and NDI|HX3 support. Designed for professional live events, the camera offers diverse I/O interfaces including HDMI and 3G-SDI, and supports simultaneous output via multiple channels. It is now available for pre-order at $1,999 USD.
Forlinx has introduced the FET3572-C system-on-module (SoM) and OK3572-C development board, both powered by the Rockchip RK3572 processor. This new hardware supports H.264/H.265 encoding at 4K60fps and H.264/H.265/VP9/AV1/AVS2 decoding at up to 8K30fps or 4K120fps, alongside a 4 TOPS NPU for AI applications. The development board offers extensive connectivity, including multiple display and camera interfaces, dual Gigabit Ethernet, and PCIe/SATA options.
AvL Technologies has launched a new 2.0m motorized flyaway antenna designed for multi-band satellite operations, including Ku-, C-, X-, and Ka-band frequencies. The antenna features a segmented carbon fiber reflector, a two-man lift design, and an embedded control system with auto-acquisition and OpenAMIP compatibility, meeting FCC and Intelsat standards.
The Professional Squash Association (PSA) is enhancing its broadcast production for the British Open by adding new camera angles, including a cable camera, and pre-shows from a dedicated production gallery. Concurrently, the PSA is trialing biometric data wearables with Sports Data Labs to integrate advanced athlete data into future broadcasts. This expansion aims to capture more of the sport's athleticism and provide richer content for rights holders.
Epson has launched its LE-C1 Series, a new line of all-in-one dvLED displays featuring COB technology, aimed at the U.S. and Latin American commercial markets. These displays offer high brightness, superior durability, and energy efficiency, expanding Epson's commercial display portfolio for various indoor applications. The series includes 135-inch (Full HD and 4K) and 162-inch (Full HD) models, designed for streamlined installation and maintenance.
AJA has launched the Io 4K Plus, a professional video and audio I/O solution designed for high-end video production workflows. This device supports 4K/UltraHD up to 60p via 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 over Thunderbolt 3/4/5, including HDR, HFR, and deep color. It is compatible with various professional creative software suites.
ACT Entertainment's Green Hippo brand has introduced the Estuary Series, a new media control platform designed for live productions. This series features 10-bit/HDR processing, up to 256 layers of real-time visual control, and ultra-smooth, multi-layered switching for large LED canvases with one-frame latency. The platform, available in three models (MC1, MC2, MC4), supports various visual systems for concerts, touring, broadcast, and immersive environments.
Kart Chaser, a kart racing broadcast producer, developed a custom race-data API and integrated it with Singular.live's scripting API to automate broadcast graphics. This allows a single producer to manage sophisticated on-screen visuals for kart racing events, significantly enhancing production quality. Singular.live's platform handles the rendering, animation, and output, enabling Kart Chaser to focus on data integration.
EVS will showcase its MediaCeption, MediaInfra, and T-Motion solutions at InfoComm 2026 in Las Vegas. These offerings are designed to help organizations create, manage, and distribute content for enterprise communications, bringing broadcast innovation to corporate media workflows. Mike Shore, SVP Customer Advisory Services, will present a blueprint for enterprise media centers.
Riedel Communications has introduced its new StageLink family of compact edge devices, designed for flexible decentralized signal distribution. These rugged I/O boxes allow facilities to capture and distribute signals via generic IP networks for live event streaming. The devices are built for seamless network streaming and can be placed anywhere in an event or facility.
Ross Video has launched the TD-TouchScreen, a 15.6-inch 1920x1080 resolution touchscreen monitor. This new hardware product is designed to connect directly to TouchDrive control panels, providing power and supporting the DashBoard interface for streamlined production-switcher workflows. The display is offered by Markertek.
Apple is hiring a Senior Broadcast Engineer in London to support Apple Music's live broadcast infrastructure and workflows. The role will focus on managing SMPTE 2110 IP-based networks, software-defined architectures, and mission-critical production systems for live music and events. This hire signifies Apple's continued investment in internal capabilities for live streaming event production.
Blackmagic Design is offering its ATEM 1 M/E Constellation UHD 4K live production switcher. This hardware is designed for high-resolution broadcast environments, providing professional-grade switching and signal processing for UHD 4K video standards.
