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.
Blackmagic Design has launched Fairlight Live, a software-based live audio mixer supporting spatial audio and SMPTE-2110 broadcast workflows. The company also rolled out significant updates to DaVinci Resolve 21, adding a new Photo page, AI tools like IntelliSearch and CineFocus, and enhancements for Fusion and Fairlight. Additionally, the Blackmagic Camera for iOS app received an update with Apple Watch control and ATEM camera control support.
Matrox Video has launched its Maevex MGX Series of IPMX-ready 4K60 AV-over-IP encoders and decoders. These devices feature H.265 4:4:4 support and are designed to significantly reduce network bandwidth, offering efficient AV-over-IP deployments for professional use. The series supports both IPMX and Matrox IQ Mode, allowing for flexible workflow integration and ultra-low-latency performance.
Industry experts are debating the role of the Media eXchange Layer (MXL) in software-defined media facilities, identifying it as complementary to SMPTE ST 2110 for efficient media exchange between software applications. Early adopters are implementing MXL for targeted pilots and hybrid deployments to improve interoperability and reduce processing overhead. The discussion highlights MXL's potential for flexible, vendor-interoperable live production environments, while acknowledging challenges in ecosystem maturity and scalability.
Samsung has launched its Cinematic Look-Up Table (Cine LUT) feature for the Galaxy S26 series, built on its Advanced Professional Video (APV) codec. Developed in collaboration with U5K Imageworks, Cine LUT aims to make professional color grading accessible to mobile video creators, enabling cinematic looks directly on the phone. The feature allows users to apply professional color styles to Log video footage captured with the device, addressing the challenge of mobile color grading and streamlining the creation of high-quality video content.
GatesAir has opened a new office in São Paulo, Brazil, to bolster its sales, engineering, and support for the DTV+ rollout across South America. This strategic expansion aims to improve local availability of GatesAir's transmitter technologies and IP-based distribution solutions, supporting Brazil's ongoing digital television network modernization.
Atomos announced immediate availability of its Sumo PRO-19, a new 19-inch 4K HDR monitor-recorder-switcher designed for cinematic production workflows. The device records in ProRes, ProRes RAW, and Avid DNx, supports camera control, offers integrated Wi-Fi and Ethernet for cloud connectivity, and includes NDI HX3 transmission. It is priced at USD $2,899 and currently shipping worldwide.
Fox Television Stations is seeking a Director of Engineering for its Milwaukee operations, a role focused on overseeing broadcast, production, transmission, and digital engineering. The position emphasizes leadership in emerging technologies such as SMPTE 2110 and HDR workflows, crucial for a 24/7 live news and content environment. This signifies Fox’s continued investment in advanced broadcast infrastructure and production systems at the station level.
Ikan has officially launched the Studio Rover, a dual-award-winning mobile broadcast-quality production studio cart, available in HDMI/SDI or NDI/REMI configurations. This product is designed to support presenter-driven, AV tech-operated, and remote production workflows, catering to a range of professional live and recorded video production needs. It includes features like a built-in PTZ prompter, motorized column, active cooling, and a 12U rack base for integrate additional equipment.
AVIXA is hosting a webinar on June 4, 2026, focused on how AV over IP technology can enhance sports production capabilities. The session, featuring insights from Broadfield Distributing Inc. executives Jim Bask and Glen Seaman, will discuss flexible, scalable, and cost-effective broadcast workflows using standards like NDI and ST2110 for remote and multi-camera setups.
tvONE and Green Hippo's Pixel Academy are hosting two 'Master Stack' events in July 2026, bringing together various AV and live production brands. These events offer hands-on training for industry professionals on integrating modern live production technologies, including IPMX and ST 2110 transport, DMX, and network design. The showcase focuses on practical workflows across the entire AV chain.
Broadcast Management Group (BMG) published a guide on choosing live interview locations in Washington, DC, detailing the technical requirements for broadcast studios, corporate offices, hotels, and dedicated live shot studios. The article emphasizes technical readiness, including connectivity, audio, and lighting, for high-stakes live productions. BMG highlights its Washington Broadcast Center as a professional facility for these types of productions.
PTR & Co. highlights its live production services portfolio, delivering multi-camera, multi-platform streaming, remote presenter ingest, and simulcasting for over 750 corporate, entertainment, and non-profit events. The company emphasizes its hardware vision-mixing, real-time graphics, and custom RTMP output capabilities for diverse live productions. They serve major brands and institutions across the US and globally.
