The SVG Europe and SVG Americas teams are onsite in Amsterdam for IBC 2025. As the production and broadcast industry gathers to launch new products and reconnect, the SVG team is out in force in the exhibition halls of the RAI to gather and share the latest news with the SVG community. You’ll find all the key announcements and news here with daily updates through Monday.
Today’s issue includes exhibitors from Halls 8-10, including Adder, arkona, Audio-Technica, Calrec Audio, Clear-Com, Cobalt Digital, G&D, Grass Valley, Hitomi Broadcast, Kiloview, KOKUSAI DENKI Electric, Lawo, Leader, NETGEAR, Prodys, Riedel Communications, Ross Video, Salsa Sound, Sennheiser, Shure, Solid State Logic, Telos Alliance, Qvest, Vislink, and Vizrt.
Hall 8
Adder (Stand 8.B65) will showcase how its IP KVM solutions power smarter, more connected production environments. Visitors can experience hands-on demos across post-production and live broadcast workflows, exploring how Adder delivers flexibility, scalability, and seamless control. Exclusive 30-minute sessions—available in English, French, Spanish, and German—will introduce IP KVM in broadcast contexts. Attendees can also connect with Adder experts, enjoy informal networking over drinks, and see partner integrations with EVS Cerebrum and Elgato. From future-ready infrastructure to optimized workflows, Adder invites the industry to unlock the full potential of IP KVM.
At IBC2025, arkona (Stand 8.A69) and intoPIX unveil the JXS16 app for arkona’s BLADE//runner AT300, boosting JPEG XS density with 16 UHD channels per card. Compliant with SMPTE ST 2110-22, it ensures ultra-low latency, visually lossless quality, and efficient bandwidth. Alongside manifold Technologies, arkona showcases IP core infrastructure and multiviewers, including manifold Cloud, an ultra-low latency multiviewer. Blade//runner enhancements feature the IP Audio (IPA) app for control integration and the JXS16 app, supporting up to 128 UHD channels in 3RU. Globally deployed in OB trucks and production control rooms, these solutions transform live broadcast and esports workflows.
Audio-Technica (Stand 8.D46) is preparing an interactive broadcast microphone showcase for IBC2025. Visitors can experience video content with accompanying audio captured by their microphones, routed over a Dante network to ATH-M50X headphones. The BP3600 immersive audio microphone, favored by broadcasters like Dorna for MotoGP, will be a central highlight, demonstrating 9.1.4 mixes processed into binaural rendering. Other microphones, including the BP899 lavalier and U851R boundary microphone, will also be available.
Calrec Audio (Studio 8.C47) will present significant updates for its Argo consoles at IBC2025, focusing on usability and customization. The new v1.4 Argo software, previewed on the 48-fader Argo S console, includes enhanced routing strip functionality, customizable meter layouts via a “Tiles” feature, and a streamlined mix-minus workflow. Improvements for DAW control of MIDI, NMOS Control, and interfacing with Calrec Connect are also part of the update. Additionally, Calrec will highlight its Type R modular IP mixing system with new features like off-air record and enhanced GPIO talkback.
Cobalt Digital (Stand 8.D83)will present an expanded line of IPMX-compliant and ‘plug and play’ ST 2110 solutions at IBC2025. New Sapphire BBG-2110 compact mini converters will debut, supporting HDMI inputs and 10G/25G Ethernet. The Pacific 9992-ENC encoder now fully supports ST 2110-20 and offers a JPEG-XS option. Cobalt is also introducing a new base model Aria AUD-MON audio monitor and the Aria OG-AUD4-Dante bidirectional audio card. Enhancements to the UltraBlue MV-SW multiviewer will also be featured.
Guntermann & Drunck (G&D) (Stand 8.51) will showcase KVM and video processing solutions at IBC2025. The new VisionVS, co-developed with VuWall, combines KVM control and video wall visualization, transmitting two encrypted video streams simultaneously. The PersonalWorkplace-Controller, a flexible multi-viewing tool, allows control of multiple signals on customizable screens, ideal for control rooms and production studios. G&D will also demonstrate space-saving KVM and matrix solutions for OB vans and live studios, which centralize control and reduce noise and heat in working environments.
At IBC 2025, Lawo (Stand 8.B90) will showcase its latest IP-native broadcast and media production innovations, highlighting software-defined workflows, flexible deployment, and cloud-ready architecture. Key launches include HOME 4.0 with a simplified licensing model, the 15th HOME App, and upgrades to the VSM control system. Visitors can also experience the Dynamic Media Facility demo, the new Lawo Workspaces for browser-based control, and the virtualized HOME Power Core DSP. Enhancements to .edge gateways, mc² audio consoles, and radio software further underscore Lawo’s commitment to agile, scalable, next-generation workflows.
