Registration for NAB Show New York, set for Oct. 21-22 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in Manhattan, is now open.

Last year's event drew 11,500 registered attendees from 95 countries, according to NAB, adding that roughly 10% of attendees came from outside the U.S., and 62% were first-time participants—evidence of the show’s expanding international reach and a fresh wave of creators, producers and decision-makers, organizers said.

Attendees will discover practical insights, evolving workflows, emerging business models, technology adoption and new opportunities across the media ecosystem. Sessions and programming will center on AI, the creator economy, streaming, sports and TV/radio broadcasting for a total of about 80 hours.

On the show floor, four unique theaters offer free educational programming, including keynote presentations, technology showcases, AI and creator sessions and specialized programming focused on sports media and professional audio.

Brands that will be represented include Sony, B&H, Blackmagic Design, EVS, Evertz, Ross Video, Grass Valley, Canon, Enco, Riedel Communications, Lawo and Facilis Technology. More than 200 exhibitors are expected to attend, with 10% of currently registered companies as first-timers.

"The media industry is navigating rapid change in technology, business models and audience behavior, and professionals need opportunities to understand what those changes mean for their work," said Karen Chupka, executive vice president of NAB Show.

"In the media capital of the world and a global hub for live production, NAB Show New York connects big industry conversations with practical insights, new tools and the people shaping what comes next."

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NEW YORK—NAB Show New York said its 2025 edition wrapped up its program on Oct. 23 with 11,500 registered attendees from 95 countries, reinforcing its status as the East Coast’s leading event for media, entertainment and technology.

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Roughly 10% of attendees came from outside the U.S., and 62% were first-time participants—evidence of the show’s expanding international reach and a fresh wave of creators, producers and decision-makers, the organizers said.

“NAB Show New York 2025 showcased the creative forces transforming media right now,” said Karen Chupka, executive vice president of NAB Global Connections and Events. “There’s no better backdrop than New York City — the media and entertainment capital of the world — to bring together this kind of expertise and energy. Across every sector, from broadcasters and filmmakers to creators and technologists, attendees came together to learn, experiment and connect in one of the most dynamic professional communities anywhere.”

The 2025 NAB Show New York highlighted the accelerating evolution of media and entertainment, showcasing how technology and creativity continue to reshape the industry. Artificial intelligence, the creator economy and new sports-media workflows were among the most visible forces driving innovation across the Javits Center, the NAB said.

The show featured 260 exhibitors and sponsors, including 51 first-time companies, spanning nearly 39,000 square feet of exhibit space—roughly the size of seven NBA basketball courts. Demonstrations highlighted AI-enabled production and editing tools, workflow automation and data-driven storytelling, alongside live shopping and creator-commerce activations that brought platform strategy to life.

NAB Show New York returns Oct. 20–22, 2026 (Exhibits Oct. 21–22), at the Javits Center. The 2026 NAB Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center runs April 18–22, 2026.

Learn more at www.nabshow.com/new-york/.

NEW YORK—During a high-profile session at NAB Show New York, new survey data was shared that revealed significant public concern over artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential to erode trust in journalism.

“The Future of News: AI, New Revenues and Risks, and the Policy Response” panel discussed the survey and AI’s growing influence in the media ecosystem, including threats to the sustainability of local news and the need for government action.

More specifically, the research, conducted by OnMessage Inc., revealed that:

• 76% are concerned about AI stealing or reproducing journalism and local news stories, with 51% being very concerned.
• 77% support, and 59% strongly support, Congress passing a law that would make it illegal for AI to steal or reproduce journalism and local news stories that are published online without permission or compensation.
• Only 26% trust information produced by AI, while 68% say it is not trustworthy.
• 72% believe the federal government should place guardrails on AI to protect consumers.

“This data reflects a real and growing concern among Americans that AI could erode the integrity of journalism and undermine the trusted connection between broadcasters and the communities we serve,” said NAB president and CEO Curtis LeGeyt. “Scraping broadcasters’ content without permission or compensation strips away context and threatens the credibility of local news. This conversation at NAB Show New York is just the beginning of a critical national dialogue to ensure new technologies support, rather than exploit, trusted local journalism, as well as the necessity of a level playing field for broadcasters to fairly negotiate the terms of use with AI platforms.”

Several major news organizations, including News Corp. and the New York Times, have already sued major tech companies over copyright violations and the unauthorized use of their content in training AI models.

The panel also explored the business pressures AI creates for local newsrooms — where shrinking margins, high production costs and increasing content misappropriation by AI systems threaten the sustainability of fact-based, community-focused journalism.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Organizers of NAB Show New York said they are expecting more than 12,000 registered attendees from about 100 countries along with 260 exhibitors and sponsors—including 51 first-time companies—to attend the event between Oct. 22 and 23 at the Javits Center in New York City.

This year’s show delivers two days of future-focused sessions, hands-on exhibits and next-gen content tools across broadcasting, streaming, sports, digital, film and the creator economy, the NAB said.

“This is where stories meet strategy,” said Karen Chupka, NAB’s executive vice president of Global Connections and Events. “We’re giving attendees hands-on access to the people and platforms shaping what’s next—from AI in newsrooms to the new power dynamics of creators, sports leagues and local broadcasters.”

Highlights of the event include:

• AI and Journalism: A new “Future of Journalism” track explores issues like how artificial intelligence is reshaping news production, trust and ethics. Speakers include NAB President Curtis LeGeyt, Brian Stelter (CNN), Oliver Darcy (Status), Sara Fischer (Axios) and more.
• U.S. Soccer Keynote: On Oct. 22, Catherine Newman and David Wright of U.S. Soccer join Fox Sports’ Stu Holden to discuss building digital fandom and media strategy ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
• Sports and Storytelling: Beyond soccer, a dynamic programming lineup examines how leagues, networks, athletes and creators are redefining sports media through data, fandom and digital storytelling. Sessions feature speakers from the NFL, FanDuel Sports Network, Genius Sports, the women’s sports media brand TOGETHXR, and Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment, the parent company of the Brooklyn Nets, New York Liberty and Barclays Center.
• Broadcasting and Audio Strategy: Conferences on Oct. 22 include the Radio + Podcast Interactive Forum and Local TV Strategies summit, with speakers from companies including the E.W. Scripps Company, Fox Corp., Graham Media Group, Hearst Television, Nexstar Media Group, Sinclair and Tegna, as well as general managers at several New York City network TV affiliates.
• The Creator Economy in Action: “Creator Day” on Oct. 23 features sessions like “Creators Unplugged” with Shira Lazar, Dylan Huey and Zach Blank, plus Puff Media’s live TikTok Shop activation, showcasing real-time creator commerce. And for the first time, attendees will have exclusive access to reserve and test FUJIFILM’s latest cameras and lenses beyond the show floor, an opportunity to experience FUJIFILM’s renowned color science, advanced autofocus and versatile performance. Availability is limited.
• Hands-On Training: Post|Production World New York offers two days of training for editors, producers and motion designers.
• On the Exhibit Floor: Attendees can explore tech and solutions from brands like Amagi Corp., Avid Technology Inc., B&H Photo, Blackmagic Design, Canon U.S.A. Inc., Chyron, Dell Technologies, Evertz, Fujifilm North America, Grass Valley, Haivision, Harmonic Inc., IBM Aspera, Imagine Communications, LocaliQ, Panasonic Connect, Ross Video, Synamedia Ltd., Western Digital and WideOrbit. Networking happy hours will take place on Oct. 22, fostering conversation among attendees, speakers and vendors.

Attendee registration remains open at registration.experientevent.com/ShowNAB258/Flow/ATT/.

Press and news media can register for credentials and access resources at www.nabshow.com/resources/new-york/press-resources/media-kit/.

ATLANTA—swXtch.io will feature two new networking solutions extending the company’s reach across more cloud and on-prem workflows at NAB Show New York, set for Oct. 22-23 at the Javits Center in Manhattan.

The company will exhibit its SRT-X Gateway, a pure software solution that offers high density, and showcase its groundSwXtch virtual overlay network for on-prem networks.

Shipping in January, SRT-X Gateway is a specialized implementation of the company’s cloudSwXtch overlay network offering efficient, scalable SRT streaming. swXtch.io’s application of multicast technology to SRT transport substantially increases streams capacity over competing solutions, allowing users to move hundreds of broadcast-quality compressed video workflows through a single cloudSwXtch and/or groundSwXtch network, the company said.

SRT-X Gateway’s density, along with its containerized software design, brings value to REMI production workflows seeking a streamlined solution for low-latency AVC/HEVC streams over SRT, swXtch.io said.

Its higher capacity also allows users to scale with ease, while swXtch.io’s stream-based pricing model reduces the cost per flow over time. Users are only billed for each active stream that enters or exits the gateway, enabling cost predictability and smarter scaling strategies based on production demands, the company said.

SRT-X Gateway’s multicast application simplifies configuration and ease of use through its ability to accept one source and distribute it to many endpoints, adding switched functionality to SRT’s point-to-point connectivity, it said.

“swXtch.io developed SRT-X Gateway to serve the specific needs of moving SRT workflows and protecting SRT content between ground and cloud,” said swXtch.io CEO Brent Yates. “The proven SRT capabilities found within cloudSwXtch have been applied to a purpose-built solution that is affordable, secure, easy-to-use and quick-to-configure and deploy. Our customers also have a solution that can dynamically scale up and down with their needs and reduce extraneous usage and network infrastructure costs.”

See swXtch.io at NAB Show New York booth 762.

More information is available on the company’s website.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas—QuickLink, a provider of video production and remote guest integration solutions, has tapped Austin Hinton as its new solutions enablement engineer.

The role makes Hinton QuickLink’s go-to technical expert, the company said, supporting customers and partners across North America with deep, hands-on technical insight into its StudioPro and StudioEdge products, as well as the broader QuickLink portfolio.

Hinton joins the company from Vizrt, where he was a customer success manager, following several years working at NewTek. He also worked in broadcast engineering and production on the media side with major organizations such as Fox, Disney/ABC, MLB, NBC Sports and ABC News. At ABC News, he earned two Emmy Awards for his engineering and production work.

“I am thrilled to join QuickLink at such an exciting stage of the company’s growth,” Hinton said. “Having spent my career helping broadcasters and production teams get the most from their technology, I’m eager to bring that same customer-first approach to QuickLink’s innovative solutions.”

QuickLink said Hinton’s combination of hands-on technical experience and passion for enabling creative, reliable workflows make him a natural fit for the company’s expanding global team,

“Austin’s technical expertise and industry experience are exceptional. His deep understanding of live production workflows and customer success will play an integral role in supporting our growing customer base across North America,” QuickLink CEO Richard Rees said. “We’re delighted to welcome him to the QuickLink family.”

Attendees of NAB Show New York, set for Oct. 22-23 at Manhattan’s Javits Center, can meet Hinton and other members of the QuickLink team at the company’s booth (Booth 148).

At NAB Show New York (Stand 244), Oct. 22-23 at the Javits Center in New York, Interra Systems will showcase the future of media QC, monitoring and captioning, highlighting its award-winning, AI- and machine learning-powered solutions designed to meet the demands of today’s multiplatform media landscape.

Visitors to Booth 244 will see the latest advancements across the company’s Baton, Orion, Vega, and Baton Captions product suites, demonstrating how Interra Systems’ powerful tools are driving efficiency, ensuring compliance, enhancing content quality, and unlocking new monetization opportunities across broadcast, IP, and OTT workflows.

“For over 25 years, Interra Systems has partnered with leading media companies across the world to ensure audiences receive flawless content, anytime, anywhere,” said Anupama Anantharaman, vice president of product management. “At the NAB Show in New York this year, we’re excited to showcase how QC, monitoring, and captioning solutions are solving today’s most pressing workflow challenges and enabling new monetization opportunities for our customers. No matter the format— linear broadcast, IP, or OTT; live or VOD—our mission is to help media organizations ensure consistent video quality, maintain compliance, and deliver outstanding viewing experiences across every platform and deployment model, whether that’s on-premises, in the cloud, or in hybrid scenarios.”

Interra Systems Solutions on Display: Orion Suite
Interra will spotlight the latest enhancements to its award-winning Orion content monitoring suite, including a powerful new Multiviewer feature for real-time visualization of multiple video and audio streams. Orion continues to set the standard for robust, real-time monitoring across linear, IP, and OTT workflows. With flexible deployment, broad format support, industry-first all-frame decoding, real-time audio language detection, ad insertion monitoring, and advanced analysis, Orion dramatically improves video quality checks and playback assurance for critical channels.

Orion Central Manager (OCM)
Interra Systems’ flagship OCM platform delivers centralized, end-to-end visibility across the entire media workflow. Recent updates include support for IPv6 compatibility, advanced probe management and user group permissions and support for enhanced end-to-end ad insertion monitoring — boosting operational efficiency and security for large-scale media operations.

Baton 9.3
Baton 9.3, the latest version of Interra Systems’ industry-leading automated QC solution, introduces enhanced autoscaling, improved 4K video quality checks and new validations such as blank bar detection and CIE color gamut analysis. Baton 9.3 aligns with the latest ITU-R BT.1702-2023 PSE flash guidelines and features advanced algorithms for QR code detection, freeze/duplicate frames, media offline, blockiness, defective pixels, video dropouts, burnt-in text and shot transitions.

Baton Captions
With the demand for accurate, multilingual accessibility at an all-time high, Baton Captions delivers robust, AI-powered captioning and subtitling. New features include intelligent caption placement that follows scene change guidelines to prevent overlap with burnt-in text—a common challenge in regional content.

With added support for 23 new languages, Baton Captions now supports 109 languages overall, the company said.

The latest version also includes advanced quality control and correction tools, which use machine learning, automatic speech recognition (ASR), and natural language processing (NLP). The user interface has been redesigned for better usability, with features like an integrated workflow service, vertical zoom on audio waveforms, and smart caption segmentation that automatically adjusts captions based on natural speech patterns and character limits. These improvements make the captioning process more efficient, help ensure compliance, and provide a seamless multilingual viewing experience across various formats.

Vega Media Analyzer
Interra Systems’ Vega suite remains the industry’s go-to platform for compliance, debugging, and stream interoperability. With expanded support for VVC, AV1, HEVC, MV-HEVC, AVS3, HDR, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, ATSC 3.0, and more, Vega simplifies complex video standards and ensures seamless compatibility across platforms and devices.

To register for NAB Show New York, visit nabshow.com.

OSLO, Norway—Appear, the global leader in live production technology, will demonstrate how its powerful hardware and software innovations are shaping the future of hybrid, sustainable, and software-defined live production at NAB Show New York (Booth 746) at the Javits Center, Oct. 22-23. The company will showcase the X5 and VX Media Gateway, each representing a critical piece of the puzzle for broadcasters navigating the transition to more flexible, cloud-integrated workflows.

At its booth, Appear will highlight how its latest technologies combine high-performance media processing, sustainability, and interoperability to meet the demands of live media contribution, production, and distribution. These solutions address the needs of broadcast, streaming, and remote production environments, including large-scale live sports coverage where low latency and reliability are critical.

Appear will also demonstrate how it is helping broadcasters to modernize affiliate distribution by replacing traditional satellite downlinks with efficient IP-based delivery. This transformation was exemplified by NBCUniversal’s recent overhaul of its satellite reception operations, powered by Appear’s advanced X Platform and its integration with Skyline Communications’ Dataminer—an initiative that earned the prestigious NAB Show 2025 Delivery Project of the Year Award.

“Broadcasters are under unprecedented pressure to deliver more content across more platforms while managing cost and environmental impact,” said Andy Rayner, chief technology officer at Appear. “Our X5, VX Media Gateway, and leadership in developing the Media eXchange Layer, show how we’re empowering customers to bridge the gap between traditional infrastructure and the new, software-defined and distributed compute world, enabling secure, ultra-low-latency live media transport wherever it’s needed.”

