BROADFIELD NEWS

wTVision Uses Vizrt Graphics to Elevate IPL and Major Sports Broadcasts in India

Stephanie R — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:16:37 +0000

With over 655 million sports fans, India has become one of the fastest-growing markets for live sports production. To meet rising expectations, wTVision deployed Vizrt technologies including Viz Engine, Viz Arc, Viz Libero, and Viz Arena to power real-time graphics, augmented reality, and data-driven analysis across major broadcasts like the Indian Premier League and Pro Kabaddi League. The workflow enables immersive AR visuals, deeper replay analysis, and seamless on-field graphics overlays that enhance storytelling while keeping production agile for large-scale sports events.

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Why Broadcasters Are Migrating from Skype TX to QuickLink StudioEdge in 2026

Stephanie R — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000

With Skype TX support ending in March 2026, QuickLink is encouraging broadcasters to transition to StudioEdge to avoid workflow disruption and maintain operational continuity. In its latest blog and industry engagements, the company outlined how StudioEdge provides a modern, all-in-one solution for secure, multi-platform remote guest contribution with enhanced reliability and control. As production teams prepare for the shift, QuickLink positions StudioEdge as a strategic upgrade designed to future-proof live broadcast and hybrid production environments.

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How LiveU Helps EuroLeague Deliver Reliable, On-the-Move TikTok Live Streams

Stephanie R — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:26:15 +0000

To overcome past connectivity challenges, EuroLeague adopted LiveU’s LU800 encoder and LiveU Studio cloud platform to produce flexible, creator-friendly live streams across major Rivalry Series games. The result is a seamless mobile workflow that keeps content live from anywhere, fuels two-way fan interaction, and turns pre- and post-game moments into scroll-stopping social experiences. Watch more below:

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Oyen Digital IN STOCK at Broadfield!

Jennifer P — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:49:32 +0000

Oyen Digital IN STOCK at Broadfield!

Broadfield is your source for Oyen Digital—now in stock at Broadfield Distributing. As an innovative manufacturer of high-performance storage solutions for videographers, independent filmmakers, professional photographers, and content creators, Oyen Digital delivers reliable, forward-thinking products backed by deep audio/video and mass storage expertise. Call your Broadfield sales rep at 800-634-5178 to learn more.

Oyen Digital Portable Drives:

Helix Dura USB-C NVMe Portable SSD
This high-performance NVMe SSD delivers up to 1050 MB/s for 4K/8K workflows, with universal USB and Thunderbolt compatibility in a rugged aluminum design backed by a 4-year warranty.

2TB
MPN: DM2-P8-2T-BK
$319.00 MAP

4TB
MPN: DM2-P8-4T-BK
$599.00 MAP

Helix Mag10 USB-C (3.2 Gen2) Portable Magnetic SSD
A rugged, magnetic USB4 SSD delivering speeds up to 2800MB/sec, snapping securely to your iPhone for ultra-fast 4K video capture and seamless professional workflows on the go.

2TB
MPN: M40-2T-BK
$399.00 MAP

4TB
MPN: M40-4T-BK
$599.00 MAP

U34 Bolt USB-C (USB4) Rugged NVMe SSD
Get blazing speeds up to 2800MB/s with this ultra-rugged USB4, Thunderbolt, and USB-C portable SSD built to power demanding workflows anywhere inspiration strikes.

2TB
MPN: U34-2T-BK
$439.00 MAP

4TB
MPN: U34-4T-BK
$779.00 MAP

8TB
MPN: U34-8T-BK
$1,599.00 MAP

Oyen Digital Desktop Storage & RAIDs:

HDX Pro C Dual USB-C Enterprise Hard Drive
This professional-grade aluminum enclosure delivers enterprise-level USB-C performance, advanced cooling, an internal power supply, and USB/Thunderbolt 3, 4, and 5 compatibility with daisy-chaining support.

12TB
MPN: HDXP-C-12T-RT
$469.00 MAP

20TB
MPN: HDXP-C-20T-RT
$639.00 MAP

24TB
MPN: HDXP-C-24T-RT
$789.00 MAP

Mobius Pro 2C 2-Bay USB-C RAID Hard Drive System
This dual-bay Type-C RAID system supports USB and Thunderbolt 3, 4, and 5 with RAID 0, 1, JBOD, and BIG modes, featuring a tray-less design, internal power supply, simple setup, LED status indicators, and a 3-year warranty with lifetime tech support.

