A major theme explored is the growing—and often overstated—presence of AI in production tools. Burokas critiques how “AI” branding is being applied broadly, even to technologies like PTZ camera tracking that have existed for decades. While improvements exist, he emphasizes that these systems still fall short of replacing skilled human operators. He also highlights a gap in innovation, expressing interest in more advanced workflows—such as using high-resolution 360° cameras to create dynamic, multi-angle outputs—but notes that such capabilities are still not widely available in practical production environments.

The article then shifts focus to the evolution of NDI, which has reached its 10-year milestone. While high-end broadcast environments continue adopting SMPTE ST 2110, NDI remains for its accessibility and efficiency, particularly with the introduction of NDI|HX3, which leverages H.265 compression to deliver high-quality 4K video over standard network infrastructure. This has made it especially appealing for schools, houses of worship, and smaller production teams that lack the resources for more complex IP-based systems.

However, Burokas raises concerns about the future of NDI|HX due to recent licensing changes by Via Licensing Alliance. The restructuring of H.264/AVC licensing fees—moving from a flat cap to a tiered system—could significantly impact both streaming providers and hardware manufacturers. The author cites examples like HP and Dell disabling HEVC support in their devices over relatively small cost increases, illustrating how sensitive the market is to licensing fees.

Ultimately, the article questions the long-term viability of H.26x-based NDI workflows. Since many NDI|HX products rely on these codecs, rising licensing costs could lead to higher prices or reduced adoption. Burokas suggests that companies like Vizrt may need to explore alternative codecs or partnerships—such as with Open Media Transport—to ensure flexibility and sustainability. While NDI remains a powerful and widely used tool, its future—particularly in its compressed HX form—may depend on how the industry adapts to these evolving licensing challenges.

Read the full article by Anthony Burokas for StreamingMedia HERE

Learn more about NDI HERE

Let’s Roll Together. With Maki Live.
4K Portable Live Streaming camera with NDI | HX, 3x Optical Zoom, HALO Tally, WiFi 6 and built in 6 hour battery.

MAKI Live is the ultimate portable camera designed for creators on the move. Whether you’re live streaming, teaching, podcasting, or producing content from anywhere, MAKI Live delivers broadcast-quality 4K video in a compact, battery-powered package. With Wi-Fi and NDI® | HX support, it connects wirelessly to the BirdDog MAKI Studio software—an intuitive live production solution available on iPad. Together, they create a seamless, all-in-one workflow for switching, streaming, and sharing your story.

BirdDog MAKI LIVE
SKU: BDMKLB
MPN: BDMKLB
$495.00 MSRP

BirdDog MAKI Live is the WINNER of Systems Contractor Best of Show Award at NAB 2025!

Ultra-Portable Design
Designed to go wherever the story takes you, MAKI Live weighs next to nothing but packs a serious punch. Its compact design makes it easy to slip into a backpack or mount in tight spaces—perfect for mobile creators, travel setups, or multi-cam environments where space is limited.

4K Brilliance with Zoom & Speed.
Capture every detail in stunning Ultra HD with 4K resolution, driven by BirdDog’s imaging expertise. The 3x optical zoom enables dynamic framing without any digital degradation, while the TOF (Time of Flight) auto-focus locks onto your subject instantly—even with fast movement or changing lighting conditions. It’s fast, it’s sharp, and it’s built to impress.

True Freedom with Built-in Battery.
Say goodbye to the clutter of cables and power supplies. MAKI Live includes a powerful internal battery delivering up to 6 hours of uninterrupted use, giving you the freedom to shoot anywhere—indoors, outdoors, or on the move.

HALO Tally.
Always Know When You’re Live.
BirdDog’s signature HALO Tally system is built in, providing a super bright, 360-degree visual indicator to let talent and crew know exactly when the camera is live and on-air. In multi-cam environments, it’s a game-changer for smooth, professional communication.

Wireless NDI® | HX Connectivity.
With built-in Wi-Fi and support for NDI® | HX, MAKI Live integrates directly into modern IP-based workflows. Stream low-latency, high-efficiency video over your existing network without needing additional capture devices. It’s plug, play, and go live—no fuss, no compromise.

MAKI Studio Integration for Full Production Control.
MAKI Live pairs effortlessly with the optional MAKI Studio iPad app and Control Surface, giving you a full live production workflow in one unified interface. Switch between multiple MAKI cameras, control framing, audio, and more—all from your iPad. It’s a portable production studio in your backpack.