Building on the award-winning X Platform, the Appear X5 delivers Tier 1 performance in a compact, cost-efficient form factor. Designed for smaller-scale yet high-value live productions, the X5 provides ultra-low latency, industry-leading compression, and robust IP media transport, making it ideal for remote contribution, cloud-based workflows, and broadcast-grade transport. Supporting AVC and HEVC encoding/decoding, SDI and ST2110 workflows, and Appear’s hardware-accelerated SRT (aSRT), the X5 enables a smooth transition to IP-based live production.

Appear’s VX Media Gateway will also take center stage. As part of the company’s open, software-based VX Platform, VX is built for secure, scalable, and hybrid media workflows that seamlessly connect on-premise infrastructure with cloud environments. Supporting SMPTE ST-2022, SRT and ST-2022-7 redundancy, VX provides unmatched resilience, interoperability, and elasticity for media transport. VX has been designed from the ground up to support the Media eXchange Layer (MXL), the open standard for interoperable media exchange, enabling broadcasters to orchestrate low-latency, vendor-agnostic workflows.

MXL directly aligns with Appear’s vision for the next generation of broadcast interoperability. It provides an open framework for containerised media functions, allowing operators to mix best-of-breed software tools across cloud and on-prem environments without compromising quality or latency. By embracing MXL, broadcasters can accelerate innovation, reduce vendor lock-in, and achieve greater flexibility in their hybrid production strategies.

With the growing adoption of cloud and hybrid workflows, Appear’s technologies enable media companies to balance performance with sustainability, maximizing processing density while reducing power consumption. These innovations underscore Appear’s ongoing commitment to enabling the industry to deliver pristine, reliable live content across all types of networks, platforms and production models.

“Our customers want technology that lets them scale at their own pace,” said Thomas Bostrøm Jørgensen, CEO at Appear. “At NAB New York, we’re showing how our modular hardware, scalable software, and the MXL standard work together to make that possible, helping broadcasters and content owners and distributors to evolve confidently towards the future of software-defined live production.”

In addition to the exhibit, Appear CTO Andy Rayner will present at the NAB New York session Emerging Connectivity for Live Production, 11:15 a.m. on Oct. 22 in Theater B (Booth 747).

To register for the show, visit nabshow.com.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill.—Cobalt Digital will feature its Aria series of audio solutions designed to simplify monitoring, embedding and routing at NAB Show New York, set for Oct. 22-23 at the Javits Center in New York City.

The company will showcase the Aria AUD-MON audio monitors alongside its full line of routers, multiviewers, converters and control panels. Cobalt Digital will also stage live demos of its new hybrid satellite solution built around its Pacific compression products working with the Reliable Internet Stream Transport (RIST).

The Aria family of Aria AUD-MON audio monitors provides sound monitoring in a compact, rackmount unit well-suited to places where space is limited.

ARIA monitors are available with either horizontal (AUD-MON-H) or vertical (AUD-MON-V) button layouts. The intuitive, customizable touch display front panel features eight individual volume controls for mixing. The series supports a wide range of inputs including ST 2110, 2xSDI up to 12G or MADI, 2xSFP for SDI over fiber, AES, balanced analog audio and GPI for automation, as well as external redundant power supplies for reliability.

An efficient Class-D amplifier with DSP and specially selected speaker components delivers clear, dynamic sound.

The Cobalt Aria OG-AUD-DANTE series consists of Dante cards in openGear form factor. They simultaneously embed and de-embed audio between SDI, Dante, AES and MADI with flexible routing and mixing.

Available as either quad- or dual-path units, these high-density, compact solutions offer built-in frame syncs, two gigabit Ethernet ports, with redundant hot-swappable power supplies and cards.

The company will also show its UltraBlue MV-SW multiviewer with support for all compressed and uncompressed IP/SDI inputs and scalable output options. This software-based multiviewer, available as a turnkey package or as software-only, is capable of receiving audio/video content over IP across a variety of protocols and formats with highly flexible audio routing.

Users can create fully customizable mosaic layouts with arbitrary sizes and orientations, graphic overlays, ancillary data, tallies, UMDs and IDs. PIPs can also be positioned, rotated and easily copied. Setups can be saved and restored. 

The company also will spotlight its Wave series of routers available as both standalone units and openGear cards as well as its Sapphire BBG compact converters offering low-latency IP conversion, 10G/25G Ethernet support, audio sample rate conversion, and asynchronous audio mixing.

Cobalt will also demo a new hybrid solution that combines satellite transmission with Internet recovery to bridge the gap created by C-band spectrum reallocation.

Built around Cobalt Pacific compression products and leveraging the RIST, this approach uses Ku-band and follows the recently released Video Services Forum Technical Recommendation (TR-06-4 Part 7). Satellite is used for heavy lifting, and the Internet is used to fix any drops.

See Cobalt Digital at NAB Show New York booth 607.

More information is available on the company’s website.

BURLINGTON, Mass.—Avid will feature its new Avid Content Core at NAB Show New York, Oct. 22-23 at the Javits Center in New York.

The cloud-based production and content data platform, introduced last month at IBC2025 in Amsterdam, will be shown alongside Avid’s new NEXIS Remote cloud storage capability, which enables facility-grade editing from anywhere. The company will also feature new product enhancements and expanded partner integrations that introduce artificial intelligence, automation and streaming tools directly into Avid workflows, the company said.

“Avid Content Core marks a transformational step forward for the media industry, bringing content creation, management and value realization together into a single, cloud-native platform,” CEO Avid Wellford Dillard said. “By unifying these capabilities, we’re helping media organizations unleash creativity, collaborate seamlessly across different locations, maximize the return on their content and pivot faster to new business models.”

The new platform equips the media and entertainment industry to move beyond fragmented systems by treating media assets as intelligent, connected data, Avid said. From global broadcasters and newsrooms to major studios and post-production facilities, Avid Content Core accelerates output, streamlines operations, boosts return on investment (ROI), reduces total cost of ownership (TCO) and opens opportunities for growth, the company said.

Designed to transcend the limitations of media asset management systems, Avid Content Core is a content data platform that brings ingest, search, orchestration and asset intelligence into a single, cloud-native platform.

Accessible from anywhere via browser-based tools, the platform processes media assets as interconnected, actionable data rather than as isolated files. Avid Content Core enables AI-powered search and recommendations. Each media asset gets a unique fingerprint that lets teams working within the Avid ecosystem to authenticate provenance, track usage and ultimately measure ROI, the company said.

At NAB Show New York, the company will also launch Avid NEXIS Remote, which brings facility-grade editing performance to distributed teams. Now available for cloud deployment, Avid NEXIS Remote allows Media Composer users to connect directly to Avid NEXIS storage in the cloud for real-time, high-resolution editing workflows, the company said.

With secure smart caching and seamless integration across Avid, Adobe, and other tools, Avid NEXIS Remote enables production teams to work from anywhere, edit directly in Media Composer and Pro Tools with no proxy round-tripping and optimize cost and flexibility with elastic cloud storage, Avid said.

While the cloud version of Avid NEXIS Remote is available this month, support for Avid NEXIS F-Series will be launched next year.

The company said it will also highlight a range of integrated solutions and partner demos, including:

• Wolftech News and MediaCentral integration: Story-centric newsroom planning, creation, and publishing now brought together in a single user interface.
• Stream IO: Flexible ingest, loop recording and playout solution for live and fast-turnaround workflows—now with synchronized multicamera ingest and enhanced bulk export.
• Media Composer panels: Featuring AI integrations from Quickture (transcription and sequence creation), Flawless (dialog editing), Acclaim Audio (leveling and cleanup), and Streamwell (low-latency live streaming and collaboration).

See Avid at NAB Show New York booth 547.

More information is available on the company’s website.

MELBOURNE—Mediaproxy will present its latest features for the company’s Monwall multiviewer, including instant replay and HTML content monitoring, and other innovations for remote monitoring workflows and cloud deployment at NAB Show New York, Oct. 22-23, at the Javits Center in New York City.

Monwall’s new instant replay feature enables broadcast operators and engineers to review live incidents instantly without interrupting ongoing monitoring. Operators can rewind mosaic outputs in real time through a web interface or control surface, ensuring fast and precise incident analysis, Mediaproxy said.

Scalable across multiple mosaics and accessible via low-latency browser connections, the new feature provides centralized and remote teams with the speed and flexibility to resolve on-air issues fast.

The company also will unveil HTML content monitor, which allows operators to embed live web dashboards, analytics and dynamic streaming sites like YouTube into multiviewer mosaics, enabling broadcasters to oversee traditional broadcast and web content via a unified interface, the company said.

Mediaproxy also will highlight the debut of Monwall Server, an extension of its establisher multviewer platform. This option produces streaming output in multiple low-latency formats, supporting multi-screen mosaics and hybrid deployments without needing additional virtual servers, it said.

It will also feature a new cloud licensing model that offers broadcasters a scalable, pay-per-use approach to deploying LogServer and Monwall on demand, which is well-suited to live events and flexible channel management, it said.

See Mediaproxy at NAB Show New York 2025 Booth Level 3-563.

More information is available on the company’s website.

NEW YORK—Pliant Technologies will showcase its new CrewCom Digital Audio Network Interface with Dante and AES67 support during NAB New York 2025, Oct. 21-23, at the Javits Center in New York City.

The company will also show its CXD-32CF 32x32 I/O Digital Audio Network Interface, which complements its CrewCom system.

The CrewCom Digital Audio Network Interface is a 32x32 48kHz I/O device that provides routing and expansion capabilities into and out of a CrewNet infrastructure via EtherCon Copper and Dual LC Fiber connections.

The half-rack device can be powered with either net power over a CrewNet copper connection or via the supplied 48VDC power supply (PPS-48V-02), Pliant Technologies said.

Combined with the upcoming release of CrewWare 2.0 software, this new hardware interface easily integrates into the CrewNet ecosystem, creating a bridge between CrewCom and other digital audio network-based devices that are standard throughout the industry.

The new CXD-32CF is well-suited to AV applications, such as broadcast, larger productions/events, rental houses, larger theater productions and houses of worship.

“The CXD-32CF enables direct digital connectivity to industry standard wired intercom systems without the need for additional adapting hardware,” said Art Gonzales, vice president of product management at Pliant Technologies. “This gives users the ability to send and receive up to 32 channels of network-based digital audio, exactly where needed.”

For broadcasters, this creates a more streamlined and cost-effective workflow. With the CXD-32CF, broadcasters have a cleaner, more efficient intercom solution that integrates seamlessly into its existing infrastructure, the company said.

See Pliant Technologies at NAB New York Show Booth 934.

More information is available on the company’s website.

MAHWAH, N.J.—Ikegami will showcase its new IPX-100 IP extension unit as well as the latest developments in its camera and monitor portfolio at NAB Show New York 2025, Oct. 22-23, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York.

Making its first NAB Show New York appearance, the IPX-100 IP extension unit offers an alternative to the conventional base station or CCU for applications where IP interface of video, audio and intercom are planned from day one.

The IPX-100 is 2 units high by half 19-inch rack width, lightweight and well-suited for use in mobile production vehicles, REMI equipment rooms and wherever space is at a premium. For throw-down applications, it can be ordered with a carry handle.

The unit has the same robust camera head power capacity as the BSX-100, providing power via conventional SMPTE-hybrid fiber camera cable at a distance of up to 2.2 miles depending on camera model and configuration. An integral test signal generator allows IP system configuration before a camera head is connected.

An HD-SDI video monitoring output enables direct connection of a monitor to the IPX-100, facilitating initial setup. The IPX-100 supports NMOS IS-04 and IS-05 for operational management of the IP system.

Ikegami will also feature its UHL-X40, an ultra-compact box style UHD camera measuring 4.7 by 5 by 4.4 inches and weighing 2.4 pounds. It is designed for applications requiring an inconspicuous UHD camera.

The head is powered locally with 12 volts DC (just 28 watts) and connects with the compact CCU-X40 via up to 6.2 miles of duplex single-mode fiber carrying uncompressed RGB raw pixel data. Included with the fiber link is a 1G Ethernet trunk for external data, such as pan/tilt/zoom control.

The UHL-X40 incorporates three ⅔-inch UHD sensors with a global shutter pixel architecture that captures natural images even when shooting LED screens, clear of geometric distortion during still frame replay. The global shutter imagers also minimize artifacts when televising flash or strobe-illuminated stage environments.

The UHL-X40 achieves F10 sensitivity at 2160p59.94 and a signal-to-noise ratio of 62 decibels in HD. HDR and BT.2020 color reproduction are available as standard. The CCU-X40 can output two formats simultaneously, such as 2160p UHD and 1080i HD.

Ikegami will also feature its HDK-X500 portable system camera designed for use across a wide spectrum of applications, including pedestal-mounted studio operation, tripod-based sports coverage and shoulder-mounted location production. Features include three latest-generation ⅔-inch CMOS global shutter sensors plus automatic optical vignetting correction throughout the range of OVC-compatible B4 bayonet mount zoom lenses.

Back focus of RBF-compatible lenses can be adjusted from the OCP in the control room even when the camera head is in a remote location. Optimal control of ambient lighting, studio or outdoor is supported by the same neutral-density and color-compensation dual filter system used in Ikegami’s top-end UHK camera series.

The camera’s integral digital processor provides 16-axis color correction, allowing precise scene matching or creation of specific effects. HLG HDR is fully supported. Performance parameters include 1,000 TVL typical center resolution at 5% modulation, 62 dB typical signal-to-noise ratio and F11 sensitivity (1080i/59.94). The HDK-X500 is also capable of high-frame-rate capture at 1080i 119.88 Hz.

Ikegami will also show its ULE-217-HDR Full-HD HDR/SDR video quality monitor designed for use in studio control rooms, mobile production units and post-production suites. Space-efficient and energy-efficient, it is equipped with a 21.5-inch 1920 x 1080 pixel LED display, recently upgraded from 500 to 1,000 nits brightness. HLG and HDR10 high dynamic range and all commonly used resolutions from 480p up to UHD and 4096 x 2160p60 4K are supported.

It also will feature the HLM-2460W, a 24-inch Full-HD LCD monitor with a 1920×1200 pixel 10-bit resolution LCD panel with 1800:1 contrast ratio, 400 nits brightness and 3.4-inch front-to-back depth. Multiformat SDI, 3G-SDI, HDMI, Ethernet and VBS inputs are provided as standard.

See Ikegami at NAB Show New York booth 708.

More information is available on the company’s website.

LONDON—Techex will showcase enhancements to its tx darwin and tx edge at NAB Show New York 2025, Oct. 22-23, at the Javits Center in New York City.

The enhancements streamline complex broadcast operations, accelerate deployment and deliver new levels of resilience for moving live video content between ground and cloud, the company said.

Techex has expanded its modular, media processing tx darwin framework, empowering broadcasters to adapt, conform, monitor, protect and transform their live content, it said.

At the show, Techex will demonstrate its:

Premium MPEG-4 AVC and JPEG XS codecs, which allow workflows to span the compressed and baseband domains, moving seamlessly between standards to suit different media flows and transport bandwidths.

tx darwin Blueprints, which enable sophisticated, hierarchical workflows to be designed once and deployed repeatedly. This simplifies complex workflows, increases efficiency and ensures design consistency, reducing the risk of errors.

Motion-compensated video standards conversion, developed with InSync, which delivers a software-native solution that can be deployed on premise or in the cloud.

Dynamic HTML5 graphics and integrations that enable forensic watermarking, introducing the ability to overlay high-quality, dynamic graphics and insert content traceability.

Within its tx edge IP transport platform, Techex introduces SRT-protected JPEG XS TR-07, enabling compromise-free live sports production in the cloud. Performance optimizations deliver higher throughput on the same compute, while its SMPTE-compliant Trust Boundary functions as a secure media firewall for handoff, scalable third-party delivery and network translation.

See Techex at NAB Show New York 2025 Booth 262, Level 3.

More information is available on the company’s website.

WASHINGTON—The National Association of Broadcasters is filling the agenda for the 2025 NAB Show New York, set for Oct. 21-23 at New York’s Javits Center. Billed as the East Coast’s premier event for media, entertainment and brand storytelling, the show will bring together content creators, production professionals and industry leaders across broadcast, sports, live events, advertising, marketing and film, NAB said.