Ross has released an overview of its TouchDrive TD3S panel, a production switcher designed for technical directors in fast-paced live production environments. The panel features 25 crosspoint buttons, three full ME control rows with touch displays, and a built-in DashBoard computer for enhanced configuration and control.
Shure launched the MXA925 Ceiling Array Microphone, an enhanced successor to the MXA920, designed for modern meeting rooms. It features Automatic Coverage for fast setup and AI-enabled IntelliMix DSP for clear speech. The microphone also offers dual RJ45 networking and ShureCloud remote management for IT-friendly deployment and monitoring.
Neumann has introduced the KH 150 powered studio monitor, featuring a 6.5" woofer, DSP-controlled electronics for linear phase, and high SPL, designed for professional audio production. The monitor also offers an AES67 variant, providing interoperability with broadcast standards like ST 2110 and RAVENNA, and integrates with Neumann's MA 1 automatic monitor alignment system.
Logitek is introducing two new products, Glide and JetFlex, designed to modernize broadcast studio architecture. Glide is described as the first self-contained 'glass' console, while JetFlex is a 2RU platform serving as a console engine, audio router, or flexible AoIP I/O device. Both products will be demonstrated at the NAB Show in the MaxxKonnect booth.
The National Film and Television School (NFTS) is hiring a Senior Technician for the CoSTAR Stage at Pinewood Studios, a £75.6 million UKRI investment. This state-of-the-art converged media production stage is designed for R&D in broadcasting and streaming technology. The role involves operating and maintaining systems such as LED/projection, spatial audio, camera/motion tracking, ST-2110 IP media networks, and advanced AI compute.
Creative Technology supplied a full ST 2110-native video workflow for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, delivering over 49 million pixels to approximately 500sqm of LED screens. This setup represented a significant advancement in IP production for a major live event, utilizing a redundant 100GB network and managing complex video control and media playback. The system was built for scale, resilience, and rapid turnaround for creative variations between delegations.
Sinowell has launched a new bi-directional converter supporting 12G SDI to ST 2110 IP conversion. This device features five video capture and output channels, processing 4K60 10-bit video over a 40Gb ethernet port for live IP broadcast production. It complies with various SMPTE standards, including ST 2110-20/30/40, and offers ultra-low signal conversion latency.
AvL Technologies has launched new 1.8m motorized vehicle-mount/driveaway antennas for mobile VSAT and ruggedized applications. These antennas support Ku-, C-, and Ka-bands, offering dependable SATCOM capabilities for mobile operations and short-duration stops, with features like zero backlash AvL Cable Drive and an advanced antenna control system.
AvL Technologies has launched new 2.0m vehicle-mount/driveaway antennas, including models 2000, 2010, and 2012, which are designed for mobile missions requiring assured SATCOM connectivity. These antennas feature auto-acquisition, multi-band support (Ku, Ka, C, S, X), and a rugged design for demanding operational requirements. The systems are controlled by the AvL AAQ Antenna Controller, offering automatic acquisition and multiple user interfaces.
Video Assist 2.2, an iPad app, has been updated to include timecode support via Tentacle Sync devices, record triggers for select Sony and Panasonic cameras, and new drag-and-drop functionality for iPad editing software. The update also features vertical desqueeze for anamorphic formats, improved audio meters, and under-the-hood refinements for frame accuracy and playback. Developed by an Australian VTR operator, the app aims to bring professional video tools to a wider audience using affordable hardware.
Dell and NVIDIA unveiled the XPS 16 Creator Edition laptop at Computex, featuring the NVIDIA RTX Spark platform. This device is designed for professionals in content creation workflows, supporting local AI workloads, complex creative applications, and high-performance graphics. Key features include up to 128GB of unified memory, a Tandem OLED display, and built-in SD card reader and HDMI port.
Gigabyte introduced the R1C7-KOA-AS1, a high-density server designed to pack 40 Intel Core Ultra 7 258V processors into a compact chassis. This system, demonstrated at Computex 2026, aims to provide a bare-metal alternative for cloud gaming and VDI by leveraging integrated graphics to avoid costly vGPU licensing, with each node having dedicated graphics acceleration.