Atomos has released the Sumo PRO-19, a new 19-inch 4K HDR monitor-recorder-switcher designed for cinematic production workflows. The device features 12G-SDI, NDI HX3 support, integrated camera control, and camera-to-cloud capabilities, supporting various recording formats and Fujifilm FLog-2C color science. It aims to streamline on-set collaboration and high-resolution capture for production teams.
German broadcaster SWR successfully executed a four-hour multi-camera virtual production livestream using Sony's Crystal LED VERONA video wall and OCELLUS tracking system. This project demonstrated real-time rendering and synchronization of digital backdrops with live camera movement, effectively reducing post-production needs for broadcast environments.
Santachi has launched the H3 Pro, a new panoramic compact PTZ camera. This device is designed for professional video production environments, combining wide-angle views with pan-tilt-zoom capabilities.
Videocast has launched a new 4K PTZ camera specifically for church and worship streaming environments. The camera features AI-powered auto-tracking, 4K resolution, and multiple connectivity options including HDMI, USB, SDI, and IP protocols to integrate with existing production workflows. This product aims to enhance online worship experiences by providing high-quality video and streamlined operation.
A production professional is seeking advice on selecting Blackmagic Design cameras for fixed-installation theater use, specifically evaluating the Micro Studio Camera 4K G2 and Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2. The primary requirements include 10-hour operational stability, 4K SDI output for stage monitoring, and compatibility with existing Blackmagic Constellation 8K mixers.
Sony Electronics is launching two new compact, lightweight 4K 60p PTZ cameras, the SRG-AS10 and SRG-XS10, featuring STARVIS image sensors and enhanced pan/tilt performance. The SRG-AS10 includes AI-driven auto-framing capabilities for dynamic subject tracking in various environments. Both models support NDI HX2, SRT, and RTMP, simplifying remote production and IP-based workflows for streaming professionals.
Crestron has launched its new "Engineering a Culture of Collaboration" collection, featuring hardware and software designed for hybrid meeting spaces. Key products include the Collab Compute for Microsoft Teams Rooms and Zoom Rooms, 80 Series Touch Screens, Automate VX for multi-camera speaker tracking, the 1 Beyond i12D intelligent camera, and DM NAX Intelligent Audio. The collection emphasizes AI-ready infrastructure, standardized AV deployment, and improved user experience for modern collaboration tools.
Studio Technologies has unveiled the Model 385 Mic/Intercom Beltpack, a PoE-powered Dante-enabled device combining a microphone preamplifier with an intercom interface. Designed for broadcast and live-event audio teams, it supports AES67 and 24-bit digital audio for high-quality, portable audio capture and communications in remote production environments. The device allows integration with other Dante-enabled equipment and offers configurable settings via STcontroller software.
AJA Video Systems released a catalog detailing its range of standalone Mini-Converters designed for 4K, UltraHD, HD, and SD conversion, catering to production and post-production workflows. These hardware devices are built for reliability and include a five-year warranty and universal power supplies with international plug connections.
This article from Canford lists Glensound as a brand it distributes, offering a wide range of Glensound products. These products include broadcast intercoms, audio over IP solutions, cellular contribution systems, portable mixers, and active monitor loudspeakers, supporting professional video workflows.
Audinate announced Dante AVIO Live adapters, a new product line designed to connect analog, AES3, and USB hardware to Dante audio-over-IP systems with 1ms latency. These PoE-powered devices support AES67 and various sample rates, allowing integration of legacy audio equipment into modern networked production environments without software drivers.
JINGYI Audio details the evolving requirements for professional audio connectors in networked audio environments, driven by the rapid growth of protocols like Dante, AES67, and AVB. The article emphasizes the necessity of selecting appropriate cabling (Cat6a), shielded RJ45 connectors, and gold-plated contacts to ensure signal integrity, reduce EMI, and manage PoE++ power delivery in broadcast and pro AV installations. This shift impacts design decisions for connector manufacturers and system architects, highlighting total cost of ownership over initial purchase price.
Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is hiring a Media Systems Engineer II to manage IP-based production and cloud distribution for Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN. The role emphasizes architecting media technology environments using SMPTE ST-2110 standards and AWS cloud infrastructure for global content monetization. The position requires expertise in broadcast equipment, cloud platforms, and various streaming formats and systems.
