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At IBC2025, we speak with Gary Litwin from Boland, a veteran monitor manufacturer with over 30 years in the industry. Boland monitors are used worldwide in applications ranging from DIT carts and post-production suites to OB trucks, sports broadcasts, and large-scale video walls. With a diverse product line spanning 7-inch to 98-inch displays in LCD, OLED, and the latest QD OLED technologies, Bola...

At IBC2025, we speak with Mike Boland about Boland’s latest innovation: QD OLED monitors. With over 30 years in monitor manufacturing, Boland has long served OB trucks, sports broadcasts, and control rooms worldwide. Now, with QD OLED technology replacing older OLED panels, Boland delivers even greater picture quality for applications where precision matters most - from live sports and broadcast t...

At IBC2025, we speak with Peter Barber from Atomos about the all-new Ninja TX. A complete re-engineering of the popular Ninja series, the Ninja TX combines CF Express Type B recording, 12G SDI and HDMI inputs, and built-in Wi-Fi for seamless camera-to-cloud integration. Peter details how this powerful, portable solution offers faster workflows, better connectivity, and even a 1500-nit screen for b...

At IBC 2025, we speak with Peter Barber from Atomos about the all-new Shinobi 7RX, a 7-inch wireless monitor designed for filmmakers, directors, and camera operators. This new addition to the Shinobi family brings SDI and HDMI inputs and outputs, making it compatible with a wide range of cameras. The Shinobi 7RX features wireless video, allowing a director to roam the set and view exactly what the...

At IBC 2025, Peter Barber from Atomos introduces the Studio Pro 2710, a 27-inch, 10-bit HDR 4K prototype designed for colour grading, editing, and finishing. With vertically aligned sub-pixel technology, this monitor ensures full colour accuracy with no artefacts, ideal for professionals in post-production. The Studio Pro 2710 integrates a unique calibration system that adjusts the room's amb...

At IBC 2025, we speak with Jesse Foster from MultiDyne about the new 7800 series in their openGear platform. This series serves as the hub for a wide range of broadcast and AV solutions, supporting everything from camera adapters and PTZ extensions to field fibre systems. With redundant power and cooling, the 7800 series provides unmatched reliability in the machine room and across the broadcast e...

At IBC 2025, we speak with Darren Ward from Ross about the new SRT codec card for openGear. This six-channel encoder and decoder card offers flexibility with SDI and SRT transport, enabling seamless conversion between them. The card can be set for both input and output, and now integrates with the cloud for remote control using Dashboard software. The OSG-8971 codec card is paired with the softGea...

At IBC 2025, we speak with Suzana Brady from Cobalt Digital about the latest openGear cards and solutions, including their quad-channel 12G frame sync, auto changeover bypass protection switch, and Dante embedded cards. As one of the founding partners of openGear, Cobalt is showcasing its extensive range of products, from fiber cards to 2110 support with the Indigo bidirectional gateway. Cobalt’s...

At IBC 2025, we speak with Suzana Brady from Cobalt Digital about updates to their Sapphire converter lineup. These units, available in single, dual, and quad-channel variations, support 2110, SMPTE 227, and IPMX standards. The two-channel bidirectional units allow for simultaneous receiving and transmitting over HDMI and SDI. IPMX, based on 2110, bridges the gap between broadcast and proAV market...

At IBC 2025, we speak with Ciro Noronha from Cobalt Digital about the UltraBlue MultiViewer, a software-based solution that runs on a PC. Sold either as a software package or a turnkey solution, UltraBlue supports compressed streams, 2110 baseband streams over fiber, and SDI feeds. Ciro demonstrates how users can easily customise their multi-viewer setup, from resizing and positioning PIP windows...

At IBC 2025, we speak with Suzana Brady from Cobalt Digital about their new compact audio monitor, which has been shipping for the past couple of months. This best-in-class monitor features SGI, MADI, AES, balanced analogue audio, and for the first time, 2110 support. In just a couple of weeks, it will also support Dante, making it a highly versatile solution for broadcast and mobile environments....

At IBC2025 we speak with Marc Wilson from Glensound about the Dark22M, a new audio network interface designed to deliver high performance in a compact form. The Dark22M provides two mic/line switchable inputs and two outputs, available in Dante or Ravenna versions. With advanced mic amps, a very low noise floor, and rugged build quality, the Dark22M offers the highest-performing mic preamps Glenso...

