Last call for IBC2026 press appointments. This year, we’re scheduling bookings for Calrec (8.C47) and LiveU (7.C24). If you would like to make an appointment please get in touch – and if you've already booked an appointment, please ignore this email. Read on below for a preview of what Calrec and LiveU will be showing at IBC2026.
Calrec IBC 2026 Preview – Stand 8.C47:
Calrec will show how its IP-native ecosystem, with the award-winning Argo console range at its centre, puts more choice in broadcasters' hands. Built to run on-prem, remote, virtualised, or connected through orchestration platforms such as Grass Valley's AMPP and NEP's Platform, Argo lets productions be configured project by project – so cost tracks the scale of the job, not the reverse.
Calrec will show how its IP-native ecosystem, with the award-winning Argo console range at its centre, puts more choice in broadcasters' hands. Built to run on-prem, remote, virtualised, or connected through orchestration platforms such as Grass Valley's AMPP and NEP's Platform, Argo lets productions be configured project by project – so cost tracks the scale of the job, not the reverse.
New for IBC 2026: Look out for two exciting product announcements at 11:30am on Friday 11th September, on Stand 8.C47.
One ecosystem, every production model
At IBC 2026, Calrec presents its IP ecosystem powered by remote production capability True Control 2.0, built around Argo S and Argo M consoles – networked with an ImPulse IP processing core and ImPulseV virtualised audio mixing engine. Three Argo consoles on the stand will link via True Control 2.0 to a fourth at Calrec's Hebden Bridge, UK head office.
At IBC 2026, Calrec presents its IP ecosystem powered by remote production capability True Control 2.0, built around Argo S and Argo M consoles – networked with an ImPulse IP processing core and ImPulseV virtualised audio mixing engine. Three Argo consoles on the stand will link via True Control 2.0 to a fourth at Calrec's Hebden Bridge, UK head office.
IBC Debut: Expanded virtualised audio offering
ImPulseV adds two smaller DSP packages – 96 and 140 path – alongside the existing 256-path option, each with full processing per path and support for 5.1 and immersive formats up to 7.1.4. New shorter licensing terms (one year, 12 weeks, four weeks) suit temporary or one-off productions.
ImPulseV adds two smaller DSP packages – 96 and 140 path – alongside the existing 256-path option, each with full processing per path and support for 5.1 and immersive formats up to 7.1.4. New shorter licensing terms (one year, 12 weeks, four weeks) suit temporary or one-off productions.
LiveU IBC 2026 Preview – Stand 7.C24:
The LU900Q: Field-Proven at the Highest Level
The award-winning LU900Q – LiveU's Intelligent Production Unit – comes to IBC2026 with its credentials already established at major global live events. As the first unit built natively around LiveU IQ (LIQ™), it applies AI-driven connectivity intelligence and smart operator selection to optimize performance in real time, helping crews stay reliably connected in challenging conditions.
The award-winning LU900Q – LiveU's Intelligent Production Unit – comes to IBC2026 with its credentials already established at major global live events. As the first unit built natively around LiveU IQ (LIQ™), it applies AI-driven connectivity intelligence and smart operator selection to optimize performance in real time, helping crews stay reliably connected in challenging conditions.
Built for multi-camera workflows, the LU900Q combines native LIQ connectivity, advanced eSIM technology, optimized 5G modems and a MIMO antenna array with support for SDI, HDMI, USB and IP camera input. It delivers HD/4K transmission with 10-bit HDR 4:2:2 encoding, up to 32 audio channels, dual video return, dual intercom with built-in Bluetooth audio and wireless file transfer for faster field-to-production turnaround.
Other show highlights include:
Sony Collaboration: LiveU TX1 and Direct File Workflow Integration
IBC2026 marks the European showcase of LiveU's expanded collaboration with Sony Corporation, first announced in April. On display, and currently available, will be the LiveU TX1 – a compact, camera-mounted unit purpose-built for Sony's professional camera range – delivering fast, reliable bonded file transfer directly from the camera. Also demonstrated will be the Sony RXS Connection License, enabling direct file transfer from compatible Sony cameras to the PWA-RXS solution via supported LiveU field units, starting with the compact LU300S.