Industry leaders are discussing the Dynamic Media Facility (DMF) concept, which aims to orchestrate media workflows across software-based environments for broadcasters. The DMF model encourages software-defined infrastructure and emphasizes architectural shifts, orchestration, and integration with legacy systems like SDI and SMPTE ST 2110 for greater flexibility and scalability. Key challenges include interoperability, timing management, and moving from discussion to widespread adoption, especially bridging synchronous and asynchronous workflows.
PTZOptics, Detect-It, and Comtronix are set to demonstrate industrial AI inspection systems at Automate 2026, focusing on real-time visual inspection in manufacturing environments. The collaboration will showcase on-premise AI deployments using PTZOptics cameras, Detect-It AI software, and Comtronix industrial PCs. They aim to provide practical, scalable solutions for factory automation, moving beyond complex AI pilot projects to live production.
CaptureLinker introduces a new device that enables HDMI video sources to stream directly to Apple Vision Pro at 1080p 60fps with low latency. This expands the utility of the Vision Pro headset for gaming, media, and live feeds by bridging external devices. The product aims to make traditional hardware compatible with immersive spatial computing environments.
Cinelux has unveiled the SIXTEEN, a prototype hybrid camera designed to simultaneously capture Super 16 film and a digital image from the mirror path. This innovative design aims to integrate traditional film acquisition into modern digital production workflows, offering cinematographers and producers both a real film negative and an immediate digital pipeline for monitoring and post-production. The camera is being positioned as a more practical alternative for film capture within today's production environment.
Telycam has introduced a new lineup of broadcast PTZ cameras designed for live production, education, and corporate communication. These new models feature advanced sensor technology and optical performance, aiming to seamlessly integrate into existing broadcast workflows with low-latency video output and industry-standard control interfaces.
GatesAir has opened a new office and operations center, GatesAir Brasil Ltda., in Pouso Alegre, Minas Gerais, Brazil. This facility will provide in-country assembly, service, and support for its television and radio transmission products to support Brazil's DTV+ transition and ATSC 3.0 adoption. The investment strengthens GatesAir's regional presence and will include a regional AirWatch365 monitoring hub.
Swiss broadcaster La Télé implemented a Blackmagic Design-based backbone to produce National League ice hockey coverage concurrently with its daily operations. The system interconnects La Télé's Lausanne and Villars-sur-Glâne facilities using a Blackmagic Videohub routing matrix, enabling dual control room workflows for efficient content delivery. This setup allows La Prod, La Télé's production arm, to produce French-language studio programming for MySports.
Sports Video Group's 'SVG GameDay' series features Brooklyn Boyars, SVP of Content & Game Presentation for the New York Islanders, detailing her career and the game presentation at UBS Arena. Boyars discusses the five-year-old arena's IP-driven control room and her approach to localized show execution.
Audinate has introduced three new Dante AVIO Install adapters for analog-to-Dante conversions, featuring dual switched Ethernet ports for daisy chaining and Euroblock terminals for fixed wiring. These adapters aim to provide an economical solution for integrators to integrate analog endpoints into Dante networks. The products are compatible with Dante Controller, Director, and Domain Manager for routing, monitoring, and access control.
Riedel Communications provided the technical backbone for the SailGP New York Grand Prix, deploying a wide array of its communication, camera, and switching gear to broadcast races globally. The production relies on a remote team in London and incorporates ruggedized equipment to withstand extreme marine conditions. The system features a pure IP backbone, wireless COFDM mesh network, various MediorNet components, and SimplyLive RefBox for coach analysis.
Virtual Eye provided broadcast graphics services for three concurrent golf tournaments, including the PGA Memorial Tournament and U.S. Women's Open, demonstrating scalable remote production capabilities. The company utilized its VTWIN, Drone AR, and Golf Engine products, which feature 3D virtual graphics and AI-powered shot analysis. This deployment involved both onsite and remote crews across multiple global locations.
ESPN transitioned its UFL playoff game production from a REMI model to a full on-site setup in Daytona Stadium for a UFL playoff game due to a last-minute venue change. The production team had to build out complete broadcast infrastructure, including scaffolding for cameras, generators, and fiber cabling, in under 72 hours at the 'blank canvas' stadium. This rapid pivot highlighted the logistical and technical challenges of live sports production and the importance of adaptable infrastructure and operational readiness.
