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.
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.
PURPLELEC has introduced the TB9001, a 14-port Thunderbolt 5 docking station designed for creative professionals and hybrid work environments. This dock offers native triple 8K display output and an integrated M.2 NVMe SSD slot for storage expansion. The company also supports OEM/ODM customization for distributors and system integrators.
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.
Open Broadcast Systems developed HDR output support for its decoders across various pipelines, overcoming significant QA challenges due to differing output configurations. The company leveraged AI alongside human testing to manage the extensive permutations required for consistent HDR experiences, particularly for HLG and integrating with third-party hardware like Blackmagic Decklink. This strategic use of AI addresses the complexity of interoperability across diverse broadcast and streaming video outputs.
Blackmagic Design has released DaVinci Resolve 21, DaVinci Resolve Studio 21.0, and Fusion Studio 21.0, just seven weeks after their initial beta announcement at NAB 2026. This rapid final release includes new features like Fairlight folders, keyframing improvements, and a new Photo page for DaVinci Resolve 21, along with the Krokodove toolset and over 100 motion graphics effects for Fusion Studio 21.0.
Creamsource has launched two new compact 160W lighting fixtures, the Vortex2 and Vortex2 Soft, expanding its Vortex lineup for production professionals. These IP65-rated lights feature RRGBBW LED engines, CreamOS workflow, and enhanced connectivity options for greater flexibility in film and video production. The new fixtures are priced at $1400 each and are expected to ship in August 2026.
Blackmagic Design has officially released Camera 10.2, bringing phase-detection autofocus (PDAF) to its PYXIS 6K camera and adding new controls like autofocus transition speed. The update also integrates Cloud Streaming support, expanding the camera's connectivity.
Sony announced RIALTO 65, a new modular 65mm format sensor block for its high-end VENICE 2 camera, targeting a first-half 2027 release. This development aims to increase the flexibility and modularity of the VENICE 2 system for professional video production. The new sensor will be one of the industry's largest, supporting 9.6K 3:2 open gate recording and multiple readout modes.
Short Snout Media partnered with Singular.live to develop a mobile, golf cart-operated graphics package for Good Good Golf's content. This solution utilizes Singular.live's web-native infrastructure and Google Sheets for data management, enabling remote, real-time graphics delivery. The system provides course data, leaderboards, scorecards, and score bugs for both live and pre-recorded golf content.
Pliant Technologies' CrewCom wireless intercom systems were extensively used for the Super Bowl pre-game and broadcast coverage by CP Communications and AY Productions. Three synchronized systems, operating across 900MHz and 2.4GHz frequency bands, were deployed to manage communications in a complex RF environment at SoFi Stadium. This marks the fifth consecutive year Pliant has supported the event, showcasing the scalability and flexibility of their product.
The June 2026 Cine Gear issue of Film and Digital Times features new camera and lens developments from companies like Sony and ZEISS. Key announcements include the Sony RIALTO 65 camera, ZEISS Panoptes 65 lenses, and other products from Fujinon, Sigma, and Angenieux. Additionally, the issue reports on Thomas Riedel's acquisition of ARRI, signifying major industry consolidation.
Soundtronics Wireless Las Vegas utilizes Pliant Technologies' CrewCom wireless intercom system for Showtime Boxing events, highlighting its RF range, reliability, and frequency efficiency for live broadcast production in large venues. The system's ability to operate in 900MHz and 2.4GHz bands is noted for spectral efficiency, crucial as FCC auction changes impact UHF spectrum use.
Opéra de Limoges has installed Pliant Technologies' CrewCom wireless intercom system, deployed by distribution partner Pilote Films and integrator Geste Scenique. The system provides reliable communication for 20 production crew members across the 1,500-seat venue in France, enhancing versatility for various live productions. Key features noted include the system's ability to connect a large number of users, excellent voice quality, and compact Radio Packs.
Auburn Community Church adopted Pliant Technologies' CrewCom digital wireless intercom system and SmartBoom headsets to improve communication for its in-person and live-stream services. The system facilitates communication between camera operators, the video director, production team, and musicians, enhancing live production workflows. It was chosen for its ease of setup, reliability, and broad wireless coverage.
AJA Video Systems promotes the openGear standard for flexible and space-saving AV installations, highlighting its support for integrating diverse equipment from 150 partner companies into a unified rack system. The company launched its new OG-GEN10 sync generator at NAB, an openGear-compatible version of its popular GEN-10 mini-converter. This product offers synchronization for AV workflows, along with density and ease of management through the openGear Dashboard interface.
Matrox Video has launched its Maevex MGX encoders and decoders, which utilize COTS hardware to deliver 4K60 4:4:4 AVoIP distribution with one-frame latency and significantly reduced bitrate. These IPMX-ready devices support various streaming formats and offer multi-view capabilities, targeting professional AV distribution for control rooms, enterprise video, and medical environments. Matrox is using the codec engine in Intel and Nvidia CPUs and GPUs, enabling an open standard codec for low latency and efficient bitrate while serving multiple channels in a single appliance, departing from customized and incompatible solutions.
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.
Minor League Baseball (MiLB) has partnered with Haivision to modernize its live video contribution across 120 stadiums, transitioning from HLS to SRT using Haivision Makito X4 encoders. This shift aims to reduce latency and improve reliability for regional sports networks and international distribution partners. Additionally, Haivision announced new products at the 2026 NAB Show, including the Makito ONE video transport platform and Falkon X4 5G mobile transmitter, designed for remote production and high-performance live contribution.
Executives from Telestream, Zixi, and Eyevinn discuss the importance of unified software-defined observability for managing remote streaming pipelines. They emphasize collaborative data sharing, real-time alerts, and detailed monitoring across multiple hops to maintain stream reliability and quality, particularly for live production relying on cellular bonding and cloud environments. This approach aims to reduce troubleshooting complexity and vendor finger-pointing in distributed workflows.
Phoenix Broadcast Solutions signed a three-year enterprise agreement with Grass Valley to modernize its live production operations across APAC and the Middle East. This deployment includes Grass Valley LDX Series cameras, K-Frame production switchers, and Densité/XIP infrastructure. The new systems support UHD, 4K, and SMPTE ST 2110 standards, facilitating flexible REMI and hybrid workflows for international sports and entertainment.
Bridge Technologies released a new report titled "Design Goes Beyond Attraction, Why UI Works With The Brain," detailing how effective UI design in their monitoring probes leverages cognitive psychology for user engagement and retention. The article highlights redesigns in their VB330, VB220, and VB120 probes for improved menu structures and introduces a 'canvas design' for the VB440, allowing custom workflows, emphasizing cognitive ergonomics over aesthetics.
CYCLO Cloud has released a comprehensive tutorial on production planning for Original Equipment Production (OE Production). This tutorial demonstrates the full workflow capabilities of its cloud-based production system, offering valuable insights into cloud production for streaming professionals.