Show officials also said NAB Show New York has tapped its first keynote speaker, Alessandra Catanese, CEO of the internet comedy brand Smosh. She’ll start off a day highlighting Creators, Emerging Technologies and the Modern Media Landscape on Thursday, Oct. 23, with a fireside chat where she’ll reveal strategies for building and monetizing loyal fan communities through exclusive content, live streams and direct engagement, NAB said. Catanese will offer actionable insights into the future of audience connection in a shifting cultural and media landscape, according to NAB.

Thursday’s daylong Creator Economy event will be a deep dive into the subject with immersive sessions, VIP tours, networking events and hands-on demos, as well as the ability for creators to test drive and experience the latest in camera, sound and lighting advances on their own throughout the show, NAB said.

Broadcast TV and radio will be in focus on Wednesday, Oct. 22, with two new offerings for 2025, the Future of Journalism Symposium and the Sports Conference Track.

The journalism symposium will explore such topics as AI in news production, hybrid funding models and niche journalism, NAB said. The Sports Track is dedicated programming that brings together broadcasters, leagues, athletes, technology providers and influencers to explore solutions powering the latest trends in live sports content production and delivery, according to NAB.

“NAB Show New York is where 13,000 attendees will connect with 300 exhibitors, discover new trends and test emerging tech,” NAB Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Global Connections and Events Karen Chupka said. “It’s a must-attend for creators, streamers and broadcasters seeking to elevate their craft and amplify their message.”

The show floor is designed to encourage purposeful networking and learning through interactive demonstrations, panel discussions and an NAB Leadership Foundation-hosted career fair. Among those set to exhibit their latest tech advancements are B&H, Blackmagic, Canon, Chyron, ENCO, Fujinon, Grass Valley, Panasonic, RCS and Ross Video.

Additional NAB Show New York programming will include the Radio + Podcast Interactive Forum and Local TV Strategies (in conjunction with TV NewsCheck) on Oct. 22 and Post|Production World New York on Oct. 22-23. The NAB Marconi Radio Awards dinner will be held Oct. 21 at Manhattan’s Edison Ballroom, celebrating radio excellence and outstanding industry achievements, NAB said.

Registration for NAB Show New York will open in late July. For more information, visit NABShowNY.com.

WASHINGTON—The National Association of Broadcasters said it has named Sean Perkins as chief marketing officer and senior vice president of Global Connections and Events (GCE), tasked with heading up marketing efforts for NAB Show and NAB Show New York.

A 30-year veteran marketer in both the business-to-business and business-to-consumer sectors, Perkins joins NAB from the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). At CTA, Perkins was vice president, marketing, directing the comprehensive marketing and advertising efforts for yearly CES trade show in Las Vegas.

Perkins is charged with driving strategies aimed at increasing engagement and visibility for NAB’s premier events, according to the group. He reports to Karen Chupka, managing director and executive vice president, GCE, at NAB.

“We are excited to have Sean join NAB during such an important time for the industry,” Chupka said in a statement. “Sean’s extensive experience in marketing and his proven success in driving growth and visibility will be a tremendous asset to our team. His expertise in event marketing and digital transformation will help us elevate NAB Show and other key initiatives, ensuring we continue to deliver extraordinary value to our members and partners.”

In addition to his tenure at CTA, Perkins brings to his new role extensive experience across a range of industries including, media, technology, digital commerce and nonprofit, NAB said. He has led marketing efforts for such brands as AOL, Amtrak, AARP, Intel, Sage and Neustar.

Perkins holds a bachelor’s degree in English and communications from Canisius University in Buffalo, New York.

The 2025 NAB Show will run from April 5-9, 2025, in Las Vegas. For more information, visit NABShow.com.

NEW YORK—The 2024 NAB Show New York wrapped up on Oct. 10, with the NAB reporting that the two day event attracted more than 12,000 attendees, some 250 exhibitors, 50 of which are first-timers, and 20 new product launches. The numbers were similar to the 2023 show, which attracted 12,231.

Held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, the Show’s Q4 timing provided a pivotal opportunity for professionals to explore end-of-year purchases and prepare strategic decisions for 2025, the organizers said.

NAB Show New York continued to attract growing enterprise audiences, including government agencies, higher education, finance and more, the NAB said.

Attendees from Bank of America, Best Buy, Capital One, Dell, Ford Motor Company, IBM, JP Morgan Chase, LIV Golf, MLB, NASCAR, NBA, NFL, NHL, NYU, Pepsico, Pfizer, QVC, Samsung Ads, United Nations, U.S. Air Force, U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Military Academy and other notable brands attended, reinforcing the event's expanding reach. Attending brands from the core audience include ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, HBO, Audacy, Urban One and Univision.

The organizers also reported that NAB Show New York’s unique positioning in the media capital of the world attracted a high-quality audience of decision-makers, with 79% of attendees actively involved in buying decisions, which is up roughly 6% from last year, and 34% serving as final decision-makers. Notably, three-quarters of attendees do not attend NAB Show in Las Vegas, offering Exhibitors the chance to connect with a fresh regional audience. Additionally, preliminary data shows roughly 64% of attendees were first-timers, reinforcing the event’s ability to reach new professionals and drive meaningful business connections.

“NAB Show New York is where professionals across all industries come to connect, explore new technologies and make key business decisions,” said Karen Chupka, executive vice president and managing director of NAB Global Connections and Events. “With Q4 being such a critical buying season, this event allows attendees to finalize their budgets and set the stage for 2025. Our Exhibitors provided the tools and solutions that will shape content creation, distribution and monetization in the coming year.”

NEW YORK—Miri Technologies has launched the Miri X510, a dual cellular bonding router that allows users to combine multiple wired and wireless internet connections into a single, resilient link capable of delivering data streams even from remote locations with poor coverage. It bowed the product at the 2024 NAB Show New York, which concludes today.

The Miri X510 integrates channel bonding from Speedify. The router can bond up to seven internet links, including Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet, satellite and mobile data connections. Automatic failover ensures seamless connectivity even if one internet connection fails. The Miri X510 can bond 4G LTE and 5G, helping to overcome network congestion at crowded venues, the company said.

The router features two SIM slots (SIMs not included) for the integrated 5G and 4G modems; two RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet ports; Wi-Fi 6 connectivity; and two USB ports for optional modems. Speedify’s Pair & Share function, which allows the router to share data connections from mobile devices on the same network via the Speedify app, can increase bandwidth even more, the company said.

Miri worked with Magewell to develop the router to ensure it would meet the requirements of broadcasters, live streamers and video production professionals. The new router is being demonstrated in Magewell’s booth at the show.

Unlike dedicated video contribution systems that may also bond connections, the Miri X510 is not limited to delivering video and audio and isn’t tied to any particular codec or streaming protocol. It supports any type of data from financial transactions to live streams in any current or future format, Miri said.

“While the Miri X510 is ideal for the connectivity needs of everything from public safety and emergency management to retail and hospitality, live-event streaming and remote production are two of the most demanding use cases because of their high bandwidth requirements and challenging remote venues," Miri Chief Technology Officer Ryan Brenneman said.

“Having the best production gear can be meaningless if you don't have a resilient and fast enough internet connection to bring your live creations to your audience,” he added. “We designed the X510 specifically with these challenges in mind, and during development have proven its abilities in locations ranging from Wi-Fi-congested convention centers to a high-profile live stream from a rural field to hundreds of thousands of social media viewers.”

See Miri Technologies at NAB Show New York, booth 753.

More information is available on the Miri Technologies and Speedify websites.

NEW YORK—The 2024 NAB Show New York has officially opened its doors at the Javits Convention Center with around 250 exhibitors, hundreds of new products on display, 20 new product launches, nearly 50 first-time exhibitors and an expansive schedule of conferences, panels and speakers.

“NAB Show New York is where broadcast, media and entertainment professionals come to explore the future products and trends impacting the industry,” Karen Chupka, executive vice president and managing director, Global Connections and Events, said. “With a strong lineup of exhibitors showcasing tools for content creation and distribution, this event helps with end-of-year buying and future business planning.”

Product demos and launches at the event, which takes place from Oct. 9-10, include:

• 1SourceVideo (Booth 621): Presenting products from newly partnered vendors including Inogeni, Kinefinity, Iodyne, Movmax, Vaxis, Irix Lenses, AAdyntech Lights and Bebob Batteries. They will also showcase the BlackMagic Pyxis camera with a new Exclusive 2 Irix lens bundle and Ozen tripods with BlackMagic Ursa Cameras with Fujinon lenses.
• AI-Media’s LEXI Voice Demo (Booth 1142): Get hands-on with AI-driven, real-time translation technology. LEXI Voice translates live broadcasts into multiple languages, instantly connecting content to global audiences. Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2 p.m.
• Appear AS, celebrating its 20th anniversary as a company (Booth 1244): High-capacity live production solutions focus on sustainability, flexibility and density with their latest VX software and APX solution suite product launches.
• CaptionHub Live Demo (Booth 452): Real-time, zero-latency AI live subtitling in 130 languages. Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2 p.m.
• DTV Innovation ATSC 3.0 Workflow (Booth 743): See a full demonstration of ATSC 3.0, showcasing workflows from encoding to transmission. Wednesday, Oct. 9, 11 a.m.
• Eon Media’s launch presentation of eonArchivesAI (Theater 3): Generate New Revenues From Your Archives With Fully In-House AI & Data Security will present key features, benefits and processes of the product. Wednesday, Oct. 9, 3:15-3:45 p.m.
• Fujifilm’s Photowalks and Camera Bar (Booth 421): Explore New York City while testing Fujifilm’s latest GFX System and X Series gear. Check out their award-winning lenses and take part in hands-on demonstrations. Photowalk participants should check in at the check-in desk at Fujifilm’s booth at the time of their scheduled photo walk.
• Moments Lab Plugin for Premiere Pro (Booth 1065): Discover how AI can speed up video editing by automating content discovery and clipping directly within Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Pixel Power’s Rebrand Launch (Booth 944): Check out the newly rebranded Pixel Power, now operating independently and unveiling new product offerings in graphics and playout.
• Rocosoft’s MouseJoy PTZ Control (Booth 542): Experience this newly launched mouse-driven joystick alternative, offering precise control for live production. Wednesday, October 9, 12:15 p.m.
• Telos Alliance (Booth 1308): Debuting their Media Solutions initiative in the US market. The Media Solutions initiative extends the company’s commitment to empowering tier one broadcast, sports and streaming organizations with Next Generation Audio technologies, transforming media experiences with immersive sound and deeper personalization.

A list of product launches can be found here and here.

Other highlights on the floor include:

• Have a professional photographer review your portfolio (Booth 347): International Center of Photography (ICP) faculty will be available for 20-minute portfolio reviews of printed photographs or digital images. Thursday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Slots are limited.
• Happy Hours: There will be five happy hours at various locations on the show floor, including one in each Theater. Oct. 9, 5-6 p.m.
• Meta Ray-Ban Glasses for Film (Booth 347): ICP alum and faculty member Alexey Yurenev will be demonstrating the new Meta Ray-Ban glasses filming people and presenting an AI Photo Manipulation Demonstration, representing them on a screen altered to match his photographic style. Wednesday and Thursday.
• NAB Leadership Foundation’s Career Fair: Early career job seekers meet with hiring managers from leading broadcast and media companies. Thursday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m, Room 3D08.

Conferences and programming include:

• NAB Marconi Radio Awards: Radio’s Biggest Night. Hosted by Bobby Bones, radio and TV personality, “The Bobby Bones Show.”
• Election Coverage Summit, partnered with RTDNA. Opening remarks by Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-N.Y.).
• Local TV Strategies, partnered with TVNewsCheck.
• Radio + Podcasting Interactive Forum

Key speakers include:

• Loic Barbou, chief architect, Bloomberg Media
• Ray Chao, SVP & General Manager of Audio and Video, Vox Media
• Scott Ehrlich, chief innovation officer, Sinclair
• Jasmine Enberg, VP & principal analyst, social media and creator economy, EMarketer
• Golnar Fakhrai, cinematographer
• Sarah Flynn, chief marketing officer, 35V / Boardroom
• Matt Kramer, co-head, CAA Sports Media Group
• Claire Leibowicz, head of the AI and Media Integrity Program, The Partnership on AI (PAI)
• Lisa Lerer, national political correspondent, The New York Times
• Simon Lewis, photographer
• Jennifer Mitchell, president, stations and digital, CBS News and Stations
• Bill Ordower, EVP & CLO, National Women’s Soccer League
• Leah Reis-Dennis, VP of podcast content strategy and business development, Audacy
• Anjali Sud, CEO, Tubi

Educational sessions on the show floor:

• KEYNOTE: How Tubi is Surging in the Streaming Wars: CEO Anjali Sud, talks to Peter Kafka, Business Insider’s chief correspondent, about the TV/streaming landscape, and her company's role in changing the way people watch. Oct. 9, 10:15 a.m., Theater 1
• AI Takes the Field: The A-List Panel on the Future of Real-Time Sports Broadcasting: This panel will explore how AI will reshape how we watch sports on television and beyond. Oct. 10, 11:45 a.m., Theater 3
• Changing the Game—Evolving Broadcast Rights in Sports: Explore the evolving sports media rights and strategies to navigate the shifting landscape. Oct. 9, 11:45 a.m., Theater 3
• Beyond the Game: Working with Athletes to Build Media Businesses: Dive into the changing landscape of sports media and how athletes are turning their brands into smart media businesses. Oct. 9, 4:45 p.m., Theater 2
• It Takes a Team: How Talent Works Across the Team to Create Winning Shows: Meet podcast and radio talents as they discuss how they work across their production and marketing departments to create successful shows and promotions. Oct. 9, 10 a.m., 3D09
• Station Group Leaders on the State of the Industry: Four station group leaders assess the state of the industry, capitalizing on multimedia opportunities and assessing emerging revenue streams. Oct. 9, 10:30 a.m., 3D10
• The Creator Era: How Creators Are Redefining Media, Marketing and Commerce: This session will explore how the dollars are flowing into and around the creator economy, and what it means for the future of media, marketing, and commerce. Oct. 10, 11:45 a.m., Theater 2
• The Filmmaker’s Toolbox: Crafting Stories On and Off Screen: Learn how accessible tools can help storytellers elevate their craft, featuring Fujifilm. Oct. 9, 4:45 p.m., Theater 1
• Thriving Solo: Navigating the Path of the Modern Solopreneur: A session on how the creator economy is empowering independent entrepreneurs to build global brands. Oct. 9, 4:45 p.m., Theater 3

NOVI, Mich.—ENCO will debut its first closed-caption encoder during the 2024 NAB Show New York, Oct. 9-10, at the Jacob Javits Center in New York.

The homegrown DoCaption EN848 is now shipping and available separately or as part of ENCO’s enCaption system, giving customers an immediate on-prem or cloud option for fast, automated conversion and delivery of captions and translations, the company said.

The availability of the EN848 allows broadcasters to deploy the system over their IP network, with connectivity to enCaption for cloud-based captioning services such as those offered by ENCO partner VITAC.

The EN848’s dual connectivity options also allow broadcasters to deploy redundant captioning workflows with immediate failover from cloud to on-prem if the network temporarily goes dark.

The solution’s core function is to reliably insert closed captions from any downstream source in compliance with global captioning standards. The EN848 positions ENCO upstream with a truly native solution and pairs the speed and accuracy of enCaption’s automatic conversion with a reliable 1RU solution that maintains broadcasters’ compliance as captions go live to air, it said.

The EN848 conforms to a broad range of closed-captioning specifications, including the encoding and insertion of CEA-608/CEA-708 and Teletext/OP47 ancillary data for standardized and legacy communication protocols, ENCO said.

“While compliance and reliability remain the core function of the closed caption encoder, the EN848 was developed with bigger aspirations in mind,” ENCO President Ken Frommert said.” The EN848 was purpose-built to natively pair with enCaption, removing the need for a third-party device and offer broadcasters a single source of support.”.