Join us at IBC2025 as we speak with Marc Wilson from Glensound about the Dark4MAI, a four-input mic/line amplifier designed as a compact, high-quality utility box for AoIP workflows. Also available in a two-channel version (Dark2MAI) and rackmount variants, it offers flexible deployment for both portable and fixed installations. Engineered for real-world production environments, the Dark4MAI is bu...

Join us at IBC2025 as we speak with Marc Wilson from Glensound about the DARKDAWN 1616M, a 16-in/16-out analogue audio interface for Dante or Ravenna networks. Originally controlled only via its front panel, the DARKDAWN 1616M now includes full remote software control through GlenController, with additional support for UDP and JSON protocols for integration with third-party applications.

At IBC2025 we speak with Henry Goodman from Calrec about the latest addition to the Argo family - the Argo M 48-fader console. Building on last year’s Argo M launch, which introduced 24-fader and 36-fader options, the new 48-fader model provides a larger footprint while retaining the same portability and power. Designed for broadcasters seeking agile, cost-effective workflows, the Argo M 48 enable...

Join us at IBC2025 as we speak with Henry Goodman from Calrec about the new Argo 1.4 software update, now available across the entire Argo range including Argo Q, Argo S, and the new Argo M consoles.

At IBC2025 we speak with Jochen Bauer from Guntermann & Drunck about their integration with VuWall and how it enhances broadcast and virtual studio workflows. G&D, known for its advanced KVM solutions, has combined forces with VuWall’s expertise in video wall control and stream-based video processing to deliver more efficient, flexible infrastructures for broadcasters. On the stand, Jochen...

At IBC2025 we speak with Graziano Casale from Rohde & Schwarz about the company’s latest broadcast distribution solutions and transmitter technology. As the industry transitions from linear TV and radio towards data-driven applications, Rohde & Schwarz is showcasing innovations that improve efficiency, resilience, and flexibility. Graziano highlights how the next generation of broadcasting...

At IBC2025 we hear from Graziano Casale of Rohde & Schwarz, inviting visitors to experience the company’s live immersive demonstrations of 5G broadcasting and next-generation broadcast technologies. On the stand 8.B70, Rohde & Schwarz is showcasing cutting-edge solutions from advanced TV and radio transmitters to uplink satellite amplifiers - highlighting the difference between today’s bro...

Join us at IBC2025 as we speak with Maurice Uhlmann from Rohde & Schwarz about the R&S PKU100, a high-performance KU-Band uplink amplifier designed for the evolving satellite industry. Maurice explains how the PKU100 meets new requirements for flexibility, simplicity, and efficiency in satellite ground station operations. This solid-state power amplifier (SSPA) combines robust design with...

At IBC2025 we speak with Ivy Li from Telycam about the latest updates to the Explorer and Vision series, now featuring NDI 6.2 support. Ivy highlights how the new discovery features in NDI 6.2 make it easier to manage and monitor multiple cameras, while the embedded NDI Bridge allows users to send video feeds directly via the camera’s web UI - removing the need for separate NDI tools. This enables...

Join us at IBC2025 as we speak with Ivy Li from Telycam about their PTZ cameras now supporting FreeD over NDI, streamlining integration with Vizrt’s virtual production systems. Ivy explains how this technology bundle with Vizrt’s Virtual Studio Go allows camera pan, tilt, zoom, and focus data to be transmitted via NDI instead of requiring genlock, SDI, or additional capture cards. By moving this w...

At IBC2025 we speak with Rebecca Tang from Hollyland about the Pyro Series, including the Pyro S and the new Pyro 5. The Pyro S is a wireless video transmission system supporting one transmitter and up to four receivers, delivering a range of up to 400 metres with ultra-low 50 ms latency. Within the Pyro family, devices can connect wirelessly with each other, adding flexibility for production team...

Join us at IBC2025 as we speak with Rebecca Tang from Hollyland about the LARK Series and the new LARK MAX 2 wireless microphone system. The LARK MAX 2 brings three standout features: full-chain 32-bit float audio for professional-quality sound capture, AI-powered noise cancellation for crystal-clear voice even in noisy environments, and a brand-new wireless audio monitoring system. This wireless...

At IBC2025 we speak with Zachary Wong from Hollyland about their newly launched professional intercom system: the Geo Central Station and Solidcom H1. The Geo Central Station delivers support for up to 100 intercom groups and works seamlessly with up to 8 antennas, each capable of handling 20 belt packs. Antennas offer a 500 m line-of-sight range - the longest currently in the market - and include...