24TB
MPN: 3R2C-24T
$849.00 MAP

48TB
MPN: 3R2C-48T
$1,449.00 MAP

Fortis 5C 5-Bay USB-C External Drive Array
This 5-bay USB-C storage system features rugged aluminum construction with protective sleeve and locking trays, intelligent cooling, optional SoftRAID Pro, and a 3-year warranty for demanding professional workflows.

40TB
MPN: 5FU3-C-40T
$1,699.00 MAP

80TB
MPN: 5FU3-C-80T
$2,499.00 MAP

120TB
MPN: 5FU3-C-120T
$3,699.00 MAP

Monthly Pricing Alerts from Broadfield

Jennifer P — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:34:48 +0000

Monthly Pricing Alerts from Broadfield

Broadfield Distributing Inc. is proud to be your source for almost 50 brands specializing in video and live production, AV and storage. Technology pricing always changes but seems to be even more volatile than ever. Be sure to check broadfield.com and work with your Broadfield Sales Rep for current and future pricing to support all your quotes and bids. Each month we will keep you posted on some of the larger changes we see in the industry:

LiveU Solo PRO Pricing Change

LiveU Solo PRO pricing changes effective February 15th, 2026. Updated pricing will apply to all new orders from this date. LiveU kindly asks that you ensure all public-facing materials (e.g. websites, quotations, catalogues) and internal systems are updated accordingly.

Description	SKU	Old MSRP	NEW MSRP
LiveU Solo Pro HDMI	LUSOLOPROHDMI	$1,495.00	$1,795.00
LiveU Solo Pro HDMI/SDI	LUSOLOPROSDI	$2,195.00	$2,595.00
LiveU Solo Pro HDMI with Solo Connect 2 Modem Bundle	LUSOLOPROHDMIKIT2	$1,945.00	$2,245.00
LiveU Solo Pro HDMI/SDI with Solo Connect 2 Modem Bundle	LUSOLOPROSDIKIT2	$2,645.00	$3,045.00

Kiloview Pricing Change

Kiloview has announced price increases on the following SKU’s effective March 1st, 2026.

Description	SKU	Old MAP	NEW MAP
N5 3G-SDI/NDI Bi-Directional Converter	N5	$469.00	$569.00
N6 1080P60 HDMI Full NDI & NDI\|HX encoder/decoder	N6	$399.00	$499.00
D260 HD IP to SDI/HDMI/VGA Video Decoder	D260	$399.00	$499.00
RD-260 SDI and HDMI Decoding Card	RD260	$399.00	$499.00
N60 4K HDMI to NDI Bi-Directional Converter	N60	$799.00	$879.00
FN-60 Rackmount Card for N60	FN60	$699.00	$779.00
E3 Dual-Channel 4K HDMI & 3G-SDI Video Encoder	E3	$449.00	$499.00
RE-3 4K HDMI/3G-SDI Input Video Encoding Card	RE3	$449.00	$499.00

Facilis Price Increase – Effective Immediately

Facilis remains committed to delivering strong value and margins for partners, but due to ongoing storage market volatility, 2025 pricing is no longer valid effective immediately. Reseller incentive pricing has increased for registered HUB Server deals with current sales certification, while certain FLASHPoint models (including 7.68TB drive configurations) are discontinued and no longer eligible for incentive programs. Partners should contact their Broadfield Sales Rep or CPQrew Team to ensure updated pricing and proper deal configuration.

Storage Price Increase

Some of our storage manufacturers have also announced price increases. This includes SanDisk, WD, Glyph, Oyen, Facilis and more. Please contact your Broadfield sales rep at 800-634-5178 for more information and for latest price sheets

How FinOps Is Reshaping Cloud Strategy in Media and Streaming

Stephanie R — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000

With streaming growth, AI-driven workflows, and hybrid cloud architectures increasing infrastructure demands, media companies are turning to FinOps to gain control over rising cloud costs. Instead of focusing solely on total spend, organizations are adopting unit economics, measuring cost per streaming hour or per viewer session to link technical decisions with revenue performance. By treating cloud infrastructure as a strategic business asset rather than just an IT expense, broadcasters are building more sustainable, scalable operating models for the future.