See ENCO at 2024 NAB Show New York booth 907

More information is available on the company’s website.

More information on VITAC is available here.

NEW YORK—Brainstorm, a provider of real-time 3D graphics, virtual production, XR, and AR solutions, has announced it will release InfinitySet Lite.

InfinitySet Lite is the latest addition to Brainstorm’s InfinitySet product line, offering a streamlined interface and tool set while maintaining the same top-tier quality standards that have made InfinitySet a favorite in the broadcast and studio markets for virtual content creation.

Brainstorm will show the new solution, which is optimized for PTZ cameras, during NAB Show New York at booth 801 on Oct. 9 and 10. It will be available for purchase starting Oct. 20.

“With the increased use of PTZ cameras for virtual production, many of our clients requested a solution specific to such environments, that do not require the features, power or skill set that the highly complex fully tracked installations require,” David Moldes, Brainstorm’s product manager, said. “InfinitySet Lite is Brainstorm’s answer to this demand, offering the core capabilities of InfinitySet in an easy-to-use and more cost-effective solution.”

Brainstorm said InfinitySet Lite is designed to meet the demands of a broad range of virtual production setups—from simple to complex—and delivers exceptional performance and flexibility. By providing a more cost-effective option, Brainstorm said, it aims to make high-quality virtual production accessible to more creators without compromising on performance or visual quality.

The solution can be used to create a virtual production with a variety of workflows and setups. Some are extremely complex, involving several renders and tracking devices, and others are significantly simpler, using PTZ cameras to deliver the tracking information.

InfinitySet Lite has been developed to work seamlessly with PTZ cameras, providing all the tools required to create outstanding virtual content, but removing the complex setup and calibration of standard tracking installations such as pedestals or cranes. InfinitySet Lite starts with the basic features that allow any content creator to fulfill their virtual production needs using PTZ cameras, but it can be expanded with options and eventually become a fully configured InfinitySet, the company explained.

InfinitySet Lite works out of the box in SDI or 2110 environments, and it is fully compatible with Unreal Engine, allowing users to leverage the power of Unreal’s real-time rendering alongside Brainstorm’s advanced features., the company reported.

The product includes Brainstorm’s advanced Differential Chroma Keyer, but can also use other hardware keyers if the client prefers. Its operation has been limited to output 2K resolutions, simplifying the hardware required to run the system and reducing operation costs, while maintaining the raw power of InfinitySet for rendering hyperrealistic scenes.

InfinitySet Lite can be controlled remotely by InfinitySet OnDemand and can run along with InfinitySet in larger or more complex installations that include several workstations or renders per camera.

MUNICH—Rohde & Schwarz will feature its Remote Transmitter Monitoring Service (RMTX) and the R&S TE1 extra-high-power liquid-cooled transmitter during the 2024 NAB Show New York, Oct. 9-10, at the Javits Center in New York City.

The R&S TE1, a native ATSC 3.0 design, addresses many of the challenges broadcasters face, such as high energy consumption and environmental impact and the complex maintenance requirements of traditional transmitters. The transmitter leverages modern design techniques to provide greater efficiency and its liquid cooling system eliminates the need for power-intensive air conditioning, significantly reducing the carbon footprint, the company said.

"We value the opportunity to connect with broadcast network operators at NAB Show New York 2024," said Erik Balladares, vice president of broadcast and media at Rohde & Schwarz USA. "Our customers have been eagerly awaiting this innovative transmitter and our remote monitoring service, and we are confident that our solutions will meet their needs for a more sustainable and efficient broadcasting operation."

Key features include the company’s Remote Transmitter Monitoring service (RMTX), which provides U.S. broadcasters with a solution to the scarcity of specialized RF engineers, and an intelligent management software for automatic optimal setup and maximum efficiency, the company said.

“The R&S TE1 is a product designed specifically for the North American Broadcast market. It is our future transmitter platform aimed at solving the problems broadcasters are facing today and in the future. It significantly reduces the environmental impact and cost of high-power transmission and is designed with advanced intelligence to monitor its own health and notify the user when maintenance may be required,” said Steven Edwards, vice president of broadcast distribution at Rohde & Schwarz.

See Rohde & Schwarz at 2024 NAB Show New York booth 1207.

More information is available on the company’s website.

NEW YORK—JVC Professional Video has announced that it will be demoing a wide variety of solutions for remote production at the NAB Show New York. The demos will take place at the Broadfield Distributing booth (711) on October 9 and 10 at the Javits Center in New York.

“We ask visitors to stop by our exhibit and try firsthand our latest developments to see how our full line of remote production equipment can easily fit into your existing budget,” says Joseph D’Amico, vice president, JVC Professional Video.

Among its highlighted products on display will be JVC’s KY-PZ510 ultra-wide angle PTZ camera recognized for its award-winning features, such as AI-enabled advanced SMART auto-tracking operation and NDI supported IP-based remote operation capabilities, the company reported.

JVC’s advanced auto-tracking includes five new features: Standard, Area, Stage, Wide Area and Fine Adjustment modes. In addition, presets for exposure, color and image were added as well. These upgrades provide additional benefits in frame composition, zones, and modes of operation. There is also a USB video device class (UVC) available for direct connection to Zoom, Google Meet and other online video conferencing programs., JVC explained.

The JVC KY-PZ510 offers an ultra-wide angle with an 80-degree field of view, 4K 60P streaming and advanced auto-tracking at an unexpected price point.

In addition, on display at the NAB Show New York, JVC said it will be showing JVC’s KM-IP8S4 vMix studio switcher along with RM-LP450G, RM-LP350G vMix control surfaces, RM-LP100 PTZ Controller, and GY-HC500UN camcorder with NDI.

The KM-IP12S8 vMix line is now shipping nationwide and has been installed in a variety of sports venues including high schools and universities.

JVC’s KM-IP12S8 includes the vMix 4K license and supports up to 12 NDI^®/SRT and eight SDI video inputs, as well as multiple output options, including 12G-SDI, 3G-SDI, HDMI, DisplayPort and up to four live 3840x2160 60p inputs via 12G-SDI/NDI. Additionally, three 2.5 GbE Ethernet ports are available for NDI, SRT, Dante and RTMPS internet connectivity. The switcher also offers concurrent outputs to three CDNs, Multiview and ISO recording, all in a quiet 4RU case with liquid cooling. The KM-IP8SPRO has the same hardware specifications, with the addition of the vMix Pro software license, which enables eight-channel instant replay.

“JVC has been in existence for nearly a century and our professional video division has gained a very strong and loyal professional customer base—one that is also very ‘price versus performance’ conscious,” added D’Amico. “Once our customers purchase a JVC product, they quickly realize and appreciate the quality of the innovative engineering integrated into each model, in addition to JVC’s reputation for excellent personal service and support.”

JVC said that attendees can visit https://nabshow.com/newyork2024/ and use code NY7923 for a complimentary exhibitor hall pass.

For more information, visit JVC’s website at jvc.com/usa/pro/professional-video/ or contact the company at: https://secure.jvc.com/pro/forms/contactus.jsp.

MAHWAH, N.J.—Ikegami will launch the ultra-compact UHL-X40 4K-UHD/HD 3-CMOS camera. Also on show will be the established UHK-X600 camera and HQLM-3125X monitor and show its UHK-X600 camera and HQLM-3125X monitor during the 2024 NAB Show New York, Oct. 9-10, at the Javits Center in New York City.

The UHL-X40 is box style UHD camera measuring 4.7 x 5 x 4.4 inches and weighing 2.4 pounds. It is designed for applications requiring an inconspicuous camera with uncompromised UHD performance. The head is powered locally with 12 volts DC (just 23 watts) and connects with the compact CCU-X40 via up to 6.2 miles of duplex single-mode fiber carrying uncompressed RGB raw pixel data. Included with the fiber link is a 1G Ethernet trunk for external data, such as pan/tilt/zoom control, the company said.

Incorporating three high-quality 2/3-inch UHD sensors with a global shutter pixel architecture, the camera captures natural images even when shooting LED screens and is clear of geometric distortion during still frame replay. The global shutter imagers also minimize artifacts when televising flash/strobe-illuminated stage environments. The UHL-X40 achieves F10 sensitivity at 2160p59.94 and a signal-to-noise ratio of 62 dB in HD. HDR and BT.2020 color reproduction are available as standard, it said.

The CCU-X40 can output two formats simultaneously, such as 2160p UHD and 1080i HD. Selectable output signal resolutions and scanning rates include:

• 3840 x 2160 at 59.94p and 50p
• 1920 x 1080 at 59.94p and 50p
• 1920 x 1080 at 59.94i and 50i
• 1280 x 720 at 59.94p and 50p
• 1920 x 1080 at 29.97psF and 25psF

A supplementary HD monitor output from the CCU includes information such as menu, characters and markers. Focus assist can be enabled via this output, providing viewfinder video to a remotely located robotics operator, it said.

Features also include automatic vignetting correction and F-stop ramping zoom lens compensation, minimizing dark corners and overall loss of light when the lens is in telephoto mode and the iris is open. An optional tally light can be attached to the upper front of the camera head, it said.

The UHL-X40 can be operated from any Ikegami OCP and MCP physical or virtual control panel. At NAB NY, Ikegami will use the new OCP-500, a compact, but full-function control panel with joystick control of iris and master black, it said.

See Ikegami at 2024 NAB Show booth 1027.

More information is available on the company’s website.

Grup Mediapro is hosting a summit dedicated to virtual production on Oct. 8 in New York, coinciding with NAB Show New York.

“Virtually Everything,” to take place on day one of the two-day gathering at the Javits Center, will be held at the virtual production studio Mediapro North America recently inaugurated in Hudson Yards in midtown Manhattan. With an area of ​​1,200m2 and a 54m2 LED screen, this studio can generate high-quality immersive content and is an ideal space to host an event with the audiovisual industry’s key players, the company said.

The event will bring together experts and companies from across the sector. The group, together with the audiovisual company Vü Virtual Studio Network, has organized a full day of practical demonstrations, workshops and an extensive program of talks with industry leaders such as Emili Planas, chief technology officer of Grup Mediapro; Lawrence Jones, creative director and VFX supervisor at Parliament; and Tony Rizzuto, executive creative director at Accenture.

Virtual production is one of the strategic business lines of Grup Mediapro, which already harnesses this technology on its set in Miami—the largest in South Florida, according to the company—as well as in Barcelona, Spain, and Lisbon, Portugal. Operating in the U.S. for more than 25 years, the company opened its newest studio this year in Hudson Yards and plans to open virtual sets in Toronto and Mexico City soon.

TV TECH: What do you anticipate will be the most significant technology trends at the 2024 NAB Show New York?

RICK SEEGULL: Key technology trends will continue to focus on remote production, including REMI and cloud solutions, and other products and workflows that enhance efficiency for broadcasters and live productions. These efficiencies empower our customers to make informed decisions at their own pace. A notable example is the transition to IP with HorizoN, allowing our customers to integrate IP components into their systems gradually and when they feel comfortable.

TVT: What will be your most important product news?

SEEGULL: Coming off of IBC, one key announcement is the launch of VSP (Virtual SmartPanel), designed for large networks, news outlets and sports broadcasters that require flexibility in managing lots of live, dynamic events. VSP allows remote production teams to choose their devices—phone, tablet or computer—without being restricted to a single device, enabling seamless access whether they are in the office or on-site. Built on a server-based infrastructure, VSP incorporates standard IT security measures, including single sign on (SSO) OpenID Connect and identity providers like MyID, Okta, and Active Directory, ensuring secure communications during remote productions.

We are introducing the SAME (Smart Audio & Mixing Engine) platform, which is an ultra-low latency audio processing software that automates over 30 processing tools and network plug-ins, providing instant access to all active productions. By streamlining redundant and non-critical tasks, such as voiceover booths and downmixing 5.1 to stereo for headphone feeds, SAME allows audio engineers to focus on the creative aspects of mixing. We believe this innovation will revolutionalize the broadcast audio landscape with unparalleled workflow automation flexibility.

Additionally, the Simplylive Production Suite will demonstrate live switching and replay with multiple users. RiMotion and RiCapture will display their innovative workflows and flexible architecture that have made a significant impact in the industry.

MediorNet HorizoN, which we showed at NAB Show, is now shipping! This high-density processing conversion platform integrates SDI and IP workflows allowing customers to transition to IP at their own pace without being forced into changes they’re not ready for. They can gradually adopt IP as their needs evolve.

Finally, the long awaited integration of Bolero and PunQtum will be on display.

TVT: How is your new product different from what’s available on the market?

SEEGULL: The VSP was designed from the ground up, rather than taking something we had and forcing it into today’s types of workflows. VSP was designed from the start with security in mind, and is orchestrated for longevity, taking into consideration all of the security needs that are currently out there and continuously evolving. 

SAME is a completely new platform for us. SAME Audio Pilot allows one engineer to monitor multiple jobs at a single time. It isolates the creative processes from the monotonous and tedious routine functions, which can be automated and now just monitored. SAME consolidates all functions onto one screen, enabling one audio engineer to manage multiple shows at once.

TVT: What is it about NAB Show New York that brings you back every year? 

SEEGULL: NAB Show New York provides an excellent opportunity to connect with East Coast customers and those who couldn’t attend NAB Show or IBC. It allows us to reintroduce products showcased at those events in a more relaxed setting, giving us ample time to discuss details. Additionally, being held towards the end of the year, NAB Show New York enables us to engage with customers about their goals for the upcoming year, ensuring we’re well-prepared to support them.

With less than a week to go until the start of the 2024 NAB Show New York, the National Association of Broadcasters has planned an event that highlights tools and technologies impacting the broadcast, media and entertainment industry.

NAB Show New York will take place October 9–10 (Education October 8–10) at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.

Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with industry experts through programming and with innovative exhibitors to discover the trends driving the future of content creation, distribution and monetization. Key trends and topics include artificial intelligence, the creator economy, live and virtual production, sports media and streaming.

Karen Chupka, executive vice president and managing director of NAB Global Connections and Events, said, “From AI to live production to sports, attendees will dive deep into the trends reshaping the future of media and discover actionable insights to elevate their businesses,” said.

AI AND MACHINE LEARNING

Artificial intelligence and machine learning continues to influence everything from workflow efficiency to audience engagement. Attendees can explore its role in sports broadcasting, combating disinformation and enhancing media campaign planning.

Some sessions on the topic are “AI Takes the Field: The A-List Panel on the Future of Real-Time Sports Broadcasting,” “Deepfakes, Cheapfakes and Gen AI in the Election,” “Generative AI and the Role of the Cinematographer” and “The Transformative Potential of AI in Media Campaign Planning, Ad Sales and Trafficking Processes.”

Attendees can also learn more about AI and machine learning by visiting exhibitors on the show floor such as AWS, Maxon, Quantum, SDVI, Sony (Ci Media Cloud), Western Digital and Zero Density.

THE CREATOR ECONOMY

The creator economy continues to grow with the industry’s total economic value expected to reach nearly $500 million over the next few years, according to Goldman Sachs. NAB Show New York will focus on helping creators explore monetization, social engagement and independent success.

Sessions addressing the creator economy include “The Creator Era: How Creators Are Redefining Media, Marketing and Commerce,” “Thriving Solo: Navigating the Path of the Modern Solopreneur,” and “Turning Your Station’s Website Into a Local Social Hub.”

Some exhibitors featuring products for content creators include 1SourceVideo, AWS, Avid, B&H, Blackmagic Design, Canon, Fujifilm, Panasonic Connect, Quantum and Sony/Crispin.

PRODUCTION

Attendees hoping to learn more about products for both live and virtual production, from broadcasting to streaming, will benefit from visits on the show floor to Brainstorm Multimedia, Chyron, ENCO Systems, Evertz, EVS, Ikegami, Lawo, Quantum, Ross Video, Sony/Crispin, Technocrane and Zero Density, among many other.

