Panasonic Showcases IP- and IT-Driven Production Solutions at 2026 NAB Show

New camera firmware, production platform, and automation tools aim to streamline hybrid workflows for broadcast and live events.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 6:07pm

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A highly detailed, glowing 3D illustration of a Panasonic 4K PTZ camera and video production control interface, with neon cyan and magenta lights illuminating the cybernetic hardware, conceptually representing the company's software-driven solutions for hybrid broadcast and live event production.Panasonic's IP-based production solutions aim to streamline hybrid workflows for broadcasters and live event creators.Las Vegas Today

Panasonic Video and Audio Systems North America will showcase its IP- and IT-based production solutions for sports, broadcast, and live entertainment at NAB Show 2026, highlighting flexible, scalable workflows for today's hybrid production environments. Key highlights include the Image Adjust Pro plug-in for remote camera control, the AK-UBX100 4K Multi-Purpose Camera with ST 2110 and NDI support, and the KAIROS live production platform with enhanced LED display integration.

Why it matters

As broadcasters and content creators accelerate their transition toward distributed and hybrid production models, IP and IT infrastructure have become mission critical. Panasonic's ecosystem approach aims to unify cameras, control, automation, and management into a future-ready production architecture that reduces complexity, improves efficiency, and delivers consistent high-quality output.

The details

Key product highlights include the Image Adjust Pro plug-in for Panasonic's Media Production Suite, which enables centralized management of up to 20 studio and PTZ cameras from a PC or tablet. The AK-UBX100 4K Multi-Purpose Camera supports ST 2110, NDI, and SRT for greater interoperability, while the KAIROS live production platform redefines traditional live switchers with its IT/IP-based architecture. Panasonic is also showcasing new remote camera controllers, the LUMIX S Series and GH7 mirrorless cameras, and automation solutions like the Auto Framing plug-in and WR-AV800 AV Processor.

  • Panasonic will showcase these solutions at NAB Show 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada from April 19-22.
  • The AK-UBX100 4K Multi-Purpose Camera with ST 2110 and NDI support will be available in Q2 CY2026.
  • The auto-focus capability for 4K studio cameras, currently available on the AK-UCX100, will expand to the AK-UBX100 in Q2 CY2026.

The players

Panasonic Video and Audio Systems North America

A division of Panasonic that provides device hardware, software, and professional services for broadcast, live events, and other industries.

Chris Merrill

Director of Product Management and Engineering at Panasonic Video and Audio Systems North America.

NEP Group

A global provider of outsourced production and technical services for live sports and entertainment events, which is partnering with Panasonic to integrate the KAIROS platform.

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What they’re saying

“IP and IT infrastructure are mission critical as broadcasters and content creators accelerate their transition toward distributed and hybrid production models.”

— Chris Merrill, Director, Product Management and Engineering

What’s next

Panasonic and NEP Group will showcase a certified integration between NEP Platform and Panasonic's KAIROS live production platform at NAB Show 2026, creating a unified control and data plane for operators.

The takeaway

Panasonic's latest production solutions underscore the company's commitment to supporting broadcasters and live event producers with flexible, IP-based workflows that simplify hybrid production environments, improve efficiency, and deliver consistent high-quality output.