Easy Setup with MAKI Live App and BirdUI.
Controlling your camera has never been easier. Use the free MAKI Live Control App or BirdDog’s powerful BirdUI to access every setting, tweak focus, adjust exposure, toggle AI modes, or activate tally—all from your phone, tablet, or laptop.

BirdDog Control Surface for MAKI LIVE

MAKI Studio with Control Surface is your portable live production suite, built to make multi-camera switching and streaming easier than ever. Designed for use with MAKI Live cameras and compatible with NDI® | HX video, MAKI Studio runs on iPad and brings intuitive, touch-friendly control to your workflow—no laptop required.

BirdDog Control Surface for MAKI LIVE
SKU: BDMKCS
MPN: BDMK-CS
$695.00 MSRP

MAKI Live Bundles

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MAKI Live Bundle
3x MAKI Live + EPP Case
SKU: BDMKLBUNDLEB
MPN: BDMKLBUNDLE-B
$1,395.00 MSRP

Production Combo
3x Single Pack + Control Surface + Maki Studio App
(iPad not included)
SKU: BDMKLCOMBOPRB
MPN: BDMKLCOMBO-PR-B
$1,995.00 MSRP

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Kiloview manufactured a comprehensive product line of AV over IP solutions and was featured in the NDI Technology section of the Broadfield Partner Pavilion at NAB NY. With the presence of all products, Kiloview also brought its adaptive future insights to the broadcasting industry.

Hi, broadcasting devotees and tech fans! Go along with InBroadcast Global on an astonishing excursion into the universe of general media development at Catch NY 2023. In this select video, InBroadcast Global is excited to feature Kiloview’s extensive AV over IP arrangements custom-made for telecasters.

This video is your selective pass to Kiloview’s spearheading AV over IP arrangements, impeccably custom-made for telecasters. InBroadcast Global is joined by industry specialists, visionaries, and the innovation that is reclassifying the telecom scene. Whether you’re a telecom expert or somebody enthusiastic about remaining at the front of development, this video is a must-watch!

Watch the full video HERE:

Learn more about Kiloview HERE

STOCKHOLM /PRNewswire/ — NDI, the fast-growing connectivity tech company, enters an exciting new phase with the purpose of scaling the NDI protocol as the IP standard that connects all devices and software used to create, share, collaborate, and consume video in any industry.

At a global live-streamed event held last night, the NDI team, together with ecosystem partners AMD, AVer, BirdDog, Mevo and Ross Video, shared its vision for the future of video: a universe where all hardware, software, and cloud become seamlessly interoperable.

At the event, NDI announced its investment in expanding its ecosystem while maintaining seamless interoperability across all products, platforms, and industries.

Through the NDI SDK, the company’s core technology is available to anyone who wants to explore new use cases. And today, over six hundred thousand devices, from companies like Panasonic, Sony or BirdDog, are NDI-enabled. NDI technology is also supported by the most widely used video-based software applications, like Microsoft Teams or Grass Valley.

Video is no longer something traveling through the network. Instead, it is becoming the network itself: the videoverse. Thanks to the latest advancements in cloud computing, AI technology, and 5G networks, video is becoming truly ubiquitous and the main way in which humans and machines interact with each other. Together with our growing ecosystem of adopters, we are developing the most efficient, easy-to-use, and interoperable technology for video connections everywhere – not just in the broadcast industry but also the broader content streaming market, as well as specialized industries such as healthcare, education and security that are demanding more efficient video technologies.”

Tarif Sayed, NDI President and General Manager

To answer the needs of these industries, NDI Advanced, the company’s most complete offering (which can be requested through the NDI website), provides access to the most efficient NDI format, HX3 – which harnesses H.264 and HEVC codecs to ensure transmission of pristine, visually lossless video using just 50MBs of bandwidth – as well as providing additional APIs, dedicated customer support and more.

To guarantee that this ecosystem expansion maintains consistency of experience for anyone using NDI, the company introduces two new certification programs: NDI Certified, for products integrating features of NDI Advanced, and Works with NDI, for devices that do not require a native NDI integration but want to guarantee full compatibility with the NDI ecosystem.