Sessions that take a look a production and explore the increased use of cinematic tools, audience engagement and virtual production techniques include “AbelCine and The Garage Present: Behind the Scenes of Virtual Production Unplugged,” “Innovation and Impact: Building the Studio of the Future” and “The Filmmaker's Toolbox: Crafting Stories On and Off Screen with Fujifilm

RADIO, PODCASTING AND AUDIO

Radio, podcasting and audio marketing, technology and data insights are driving audience engagement and growth, as well as content production. Sessions in the Radio & Podcast Interactive Forum will help attendees discover how the latest tech and innovative strategies can elevate production and promotion.

Sessions being presented in the forum include “How Marketing and Technology Work Together to Grow and Engage Audiences,” “Innovative Sound Design and Video Strategies for Radio and Podcasts,” “It Takes a Team: How Talent Works Across the Team to Create Winning Shows” and “Leveraging Data Insights to Improve Programming, Promotions and Bottom Lines.”

Exhibitors to visit are Orban Labs, Stream Station, Telos Alliance, Wheatstone Corp.

SPORTS

Sports is top of mind with evolving sports media rights and innovative production techniques driving change in how sports content is delivered and consumed. Some sessions covering these topics include “Beyond the Game: Working With Athletes to Build Media Businesses,” “Changing the Game – Evolving Broadcast Rights in Sports,” “From Studio to Stadiums: The Journey from Broadcast Storytelling Into Immersive Fan Experiences” and “The New Playbook: Producing Innovative Sports and News Content.”

Attendees can learn more about products and technologies through exhibitors such as Avid, Clear-Com, EVS, Fujifilm/Fujinon, Grass Valley, Multidyne, Panasonic, Riedel Communications and Ross Video.

STREAMING

Streaming trends center on the growing importance of cross-platform measurement, innovative monetization strategies for AVOD and FAST channels and the increasing role of AI and distributed technologies in optimizing content delivery and audience engagement.

Attendees will benefit from visits to AWS, Blackmagic Design, Haivision, Harmonic, Imagine, Signiant, Telestream and TVU, as well as other exhibitors to view the products and processes available.

Sessions covering streaming and FAST channels include “KEYNOTE: How Tubi Is Surging in the Streaming Wars,” “Advanced Streaming and FAST Revenue Strategies for Local TV,” “How Do I Deal With All These Live Streams?” and “Subtle Changes, Bigger Profits: How Payments Optimization Drives Digital Revenue.”

Visit the NAB Show New York website to register.

SOUTHWICK, Mass.—Hitachi Kokusai will focus on two 4K UHD camera systems built for live video production during 2024 NAB Show New York, Oct. 9-10 at the Javits Center in New York.

The company’s SK-UHD7000 incorporates three 2/3-inch CMOS image sensors with native 4K resolution to enable the capture of 3840x2160 UHD video. The global shutter technology in the sensors minimizes unwanted artifacts, such as flickering and banding, which could otherwise occur when capturing video on TV sets, at event venues and in worship environments with LED lighting and large LED displays, the company said.

The camera was built to ensure extraordinary sensitivity and consistent results for 4K productions across diverse scenarios. For example, its sensitivity of F11 at 59.94 frames enables high-quality acquisition in low lighting conditions, while a signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 62 dB provides ultra-quiet images, Hitachi Kokusai said.

These qualities and all other performance benefits carry over to the SK-UHD7000-S2, a nearly identical model built for users who want high-quality 1080p productions today and a cost-effective path to 4K/UHD in the future. The latter is achieved through a license-upgrade option that provides immediate entry to the 4K/UHD production world, it said.

Introduced in April at NAB Show, Hitachi Kokusai’s DK-H700 4K box camera sits at the opposite end of the design scale, providing users with a compact POV solution that can reliably support focused applications in professional AV, government, broadcast and venue applications. Using the same UHD sensor as the DK-H700, SK-UHD7000 and SK-UHD7000-S2, the DK-H700 blends effortlessly with these cameras, the company said.

The DK-H700 is a multiformat solution that complies with ITU-R.BT-2020 wide color gamut specs and operates within Rec. BT.2100 High Dynamic Range standards. These qualities allow content creators to produce independent programs in a dual workflow configuration for HDTV or UHD SDI output formats, it said.

See Hitachi Kokusai at 2024 NAB Show New York booth 837.

More information is available on the company’s website.

CRANBURY, N.J.—IHSE USA today will highlight its KVM extender and switch solutions at the 2024 NAB Show New York, Oct. 9-10, at the Javits Center in New York. 

The company will show the kvm-tec Scalable Pro Line for 10G/multiview applications, IHSE’s Draco line of KVM matrix switch systems and its KVM solutions for command and control as well as video-wall applications. IHSE USA solutions are well-suited to esports and offer flexibility, connectivity and high performance, it said.

“Esports technology involves collecting and processing big amounts of data and displaying it in a realistic environment without loss of video or delay in mouse movements,” IHSE USA Marketing Manager Dan Holland said. 

“Latency and packet loss are the biggest concerns when it comes to ensuring fair competition, so it is vital that integrators involved in setting up broadcast events for esports provide stable and low-latency environments no matter if the computer systems are connected remotely or directly to offline computers at the venue,” he said. “IHSE offers a full range of KVM extenders and switch products supporting these higher frame rates, which will be showcased at this year’s NAB Show New York.”

The kvm-tec Scalable Pro Line supports networked 4K multiviewer capabilities over a 10G network switch. Features include control and management of up to 16 computer sources on a single display via an individual keyboard and mouse. Moving the mouse cursor inside the gridded cell and clicking gives the operator full control of the source. Up to four scalable receivers can be network-bonded to allow up to 64 sources across the four displays, IHSE said.

The Draco ultra DP, a DisplayPort KVM extender, supports high frame rates up to 1080p240. The device constitutes a new generation of digital KVM signal extensions. It uses the Lightweight Image (Lici) codec, developed with the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits. This coding technology ensures brilliant image quality at the highest video resolutions with outstanding color accuracy (deep color-ready). The extender solution supports resolutions of 32:9 at 144 hertz or 16:9 at 240 Hz up to 5 km.

At the booth, visitors will see a variety of KVM solutions for control-room applications. For large video walls, IHSE offers the Draco MV42 four-port multiview display processor that combines 4K60 multi-image video processing with remote keyboard/mouse control. It is offered in HDMI or DisplayPort with support for either single-head or dual-head sources. 

With the new kvm-tec Scalable Multiview Commander, up to 16 sources in full HD or 4K can be combined and displayed on a single 4K monitor and controlled via one mouse and keyboard. Compatible with standard 10G network switches and capable of supporting up to 2,000 endpoints, users can select any 16 sources and manage them directly via OSD menu shortcuts or directly through kvm-tec’s switching manager software.

See IHSE USA at 2024 NAB Show New York booth 943.

More information is available on the company’s website. 

TV TECH: What do you anticipate will be the most significant technology trends at the 2024 NAB Show New York?

SPIRO PLAGAKIS: We anticipate that the industry’s shift toward IT- and IP-enabled technologies will continue as broadcasters look to implement the flexible, scalable and cost-efficient workflows critical to meeting modern media consumption habits and demand. It’s no secret that the biggest industry trend is how broadcast live production is moving to the cloud or making use of generic COTS IT equipment on-prem.

As a leader in promoting open standards such as SMPTE ST 2110 and IPMX to ensure interoperability and ease of integration, we have built this approach into our product roadmap to help ease broadcasters’ transition to IP workflows.

TVT: What will be your most important product news?

PLAGAKIS: At NAB Show New York, Matrox Video be showcasing a number of products that solve the daily challenges facing broadcasters and other content producers, including the Monarch EDGE encoder/decoder and the new Matrox Vion IP video gateway.

The Matrox Monarch EDGE encoder/decoder has evolved from a standout performer for remote production and contribution into a versatile choice addressing video transport and distribution workflows. New features in the Monarch EDGE version 2.08 release include reprogrammable I/O, encoder and decoder previews/thumbnails, SRT Connection bonding, custom PIDs and more.

The new Matrox Vion IP video gateway solves a common production problem of moving content from one IP video format to another. Matrox Vion transcodes between NDI6, NDIHX3, IPMX, ST 2110, SRT, RTSP and other formats and codecs, that boost productivity and enable new on-prem, cloud and hybrid IP-to-IP workflows. With support for HEVC, H.264, JPEG-XS and NDI codecs in 4:2:0, 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 8/10-bit formats, plus optional SDI/HDMI inputs, the IP video gateway is ideal for demanding live production and collaboration applications. Whether you are looking to encode a source suitable for both on prem and cloud consumption, bridge islands of video productions, or harmonize all incoming streams to a mezzanine format—the powerful encoding, transcoding, transmuxing, scaling and color space conversion capabilities of the Matrox Vion Ex and NX can be an invaluable tool for any video professional.

TVT:  How is your new product different from what’s available on the market?

PLAGAKIS: Firstly, IPMX is an emerging video-over-IP specification that provides many benefits over existing formats for certain pro-AV workflows. However, since it is only emerging, integrating this into existing environments with existing equipment often will require a gateway to perform a conversion. One example of this would be an NDI-based video production environment. IPMX content primarily destined for enterprise communications may want to be made available simultaneously for an NDI-based production. Conversely an NDI program output could be delivered to an IPMX routing and distribution environment. Next, our powerful H.264 and H.265 encoding capabilities allow low compression production formats like NDI6 or JPEG-XS over 2110-22 to be transcoded to cloud or internet friendly formats over SRT. A number of products on the market provide this functionality when signals are encoding from SDI or HDMI (including our own) but few if any video IP gateways offer this level of performance and flexibility in such a compact form factor.

TVT: What is it about the NAB Show New York that brings you back every year?

PLAGAKIS: NAB Show New York is a great way for us to connect with our East Coast customers and prospects. It gives us an opportunity to share our broad lineup of point-of-use products for IP infrastructure and remote operation with those who might not have made it to IBC in Amsterdam or NAB Show in Las Vegas.

TV TECH: What do you anticipate will be the most significant technology trends at the 2024 NAB Show New York?

DAVID ISOLA: AI tools and the integration into production workflows (i.e., asset management, editing, etc), cloud-based and remote production workflows, and (always) storage solutions!

TVT: What will be your most important product news?

ISOLA: We are excited to launch our latest addition to our IP KVM Emerald Solution—Emerald DESKVUE PE: An Innovative Workspace Switch for Signal Distribution and Processing. Emerald DESKVUE PE is a high-performance, smart workspace switch that revolutionizes the KVM-over-IP experience, enabling users to seamlessly interact with and take control of up to 16 selected systems at once from a single multimonitor console.

Part of the Emerald IP KVM ecosystem, the DESKVUE PE receiver allows for a customized operator setup, supporting up to four 4K/60Hz DisplayPort monitors on the desk or a video wall. Users experience intuitive interaction and superior control with easily adjustable layouts and movable windows, which simplify the management of vast system landscapes.

TVT: How is your new product different from what’s available on the market?

ISOLA: The PE provides a higher level performance to the existing DESKVUE family member, EMD5104-R. It supports more than a 40% greater workload with precision user response. This is ideal for customers who need a lot of 4K sources displayed to the operator across multiple 4K or 5K screens.

A unique feature of DESKVUE PE is its fully customized visualization layout, which removes the limitation of predefined screen layouts and is a great advantage over other solutions on the market. Users can freely select, move and arrange up to 16 system windows on and over their desktop monitors; lock important systems in their focus view; instantly switch a system inside a window tile; and select team collaboration modes as private, exclusive or view-only.

Other benefits include the integrated EmeraldAV WALL software, which enables direct access to a 2x2 video wall to share contents with the team for collaboration. Embedded RDP/PCoIP/PCoIP-Ultra clients allow direct access to virtual machines without the need for additional transceivers, while reducing the system complexity, space and costs compared to competing solutions.

TVT: What is it about NAB Show New York that brings you back every year?

ISOLA: Different from the spring NAB Show in Las Vegas, NAB Show New York is a more intimate experience that allows for deeper interaction between exhibitors and attendees/customers!

CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill.—Cobalt Digital will feature its newly released Cobalt Aria OG-Aud4-Dante cards, UltraBlue IP multviewer and SMPTE ST 2110 support in its encoders, decoders and converters during the 2024 NAB Show New York, Oct. 9-10 at the Javits Center in New York.

Well-suited for applications ranging from broadcast to Pro AV, the Cobalt Aria OG-Aud4-Dante cards are available in openGear form factor. Available as dual and quad-channel cards, they support up to 12G Dante/AES/MADI/embed and de-embed functions with frame-sync capabilities. The cards feature two gigabit Ethernet ports, a 32x32 or 64x64 configuration and a full audio router mixer.  Cobalt also offers the Dante capability on its 9904-UDX/9905-MPx processing cards for maximum functionality and flexibility, the company said. 

The new Cobalt UltraBlue IP-MV multiviewer can be provided as a turnkey solution with four HDMI heads or as a software package to run on customer-supplied dedicated hardware. Features include support for receiving audio/video content over IP across several protocols and formats with flexible audio routing, the company said.

Cobalt’s lineup also includes Serial Digital Interface (SDI) multiviewers in openGear form factor, including: the cascadable 5-input 9970-QS with support for resolutions of up to 3G; and the 18-input, 2-head 9971 with support for resolutions up to 4K, it said.

During the show, the company will also spotlight its:

• Cobalt Indigo OG-2110 BIDI4 Gateway, a bidirectional, quad-channel native ST 2110 interface to SDI I/O available in the openGear form factor. The gateway’s transmit and receive paths can operate simultaneously, and the card includes support for ST 2022-7 seamless redundancy switching as well as IS 04/05 NMOS for automatic discovery and configuration.
• Cobalt Indigo 2110-DC-01, a factory add-on option for openGear cards that adds native ST 2110 support with 25G Ethernet interfaces and a complete native ST 2110 stack (including NMOS IS 04/05) to audio/video processing elements. 
• Cobalt Pacific 9992-ENC-Indigo, the company’s newest software-definable encoding platform. The openGear card incorporates Cobalt’s Indigo 2110-DC-02 as a factory-installed option to support ST 2110 input. The option supports up to four inputs at 3G and lower resolutions or one input at 4K resolution with full NMOS support. 
• Cobalt Pacific ULL-DEC HEVC upgradeable AVC/MPEG-2 software-defined multistandard broadcast decoder designed for the most stringent REMI requirements. It supports MPEG-2 and AVC (H.264) (4K support available) and offers a full complement of audio decoding capabilities.
• Cobalt Sapphire ST 2110 mini converter family, which delivers high-quality design, function and reliability in a small package.

See Cobalt Digital at 2024 NAB Show New York booth 1005.

More information is available on the company’s website. 

TEL AVIV, Israel—TAG Video Systems will showcase new enhancements to its Realtime Media Performance platform during the 2024 NAB Show New York, Oct. 9-10, at the Javits Center in New York.

TAG will demonstrate the platform with capabilities designed to increase user confidence, maximize data utilization, simplify troubleshooting and improve efficiency. 

The enhancements include:

• QC Elements (Quality Control Elements), designed to enrich visualization and simplify troubleshooting. It enables many elements to be arranged on a multiviewer tile for a comprehensive view of critical technical data, giving engineers a built-in quality control station within the display. 

Engineers can tailor each tile with details about codecs, frame rates, resolutions, closed captions, audio channels and transport streams. The tool expedites the identification and analysis of technical issues, helping users achieve a high-level of IP workflow stability and ensure seamless quality of service at scale, the company said.

• Operator Console, an intuitive touch-panel console that provides a live, interactive view of the multiviewer output on any touch-controlled device. It brings a simplified, focused and intuitive approach to managing TAG multiviewers at any scale. Operators can effortlessly switch between layouts, modify tile content and isolate audio sources for verification. 

• Language Detection, an innovation that transforms how operators ensure quality and compliance across large-scale operations with multiple closed captions and language subtitles. The technology identifies the subtitles’ language and calculates and analyzes quality based on language-specific dictionaries. 