Prodys (Stand 8.C71) will debut innovations in its Quantum2 W/XL portable and Quantum2 AV studio audio/video codecs at IBC2025. Quantum2 W/XL portable units offer H.264/HEVC video streaming with ultra-low latency, comprehensive audio routing, and Brave Bonding Technology for network reliability across LAN, Wi-Fi, LTE, and 5G. The Quantum2 AV studio unit combines dual stereo audio and bidirectional video transmission in a compact device, with built-in remote production tools like WebCommentator. Prodys will also showcase its Cloud Codecs for flexible, large-scale audio and video stream replication and distribution.
Ross Video (Stand 8.B91) has acquired Lama, a developer of advanced audio production software, significantly strengthening its audio solution set for on-premises and cloud environments. Lama’s software streamlines live audio workflows for various applications, including broadcasts and esports, offering modern, software-defined solutions for connectivity, mixing, and mix automation. Its technology powered Eurosport’s Olympic Games Paris 2024 and simplified esports audio for SK Gaming. This acquisition reinforces Ross Video’s commitment to providing end-to-end live production solutions, integrating audio mixing tools seamlessly with existing video workflows.
Salsa Sound (Stand 8.B77f) will release innovative new audio products at IBC2025, featuring MIXaiR 4.0 with a refreshed, browser-based user interface for remote access. MIXaiR 4.0 now supports ST2110 and NMOS management, alongside SRT, NDI, and Dante, enhancing integration. It builds on automated field-of-play mixing, immersive crowd rendering, and multi-format commentary mixes like Dolby ATMOS. A major development is Aqua audio QC probes, offering monitoring for standard audio issues, dialogue intelligibility, profanity detection, and audio anomaly detection.
Sennheiser Group (Stand 8.D50) will celebrate its 80th anniversary while showcasing cutting-edge audio solutions for media production and entertainment. Highlights include the MKH 8018 stereo shotgun microphone, the Spectera wideband wireless ecosystem, and SoundBase, the first brand-neutral RF planning tool streamlining wireless coordination. Neumann will present immersive studio monitors, microphones from classics like the U87 Ai to new launches, and Merging Technologies’ DAWs and interfaces for networked, low-latency workflows. The stand will also feature AMBEO 2-Channel Spatial Audio for real-time immersive-to-stereo rendering, offering broadcasters enhanced audio depth and clarity without additional hardware.
Celebrating 100 years, Shure (Stand 8.C32) will debut a groundbreaking audio solution for broadcast at IBC2025. Highlights include the Axient Digital PSM digital in-ear monitor system and the ANX4 Scalable Wireless Receiver, offering high channel counts. For location sound, the ADX5D portable receiver and new SLX-D Portable Systems (SLXD5, SLXD3) will be showcased. Content creation tools like the MV7i Smart Microphone and MoveMic 88+ wireless stereo microphone will also be featured. Software solutions such as ShureCloud and Wireless Workbench 7 provide comprehensive management and RF spectrum tools.
Solid State Logic (Stand 7.B73) (SSL) will present technology updates and integrations for its System T architecture at IBC2025, aimed at next-generation audio. The showcase will feature integration with Jünger Audio’s flexAI processing platform, enabling console controls for language presentations and audio object creation directly from the System T surface. New Open Sound Control (OSC) support will allow real-time control of audio objects with external renderers. The wider System T range and integration with the cloud-native Virtual Tempest Engine (VTE) will also be demonstrated. In addition, SSL will launch its IP-native MPL 16-8 stagebox at IBC2025, providing cost-effective Dante connectivity for System T. This 2U unit offers 16 mic/line inputs and eight line outputs, with redundant Dante ports. SSL’s native ST 2110 card will also debut, streamlining ST 2110 workflows and IP connectivity via NMOS for automated signal management. Furthermore, the System T Cloud NDI update will be showcased, adding native NDI support to Dante Connect for enhanced agility in virtualized production, lowering deployment costs, and expanding connectivity options.
Telos Alliance (Stand 8.D37) will demonstrate AI-based workflows for its Minnetonka Audio AudioTools Server at IBC2025. A key feature is measuring dialogue intelligibility, with the ability to extract and process dialogue for improvement if needed. AudioTools Server V7 will also use an advanced AI-driven language detection algorithm to identify and manage unexpected languages in audio presentations. Additional machine learning capabilities include speaker identification, clone detection for human voice, content and genre detection, and speech-to-text generation, enhancing quality control and viewer experience. In addition, Telos Alliance has expanded its collaboration with Videomenthe that integrates Minnetonka AudioTools Server into SaaS media supply chain platform Eolementhe. The partnership will be showcased at IBC2025 in Amsterdam, offering broadcasters, post-production houses, and content distributors new ways to streamline audio processing and compliance within a single scalable SaaS platform. AudioTools Server offers file-based audio capabilities, including AI-assisted workflows, comprehensive loudness control, Dolby encoding, language detection, MPEG-H authoring and file-based QC. Now, these tools are available as part of Videomenthe’s Eolementhe collaborative platform.