AJA Video Systems revealed product updates at MPTS 2026, including the new Bridge Live IP, UDC 4K converter, and firmware version 2.0 for IP25R. These updates focus on bidirectional SMPTE ST 2110 workflows, high-density 4K transcoding and conversion, and expanded IP streaming capabilities for remote and cloud production.
Calrec has expanded its ImPulseV virtualized audio mixing engine, adding new 96 and 140 path configurations to the existing 256 processing path option. The company also introduced flexible short-term licensing options—one year, 12 weeks, and four weeks—to allow broadcasters to scale production resources as needed without high upfront costs. This aims to support broadcasters in adopting remote and distributed production workflows.
AIDA Imaging has launched the HD-NDI-IP67, a new Full HD weatherproof POV camera. This camera features NDI HX and IP connectivity, providing streaming professionals with a durable solution for remote and outdoor IP-based production.
NDI has launched a new free, five-hour online course called "NDI Fundamentals for Developers" aimed at providing technical training for SDK integration and product architecture. This initiative seeks to standardize development practices for NDI-enabled products across various workflows, including hardware, software, and cloud-native solutions. Additionally, NDI will offer an "Introduction to NDI Development" session and showcase its ecosystem at InfoComm 2026, featuring partners and demonstrations of NDI 6.3.
Keysight's Umetrix product family offers user experience monitoring for video, voice, and gaming services across 5G, LTE, and fiber networks. It utilizes real, unmodified devices and standards-based algorithms like ITU-T P.1204 to help service providers validate launch readiness and benchmark performance. This solution enables consistent methodology in both lab and live network environments.
SZTomato outlines the architectural requirements for enterprise-grade IPTV Smart TV Boxes, emphasizing dedicated hardware for video processing (VPU) to handle AV1 and HDR streams, alongside hardware-enforced Trusted Execution Environments for security. It details network stack optimization for multicast environments and remote management capabilities critical for telecommunications operators. The article aims to guide procurement directors on selecting appropriate hardware for scalable IPTV infrastructure.
NXP's i.MX 8M Plus application processor family includes a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for machine learning, dual image signal processors for vision systems, and H.265 video encoding/decoding abilities. This hardware is designed for Smart Home, Building, City, and Industry 4.0 applications at the industrial edge. The processor also features Arm Cortex-A53 and Cortex-M7 cores for combined powerful processing and real-time control.
AMD announced the release of drivers and specifications for its new Radeon RX 9070 graphics card, a desktop GPU featuring 16GB GDDR6 memory and 56 compute units. The specifications highlight support for essential video codecs including AV1, H.264, and HEVC for both encoding and decoding, crucial for modern streaming workflows. The article primarily details driver availability and hardware specs, not the card's application in professional streaming systems.
VIOSO has released EXAPLAY 3, a browser-based media server designed for permanent installations and immersive venues. This update introduces frame-accurate multi-client synchronization, Auto-Heal resilience, and integrated show control features across various protocols like OSC, DMX, and Art-Net. The platform aims to provide a comprehensive solution for managing complex video and automation in immersive environments.
Swiss broadcaster Canal Alpha has selected Harmonic's software-based XOS Advanced Media Processor to integrate playout and delivery across various networks, including DTT, IPTV, CTV, and OTT. The solution uses AI-powered EyeQ content-aware encoding to reduce bitrates by up to 50% while supporting UHD delivery. This deployment streamlines Canal Alpha's 24/7 channel origination and direct-to-consumer delivery.
Hollyland has updated its wireless video transmitter and receiver product lineup, showcasing several devices designed for professional field production and streaming. Key products include the Cosmo C2, featuring a 3,000ft range and NDI HX3 support, and the Syscom 421S, which supports multi-transmitter setups and SDI/HDMI transmission. Other featured devices offer varying ranges, latency, and streaming capabilities like RTMP and UVC support for diverse production needs.
Magewell has launched Director Plus, a portable all-in-one production system designed for live streaming and recording. It supports 4K workflows with HDMI, USB, and various IP sources including SRT and NDI, and features integrated 5G bonding and Wi-Fi 6E for stable connectivity. The device also offers multi-channel ISO recording and simultaneous streaming to up to four platforms.
