Tech Roundup

There's a big spotlight coming for Wheatstone when it displays at the 2026 NAB Show, and it will focus on the heritage broadcast technology company's VMX mixing platform. A new VML virtual mixing console that runs on any modern web browser is also a key product Wheatstone believes will be of interest to attendees.

At this year's NAB Show, Solid State Logic will preview what it calls "a major new software update for its touring and installed sound platform. This will see the market debut of SSL Live V6.2.

When Athletes Unlimited brought its professional women’s basketball season to Nashville in February, the action extended far beyond the court. Behind the scenes, GameTime Productions and sister company Live Media delivered an ambitious 18-camera live broadcast production for the 24-game event.

Nautel's annual Radio Technology Forum is confirmed for April 19 in Las Vegas as the concurrent 2026 NAB Show officially opens. The sessions at the Forum begin bright and early with an Industry Briefing Breakfast that includes the Publisher/President of Radio + Television Business Report and Radio Ink.

The NAB has unveiled the live schedule for the 2026 NAB Broadcast Engineering and Information Technology Conference. Getting one of the bigger platforms is a Ph.D. who will examine in a keynote address how broadcast media technology is redefining media creation, distribution and scale. 

It was first brought to RBR+TVBR's attention last week in a conversation with the President and Vice President of partner SCMS. Now, GeoBroadcast Solutions (GBS) has formally disclosed its plans to bring Audacy improved FM reception for two of its FM radio stations serving the New York Tri-State area.

A new high-capacity Net I/O ST 2110 Bridge will be the highlight of Solid State Logic's 2026 NAB Show booth offerings. SSL says it can be used with any broadcast audio console or network and complements existing native ST 2110 connectivity, and is now shipping for the System T range.

MaxxKonnect, known for prioritized internet connectivity, broadcast technology, and engineering services, is welcoming a former Cumulus Media veteran to the team, taking the role of Development and Support Engineer.

The National Association of Broadcasters has unveiled this year's recipients of its Engineering Achievement Awards. The two individuals will be honored at the "We Are Broadcasters Awards Ceremony" held on the Main Stage during the 2026 NAB Show on April 21 in Las Vegas. 

It has provided broadcast technology products to stations around the world from its Quincy, Ill., headquarters since 1959. Now, it is under new ownership, with its Chief Executive Officer and its majority investor teaming up to make a deal with ELENOS S.r.l. of Italy.

StreamGuys is preparing to bring to market "significant enhancements" to its Ultra-Low Latency Streaming (ULLS) technology, expanding the in-venue simulcast experience for sports fans while opening new revenue opportunities for teams and broadcasters alike.

Xperi has added 52 US markets to its DTS AutoStage Broadcaster Portal in the platform's second expansion since November, extending in-vehicle listener measurement to smaller and mid-sized markets, many of which have had limited access to listener measurement.

It is considered to be, as the company calls it, "the upstart audio brand for radio imaging effects." AUDITORY FX has gained a reputation thanks to the efforts of Steve Stone Voiceovers. Now it has brought to market its latest library.

Key to XGN Global's efforts is the development and rollout of 5G Broadcast technology ... and of course the equipment. At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the release of the world's first commercial rugged smartphone capable of receiving 5G Broadcast TV signals came to life.

“Podcasting today is no longer audio or video - it’s both,” said Leah Reis-Dennis, Head of Podcasts at Audacy. “This evolution underscores Audacy’s broader commitment to empowering emerging creators with flexible distribution, streamlined workflows, and scalable revenue.”