Broadcast Production Hardware & Live IP Infrastructure News

Nova Lume is bringing Green-GO's digital intercom products to live sports productions. This initiative aims to address the demand for more flexible, scalable, and cost-conscious communication workflows in the industry.

Pebble was recognized for its multi-channel playout system at the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting+ Awards 2026. This system provides a resilient hybrid IP and SDI playout ecosystem that supports 10 broadcast channels with synchronized operations.

The article introduces AI cinematic smartphones which are transforming mobile devices into tools for content creators. These devices combine advanced camera hardware with generative AI to offer production capabilities. The focus is on enabling advanced video creation through mobile technology.

Calibrite announced its Display Plus HL colorimeter has received Apple approval, making it the first such device for hardware-level display calibration. This allows for professional color accuracy on Apple displays. The product aims to provide precise color management for professionals.

The article provides a guide to choosing optimal aspect ratios for live video production, discussing common formats like 16:9, 9:16, and 1:1. It explains scenarios where multiple aspect ratios might be used simultaneously for different platforms. The piece aims to assist live producers in making informed decisions about video formatting.

Apple TV will broadcast a special live Major League Soccer (MLS) match on May 27, which will be entirely captured using iPhone 17 Pro devices. This event marks the first time a major live sports event will be exclusively filmed using smartphones.

Sony has released new firmware updates for its BURANO cinema camera and a7 V mirrorless camera. The BURANO V3.00 update adds FF 5.8K 6:5 anamorphic and S35c 3.8K 120fps modes, while the a7 V V2.00 update introduces 32-bit float audio compatibility with the XLR-A4 adapter.

Chyron launched PRIME Scorebug, a new hardware offering, and simultaneously added a SaaS scorebug to its Chyron LIVE platform. This expands Chyron's sports graphics capabilities with both on-premise and cloud-based solutions.

Apple TV will capture an entire Major League Soccer (MLS) game using only the iPhone 17 Pro on May 23. This event marks the first time a major professional live sporting event broadcast will be shot entirely with iPhones.

The article states that hybrid facilities, which combine IP-native and legacy broadcast equipment, may appear simpler from a distance but demand a different management approach. It suggests that the adoption of all-IP broadcast infrastructure has shifted complexity rather than simplified it.

Ross Video announced its intention to invest C$122.5 million to expand its manufacturing and research and development (R&D) operations. This expansion is supported by Invest Ontario and is projected to create 125 highly-skilled jobs.

Torneos has upgraded its multichannel playout system by deploying Imagine Communications' Versio platform. This deployment is designed to preserve existing workflows while providing a pathway to support UHD and SMPTE ST 2110 standards.

Vadzo Imaging has launched the Innova-900MGS monochrome global shutter Gigabit Ethernet camera. This new camera incorporates the Sony Pregius S IMX900 sensor, featuring 3.2MP resolution, True Global Shutter, Quad HDR, and enhanced NIR 2X capabilities, aligning with GigE Vision and ONVIF Profile S, T & G standards with PoE.

EVS will offer technical training sessions on its VIA MAP end-to-end production workflows at its offices in Liège, Belgium from June 24-28. The training focuses on live production workflows including content ingest, logging, streaming, media management, and playout using the VIA tools.

EVS's VP of Innovation and Architecture, Olivier Barnich, discusses the company's innovation strategy, emphasizing its focus on leveraging AI and machine learning to develop solutions for live video production. The strategy involves integrating AI into core products, maintaining modularity for hybrid workflows, and using customer feedback to guide development in areas like AI-assisted content indexing and sports statistics.

Jigsaw24 has partnered with EVS to offer EVS's Move product range to UK broadcasters, aiming to modernize broadcast workflows. This collaboration will showcase unified baseband and file-based capabilities within the UK market.

Cooke has announced AP3 1.5x anamorphic prime lenses for mirrorless cameras, available in 35mm, 50mm, and 85mm focal lengths. These lenses operate at T2.4–T16, feature native E-mount compatibility, and offer user-interchangeable mounts. The new lenses start at $7750.

The Marché du Film's Cannes Next program will host a Virtual Production Conference & Showcase Stage from May 13-18, 2026, featuring a large virtual production setup powered by ROE Visual and Orbital Studios, with support from several other technology companies. The event will offer masterclasses and workshops on virtual production workflows, tools, and technologies for film and streaming platforms.