TAG will also show its Realtime Media Performance platform integrated with the Structural Similarity Index Measure (SSIM) with advanced Quality of Service (QoS) tools to provide a comprehensive, real-time video quality assessment. This combination ensures objective quality assessments and technical performance metrics are continuously monitored, guaranteeing an exceptional viewer experience. 

The company’s new advanced user management (RBAC—Role-Based Access Control) functionality defines and assigns roles within an organization for strengthened security and reduced human error. Knowing that access is limited by specific outputs, sources or networks brings an additional measure of confidence to those managing multiple networks under the same TAG Media Control System (MCS).

TAG will also preview Group Lens, a function designed to simplify the monitoring and troubleshooting of massive media networks. Group Lens is an interactive visual tool that provides an at-a-glance overview of the entire network’s status on a single screen. 

See TAG Video Systems at 2024 NAB Show New York booth 659.

More information is available on the company’s website.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.—PlayBox Neo will showcase its full range of multiplatform broadcast solutions, including support for SMPTE ST 2110 IP input/output, at the 2024 NAB Show New York, Oct. 9-10, at the Javits Center in New York.

SMPTE ST 2110 offers scalable media infrastructure using standard Ethernet networks instead of dedicated physical cables. This allows media organizations to add video, audio and metadata streams without new physical infrastructure, the company said.

PlayBox Neo also will demonstrate additional updates within its AirBox Neo-20 playout and IP streaming system; Capture Suite for content ingest; and Media Gateway for live media delivery and distribution. The company also will show its Channel-in-a-Box turnkey playout production suite, featuring Cloud2TV, its cloud-based media solution, Playbox Neo said.

A customized interface developed by PlayBox Neo for the Rohde & Schwarz Venice ingest server will be shown for the first time at the show. The interface is available now to U.S.-based customers, PlayBox Neo said.

“The PlayBox Neo R&D team has been working overtime lately, and it shows,” Van Duke, the company’s director of U.S. operations, said. “At IBC this month [September], we received tremendous feedback on our system updates, and I can’t wait to show them to our colleagues and customers on the east coast at NAB New York.”

PlayBox Neo solutions are based on modular products and services that can be customized to provide the exact capability needed for any scale of channel playout management — from ingest and scheduling right through to transmission. 

At the show, the company will feature:

• AirBox Neo-20, an automated content streaming and broadcast playout solution with 4K-UHD optimization.
• Capture Suite, a multichannel, multi-server UHD/HD/SD live ingest solution supporting multiple ingest channels extended across one or multiple servers from a single web user interface.
• Media Gateway, a reception, transmission and conversion solution for a wide range of broadcast signals that simplifies the everyday tasks of content delivery and distribution.
• Channel-in-a-Box, a complete turnkey broadcast television playout server suite designed for single-channel or multiple operations.  
• Cloud2TV, a software-centric virtual channel playout solution offering video production and content delivery services for TV operators.

See Playbox Neo at NAB Show New York booth 746.

More information is available on the company’s website.

HACKENSACK, N.J.—LiveU will showcase its LiveU EcoSystem with five strategic partners, including All Mobile Video (AMV), B&H, Broadfield Distributing, Key Code Media and Varto Technologies, in real production environments at demo stations and in retail-style settings during the 2024 NAB Show New York, Oct. 9-10, at the Javits Center in New York.

“Our EcoSystem of software, hardware and services enables storytellers to craft even more creative narratives, with lower budgets, using ground-to-cloud-to-crowd production packages,” LiveU Chief Marketing Officer Steve Wind-Mozley said.

“With an expansive reseller network that covers the U.S., Latin America and Canada in the Americas, our partners have deep local market knowledge and strong LiveU expertise,” Wind-Mozley said. “NAB NY gives them the perfect opportunity to showcase the breadth and interoperability of our portfolio to their booth visitors and to demonstrate the value of the LiveU EcoSystem. And of course, the LiveU account teams will be on hand to share more insight on the next dimension of performance and resilience of IP video that is made possible by LiveU IQ (LIQ).”    

The company said it has introduced solutions and enhancements to the LiveU EcoSystem that add efficiency and shorten workflows for any live video production.

The new Lightweight Sports Production solution makes fully featured, professional live sports production accessible and affordable for events of any size. It enables a single operator to produce and distribute a professional sports telecast complete with replay, video switching, audio mixing, graphics, remote guests, ad insertion and ISO record, LiveU said. 

With an intuitive new user interface, the sports-production solution can be fully controlled from a single web browser. It brings together a choice of LiveU portable field units, LiveU Mobile Data airtime packages and LiveU Studio into one easy-to-access package. LiveU’s Pay-As-You-Go and Season Pass plans make top-tier sports storytelling accessible to events of any size, the company said.

LiveU IQ (LIQ) introduces the next dimension in reliability and trust for IP video technology, ensuring top performance and resiliency. The connectivity solution delivers the highest-performing set of cellular connections in any location, with dynamic and smart mobile operator switching, according to LiveU. 

See LiveU at NAB Show New York in the booths of its partners, including: All Mobile Video, Booth 1205; Broadfield, Booth 711; Key Code Media, Booth 1423; and Varto Technologies, Booth 637.

Attendees can make appointments with Starin, a new distributor, and technology partners B&H (Booth 322), Chesa and Able Cine (Booth 345).

More information is available on the company’s website.

AUSTIN, Texas—AI-powered content-syndication specialist Dappier is working with Morgan Murphy Media to innovate on monetizing local news, the company said today.

The collaboration seeks to address a gap in an evolving media landscape where AI queries are becoming the new currency for ad impressions, Dappier said.

As AI makes its presence felt in the media industry, local outlets like Morgan Murphy Media’s TV and radio stations have been largely overlooked by the licensing efforts from foundational AI companies, despite often being a crucial component in delivering the latest useful information online. That oversight has a potentially large economic consequence, as one projection forecasts the value of global AI in the media market at nearly $100 billion by 2030, the company said.

The partnership addresses the status quo by enabling local media to embed AI easily in-platform and create new revenue streams based on queries and interactions from AI agents and platforms, according to Dappier.

“Our partnership with Dappier is a game-changer for our local media platforms,” Morgan Murphy Media Vice President of Digital Neal Oberg said. “It allows us to tap into new AI-driven revenue streams while enhancing our digital offerings, addressing critical challenges in audience traffic habits and the need for better platform monetization in an AI-first world.”

Also Read: Waymark, Morgan Murphy Expand AI Ad-Creation Deal 

The collaboration comes at a crucial time as many websites face an up to 40% decline in organic traffic, according to the station group. Users are increasingly turning to AI search and brands are integrating smarter search and chat functions, but AI agents need access to the latest data to provide valuable real-time insights, the company said.

Dappier’s platform bridges this gap for local media companies, delivering local news directly to AI endpoints in real time. Dappier is helping publishers like Morgan Murphy Media create, fine-tune and license RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) data models based on their latest proprietary content, enabling discovery and monetization across any AI endpoint.

The platform enables media organizations to generate new revenue through gated and ad-supported access to data and AI experiences, and to embed user-facing AI experiences across platforms without concern over juggling data models or dedicating resources to development, the company said.

“We’re not just providing a service,” Dappier CEO and Co-Founder Dan Goikhman said. “We’re revolutionizing how companies like Morgan Murphy Media interact with AI. This collaboration demonstrates how local news organizations can take an offensive stance in defining the use of their content. Together with Morgan Murphy Media, we’re preparing news publishers for an AI internet, where AI queries drive engagement and revenue.”

See Dappier at NAB Show New York Sponsor Booth 14.

More information is available on the company’s website.

BERGEN, Norway—Vizrt today announced the addition of TriCaster Vizion and TriCaster Mini S to its TriCaster family.

TriCaster Vizion, the new flagship TriCaster, is designed for broadcasters, sports networks and live event producers. It offers the latest in IP connectivity, configurable SDI I/O supplied by Matrox devices, powerful switching, audio mixing and state-of-the-art graphics. It features leading graphics capabilities with TriCaster Graphics powered by Viz Flowics as standard, as well as artificial intelligence (AI)-powered automation of time-consuming tasks, the company said.

Vizrt is making TriCaster Vizion available with different licensing options and a choice of two hardware platforms supported by HP. Support is part of the perpetual and subscription-licensing options, the company said.

“TriCaster Vizion is the hub of a complete digital media production ecosystem. It’s built to understand the needs of media production, which are constantly evolving,” Vizrt Global Head of Product Management Ulrich Voigt said. “In fact, TriCaster Vizion was devised from the demands and conversations with the TriCaster user community. The result is a live production system that empowers users to push creative boundaries, streamline workflows and deliver the content they envision.”

TriCaster Mini S is an entry-level, software-only solution for content creators and smaller productions. It offers robust IP connectivity, 4Kp60 streaming, and integrated TriCaster Graphics powered by Viz Flowics as standard. With TriCaster Mini S, users can live-switch video, leverage virtual sets and special effects, mix and record audio, publish to social media and web stream, it said.

“TriCaster Mini S is equipped to bring you everything needed to start your live production journey,” Voigt said. “It also puts the choice in your hands: choose your hardware, then you’re set to create, produce, and stream your stories, your way.”

With the TriCaster Mini S, users simply download software for use or can choose any approved hardware or their own system, the company said.

Both products are available to order now, Vizrt said.

More information is available on the company’s website.

CLEVELAND, Ohio—Telos Alliance will spotlight its new Media Solutions Initiative products, solutions and personnel at the 2024 NAB Show New York, Oct. 9-10, at the Javits Center in New York City.

“In today’s media environment, settling for good enough audio processing is definitely not good enough to retain your audience,” Telos Alliance M&E strategy adviser Costa Nikols said. “The audio requirement for today’s TV broadcaster isn’t just meeting standards, it’s about surpassing viewers’ expectations to deliver exciting, compelling audio with every program.” 

“Telos Alliance is focused on helping broadcasters deliver the most engaging content possible,” he added. “Today’s viewers are demanding better loudness control, better language options and immersive audio. We’re highlighting our new Media Solutions Initiative at NAB New York to let broadcasters know that the tools they need to achieve these goals are available from a single, trusted source.”

Attendees visiting the Telos Alliance booth will be able to meet Nikols, Sharon Quigley and other members of the company’s Media Solutions team. Telos Alliance will highlight how the automated, file-based Minnetonka Audio AudioTools Server software seamlessly integrates into a larger Next Generation Audio (NGA) processing workflow, the company said.

The company will also show its new Infinity VIP Virtual Commentator Panel (VCP), which replicates physical commentator panels in the virtual domain and makes commentary and intercom features available via any computer, tablet or smartphone, it said.

Telos Alliance will also introduce the new family of Linear Acoustic AERO-series DTV audio processors, the new Axia StudioCore console engine, StudioEge high-density I/O endpoint device, Telos VX Duo broadcast VoIP telephone, Telos Zephyr Connect multi-codec gateway software, Omnia Forza FM audio processing software and Axia Quasar AoIP mixing consoles, it said.

See Telos Alliance at 2024 NAB Show New York booth 1308.

More information is available on the company’s website.

TV TECH: What do you anticipate will be the most significant technology trends at the 2024 NAB Show New York?

SCOTT BOWDITCH: I think there are two key trends we're going to see. One is artificial intelligence, specifically how it's being applied to drive more creativity and improve production workflows. It’s clear broadcasters are starting to explore how AI can shape the future of the industry. The second big trend is cloud technology. We're not quite at full cloud adoption yet, but we're getting closer. Broadcasters across North America are testing cloud-based applications more and more. Eventually, it will be like flipping a switch—everything will be cloud-based. We're not there yet, but vendors and end users must be ready for that shift when it happens.

TVT: What will be your most important product news?

BOWDITCH: We've got an exciting new product launch planned for NAB Show New York—in the hyperconverged product group—and this will be the first time it's seen on a show floor. We can't discuss all the details yet, but we're excited to unveil it. On top of that, we're continuing to build on the success of products we've recently launched, like the new Ultricore Tally system, Carbonite Ultra Solo, our Artimo free-roaming robotics camera system, the Carbonite Code browser-based switcher, and dozens of other upgrades and improvements to existing product lines.

TVT: How is your new product different from what's available on the market?

BOWDITCH: We're under an embargo, so I can't give too much away. But what I can say is that we're building on the capabilities of our current Ultricore products, improving workflow efficiency and integration. Keep an eye out for the announcement at NAB Show New York.

TVT: What is it about the NAB Show New York that brings you back every year?

BOWDITCH: New York City is a powerhouse in the television industry. The broadcasters and production professionals there are really pushing the boundaries of technology, not just for local networks but for the entire country. With so many global organizations headquartered nearby, connecting with non-broadcasting is easier too. It gives them a chance to explore the ProAV tech they don't usually get to see. NAB Show New York allows us to meet those key decision-makers face-to-face, which is incredibly valuable. If you want to stay at the forefront of broadcast technology, this is where you need to be.

Magewell has expanded its USB Capture product line with a new model that captures video sources up to 4K resolution at 60 frames per second—the USB Capture HDMI 4K Pro.

The new model will be demonstrated at the 2024 NAB Show New York, taking place Oct. 9–10 at the Javits Center in New York City.

Magewell’s compact USB Capture devices enable computers including laptops to capture high-quality AV signals through a USB interface, with no additional power source required. The new USB Capture HDMI 4K Pro offers what the existing USB Capture HDMI 4K Plus model does, while leveraging 20 Gbps USB transfer performance on compatible host systems to enable the capture of 4K video at higher frame rates and color precision.

When used with a host computer that has a 20 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 interface, the USB Capture HDMI 4K Pro can capture HDMI inputs up to 4096x2160 (including 3840x2160 Ultra HD) at 60fps with 4:4:4 chroma fidelity. The device is also compatible with USB 3.2, USB 3.1 and USB 3.0 interfaces for capturing lower video signals (such as 1080p60 or 4K at 30fps 4:2:0 over 5 Gbps USB, or 4K at 60fps 4:2:0 with 10 Gbps USB), with the capture capabilities dependent on the host USB connectivity and operating system.

The USB Capture HDMI 4K Pro features driver-free setup and automatic input signal format detection for true plug-and-play operation, with support for Windows, Mac, Linux and Chrome operating systems. In addition to software compatibility through the UVC specification, an SDK is available for third-party developers to leverage the device’s features—such as the ability to capture 10-bit High Dynamic Range (HDR) signals—in their software.

The USB Capture HDMI 4K Pro supports embedded HDMI audio, plus an analog audio input and stereo headphone output. HDMI loop-through connectivity simultaneously sends the source signal to a monitor or projector without needing a splitter. Built-in FPGA-based video processing provides deinterlacing, up/down conversion and image controls while maximizing host system CPU availability for third-party software.

For users who wish to manually fine-tune the operation of the USB Capture HDMI 4K Pro, Magewell’s free USB Capture Utility software lets them configure capture parameters, upgrade the device’s firmware, view detailed status information and more. The newest version of the utility, which also supports earlier models in the USB Capture family, adds the ability to turn the device’s audio capabilities on or off—helpful when using it alongside other USB audio hardware—and to customize the name the device appears as in third-party software.

Magewell will be located on show floor in booth 753.

MELBOURNE, Australia—Mediaproxy will spotlight its recently acquired A3SA certification as well as its full range of compliance monitoring and multiviewer systems, which now provide for decryption of ATSC 3.0-based broadcasts, during NAB Show New York, Oct. 9-10, at the Javits Center in New York City.

The company received A3SA (ATSC 3.0 Security Authority) in August and now offers 3.0 stream decryption as part of its software-based LogServer and Monwall product ranges, enabling broadcasters to monitor and analyze ATSC 3.0 streams without the need for custom devices, it said.

With A3SA security protocol integration into LogServer, the logging and monitoring engine offers broadcasters a cost-effective option to allow them to monitor encrypted signals to-air and off-air signals. For to-air and hand-off applications, an on-premises LogServer system is able to take the encrypted STLTP (Studio to Transmitter Link Transport Protocol) output of the packager directly from the stream, providing confidence in what is sent to the transmitter straight from the local IP network, the company said.