IBC2026 marks the European showcase of LiveU's expanded collaboration with Sony Corporation, first announced in April. On display, and currently available, will be the LiveU TX1 – a compact, camera-mounted unit purpose-built for Sony's professional camera range – delivering fast, reliable bonded file transfer directly from the camera. Also demonstrated will be the Sony RXS Connection License, enabling direct file transfer from compatible Sony cameras to the PWA-RXS solution via supported LiveU field units, starting with the compact LU300S.
An Open EcoSystem Built for Any Workflow
LiveU's modular and open EcoSystem spans contribution, production, ingest, orchestration, and distribution – and at IBC2026 it continues to expand. Cuez joins as the latest EcoSystem partner, extending workflow automation into cloud-based newsroom and rundown management.
LiveU's modular and open EcoSystem spans contribution, production, ingest, orchestration, and distribution – and at IBC2026 it continues to expand. Cuez joins as the latest EcoSystem partner, extending workflow automation into cloud-based newsroom and rundown management.
As a member of the EBU's working group, LiveU is actively involved in advancing the MXL shared-memory architecture – enabling multiple applications to access the same video frame simultaneously, eliminating redundant processing and reducing latency.
Together, these developments reflect the broader LiveU EcoSystem approach, supporting the full arc of live production, across live and file-based workflows.
Digital-First: LiveU Nexus and Studio
LiveU Nexus – a universal gateway for digital and IP workflows – converts, normalizes, and routes feeds across LRT, SRT, and RTMP, bridging social, online, and remote sources with traditional broadcast operations. As well as offering seamless digital source integration for Zoom, Teams and YouTube, it can be used as a scan converter for any web content.
LiveU Nexus – a universal gateway for digital and IP workflows – converts, normalizes, and routes feeds across LRT, SRT, and RTMP, bridging social, online, and remote sources with traditional broadcast operations. As well as offering seamless digital source integration for Zoom, Teams and YouTube, it can be used as a scan converter for any web content.
LiveU Studio is a cloud-native production service for video switching, audio mixing, graphics, and more. It enables multi-output cloud production, allowing teams to deliver multiple feeds in multiple formats from a single production. Together, Nexus and Studio give newsrooms and digital teams a faster, leaner path from live event to published content – across every platform simultaneously.
Workflow automation & story-centric workflows
LiveU Ingest replaces fragmented, manual processes with a single story-centric workflow for live and file based – from planning and scheduling through ingest, and metadata enrichment. What previously required separate teams across multiple systems can now be managed centrally with significantly less manual effort. It enables operators to capture only the content that matters and move it instantly to production, editing, publishing and distribution from anywhere.
LiveU Ingest replaces fragmented, manual processes with a single story-centric workflow for live and file based – from planning and scheduling through ingest, and metadata enrichment. What previously required separate teams across multiple systems can now be managed centrally with significantly less manual effort. It enables operators to capture only the content that matters and move it instantly to production, editing, publishing and distribution from anywhere.
Actus X – One Platform. Complete Broadcast Visibility
Actus Digital, a LiveU company, will showcase the latest capabilities of Actus X – a modular, browser-based platform that unifies compliance logging, low-latency multiviewing, QA monitoring, clip creation, and AI-powered media intelligence. By combining compliance logging and sub-second multiviewing in a single platform, Actus X enables broadcasters to monitor, verify, and instantly review content from one interface, reducing complexity and accelerating response times. Built for modern broadcast workflows, Actus X helps media teams gain real-time visibility across every channel while streamlining operations from monitoring to content delivery.
Actus Digital, a LiveU company, will showcase the latest capabilities of Actus X – a modular, browser-based platform that unifies compliance logging, low-latency multiviewing, QA monitoring, clip creation, and AI-powered media intelligence. By combining compliance logging and sub-second multiviewing in a single platform, Actus X enables broadcasters to monitor, verify, and instantly review content from one interface, reducing complexity and accelerating response times. Built for modern broadcast workflows, Actus X helps media teams gain real-time visibility across every channel while streamlining operations from monitoring to content delivery.