FOX Sports is enhancing its coverage of the 158th Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course by integrating new ARRI Alexa 35 Live cameras, multiple drones, and IP-based audio infrastructure. The production relies on key vendors including Game Creek Video for mobile production units and SMT for data visualization. This move highlights FOX Sports' continued investment in advanced broadcast technologies for live sports events.
TBS demonstrates how to configure its TBS28XX series HDMI encoders to directly stream live video to YouTube Live using RTMP. The tutorial guides users through creating encoding profiles, enabling RTMP streaming, configuring YouTube stream URLs and keys, and verifying the stream. This process is aimed at IPTV operators, broadcasters, and system integrators for live event streaming.
Sony Electronics is set to launch two new compact 4K PTZ cameras, the SRG-AS10 and SRG-XS10, near the end of 2026. The SRG-AS10 features AI auto-framing technology, while both models support 4K 60p and enhanced pan/tilt performance, targeting diverse professional AV environments from remote learning to sports capture. They will be showcased at InfoComm in Las Vegas.
Matthews Studio Equipment has released the Black Hyper-Chrome Matthellini2, a re-engineered version of its iconic Matthellini Clamp. This new model offers superior durability and versatility, featuring enhanced grip performance, stainless steel components, and quicker setup for professionals on set.
Sony announced RIALTO 65, an extension system for its VENICE 2 8K camera, enabling a 65mm image format. This system enhances cinematographers' flexibility by allowing the camera head to detach up to 12 meters, making it suitable for tight spaces or specialized camera work.
Aputure has launched its STORM series, a new line of high-end tunable white LED monolights designed for cinematographers. These fixtures feature a five-color BLAIR engine to enhance spectral accuracy and provide sophisticated color control without sacrificing output, aiming to improve natural light and skin tone rendering for professional sets.
ZEISS has introduced the Panoptes 65, a new line of ten large-format cinema prime lenses designed for 65mm cinematography, all featuring a uniform T2.2 T-stop. These lenses support eXtended Data (XD) and integrate with the ZEISS CinCraft ecosystem for virtual production and VFX workflows. Deliveries are scheduled to begin late summer 2026 for most focal lengths, with others following in 2027.
Sound designer Johnnie Burn utilized his personal experience with temporary deafness to create the unique Dolby Atmos sound mix for the film "Tuner." The film employs four distinct sound levels, including the use of in-ear microphones for research, to portray a character's hyperacusis and deliver an immersive soundscape. Burn highlighted that mixing in Dolby Atmos allowed for a more adventurous and accurate representation of the intricate sound design.
NBC, Telemundo, NBC News NOW, and Peacock will provide six hours of live coverage for the Sail4th 250 event from New York Harbor, celebrating the US 250th anniversary. NBCUniversal plans to use nearly 50 cameras, drones, a helicopter, and a blimp for extensive coverage from ground, air, and water, highlighting significant live event production on streaming platforms.
Liberty University has upgraded its broadcast operations with Bridge Technologies' VB440 IP production probe and a hybrid SDI-to-IP infrastructure, enabling it to produce over 1,700 annual events. The implementation provides students with hands-on experience in professional broadcast technology while enhancing internal and external communications capabilities. This move allows the university to meet professional broadcast standards and prepare students for careers in the field.
Experts from DCE Productions, AV1 Media, and Talon Audio Visual discussed evolving trends in live event production for 2026. The discussion focused on doing more with less, supporting various formats, and ensuring reliability in live shows, including aspects of connectivity, event accessibility, and streaming technologies.
wTVision provided full graphics services, including hardware and software integration, for two South American motorsports competitions: Formula Truck and Top Race. The company secured a multi-season deal for Formula Truck and integrated the official timing system (Cronomap) for both events, handling on-air graphics playout.
wTVision provided on-air graphics production using its FootballStats CG product for a Europa League match, broadcast by SportTV. This highlights the company's role as a vendor delivering live sports broadcasting graphics solutions. The service was delivered with Europa League's official HD graphic templates.
wTVision deployed its Studio CG software to manage on-air graphics and show automation for the "FISH & CHIPS" game show. The system integrated with micro RF chip readers and player controls, utilizing GPI automation for camera and graphics synchronization. This demonstrates the company's capabilities in complex live production setups.