Hall 9
Grass Valley (Stand 9.A01) will unveil major innovations within its Grass Valley Media Universe (GVMU) and AMPP ecosystems at IBC2025. The LDX 180 camera makes its European debut, and a new LDX portfolio addition will be previewed. The K-Frame VXP production switcher and Karerra V2 control panels will be showcased. A new networking portfolio will debut, designed to connect traditional SDI and IP workflows and bridge to the AMPP GRID fabric, offering scalability and efficiency. Integrated replay and end-to-end production automation enhancements will also be demonstrated.
In addition, Grass Valley will launch Production Replay X at IBC2025, a new replay solution powered by AMPP OS, for instant replays and playlists from multi-camera inputs. It features native integration with Framelight X for immediate editing, highlight creation, and publishing. Also debuting in Europe are the K-Frame VXP sub-compact switcher and new Karrera control panels. Advancements in AMPP Automation will be showcased, including the Ignite Protocol Core, providing instant access to over 60 third-party control integrations for news and media productions at scale.
Next, Grass Valley will unveil next-generation live production networking and infrastructure solutions at IBC2025. The new ACE-3901 card transforms legacy infrastructure into hybrid-ready environments, offering high-density SDI to ST2110 conversion or integration with AMPP GRID. The MV-1200-RTR, a 6RU modular 12G-SDI router and multiviewer, will also debut. AMPP ecosystem enhancements include AMPP HUB for reduced latency and AMPP Multi-Region Resilience for active redundancy across regions. The Kaleido-IP X Professional multiviewer, powered by AMPP, combines advanced layout customization with real-time signal probing.
Lastly, Grass Valley will introduce the LDX C180 compact camera at IBC2025, adding a cinematic edge to live production. It features the same 10K Super 35 Xenios imager as the flagship LDX 180, delivering true cinematic depth-of-field and native UHD output for Steadicam and PTZ applications. The LDX 110 Series gains a UHD/HDR option, and the entire LDX 100 Series now supports RF and 5G solutions through partner Vislink. A new ND filter configuration and optional Optical Low-Pass Filter are also introduced.
Hall 10
Clear-Com (Stand 10.D29) will present intercom innovations at IBC2025, including the FreeSpeak Icon beltpack, Arcadia Central Station, and virtual intercom enhancements. The FreeSpeak Icon provides robust 1.9GHz (DECT) wireless performance with nine programmable buttons and Bluetooth 5.3. Arcadia Central Station supports up to 32 V-Series IrisX panels and dynamic I.V. Port resource reallocation. The virtual intercom suite (Gen-IC, Agent-IC, Station-IC) for hybrid/remote teams, along with EHX v14 software for IP-based communication, will also be on display.
Hitomi Broadcast (Stand 10.A40) will demonstrate its expanded MatchBox ecosystem at IBC2025, focusing on timing measurement technology for various environments, including broadcast and consumer devices. A key demonstration will be ‘glass-to-glass’ measurement, showcasing precise end-to-end latency from camera capture to final display, vital for direct-to-consumer streaming. Hitomi’s new software solutions create a comprehensive ecosystem, allowing teams to share analysis resources and ensure timing accuracy across the entire broadcast chain as the industry becomes more software-focused.
Kiloview (Stand 10.D42) will present its most complete AV-over-IP solutions at IBC 2025 (Booth 10.D42), highlighting hybrid workflows and ecosystem expansions. New products include the FXC-A8600 compute card, all-in-one FN-7/FN-8 conversion cards, and the FD-360 multi-functional decoding card. Marking a decade with NDI, Kiloview also becomes the first to integrate NDI 6.3 into its N50/N60 converters, enabling ultra-low latency, 4K HDR video, and advanced synchronization. Additional highlights include P Series wireless bonding encoders, supporting reliable live streaming across diverse environments, reinforcing Kiloview’s role as an AV-over-IP pioneer.
KOKUSAI DENKI Electric Europe (Stand 10.B40) will showcase new camera developments at IBC 2025 (Booth 10.B40), led by the Z-HD6500 S1. This camera delivers native 4K with HDR at a fraction of typical costs, outputting HDR and SDR simultaneously in multiple formats. It features 2/3-inch GS-3CMOS sensors, high sensitivity (f1.4), and a 62dB signal-to-noise ratio. Also highlighted are the SK-UHD7000E handheld camera with full 4K resolution and BT-2020 color, the DK-H700 box camera paired with the KT-PD46 robotic head, and wireless 4K via Quartz HEVC systems.