Finally, NDI shares its plans to build on the engagement with its loyal community of users, the key driver of growth for NDI. Community initiatives will be organized throughout the year, including the first-ever NDI Hackathon, and an NDI Beta program where selected community members will gain early hands-on access to updates to the core technology. 

Read the full Press Release HERE

Learn more about NDI HERE

JVC Professional GY-HC500UN CONNECTED CAM Handheld 4K 1-Inch Camcorder with NDI®|HX

The award-winning GY-HC500UN is a handheld 4K production camcorder that offers uncompromised live and recorded image quality and connectivity with NDI®|HX output capability. The camcorder can be set to NDI®|HX mode for a seamless live production solution for NDI®|HX-compatible hardware or software. You can also select to shoot 4K ultra-HD with HDR to record onto SSD or SDHC/SDXC media in a wide variety of formats including ProRes.

SKU: GYHC500UN
MPN: GY-HC500UN

$3,895.00 MSRP
$3,295.00 MSRP with
Instant Rebate
4/1 – 9/30/23 Only!

JVC Professional GY-HC550UN CONNECTED CAM Handheld 4K 1-Inch Broadcast Camcorder with NDI®|HX

The most advanced handheld camcorder now has NDI®|HX connectivity to add to its built-in wireless LAN with super-reliable SRT or Zixi streaming and optional HEVC/H.265 encoding. Never before has this level of connectivity been available in a compact form factor. Ideal for multitasking from ENG electronic newsgathering to live broadcasts, it’s equipped with JVC’s powerful communications engine that delivers high quality, low latency error-free video right from the camera, both wired and wirelessly.

SKU: GYHC550UN
MPN: GY-HC550UN

$5,690.00 MAP

JVC Professional GY-HC500SPCN CONNECTED CAM Handheld 4K 1-Inch Sports Production Camcorder with NDI®|HX

The GY-HC500SPCN is JVC’s latest and most versatile sports production camera ever, capable of producing professional quality coverage of sporting events complete with score overlay and game clock. Scores can be input manually with a tablet, or automatically, straight from your facility’s scoreboard with Genius Sports ScoreLink devices.

SKU: GYHC500SPCN
MPN: GY-HC500SPCN

$4,490.00 MAP

GY-HC500U, GY-HC500UN, and GY-HC500MC $300 End-User Instant Rebate Promotion
April 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023

GY-HC500U 4K Hand-Held Connected Cam
1-Inch Camcorder

The GY-HC500 is a handheld 4K production camcorder that offers uncompromised live and recorded image quality, and connectivity you won’t find in any competitor’s product. 

SKU: GYHC500U
MPN: GY-HC500U

$3,910.00 MSRP
$2,995.00 MSRP with
Instant Rebate
4/1 – 9/30/23 Only!

JVC Handheld 4K Connected Camcorder 20x Optical Zoom with KA-MC100G Adapter for PreRes Recording

The GY-HC500 is a handheld 4K production camcorder that offers uncompromised live and recorded image quality, and connectivity you won’t find in any competitor’s product

SKU: GYHC500MC
MPN: GY-HC500MC

$4,000.00 MSRP
$3,395.00 MSRP with
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Celebrate Spring with Savings on Select JVC CONNECTED CAM PTZ Cameras!
Limited time offer!

Receive an $800 instant rebate on the multiple award winning PZ510 or the PZ200 cameras, a $500 instant rebate on the PZ400 or the PZ200N cameras, and a $400 instant rebate on the PZ100 camera purchased between April 1 and July 31, 2023. The perfect JVC PTZ CONNECTED CAM camera is waiting for you. Get to know the entire family!

JVC KY-PZ200 PTZ Camera

• 1920 x 1080 60p
• 20x Optical Zoom + 16x Digital Zoom
• 3G-SDI 1080 60p
• NDI®|HX (200N only)
• Integrated HEVC/H.264 SRT encoder
• RTMP/S supports streaming to FB Live, YouTube, and more

Black SKU: KYPZ200BU
White SKU: KYPZ200WU
$1,899.00 MSRP
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JVC KY-PZ510 PTZ Camera

• 2840 x 2160 60p
• 80 degree super-wide angle of view
• 12x Optical Zoom + 16x Digital Zoom
• 3G-SDI 1080 60p
• NDI® 5 (510N built-in NDI®|HX)
• Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) streaming
• SMART Auto Tracking
• 4K60p H.264 and H.265/HEVC streaming
• UVC (USB Video Class)
• RTMP/S supports streaming to FB Live, YouTube, and more

