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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
intoPIX has unveiled a new MIPI-to-Ethernet FPGA Bridge designed to capture RAW Bayer data from MIPI CSI-2 sensors, compress it using JPEG XS RAW, and stream it over Gigabit Ethernet with under 1ms latency. This solution aims to simplify the evaluation and deployment of MIPI sensors for various industrial applications by offering long-reach connectivity, bandwidth reduction, and ultra-low latency. The FPGA-based board supports standard Gigabit Ethernet, PoE, and is sensor-agnostic, with software decoding available on CPU and GPU platforms.
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 has launched ClearView Pivot, a platform designed for real-time, remote 4K HDR review sessions with 12-bit color depth and 4:4:4 chroma sampling. This tool facilitates high-quality collaboration for color grading, VFX, and audio reviews, aiming to replicate a grading suite experience remotely. It emphasizes ultra-low latency and studio-grade security, operating over Sohonet's private Media Network.
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.
Sohonet offers ClearView Flex, an Emmy Award-winning collaboration platform for creative reviews that supports up to 40 participants with sub-100ms latency and 2K DCI resolution. The platform enables real-time feedback and annotation for remote teams, streaming from various sources like edit bays and cameras, and can be deployed in the cloud or on-premise. It is designed for creative workflows in pre-production, live shooting, editorial, audio, VFX, and color review.
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.
tvONE, an ACT Entertainment brand, unveiled its new 4RU CALICO PRO (C7-PRO-4200) video processor at InfoComm 2026. This new hardware is designed for mission-critical video processing in large-scale LED installations, video production, and immersive environments, offering 4K60, 10-bit HDR, and ultra-low latency.
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.
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.
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.
Vadzo Imaging has launched the Innova-678CRS, a new 4K HDR GigE PoE camera built on the Sony STARVIS 2 IMX678 sensor. This camera supports multiple HDR modes, LED flicker mitigation, and ONVIF compliance, targeting industrial inspection, traffic monitoring, and various multi-camera vision architectures. The product aims to provide consistent image quality in challenging lighting conditions for machine vision and smart city applications.
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.
Fox Sports is preparing its largest-ever World Cup production for the expanded 2026 tournament, featuring HDR visuals and a revamped production hub in Los Angeles. Telemundo plans to leverage its Spanish-language broadcasts to drive non-sports programming viewership on Peacock. Both broadcasters are adapting their strategies for the increased match count and home-turf advantage.
Bosma has launched the VEGA H2, a new 6K full-frame cinema camera featuring Horizontal and Vertical Switching (HVS) for native vertical capture without cropping the sensor. Priced at $4,999, this camera addresses the increasing demand for vertical content by integrating a mechanism to rotate the imaging system, offering workflow advantages for filmmakers needing both horizontal and vertical masters.
The article discusses the ongoing convergence between broadcast and pro AV markets, driven by IP, cloud, and software technologies. It highlights the accessibility of broadcast production tools to pro AV users and the adoption of pro AV tools in broadcast, while noting barriers such as network security and operational skill gaps. The piece emphasizes the importance for vendors to understand the distinct needs and buying processes of both markets for successful engagement.
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.
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.
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.
DVDO has introduced the H265-4KENC-1, a new 4K60 H.265/H.264 AV-over-IP encoder. This professional-grade hardware is designed to transmit ultra-high-definition video over standard Gigabit Ethernet networks, supporting efficient, low-bandwidth distribution for applications like digital signage and enterprise AV.
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.
Vince Caputo and Scott Carter of NFL Films, winners of a Sports Emmy for Outstanding Post Produced Audio, will present at the 2026 SVG Advanced Audio Symposium. The symposium's agenda includes discussions on AI for audio, digital microphones, and the rollout of Dolby AC4 on streaming services. The event will also explore how evolving sports broadcasting demands impact audio production operations.
The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) is significantly expanding its broadcast operations for Season 3, implementing a world feed model. This strategy aims to boost production efficiency and broaden global distribution, indicating reliance on various key vendors to achieve these goals.
The NBA's in-house Broadcast Operations and Engineering teams are managing global NBA Finals coverage, expanding their High-Speed Arena Network (HSAN) architecture to over 100 transmission paths. This effort supports domestic and international rightsholders from NYC and San Antonio, utilizing mobile units for complex remote production and broadcast infrastructure. The infrastructure includes dedicated production facilities, camera positions, and commentary locations, demonstrating advanced technical coordination to deliver content to 214 countries in over 50 languages.
Riedel Communications provided its Artist intercom and SmartPanels to power the 14th World Live Neurovascular Conference (WLNC) in Lisbon. The system connected live neurovascular procedures from operating rooms in five different countries to delegates attending the conference, facilitating real-time, low-latency communication. Technical production was managed by PlayfulBits UK, which integrated the Riedel systems to control remote cameras and monitors.
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.
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.
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.
Insta360 has launched its new Luna Ultra gimbal camera along with an ecosystem of professional add-ons, including a dedicated audio module, an extended battery grip, and a universal pro mount. The companion app has also been updated with deeper manual controls, aiming to position the camera for professional filmmaking workflows as a B-cam solution.
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.
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.
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.
Veo has published a guide detailing how youth and high school sports teams can live stream baseball games using the Veo Cam 3, which simultaneously streams to YouTube, Facebook, or RTMP destinations while recording 4K footage. The article covers connectivity solutions, optimal camera positioning, and how the camera streamlines the process for coaches to obtain clips for recruiting and review. Veo highlights the dual functionality for streaming audiences and coaching analysis, positioning its product as a comprehensive solution for sports programs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