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NETGEAR M4250 Powers Mission-Critical AV Network at Cheltenham Racecourse

Stephanie R — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:07:37 +0000

Cheltenham Racecourse, home to one of the UK’s most prestigious horse racing events, transformed its aging PA system with a dual-network AV-over-IP infrastructure powered by NETGEAR M4250 switches. Supporting 99 L-Acoustics speaker arrays and audiences of up to 67,500 spectators, the system ensures uninterrupted racing commentary, entertainment audio, and emergency communications. With 20 kilometers of fiber cabling, geographically separated core switches, and optimized support for Dante, AES67, and AVB, the deployment delivers broadcast-quality sound with built-in failover protection for live event operations.

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New Products from Elgato

Jennifer P — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:33:44 +0000

New Products from Elgato

New Elgato products are now available for dealers at Broadfield, giving you the latest high-demand streaming and content creation tools your customers are asking for. Expand your offerings with trusted, creator-focused solutions from Elgato and drive new sales opportunities. Contact your Broadfield Sales Rep at 800-634-5178 for details

Stream Deck+ XL
With dozens of customizable controls and real-time info monitoring, Stream Deck + XL lets professionals run entire productions
and systems from a single, easy-to-use platform
MPN: 10GBX9901
$349.99 MSRP

XLR Dock for Stream Deck + MK.2
XLR Dock MK.2 brings pro audio to Stream Deck +. Mix, monitor, and control your sound with elite gain, effects, and seamless
software—all in one place.
MPN: 10GBQ9901
$129.99 MSRP

Wave:3 MK.2
Wave:3 delivers studio-quality audio in a compact USB microphone, combining a high-performance Wave FX Processor with DSP voice shaping and smart, easy-to-use controls.
MPN: 10MAO9901
$169.99 MSRP

Wave XLR MK.2
Wave XLR gives your mic superpowers. 80dB gain, onboard effects, touch to mute, and Stream Deck control—all with ultralow-latency monitoring that keeps you in sync.
MPN: 10MAN9901
$169.99 MSRP

Wave XLR Pro
Route and mix like never before. Wave XLR Pro merges dual mic inputs, onboard processing, and matrix routing in ways no
other mixer can
MPN: 10MAM9901
$349.99 MSRP

Broadfield is Your Source for these new products and the StreamDeck Studio – the Ultimate Production Control Panel

Elgato Stream Deck Studio
Stream Deck Studio is a professional broadcast control surface that combines Elgato hardware with powerful software from Bitfocus to streamline complex live production workflows. Powered by Buttons (subscription required), it delivers crosspoint routing, SNMP monitoring, NMOS/ST 2110 support, tally and GPIO management, API integration, and full Companion module compatibility. With 32 customizable LCD keys, dual RGB encoders, NFC authentication, PoE+, USB-C expansion, and rack-mount design, it serves as a scalable, all-in-one control hub for modern IP-based broadcast systems.
IN STOCK!
SKU: 10GBO9901
MPN: 10GBO9901
$899.00 MSRP

PTZOptics Launches Visual Reasoning Initiative with Moondream to Transform AI Video Workflows

Stephanie R — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000

PTZOptics announced the launch of its Visual Reasoning initiative, partnering with Moondream to combine robotic PTZ camera systems with lightweight vision language models for real-time video decision-making. The initiative enables cameras to interpret what they see and trigger automated actions such as intelligent tracking, indexing, alerts, and workflow integration across broadcast, Pro AV, healthcare, education, and industrial environments. Designed as an open ecosystem, Visual Reasoning invites developers and integrators to build practical AI-powered video solutions that turn passive footage into actionable data.

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Global Memory Shortage 2026: How DRAM and NAND Price Increases Impact Storage Costs

Stephanie R — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:39:36 +0000

The global memory market is experiencing sustained pressure in 2026, with DRAM and NAND flash prices rising sharply due to surging AI and data center demand, constrained supply, and shifting capacity allocation. Industry analysts report significant quarter-over-quarter increases, with AI infrastructure consuming a growing share of available memory production. As a result, SSD and HDD pricing remain elevated across professional and consumer markets. These structural changes signal that higher storage costs may persist, reshaping how creative professionals and businesses plan long-term storage investments.

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