Black SKU: KYPZ510BU
White SKU: KYPZ510WU
$3,599.00 MSRP
$2,699.00 MSRP with Instant Rebate
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JVC KY-PZ200N PTZ Camera

• 1920 x 1080 60p
• 20x Optical Zoom + 16x Digital Zoom
• 3G-SDI 1080 60p
• NDI®|HX (200N only)
• Integrated HEVC/H.264 SRT encoder
• RTMP/S supports streaming to FB Live, YouTube, and more

Black SKU: KYPZ200NBU
White SKU: KYPZ200NWU
$2,099.00 MSRP
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JVC KY-PZ400N PTZ Camera

• 4K 1/2.5-inch CMOS Image Sensor
• Wide Horizontal Angle of View
• H.264/H.265/Motion JPEG and Dual Streaming
• Quality Streaming with NDI® and SRT
• 2-Color Tally Useful for Studio Shooting

Black SKU: KYPZ400NBU
White SKU: KYPZ400NWU
$2,599.00 MSRP
$1,999.00 MSRP with
Instant Rebate
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JVC KY-PZ100 PTZ Camera

• 1/2.8-inch CMOS sensor (2.2 million pixels)
• Optical zoom lens with 30x zoom ratio (4.3-129mm, f/1.6~4.7)
• 12x digital zoom | 30x Optical Zoom
• PoE+ equipped: LAN cable enables simultaneous streaming, camera control and power supply
• Full HD 1080p, 1080i, 720p video

Black SKU: KYPZ100BU
White SKU: KYPZ100WU
$3,550.00 MSRP
$2,495.00 MSRP with
Instant Rebate
4/1 – 7/31/23 Only!

JVC RM-LP100U Remote
PTZ Camera Controller

• 7-inch (diagonal) touch screen for PTZ and CCU functions
• Professional zoom rocker for smooth, variable speed zoom control
• Heavy duty joystick for precise pan and tilt control
• Focus dial with push-auto function
• User assignable function keys
• IP control of up to 100 cameras
• Tally input (d-sub)

SKU: RMLP100U
MPN: RM-LP100U
$1,980.00 MAP

“The addition of the NDI®|HX3 option for our PTZ cameras with NDI® capabilities will provide users with a greater level of flexibility without the need to replace their hardware. According to Vizrt, media organizations’ adoption of NDI®-enabled devices is growing at a record pace, and we are thrilled to be part of the network of manufacturers to offer this solution. Our inclusion of a variety of NDI® codecs to our customers means they also have even more workflow options available to them.”

Joseph D’Amico, Vice President, JVCKENWOOD USA Corporation

The new NDI^®|HX3 capability enables integrators to take advantage of the KY-PZ510N’s award-winning features, such as its super-wide horizontal angle of view (80 degrees) and focal length of 21.8 to 261.8 millimeters. These features make the KY-PZ510N ideal for live-action events, studios, classrooms, corporate settings, event facilities, sports venues and houses of worship. The cameras also include enhanced SMART auto-tracking that follows one person and can be used to select one of multiple people within its field of view―such as an instructor, pastor or specific individual. Additionally, the incorporated Vertical Interval Time Code (VITC) with Network Time Protocol (NTP) provides the cameras with multi-camera synchronization for seamless live event production.

Using the latest HEVC technology, the cameras ensure higher quality video at lower bitrates for remote production over the internet (REMI). The cameras also support H.264 and H.265/HEVC encoding, offering increased compatibility with a variety of hardware and software applications. Furthermore, the 4K60p output, via both HDMI and streaming, delivers ultra-clear, natural imagery in settings with a lot of movement, such as sports and live events.

Part of the KY-PZ510 Series of cameras, the KY-PZ510N PTZs feature 4K60P HEVC Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) streaming, which is resilient to bandwidth fluctuations, data loss, and intermittent connectivity, to ensure secure and error-free video delivery over the internet. The cameras also have UVC (USB Video Class) implementation through the USB-C interface, for ubiquitous webcam applications and integration. The KY-PZ510N can also simultaneously output NDI®, SRT, and RTMPS for hybrid local/remote workflows to deliver the highest quality distribution to the world’s most popular CDNs.

The NDI®|HX3 firmware update will be available from the KY-PZ510NBU and KY-PZ510NWU web pages as a free download, available now. Complete details of the KY-PZ510 PTZ cameras are available on the JVC Professional Video website.