For off-air applications, it is possible to use inexpensive integrated receiver/decoders (IRDs) that do not offer decryption but are equipped with encrypted IP stream outputs via DASH/ROUTE or the recently approved ALP A/330 Link-Layer Protocol, it said.

The capability enables ATSC 3.0 compliance for IRDs used for streaming platforms, such as HDHomeRun, with LogServer managing the DRM aspects for all channel sources, it said.

The new ATSC 3.0 security feature is also available on Mediaproxy's Monwall multiviewer. It accommodates low-latency monitoring of both encrypted outgoing and return signals.

Mediaproxy has also developed an extended toolset for advanced IP packet and table analysis of live broadcast streams or PCAP (packet) captures, which can be accessed via easy-to-use user interfaces, it said.

"Recent figures show that NextGen TV is now reaching 75 percent of US television households so broadcasters need to be aware of ways they can efficiently and cost-effectively monitor and decrypt ATSC 3.0 streams,” said company chief executive Erik Otto. “This is an important advance for Mediaproxy and NAB Show New York is the ideal place to showcase it."

See Mediaproxy at NAB Show New York booth 1243.

Click here to register for the show.

The National Association of Broadcasters is preparing to welcome attendees to the 2024 NAB Show New York, Oct. 9–10 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.

This year’s show offers an impressive lineup of media personalities and journalists. The session “KEYNOTE: How Tubi Is Surging in the Streaming Wars” will feature Anjali Sud, CEO of Tubi, in conversation with Peter Kafka, Business Insider’s chief correspondent. Sud will discuss Tubi's rapid growth and its impact on the evolving streaming landscape, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how Tubi is reshaping the TV industry. Tubi is the second biggest, free streaming platform after YouTube. The session will be recorded live for Kafka’s “Channels” podcast on Vox, giving attendees exclusive access to strategies driving Tubi’s success.

 Karen Chupka, executive vice president and managing director, NAB Global Connections and Events, said the show offers attendees “a unique opportunity to dig deeper into the most transformative trends in the industry” with access to industry leaders and emerging technologies.

Show speakers represent major media and big brands including ABC, AbelCine, Audacy, AWS, Bloomberg, CBS, Fox Television Stations, Fujinon, iHeart Media, National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, National Women’s Soccer League, NBCUniversal Local, National Women’s Soccer League, NYU, Ross Video and Yahoo Finance.

These thought leaders will share insights on critical trends reshaping the industry around AI, the creator economy, live production and sports media.

Click here to register for NAB Show New York.

TV TECH: What do you anticipate will be the most significant technology trends at the 2024 NAB Show New York?

SÉBASTIEN VERLAINE: I anticipate AI to be one of the most talked about trends in the industry. At EVS we’re increasingly integrating Generative AI features, developed in-house, into our products and solutions with the aim of speeding up workflows and giving storytellers the ability to be more creative. AI is not just about automating; it’s about helping production teams to be more efficient and more focused on the quality of the program. At NAB Show New York, we will present XtraMotion, our AI-based service, which allows you to transform any live footage into super slow-motion replays.

What may be less of a trend, but just as important is the growing number of end-of-life and end-of-service SDI products. At NAB Show New York, we will present a comprehensive range of SDI products designed to address immediate needs while ensuring smooth transition to IP.

TVT: What will be your most important product news?

VERLAINE: In line with our “This is not a replay” campaign, we will continue to challenge the perception that EVS is limited to replay technology by presenting our cutting-edge solutions designed to enhance every stage of content creation—from live ingest to content management and distribution, as well as media processing, routing and multiviewing. For instance, we will demonstrate VIA MAP, our media asset platform that enables EVS’s vision of a premium live ecosystem where all our solutions converge and tightly integrate with each other to streamline operations and maximize the value of content.

TVT: How is your new product different from what’s available on the market?

VERLAINE: EVS is celebrating 30 years in the industry this year, and over that period of time we have managed to maintain our industry-leading position, building on our solid and reliable technological know-how and widening our product portfolio along the way. We want to stay ahead of the curve by providing smart, scalable solutions that help our customers to produce the best live stories.

TVT: What is it about NAB Show New York that brings you back every year?

VERLAINE: NAB Show New York has always been a good event to catch up with customers from the Tri-State area. We have a much bigger booth at the NAB Show in April, as well as an office in New Jersey, where we can easily invite customers to discover our latest solutions, but the event’s atmosphere is special, very local, and easy for customers in the city to drop by for a couple of hours.  

Ahead of NAB Show New York, Future’s Terry Scutt, content director for the NAB Show Daily, asked Karen Chupka, NAB’s managing director and executive vice president, Global Connections and Events, for her thoughts on how things are going since she joined NAB and events taking place at the convention next month. NAB Show New York will be held at the Javits Center Oct. 9–10.

DAILY: It’s been several months since the departure of your predecessor, Chris Brown. How are you settling in? What have been some of your priorities while assuming your new role?

KAREN CHUPKA: The first 10 months have been a great experience. I’ve focused on learning the nuances of NAB Show in Las Vegas, NAB Show New York and the broader industry. NAB Show has an outstanding reputation as the premier gathering where global visionaries and storytellers come to find the inspiration, tools and technologies needed to create, distribute and monetize content. My key priorities have been understanding the full scope of what we offer and working to make it even easier for our audiences to access everything they need.

DAILY: How does NAB Show New York differentiate itself from other media and entertainment conventions?

CHUPKA: NAB Show New York stands out by leveraging its location in the media capital of the world. It is designed to cater to the East Coast’s thriving broadcast, media and entertainment sectors, offering more than just an exhibition — but a strategic platform for learning, networking and discovery. NAB Show New York offers an intimate show floor that allows attendees to dive deep into meaningful conversations and hands-on experiences with industry leaders and decision-makers. Whether you're exploring innovations in AI, virtual production or live sports, the Show provides a vast learning, exploration and meaningful connections.

Additionally, being in New York allows us to tap into the city's vast ecosystem of major media brands, production studios and tech firms, drawing attendees from ABC, NBC, HBO and many other key players. Decision-makers can easily access NAB Show New York, making it the ideal event for those looking to stay ahead in the fast-paced world of broadcast, media and entertainment.

DAILY: Given that the 2024 NAB Show attendance numbers were slightly down from 2023, do you expect a lighter attendance in New York as well?

CHUPKA: The 2024 NAB Show verification rate increased, meaning our show floor was busier than the previous year, and the quality of attendees — those truly interested in learning, networking and closing business deals — was strong.

For NAB Show New York, we expect a similar trend of highly engaged attendees with a projected attendance of 12,000, 79% of whom are buyers and 34% being final decision-makers. New York’s proximity to major industry players, coupled with its reputation as the media capital of the world, makes it an attractive option for those who may not have been able to travel to Las Vegas for NAB Show in April. The event’s intimate format also encourages deep interactions between exhibitors and attendees, providing high value to those who attend, 32% of whom come in buying groups from broadcasters such as ABC, CBS, Fox Corp. and NBC Universal to American Express, AT&T, Bloomberg, Columbia University, National Geographic, National Hockey League, US Senate Recording Studio, Warner Bros Discovery and YouTube.

We’ve also added timely and relevant content for the fourth quarter, including our Election Coverage Summit on Thursday, October 10. The Summit will address the critical challenges of political reporting, focusing on safety for journalists and the fight against disinformation during an election cycle. With the upcoming elections, this content is particularly vital for our attendees from newsrooms and broadcasting stations. Coupled with our focus on live production, AI and the creator economy, NAB Show New York is set to maintain strong engagement and attendance this year.

DAILY: Artificial intelligence was a large focus for the spring NAB Show. What are the key themes or trends that will be highlighted in New York?

CHUPKA: AI will certainly remain a significant focus at NAB Show New York, particularly as it continues to evolve and impact all areas of broadcast, media and entertainment. However, we’re also spotlighting key trends such as the creator economy and live production. The creator economy is booming, with influencers and independent creators shaping new business models and building brands. We’ll feature sessions exploring how creators can leverage AI, monetization strategies and content distribution tools to maximize their reach and success.

In live production, particularly in sports, you can find information on the shift to cloud-based workflows, remote production and AI-driven real-time analytics. The event will also feature immersive discussions on virtual production techniques that are transforming everything from traditional filmmaking to live sports broadcasting. By addressing these cutting-edge themes, NAB Show New York ensures that professionals are prepared to capitalize on the latest innovations in the industry.

DAILY: How is NAB Show New York addressing the needs of smaller media companies and independent creators?

CHUPKA: One of the key strengths of NAB Show New York is its intimate show floor, which provides the perfect environment for smaller media companies and independent creators to explore solutions tailored to their specific needs. The format allows attendees to have more one-on-one time with exhibitors, giving them a deeper understanding of how various tools and technologies can work together in their workflows. This hands-on approach is particularly valuable for smaller businesses that may not have access to large-scale production facilities and need to optimize their operations efficiently.

Additionally, the Show highlights accessible and affordable solutions that cater to independent creators, whether they’re looking to build their own home studios, enhance their post-production capabilities or monetize their content. NAB Show New York empowers creators of all sizes to find the right tools and technologies to elevate their content and grow their businesses.

NAB Show New York also addresses industry-specific needs through targeted programming like TVNewsCheck's Local TV Strategies program, which focuses on helping local broadcasters navigate the disrupted media ecosystem with sessions on financial forecasting, NextGen TV, streaming and AI. Similarly, the Radio + Podcast Interactive Forum provides insights into how radio and podcasting professionals are leveraging technology for programming and marketing success. These sessions provide smaller media companies and independent creators the opportunity to learn from top industry leaders while connecting with peers to grow their businesses.

DAILY: There are three theaters on the show floor. Can you share their purpose and what attendees can expect to see in each?

CHUPKA: Each of the three theaters at NAB Show New York is designed to highlight key themes within the broadcast, media and entertainment sectors. The first theater, located within the Photo+Video Pavilion, has quite a few sessions on content creation, featuring sessions on cinematography, AI and virtual production to name a few. Attendees can look forward to discussions, such as Fujifilm’s deep dive into storytelling tools and AbelCine’s exploration of virtual production success stories. These sessions are complemented by an AI-focused happy hour, offering networking opportunities with industry experts.

The second theater will feature a wide variety of content including high-profile discussions around streaming and the creator economy. Notable sessions include the keynote with Tubi’s CEO, Anjali Sud, discussing how the platform is leading the free streaming space, which will be streamed on Vox Media’s podcast “Channels,” hosted by Peter Kafka. We’ll also have engaging conversations around how solopreneurs are building successful brands in the creator economy.

The third theater also has a diverse offering of conversations including sports and AI. Sessions such as "Beyond the Game" will explore how top athletes are building media businesses and engaging with fans in new ways through digital platforms, social media and podcasts. The integration of AI into sports broadcasting will also be a key focus, with panels on real-time, AI-driven sports highlights and the future of sports media.

The learning experiences in the theaters are paired with interactive happy hours, providing attendees with valuable opportunities to network and exchange insights.

DAILY: Any notable keynote speakers or panel discussions that attendees should look forward to?

CHUPKA: Yes, we have a stellar lineup of speakers and panel discussions that will provide deep insights into some of the most pressing topics in the industry. One of the most anticipated sessions is the keynote with Anjali Sud, CEO of Tubi, discussing how the platform has become a key player in the streaming wars. Moderated by Peter Kafka of Business Insider, this session will offer invaluable insights into how free, ad-supported streaming services are transforming the media landscape.

Additionally, Ray Chao from Vox Media will lead a panel titled "Beyond the Game," which explores how athletes are using digital media to build personal brands and engage audiences beyond traditional sports platforms. This session, featuring leading experts from Vox Media and CAA Sports, will provide a fascinating look at the intersection of sports, media and digital content creation.

The Election Coverage Summit will be moderated by esteemed journalists Molly Ball, senior political correspondent at The Wall Street Journal, and Lisa Lerer, national political correspondent at The New York Times. They will explore the critical challenges of covering elections, focusing on issues like political safety, disinformation and the evolving landscape of modern journalism.

Another standout conference is the Radio + Podcasting Interactive Forum, featuring storytelling powerhouse The Moth, with executive producer Sarah Austin Jenness, alongside award-winning radio host Patti Jackson and Matt DeGroot, vice president of production at Crooked Media/Pod Save America. They’ll discuss how they built successful brands through storytelling and leveraging digital platforms like podcasts. These sessions, combined with interactive roundtable discussions, will give attendees the opportunity to engage directly with industry leaders and take actionable insights back to their businesses.

To register for the show, visit nabshow.com/newyork2024/

TV TECH: What do you anticipate will be the most significant technology trends at the 2024 NAB Show New York?

BOB CANIGLIA: It’ll be interesting to see how companies are embracing SMPTE ST 2110. We see it as an important tool for the industry from a simplicity and flexibility standpoint, and recently announced a whole suite of products for the everyday user. Our new line of ST 2110 products provides the network infrastructure that allows video engineers to implement video over IP at their own pace. Some of these products convert signals to 10G Ethernet, and some include SFPs for a fiber connection if users need to accomplish a fiber run over a long distance. If an HDMI cable or SDI cable can’t do the job or if users slowly want to move into the ST 2110 environment, they can take a piecemeal approach using our products. We’re trying to avoid an all-or-nothing environment by doing this, instead allowing video engineers to keep using the products that they're using and augment their workflow as needed with this extra capability.

TVT: What will be your most important product news?

CANIGLIA: 2024 has been a big year for Blackmagic Design, from hundreds of new features and powerful new AI-based tools in our latest release of DaVinci Resolve 19, to two new cameras in our Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K and PYXIS 6K, to our host of Blackmagic 2110 IP Converters and our exciting new Blackmagic Replay workflow, we are addressing the needs of customers across industries. From live production, AV and broadcast to filmmaking and post, there is truly something for everyone in our product lineup this year. 

TVT: How is your new product different from what’s available on the market?

CANIGLIA: Our focus is always on empowering the end user with affordable, high-quality products. For example, DaVinci Resolve 19, which remains completely free for anyone to download and begin using immediately, introduced a powerful new DaVinci Neural Engine AI tool with more than 100 feature upgrades including advanced noise reduction, isolation and tracking and smart reframe that automatically adjusts the framing of shots for different aspect ratios. Our Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K is a revolutionary new digital film camera that includes a new large format RGBW 36 x 24 mm sensor with larger photo-sites for 16 stops of dynamic range, interchangeable PL, LPL and EF lens mounts, and industry-standard Lemo and Fischer connections. URSA Cine is the first digital film camera with ultra-fast, high-capability Cloud Store technology built right in. At under $15,000, this camera gives users access to a Hollywood-quality camera at an affordable price.

TVT: What is it about the NAB Show New York that brings you back every year?

CANIGLIA: Being at NAB Show NewYork really provides the opportunity to speak to our customers in depth. Historically at NAB Show in Las Vegas, we have a bunch of new products that we’re introducing to the masses for the first time. By the time NAB Show New York comes around, customers have used the products or digested the information and considered how they might work in their own setup. This brings with it a wealth of insight and feedback. So, when we interact with customers in New York, it is more of a back-and-forth and we can get a bit deeper into their specific needs and use cases.

NEW YORK—Pliant Technologies, a leading provider of professional wireless intercom solutions, has announced that it will be showing a range of its latest products and solutions, including the CRP-C12 Compact Radio Pack, at the upcoming NAB Show New York, Oct. 9-10. 

The CRP-C12 Compact Radio Pack is designed for seamless integration with CrewCom and CrewCom CB2 systems. 

Pliant will also be showing several enhancements at the show with the updated SB11L2 SmartBoom LITE Headset and the new PHS-IEHU Miniature In-ear Headset, to provide even more headset options for its customers. 

In addition, Pliant is featuring new accessories, such as the PBT-VMNT Radio Transceiver Battery Adapter and the PAC-RTM-SMU Universal Single RT Mounting Bracket, to enhance the flexibility of its CrewCom Radio Transceiver.

