Shotoku Introduces Aura P2 PTZ Prompter Panner At NAB 2026
Shotoku USA introduces the world to its PTZ Prompter Panner (P2) at NAB 2026. The latest addition to Shotoku’s Aura suite of advanced PTZ-centric solutions, P2 will be showcased alongside the TR-XPTZ control system.
As PTZ cameras grow increasingly popular in broadcast and high-end AV environments, their use with teleprompters has remained restrained. In traditional PTZ/prompter setups, pan movement is limited to prevent the prompter hood from entering into the frame, restricting creative flexibility.
The P2 overcomes this compromise. Its design mounts the prompter on a precision-controlled rotating platform, allowing the prompter and PTZ camera to pan together as a unified system The result is full unrestricted pan movement without frame intrusion, opening new possibilities for presenter-led productions.
Engineered to support larger PTZ and prompter payloads than earlier solutions, P2 delivers smooth, broadcast-quality on-air movement. When combined with the TR-XPTZ, prompter rotation and PTZ axes are combined in one camera channel control, enabling operators to adjust, store, and recall shots with ease manually or via automation, eliminating the need for manual intervention.
The Aura range joins several other major introductions, including the North American debut of the Swoop robotic crane family, and the launch of Quick-Ref, a revolutionary referencing system.
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