Read the full press release HERE

Learn more about JVC Professional KY-PZ510N HERE

Learn more about JVC Professional HERE

NDI|HX-PTZ3 Camera

The NewTek NDI®|HX PTZ3 Camera is the very best and easiest way to acquire live video for input into any workflow and is the world’s first camera to offer NDI|HX3 – delivering low latency, all the while maintaining maximum quality at efficient bandwidth. In addition, the all-new PTZ3 is the very first NewTek camera to offer Professional XLR audio connectivity as well as Tally, control, power, audio and video all using a single cable

Offering advanced flexibility and simplicity, the PTZ3 is the first camera on the market to use NDI®|HX3, the latest development from NDI. Users can select NDI®|HX 3 as an option for better video with reduced latency – using a fraction of the bandwidth. Also unique to the PTZ3, is professional-level audio connectivity, raising the bar for audio quality in PTZ cameras everywhere.

Black SKU: NDIHXPTZ3B
Black MPN: FG-003248-R001
White SKU: NDIHXPTZ3W
White MPN: FG-003247-R001

$2,795.00 MSRP
$2,395.00.00 MSRP
Now thru 12/31/22 Only!

PTZUHD PTZ Camera

• 30x Zoom
• NDIHX and HDMI
• Pristine UHD Video
• IP Based Production
• One Cable Connectivity

SKU: PTZUHD
MPN: FG-002789-R001

$4,495.00 MSRP

Spark Plus I/O 4K

• NDI Compatible Workflows
• NDI Transfer Modes
• NDI Input and Output
• Portable and Mountable
• Program and Preview Tally
• Web-Based Interface
• Multicast Mode
• NDI® Virtual Input

SKU: NSP4KIO
MPN: FG-002795-R001

$895.00 MSRP

Spark Plus I/O SDI

SKU: NSP3GIO
MPN: FG-002866-R001

$795.00 MSRP

Spark Plus I/O 12G

SKU: NSP12GIO
MPN: FG-003004-R001

$1,195.00 MSRP

NDI Cameras and Converters are the perfect upsell to all TriCaster Systems:

TriCaster Mini X

Making professional video production possible for all – the Mini X gives producers at any level the freedom to create and share video wherever and whenever they want using anything from a smartphone to a 4K camera – truly demonstrating the power of software defined visual storytelling.

SKU: TCMXHDMI
MPN: FG-003265-R001

$7,995.00 MSRP

TriCaster Mini X with
Control Surface Bundle
SKU: TCMXHDMIB
MPN: BDL-000000021
$9,995.00 MSRP

TriCaster Mini 4K | NDI

NewTek TriCaster Mini 4K|NDI is an easy to use compact video creation system to let anyone with a story to tell make fun and exciting shows without needing production expertise. With TriCaster Mini, you can be on your way to making a show in resolutions up to 4K UHD for delivery to any type of screen you want within minutes of opening the box

SKU: TCM4KUHD
MPN: BDL-000000004

$8,995.00 MSRP

TriCaster Mini 4K | NDI with Control Surface Bundle
SKU: TCM4KUHDB
MPN: BDL-000000003
$10,995.00 MSRP

Tricaster TC1

The most complete production system available today, TriCaster TC1 represents the continued innovation of the iconic product that defined an industry. Designed with the way you work in mind and equipped with hundreds of advanced production capabilities, it has everything you need to do video your way today—and tomorrow.

SKU: TC1
MPN: FG-001587-R001
$14,995.00 MSRP

TriCaster 1 Pro

TriCaster 1 Pro is an incredibly powerful production system for the modern producer, publisher, and content creator. Perfect for productions with intense demands on quality and feature set. TriCaster 1 Pro is the perfect balance of investment and power, fully equipped with the industry’s leading software-driven production technology and hundreds of future-ready capabilities. 

SKU: TC1PRO
MPN: FG-003245-R001

$21,995.00 MSRP

TriCaster 2 Elite

TriCaster 2 Elite is a more flexible approach to digital media production. With TriCaster 2 Elite, content creators can integrate current and future resources into digital media production models that employ standard network infrastructures. TriCaster 2 Elite supports distributed operation with access to more media formats, enablement of more workflow possibilities, and providing more business opportunities.

SKU: TC2E3RU
MPN: FG-002932-R001