FOR-A will unveil a series of innovations during the upcoming NAB Show that emphasize its commitment to the company’s theme: “Connecting the present, building the future.” From a new software-based live video production platform, a software-based video switcher, Dante support, and a new 12G video switcher, FOR-A’s intuitive solutions offer a seamless migration path for all flavors of IP and feature full support for SMPTE ST 2110 standards.
Interra Systems, a provider of end-to-end quality assurance solutions for the digital media industry, has announced that Comcast Technology Solutions has integrated recent updates to BATON Version 9. Comcast Technology Solutions utilizes BATON to ensure high-quality content delivery, and BATON Version 9 offers a new engine and web framework, along with expanded support for checks, formats, and features. These enhancements contribute to increased efficiency and improved user experience for Comcast Technology Solutions media QC operations.
The Company’s SAPPHIRE mini converters and PACIFIC encoders will both be shown enhanced with support for IPMX and enriched with an array of new functionalities. Additionally, Cobalt’s UltraBlue IP-MV multiviewer will be shown with exciting new tools, and ARIA Audio Monitors will be added to the ARIA line. These enhancements join Cobalt’s extensive platform of products that represent the latest technology, including support for ST 2110.
At the 2025 NAB Show, Riedel Communications will showcase its latest innovations in audio, networking, and control – including its next-generation StageLink™ Edge services, Smart Audio and Mixing Engine (SAME™), and Innovative Virtual SmartPanel® — that redefine flexibility and efficiency for live production and broadcast environments. Alongside these solutions, Riedel is set to unveil several brand-new products on the first day of the show that will further expand the company’s intercom and live video production portfolio.
It’s NAB time again. Once again, as we head towards the show, we will take a look at the key product announcements across a range of key technology and workflow areas. We begin with the always critical world of KVM systems.
Extended Reality (XR) revolutionizes broadcasting, enabling immersive storytelling that captivates audiences. However, traditional XR workflows are complex, requiring synchronization between LED walls, camera tracking, real-time graphics, and rendering engines. These technical challenges often create barriers for broadcasters, especially smaller media houses or independent content creators looking to harness XR without massive infrastructure investments.
In the vibrant Konepaja neighbourhood of Helsinki, a unique audio-visual hub known as Kino Konepaja has emerged. More than just a cinema, the space is an intersection of film, production, and pristine sound design coupled with a New York soul that’s led by Jussi Myllyniemi of Whitepoint, a Finnish post-production company. It’s here that Genelec’s loudspeaker technology plays a key role, transforming a once-traditional space into a cutting-edge venue that blends exceptional sound with the latest on-screen hits.
Studio Berlin has completed a comprehensive modernization of its OB truck Ü2, integrating cutting-edge Audio-over-IP (AoIP) technology from Lawo.