Leader (Stand 10.C01) and Phabrix will feature the LPX500 multichannel 4K waveform monitor and Zen-W Series analysers at IBC2025. The LPX500, a four-input waveform monitor, will debut its V1.1 software, adding 10G/25G/100G IP interfaces supporting SMPTE 2022-6, ST 2110, and AMWA NMOS. The Zen-W Series includes the LV5600W waveform monitor and LV7600W rasterizer, offering secure remote control via WebRTC. Essential tools like the LT4760 sync pulse generator for SDI, IP, and hybrid workflows, and NDI Checker for signal troubleshooting, will also be presented.
NETGEAR (Stand 10.D33) will showcase its expanded M4350 managed switch portfolio at IBC 2025 (Booth 10.D33). Four new models, designed for broadcast and pro-AV, are now shipping with features that simplify deployment and improve reliability. Innovations include multicolor LED port identification for rapid setup, built-in grandmaster and boundary clock functionality for SMPTE ST 2110, and a secure power connection to prevent accidental disconnections during live events. All models comply with TAA requirements, ensuring approved-country sourcing, while delivering precision, performance, and reliability for IP-based professional media environments.
Qvest (Stand 10.C24) has appointed Philipp Glänzel as managing director for the MENA region, tasked with expanding operations in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar. A 15-year Qvest veteran, Glänzel previously served as general manager and CTO, leading projects for Al Jazeera, Sky News Arabia, and Asharq News. Qvest is also restructuring its sales team, with Stuart Almond overseeing MENA alongside Satheesh Kumar and Mohammed Eid Abugarad. The strengthened leadership aims to enhance customer engagement and address regional demand for AI, cloud, and digital transformation solutions. CEO Peter Nöthen praised Glänzel’s expertise and role in Qvest’s regional growth.
Riedel Communications (Stand 10.A31, 10.A38) has expanded its SimplyLive live production portfolio with new solutions for broadcast and live events. The Flex licensing programme for SimplyLive Production Suite allows tailored on-premise, remote, or cloud deployments. The RiView video review system debuts with RV4, RV8, and RV16 bundles for multi-angle control and super slow-motion support. Enhanced RiMotion replay solutions (R16, R166) and updated Venue Gateway series with HDR support are also featured. The SimplyLive Connect REST API enables seamless integration with external control systems for unified production environments.
In news made on the show floor, Riedel Communications has also acquired hi human interface from Broadcast Solutions to bring a powerful, vendor-agnostic control system to its growing portfolio of broadcast, event, and production technologies. Riedel and hi have consistently demonstrated the power of their deep integration, with hi working hand in hand with Riedel’s MediorNet media infrastructures and SmartPanels for seamless routing, device control, and workflow management in high-profile deployments such as WDR’s remote production of the UEFA Euro 2024. hi is also fully integrated for Riedel StageLink audio routing and tally control with SimplyLive video production solutions, with further integrations across the Riedel portfolio already in development.
Lastly, Riedel Communications has unveiled the Bolero Mini, the company’s lightest and flattest wireless intercom beltpack to date. Designed to deliver maximum mobility with minimal footprint, Bolero Mini combines Bolero’s unmatched wireless performance and audio clarity with a discreet form factor that weighs less than a smartphone — making it ideal for stage talent, rigging crews, and anyone who values freedom of movement without compromise.
Vislink Technologies (Stand 10.C27) has partnered with Grass Valley and Acromove to debut a flexible new end-to-end live production solution powered by private 5G. Launching at IBC 2025, the system is designed to meet the growing demand for high quality, low latency content delivery from any location. Combining the expertise of three industry leaders, the solution delivers a highly portable, secure, and fully integrated workflow for next-generation live production. The solution connects Grass Valley’s leading LDX 100 cameras with Vislink’s INCAM-GV 5G wireless camera transmitter and Acromove’s secure private 5G network system. The result is a seamless workflow from capture to production that enables faster turnaround, reduced infrastructure costs, and greater operational flexibility for broadcasts of any size or nature.
Vizrt (Stand 10.A41) will unveil new capabilities for Viz Engine 5.4 at IBC2025, enabling creators to produce content once and adapt it automatically for publishing across various platforms. Viz Engine 5.4 drives spectacular visuals up to 8K (16K ready) from a single system, reducing complexity and costs. It features adaptive graphics for any aspect ratio (broadcast, OTT, social) and HTML5 integration for live web content. Enhancements include support for Unreal Engine 5.4/5.5 for hyper-realistic virtual sets, automated lens calibration, new rendering options, and NDI 6.2 with an end-to-end HDR pipeline.