Blackmagic Design introduced Fairlight Live, a new software-based audio mixing solution for live production, offering features like custom workflows, extensive channel support, and integration with ATEM switchers and SMPTE-2110 IP environments. The launch also includes companion Fairlight Live Audio Panels in 10, 20, and 40 fader configurations for hardware control.

Draper Media, an independent media company operating multiple television properties in the Delmarva region, has improved its news and sports production workflows using latakoo's cloud-based video workflow platform. After nearly a year of deployment across WBOC-TV, CoastTV, and Delmarva Sports Network, latakoo has reduced breaking news turnaround times by streamlining video ingest, transcription, transcoding, archiving, and sharing processes.

Vivid Broadcast has integrated Calrec's True Control 2.0 with its Argo M and Type R audio systems to create agile remote production workflows. This setup allows for flexible control of audio mixing from different locations, enhancing efficiency for live broadcast events.

NEP Group is rolling out two new mobile production units in the U.S. called Supershooter 11 and Supershooter 65. Supershooter 11 is designed for large, premium events, while Supershooter 65 is configured for REMI (remote production) workflows.

Globecast has modernized its Singapore facility with a renovation project aimed at transitioning its operations towards cloud, IP, and OTT technologies. This move is intended to reduce dependence on legacy infrastructure. The upgrade focuses on supporting advanced video delivery workflows.

Telefonica in Spain conducted a pilot test of ultra-fast 5G mmWave technology, achieving upload speeds exceeding 1.8 Gbps. The test was done in collaboration with Sony, which used the setup to operate a 5G audiovisual broadcasting system.

ENVY, a London-based post-production facility, has evolved over two decades to become a leading end-to-end post-production service provider. The company is known for its digital post services, including DIT and Media Management, Grading, VFX, and Editorial.

The article from NewscastStudio, published on May 18, 2026, discusses the concept of "hybrid facilities" in broadcast production, indicating that this approach is becoming an established norm rather than a temporary solution. It suggests that the blend of on-premises infrastructure and cloud-based production is evolving into a permanent operational model.

Elgato has launched the 4K Pro capture card, which supports recording in 4K60 HDR while allowing the connected monitor to maintain 4K144 refresh rates. This capability is enabled by HDMI 2.1 technology.

Sports broadcasting workflows are evolving toward digital-first production, incorporating 4K streaming, low-latency delivery, and 5G bonding. This shift is driven by the demand for immersive fan experiences and agile field production, with solutions like LiveU Solo Pro facilitating mobile, cloud-connected workflows.

The 24th Prolight + Sound Guangzhou (PLSG) fair will take place from May 28-31, 2026, featuring over 2,200 international exhibitors across an expanded 220,000 sqm. The event highlights include an immersive 'Unicorn Series' stage design showcase with L-Acoustics support, a 'Video All in One Zone' focusing on IP-based live production through the NDI Alliance, and an 'Audio Vivid Park' demonstrating 3D spatial audio technologies.

TVU Networks will showcase its cloud-native live production solutions at BCA 2026, focusing on technologies that integrate cloud, 5G, and AI. The company plans to demonstrate workflows designed to transition traditional broadcast operations to cloud-based systems. These solutions include creator-first mobile streaming capabilities.

LiveU launched its advanced LiveU EcoSystem at Broadcast Asia 2026, featuring new solutions like the LU900Q and Nexus, designed to enhance IP-video workflows from field acquisition to cloud production. The EcoSystem integrates various LiveU products for broadcast and live streaming applications, emphasizing seamless connectivity and streamlined operations.

This article discusses the technical stack required for multi-camera XR virtual production, focusing on the challenges and workflows involved when multiple cameras shoot the same LED volume. It identifies key components like LED panels, processing, tracking, rendering, switching, and color as areas of potential misunderstanding in building XR studios and broadcast systems.

Zero Density showcased its virtual studio and broadcast graphics tools at NAB Show 2026, including Reality 5, Traxis tracking ecosystem, and Lino workflow. The presentation included new features like Chaos Vantage, NVIDIA's Gaussian splatting integration, AI-assisted workflows, and XR production technologies. Zero Density's Traxis Hub was highlighted for democratizing tracking and automatic lens profiling.

The Media Production & Technology Show (MPTS) 2026 is celebrating its 10th anniversary, featuring over 400 speakers, 300+ exhibitors, and an expected 13,000 attendees. The event includes the debut of Post Production World Conference Europe, AI training for creatives, and new networking spaces, focusing on trends like DaVinci Resolve 21 and AI features from Blackmagic Design and Adobe.

