Choice without compromise
The broadcast industry is going through a rapid evolution that's signalling a more collaborative and location-independent future for live production. To give broadcasters maximum agency to build and scale workflows to meet the demands of any project, they need more choice across their operational framework. Calrec is uniquely positioned to support broadcasters in their quest to navigate this major technical, business and commercial transition. At NAB 2026 the company will present its IP Ecosystem Powered by True Control 2.0 integrating the company's IP-native Argo consoles including the US debut of the 48-fader Argo M, and Type R modular IP mixing system, networked with an ImPulse IP processing core and ImPulseV virtualised audio mixing engine.

New Argo M: More faders, more flexibility, more control
Building on the company's critical hardware foundation, Calrec's compact IP-native 48-fader Argo M audio console with integrated DSP will make its US debut. Featuring up to 356 channels of internal DSP, Argo M delivers all the power, familiarity, and reliability of Calrec’s flagship Argo platform in a streamlined 24, 36 and new 48-fader footprint. Compact yet uncompromising, it maximises desk space with full-sized fader strips and intuitive controls built for the most demanding productions. Plug-and-play ST2110 and cloud connectivity gives immediate high-performance control, so broadcasters can focus on what matters most, creating outstanding content at scale.

NEW software updates & feature preview
Calrec will showcase key software updates and a feature preview at NAB 2026.

• Argo v1.4.24 provides all the acclaimed functionality of 1.4 plus operator enhancements and is available immediately.
• Type R v3.2 delivers improved Mix Minus outputs, Assist Upstand meter tiles, Off Air record contribution dialogue, and Syslog support and will be released in Q2, following NAB.
• Calrec will also be showing a new preview of Argo Offline Assist allowing offline configuration which will be available in Q4.

New for NAB 2026: Calrec will preview ImPulseV running on virtualised server hardware
Calrec's ImPulseV virtualised audio mixing engine creates workflows across multiple platforms whether COTS hardware, public cloud, private cloud, existing processing hardware and distributed resources contribute to an efficient flexible hybrid production environment. Visitors will see a demonstration of the company's IP-native 24-fader Argo M console with ImPulseV cloud DSP software which is designed to be deployable across multiple hosting environments, giving broadcasters ultimate choice as to where and how they deploy.

True Control 2.0: Powering connection
As broadcasters and content creators continue to redefine their production models adopting hybrid and remote workflows, Calrec will also demo its IP Ecosystem powered by True Control 2.0, which allows users to blend on-premise infrastructure with remote operations and virtual cloud resources. It is also bringing its 48-fader Argo S console, now powered by new v1.4 Argo software; a 36-fader Argo Q audio mixing console paired with an ImPulse core on a True Control 2.0 network; and its Type R modular, expandable IP mixing system, controlled by True Control 2.0. 

The next big thing
To help broadcasters fully embrace dynamic hybrid workflows, Calrec will also make a major announcement that unlocks even more freedom for broadcasters adopting hybrid workflows, offering greater flexibility and choice in how they configure Calrec workflows.