RMC BFM Group Selects Grass Valley To Power Its Transition To IP And UHD Production
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RMC BFM, part of the CMA-CGM Group and France’s third-largest private media group, has chosen Grass Valley’s production switcher and multiviewer solutions to drive its move from SDI/HD to SMPTE ST 2110 IP and UHD workflows.
The project marks a key milestone in the modernization of RMC BFM’s production capabilities and positions the group at the forefront of UHD live production in France.
The deployment, scheduled to go on air in early January 2026, involves a full renewal of one of RMC BFM’s main production galleries. At the heart of the new infrastructure is the Grass Valley K-Frame SXP production switcher (192x92 full 2110/full UHD), paired with a 3-stripe Kayenne control surface and a 1-stripe Kayenne satellite panel. The system is complemented by seven Kaleido-IP X440 2110 multiviewers, enabling seamless UHD monitoring in an IP environment.
Moving from the legacy Kahuna and Kaleido-X systems to Grass Valley’s latest-generation K-Frame XP and Kaleido-IP solutions was a natural step for RMC BFM, a longtime Grass Valley customer.
For Grass Valley, the project is strategic: it is among the first transitions in France from Kahuna to K-Frame XP, following other noticeable wins across Europe paving the way for other media groups to follow. Future upgrades of additional RMC BFM galleries are under consideration.
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