“We look forward to presenting our latest intercom solutions,” said Gary Rosen, vice president of global sales for Pliant Technologies. “Our CRP-C12 Compact Radio Pack, along with the updated SB11L2 SmartBoom LITE Headset, new PHS-IEHU In-ear Headset, and PBT-VMNT Battery Adapter and Mounting Bracket, represent our commitment to pushing the boundaries of wireless intercom technology. These innovations are designed to provide our users with unmatched reliability and flexibility in their communication systems.”

The CRP-C12 is one of the industry’s smallest, fully featured, wireless professional intercom radio packs (RP), measuring approximately 3.5 in. x 3.5 in x 2 in. (9 cm x 9 cm x 5 cm), while weighing just under 9 oz./ 255 g. 

The new compact RP is available in 900MHz (where legal) and 2.4GHz (worldwide). Although small in stature (at least 25 percent smaller in size and 30 percent lighter than most belt packs in use today), the CRP-C12 does not compromise on performance, as it is fully featured and includes support for up to two assignable conferences with a simultaneous dual listen option. It is fully compatible with both the CrewCom and CB2 wireless intercom systems. 

For further customization, it also includes two assignable function buttons that can be configured via a user profile for functions such as stage announce, call, or trigger of contact closures.

The updated SB11L2 SmartBoom LITE Headset includes enhancements to the headset’s existing list of features for improved flexibility, stability, and a more comfortable fit. 

Among the new features is a new field-replaceable cable and a newly designed swivel earcup. The innovative headset features the SmartBoom muting feature, which allows the adjustable microphone boom to act as an on/off switch for quick muting. It also incorporates a closed back, supra-aural on-ear design, and a single-ear lightweight form factor that provides enhanced acoustic isolation. The ambidextrous, swiveling mic boom is flexible and has a noise-cancelling directional microphone optimized for voice communications and outstanding audio quality.

The new PHS-IEHU In-ear Headset utilizes silicone ear concha locks and earbuds for either left ear or right ear orientation. The new headset also allows for the use of custom ear molds designed specifically for the individual user’s ear from custom ear mold manufacturers Coda Room Audio and Sensaphonics. 

With mobility in mind, the PHS-IEHU features an unobtrusive, miniature electret microphone and windscreen with a small flexible boom. '

An offering of models based on various connectivity allows for use with most industry-standard intercom beltpacks via 4-pin or 5-pin XLR connections as well as 6-pin female Mini XLR (TA6F) connectivity. In addition, there is also an option for dual 3.5mm connectivity allowing for its use with MicroCom M or MicroCom XR wireless intercom models. An optional inline PTT (Push-to-Talk) button will also be available for applications where external remote momentary talk on/off operation is required.

The PAC-RTM-SMU Universal Single RT Mounting Bracket and PBT-VMNT Radio Transceiver Battery Adapter can transform any current CrewCom RT into one that will allow placement of an RT with connectivity to fiber where no AC power is accessible, providing approximately 16 hours of RT battery life, depending on battery size/capacity.

For increased accessibility, users can slide on any V-Mount battery to Pliant’s PBT-VMNT battery adapter and plug it directly to the 48V port of any CrewCom RT. The new battery adapter also allows for the use of any industry-standard V-mount battery to be used to power an RT for approximately eight hours or more, depending on battery size/capacity. In addition, the PAC-RTM-SMU universal RT mount was developed for maximum adaptability and flexibility, as it supports Manfrotto-style Hex, 1/4"-20, 5/8"-27 and 3/8"-16 mount thread sizes. 

More information about Pliant Technologies is available at www.plianttechnologies.com. 

NEW YORK—Black Box has announced that it will showcase its cutting-edge control room solutions, featuring the Emerald Unified KVM-over-IP product line and the Boxilla KVM Manager during the 2024 NAB Show New York, Oct. 9-10, at the Javits Center in Booth 1204

Black Box said that visitors to booth 1204 will see how the Emerald ecosystem provides the intuitive user experiences and superior remote system connectivity necessary in modern broadcast and hybrid production environments. 

The 2024 NAB Show New York marks the first U.S. showcase of the new TAA-compliant version of Emerald DESKVUE, offering attendees an exclusive look at this advanced technology.

Black Box said that its Emerald devices seamlessly integrate with H.264/265 video feeds, media controllers, automation systems and other critical control room components, providing effortless access to physical servers, the public and private cloud with PCoIP Ultra support and collaborative virtual machine (VM) sharing. The company will highlight how its Emerald Unified KVM-over-IP products deliver secure, flexible and scalable workflows with industry-leading low IP bandwidth usage.

In addition, the company explained that the Black Box Emerald KVM-over-IP platform is an infinitely scalable universal access system, allowing users to connect to physical and virtual machines with anywhere, anytime IP access over an existing IP network, WAN, or even the internet. Black Box will highlight the Emerald system's robust security features, power and connectivity options that add resilience and simplify setup, and intuitive interfaces for flexible layout configuration and agile switching. Black Box will also highlight new power redundancy capability and two-network link redundancy (copper and fiber) for its Emerald traditional KVM DP receivers.

Adding to Emerald's fail-safe platform, which has no single point of failure, new security and compliance features protect against internal and cyber threats. These advanced security features and market-leading low-bandwidth consumption open new ways to configure the studio infrastructure with maximum expandability, incorporating remote users, remote productions, and distributed control rooms. Interoperability between 4K and HD video, combined with one-touch control room setups and a high degree of automation through Emerald's APIs, gives users valuable flexibility while ensuring ease of use.

The Emerald KVM-over-IP platform manages signals and format types, empowering users to deliver content with an innovative look and feel. Organizations can leverage existing IT equipment, facilitating control and monitoring through the Boxilla® KVM Manager's intuitive and visually appealing KVM management dashboard. New small-form-factor DisplayPort units ease installation, much like the Emerald Remote App, by providing access to as many as nine concurrent Emerald connections from a Windows 10/11 laptop.

Also during the NAB Show New York, Black Box will showcase the new TAA-compliant version of the award-winning Emerald DESKVUE KVM-over-IP receiver, a small-form-factor device offering users a new concept for creating individually tailored workspaces. 

Emerald DESKVUE allows users to access up to 16 physical or virtual systems and H.264/H.265 streams simultaneously, replacing multiple receivers and thus reducing system complexity and costs. All systems are displayed as individual windows on up to four 4K or curved (5K) monitors. Users can arrange these windows in any way; switching between systems happens automatically in the background as users perform their tasks, removing any need for manual switching commands — or even awareness of system changes.

Black Box will showcase Emerald DESKVUE with enhancements that enable greater workspace personalization, including system arrangements on the screen, with capabilities such as locking favored system tiles and easier, faster switching among tiles, as well as an exclusive work mode and personalized on-screen layouts — resulting in a tailored workspace with the most flexible system integration and visualization landscape. 

Complementing Emerald DESKVUE is the Black Box Emerald AV WALL, a new solution that enables seamless interoperability with Emerald KVM-over-IP systems while supporting non-KVM environments — making it easy to display a single source from an Emerald system on a video wall for viewing by a larger group. The solution directly supports a 2x2 video wall while allowing for the expansion in the number of supported monitors through additional units.

Broadcast, media and entertainment leaders will gather once again at NAB Show New York in October to explore key innovations and strategies reshaping how content is created, distributed and monetized in today’s fast-evolving media landscape as the industry prepares for key moments such as the 2024 presidential election and the major fall sports seasons.

“Whether you are dealing with the complexities of election coverage or the excitement of live sporting events, NAB Show New York is the platform for discovering new technologies, engaging in crucial conversations and connecting with industry leaders,” said Karen Chupka, executive vice president and managing director, NAB Global Connections and Events. 

Election Coverage Summit
As the upcoming election approaches, NAB is reinforcing its commitment to supporting and safeguarding journalists as they navigate the unique challenges of political reporting. The Election Coverage Summit will deliver essential guidance on maintaining audience trust, ensuring safety in the field and combating the rise of misinformation, including the growing impact of deepfakes and AI-generated content. This summit will equip media professionals with the tools and strategies needed to deliver accurate and reliable news during an increasingly complex political landscape.

Sports Media Insights
Sessions focused on sports media will offer crucial insights into how new technologies and strategies are transforming the industry. Key sessions will cover the growth of women’s sports, the impact of emerging technology on fan engagement and evolving media rights deals. Attendees will also hear how athletes are building personal brands and shaping the future of content delivery. 

Sessions include “Deepfakes, Cheapfakes and Gen AI in the Election,” “Safety in Political Reporting,” “Changing the Game — Evolving Broadcast Rights in Sports” and “The New Playbook: Producing Innovative Sports and News Content.”

Discussions will be led by industry leaders such Valari Dobson Staab of NBCUniversal Local; Jennifer Mitchell of CBS News and Stations; Liz Alesse of ABC Audio, ABC News; Jonathan Williamson of Men in Blazers; Ray Chao of Vox; Bill Ordower of National Women’s Soccer League; Doug Perlman of Sports Media Advisors; and more.

The event is scheduled for Oct. 9–10 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, with educational opportunities planned for Oct. 8–10.

Visit NAB Show New York for more information and to register for the show.

TV TECH: What do you anticipate will be the most significant technology trends at the 2024 NAB Show New York?

PAUL SCHILLER: AI. Without a doubt. We see AI becoming more and more useful in many fields, including language engines, content analysis and image and data processing, which are all built on the same initial, basic tools, but with totally different hardware requirements. For data processing AI will analyze statistics and uncover problems. For image processing, it’s more than generating images, it’s also analyzing images.

At TAG, we are committed to maximizing our customers’ business potential and streamlining their operational workflows by incorporating the latest technology into our platform, and of course that includes AI. TAG is in the perfect position to optimize AI tools, and we’ve recently made a significant investment in R&D resources by adding Noa Magrisso, a dedicated AI Developer to the team. Noa has hit the ground running and is working on ways to broaden the company’s AI capabilities. This investment reflects our focus on innovation and ensuring TAG’s platform incorporates the most cutting-edge AI technology. Stay-tuned for updates.

TVT: What will be your most important product news?

SCHILLER: TAG’s latest set of improvements reflect our mission to always provide customers with the tools that allow them to scale efficiently. At NAB Show NewYork we will be previewing our new advanced user management functionality that is structured to strengthen security and reduce human error. This user management component restricts, or permits, access to inputs, outputs, sources (or subsets of sources), and functionalities based on that person’s role in the workflow and the organization.

We will also be presenting a technology preview of Group Lens, an interactive visual tool that provides an at-a-glance overview of the entire network’s status, consolidating thousands of sources onto a single screen. A simple click on any group tile allows operators to effortlessly navigate through a structured hierarchy, filtering by various categories to pinpoint the exact source of the issue. This level of precision enables rapid, focused resolution, preventing minor glitches from escalating into major disruptions.

And we’ve also just introduced QC Elements (Quality Control Elements), a feature that enables a vast array of elements to be arranged on a tile for a comprehensive view of critical technical data, bringing engineers a built-in quality control station within the multiviewer display. Engineers can tailor the information presented on each tile, including details on codecs, frame rates, resolutions, closed captions, audio channels, transport streams and more, all of which will expedite the identification and analysis of technical issues, minimizing downtime and ensuring seamless content delivery.

TVT: How is your new product different from what’s available on the market?

SCHILLER: TAG really has only one product, our Realtime Media Performance platform, and it is consistently being enhanced with new features, functionalities, and enriched with partner integrations and support for emerging formats and protocols. Our mission is to provide customers with tools that give them the insight they need to intelligently grow their business by scaling efficiently as needs evolve, operate with the least amount of complexity possible, and keep them ahead of the pace of technology.

One of our major defining differentiators from any other monitoring and visualization solution is our Zer0 Friction customer experience. Zer0 Friction is an agile licensing model that fits both CAPEX and OPEX budgets and includes all TAG functionalities, in every application and workflow. With Zer0 Friction customers always have access to maximum asset utilization because licenses can be shared dynamically between functionalities, workflows and locations based on evolving needs. This level of flexibility ensures that customers can adapt quickly to changing requirements, using the same TAG license to visualize a production in one location today and monitor an OTT data point in a different location tomorrow.

TVT: What is it about NAB Show New York that brings you back every year?

SCHILLER: Trade shows are an opportunity to showcase our new technology to a live audience, gather responses and suggestions so we can finetune each feature and functionality according to market reactions. It also gives me, personally, an opportunity to check out other technology developments in the industry, so I’m reassured that TAG is on the right track with emerging trends. NAB Show New York, in particular, is a great show because it is in Manhattan, and convenient for the New York broadcast community to visit. I get to meet up with friends, colleagues, customers and prospects, all under one roof.

TV TECH: What do you anticipate will be the most significant technology trends at the 2024 NAB Show New York?

MATT KESKE: NAB Show New York 2024 is expected to showcase several key technology trends, with AI, hybrid work models and cloud-based production taking center stage. These trends are particularly exciting in the context of KVM technology. As the industry increasingly adopts hybrid work models, there is a growing need for secure and efficient remote access solutions, with KVM systems playing a central role in this transition. They allow broadcasters to manage multiple systems seamlessly and access powerful computer resources through a single, secure interface, regardless of their location.

The integration of artificial intelligence can enable smarter resource management with KVM solutions, optimizing workflows and improving decision-making processes, thereby making production processes more efficient and less error-prone. As production workflows continue to shift to the cloud, KVM technology will become essential for managing remote servers and workplaces. This enables broadcast studios to edit, broadcast and manage content from virtually any location while maintaining high productivity and benefiting from the flexibility and scalability of cloud-based production.

TVT: What will be your most important product news?

KESKE: One of our most exciting product announcements is the introduction of the DynamicWorkplace-CON. This innovative module is designed to seamlessly integrate with G&D's KVM matrix systems, consolidating user modules (CONs) and their associated monitors into a more efficient and ergonomic workspace. This advancement significantly enhances user comfort by reducing physical strain and streamlining the management of complex tasks, which is crucial in demanding broadcast environments.

The DynamicWorkplace-CON features advanced multiviewing capabilities, allowing users to control up to eight different sources across four monitors simultaneously, supporting impressive resolutions up to 4K60Hz. This is especially beneficial for users who require a comprehensive overview and control over multiple tasks and workflows.

Additionally, the design is optimized for integration with G&D matrix systems, improving the overall usability of KVM installations. The integrated window manager offers high flexibility, enabling users to freely position windows and customize monitor arrangements to meet their specific operational needs. Furthermore, the DynamicWorkplace-CON supports individual use of audio, serial and USB devices, allowing for seamless integration of a wide range of peripheral equipment.

TVT: How is your new product different from what’s available on the market?

KESKE: The DynamicWorkplace-CON distinguishes itself from other products on the market through its seamless integration with existing G&D matrix systems and its intuitive operation, making it an ideal tool for enhancing workflows in demanding environments. Utilizing displays with higher resolutions opens new possibilities for designing the working environment. They enable work on a larger surface area, supporting more efficient workflows and increased productivity.

he DynamicWorkplace-CON enhances flexibility in multimonitor setups by consolidating various video and computer sources onto a single monitor or across multiple displays. The intuitive window manager ensures complete control over the arrangement and management of individual windows, while the ControlPanel serves as the central interface, providing quick and intuitive access to windows, computer modules, and presets or layouts. With its user-friendly operation, the DynamicWorkplace-CON creates an environment tailored to individual needs, significantly improving efficiency and productivity.

TVT: What is it about NAB Show New York that brings you back every year?

KESKE: We are excited to attend NAB Show in New York each year because it showcases creative innovations and the latest industry trends shaping the future of broadcast technology. This event offers valuable networking opportunities, allowing us to connect with industry leaders and build partnerships crucial for collaboration and growth.

We particularly value the opportunity for face-to-face interactions with our customers and partners. This personal contact is incredibly insightful as it allows us to discuss new and ongoing projects and gain a deeper understanding of the unique challenges they face. Our participation goes beyond merely presenting our solutions; we place great importance on engaging with our partners and customers about their current challenges. This dialogue not only helps us tailor our offerings more precisely to their needs but also drives us towards continuous innovation.