A market research report projects the global PTZ streaming camera market size to be USD 819.0 million in 2025, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.60% during the forecast period. The report details the market's competitive landscape, segmented by region, manufacturers, product type, and application, which includes video conferencing, live broadcasting, and distance education.

Blackmagic Design announced the Blackmagic Cloud Store Ultra, a new high-performance flash storage solution with up to 48TB capacity, RAID 5 support, and two independent 100G Ethernet connections. Designed for high-end film and television production, it allows simultaneous recording and editing workflows and includes Blackmagic Cloud media sync and support for DaVinci Resolve proxy files.

SMPTE Toronto announced its 2026 Boot Camp titled "Game Changers: The Future of Sports Live Production and Fan Experience," offering a full day of expert-led sessions, case studies, and networking focusing on tools, technologies, and creative approaches to capturing, managing, and delivering live content. The event features presentations from companies like Ross Video, Fujifilm, Girraphic, Evertz, AWS, EVS, and Lawo, covering topics such as aerial cameras, cinematic looks for live sports, augmented reality, cloud-based production, and AI in workflows. Speakers from CBC also presented on using EBU's Dynamic Media Facility Concepts (DMF) during the Milano Cortina Olympics.

Techex has launched tx darwin, a modular, cloud-native framework designed for live media processing, transport, and monitoring within contribution, mezzanine, and distribution workflows. The solution employs a microservice architecture to deliver various tools for broadcast workflows, including consumer multiview solutions, cloud playout protection, and world feed origination capabilities. tx darwin focuses on low compute and carbon footprint, interoperability, and standards compliance, supporting a range of inputs, transformations, and outputs, such as SRT, RTP, SMPTE ST 2022-7, SCTE-35, and BISS-2 scrambling.

TVU Networks announced that its remote super slow-motion ingest and synchronization technology is now technically validated with EVS LiveCeption replay tools. This integration allows for frame-accurate, high frame rate replay workflows over IP networks, extending premium live production beyond traditional fiber-connected venues to various internet connections like 5G and Starlink.

Open Broadcast Systems announced that BMC TV has deployed its 5G Flyaway solution for live horse racing coverage. The solution provides high-quality, low-latency feeds from remote tracks using cellular networks, aiming to deliver satellite and fiber-comparable quality. BMC TV’s director of operations stated the 5G Flyaway met requirements for reliable, low-latency bonded cellular transmission.

Panopto and Epiphan Video launched the EC20, a new PTZ camera with 4K resolution and AI auto-tracking. This camera is the first Panopto-certified PTZ camera and directly integrates with Panopto's video knowledge platform as a remote recorder for simplified lecture capture.

Jigsaw24 has partnered with EVS to introduce advanced live video technology and integrated workflows to the UK broadcast market. This alliance aims to modernize live production within the region.

BBright highlights the interoperability and stability features of its Encoder, Gateway, and Decoder suite for broadcast operations, emphasizing its capability to handle diverse contribution feeds, integrate into SDI and SMPTE ST 2110 environments, and support various audio formats. The company also promotes its operational monitoring tools and REST API for integration into automated broadcast infrastructures. Specific deployments by Host Broadcast Services and Canal+ are cited.

The article is a market research report forecasting the global PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) streaming camera market size, volume, revenue, and trends through 2026. It indicates significant growth in this market segment due to increasing demand for remote production and live streaming.

Norsk announced seven new solutions at NAB Show 2026, including Norsk Reasoning AI for agentic live production automation, Norsk Spectrum for GPU-accelerated standards conversion, and Norsk Playout for scheduled playout. The company also introduced support for emerging standards such as CMSD-MQA, TAMS via integration with AWS and Adobe, Media over QUIC (MoQ) in partnership with Cloudflare, and MXL for inter-application media exchange. These advancements aim to address automation, cost savings, and interoperability challenges in broadcast via AI, new technologies, and open standards.

Broadcast Bionics showcased the evolution of its Virtual Rack product at NAB 2026, including the introduction of Mega Rack, which leverages Xeon 6 CPUs for high-performance, low-latency broadcast environments. The company also highlighted integration with swXtch.io for multicast delivery across ground and cloud, supporting scalable workflows using technologies like SMPTE ST 2022-7 and SRT video.

RGBlink has launched the Mini-pro V3 video mixer switcher, designed for multi-camera live production. The device features four 4K HDMI inputs, dual HDMI/USB 3.0 outputs, PTZ camera control via VISCA protocol, and the ability to stream to multiple platforms simultaneously through RTMP(S) over Ethernet.