Panasonic, NEP Partner on IP-Based Live Production
Panasonic Video and Audio Systems North America has partnered with NEP Group to integrate Panasonic’s Kairos IP live‑production system with NEP’s software‑orchestration platform. The certified interoperability creates a unified control and data plane, allowing broadcasters and live‑event providers to manage switching, routing and resource allocation from a single interface. The joint solution leverages SMPTE ST 2110 and NMOS standards, promising reduced commissioning time, lower infrastructure costs and a path to software‑defined, hybrid‑cloud workflows. The integration will be demonstrated at the NAB Show 2026 in Las Vegas.
Wisycom Expands MPR60 With New Multichannel IFB Mode
Wisycom announced a firmware upgrade for its MPR60 Wideband IEM/IFB receiver that adds a multichannel IFB mode, allowing up to three audio channels on a single 200 kHz carrier. The enhancement enables 60 IFB channels within an 8 MHz TV band or...
Top Reason for Subscribing to Pay TV Is Live News and TV, Survey Finds
A new Parks Associates survey, produced with Philo, finds live news and sports are the top drivers for retaining pay‑TV subscriptions, with 44% of respondents prioritizing live news and 39% live sports. The study also highlights the appeal of unified...
Wave Central, EVS Announce SMPTE ST 2110 Interop Collaboration
Wave Central and EVS have launched a joint interoperability program to certify the Sapphire RXD5 wireless receiver for SMPTE ST 2110 IP workflows. The effort includes testing the receiver with EVS’s Cerebrum Broadcast Control and Neuron processing platform, focusing on timing, routing, and...
JB&A Spotlights Exhibitors Ahead of Pre-NAB 2026 Technology Event
JB&A is previewing its Pre‑NAB 2026 Technology Event, scheduled for April 17‑18 at the Flamingo in Las Vegas. The showcase will feature Barco’s SwiftAgent‑driven workflow as the headline demo, while exhibitors highlight control‑system, live‑production, LED‑wall and PTZ solutions. Attendees will...
Vinten To Showcase New Versine 240 Fluid Head, PTZ Control At 2026 NAB Show
Vinten will debut its Versine 240 fluid head and the VEGA Lite PTZ control suite at the 2026 NAB Show in Las Vegas, April 18‑22. The Versine 240 supports payloads up to 55 lb (25 kg), targeting live production, outside broadcast and ENG applications. VEGA Lite adds...
Haivision Launches Falkon X4 5G Transmitters
Haivision introduced the Falkon X4, a 5G‑enabled mobile video transmitter designed for live‑sports and news remote productions. The unit features a four‑modem, 2×2 MIMO architecture with eight cellular antennas and can bond 5G, 4G, Wi‑Fi, Ethernet and LEO satellite links for resilient,...
NAB Blasts CTA in FCC Sports Probe Comments
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) filed comments with the FCC urging policies that keep major sports on free‑to‑air broadcast TV, arguing that streaming services raise costs and fragment access. NAB criticized the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) for defending the...
FCC Selects New Lead Administrator for U.S. Cyber Trust Mark Program
The Federal Communications Commission has named the ioXt Alliance as the new Lead Administrator for its U.S. Cyber Trust Mark program, a voluntary labeling scheme for consumer IoT security. The role tasks ioXt with coordinating stakeholder outreach, recommending enhanced cybersecurity...
Sinclair’s WTOV Taps Brightline for Lighting Upgrade
Sinclair Broadcasting’s WTOV in Bridgeville, Pa., has overhauled its studio with a digitally enhanced set featuring three distinct LED‑driven environments, including a green‑screen area and interactive LED walls positioned at a 90‑degree angle. Assistant director Eric Castagne led the design,...
NAB Show: Bridge Technologies To Highlight VB440 Probe Integration with NEP
Bridge Technologies announced that its VB440 production probe will be available as a software‑defined application on NEP Group’s new NEP Platform during the 2026 NAB Show in Las Vegas. The integration lets broadcasters launch VB440’s full suite of video scopes,...
Sinclair and ONE Media Technologies Outline NextGen TV, Tech Plans for NAB Show
Sinclair Inc. and its subsidiary ONE Media Technologies will showcase ATSC 3.0, Broadcast Positioning System (BPS) and related innovations at the 2026 NAB Show in Las Vegas (April 18‑22). Executives and engineers will present demos, panels and technical papers highlighting the "Broadcast Once....
NAB Show Launches Content Creator VIP Program
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show has unveiled a Content Creator VIP Program aimed at top digital creators shaping media, storytelling and audience engagement. Selected creators receive free two‑year access to the show floor, exclusive discounts, VIP entry to...
Study: Broadcasters Must `Prepare Now’ for Impact of FCC C-Band Auction
The FCC plans to auction the remaining 100‑180 MHz of upper C‑band spectrum by July 2027, effectively ending broadcasters’ long‑standing satellite option. Unlike the 2020 reallocation, this auction leaves no like‑for‑like replacement, forcing stations to consider Ku‑band, managed IP or hybrid delivery...
2026 NAB Show Exhibitor Insight: Bitcentral
At NAB 2026, Bitcentral highlighted that AI is moving from experimentation to operational use, driving measurable gains in content discovery and workflow automation. The company also emphasized that hybrid cloud is now the baseline architecture, with its Fusion Gateway enabling seamless...
