The Studio B&H and Riedel Communications Power the SMPTE MTS Solutions Hub with Advanced Video Infrastructure and Communications Technology

The Infrastructure Showcases the Flexibility of SMPTE ST 2110 and IP Networking in Live Broadcast

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — November 12, 2026 — SMPTE, the home for media professionals, technologists and engineers, today announced that The Studio B&H and Riedel Communications will provide the video infrastructure and communications technology powering the Solutions Hub at the SMPTE Media Technology Summit (MTS). Serving as both a technology showcase and the operational backbone for video and audio distribution throughout the conference, the Solutions Hub infrastructure will demonstrate the capabilities of both organizations’ industry-leading solutions in a live production environment.

“We’re excited to support SMPTE, an organization that plays such an important role in our industry, and to collaborate with our technology partners on a system that serves a real production need,” said Danielo Garcia, General Manager of The Studio B&H. “From our early conversations with the organizers, we saw an opportunity to capture the Summit’s presentations while giving attendees a practical look at how these technologies work together.”

System design and integration are being led by B&H, bringing together the technologies required to deliver reliable, high-quality video, audio, and communications throughout SMPTE MTS. Camera feeds from all three presentation spaces will return to a central control room, where technical directors and camera operators will manage production. A single Panasonic KAIROS platform will support three operators working from separate control stations, each switching an independent program using shared production resources. The configuration demonstrates how one production platform can serve multiple spaces and simultaneous programs.

The Studio B&H is also bringing together PTZ cameras and controllers from Panasonic, BirdDog, and Bolin; network infrastructure from NETGEAR; and Blackmagic Design HyperDeck recorders with storage from Studio Network Solutions. INFiLED is providing the LED wall at the Solutions Hub Stage, with additional support from Elgato Stream Deck controllers, LG monitoring, and HP computing.

“SMPTE has always been about bringing our industry together to share ideas, advance technology, and shape the future of media,” said Sara Seidel, Marketing Manager, Riedel Communications. “The Solutions Hub is a great reflection of that mission, giving attendees the opportunity to experience innovative technologies in action while supporting the conference itself. I’m proud to see Riedel contributing to this important industry event and helping create an environment where collaboration and innovation can thrive.”

Riedel is deploying its versatile MediorNet video infrastructure, featuring four MediorNet MicroNs, one MediorNet MicroN UHD, and one MediorNet HorizoN. This deployment highlights the strength of MediorNet’s unified hybrid architecture, seamlessly bridging traditional SDI and SMPTE ST 2110 IP workflows within a flexible, scalable platform. The MicroNs provide comprehensive signal processing capabilities, while the MediorNet UHD multiviewer delivers advanced monitoring with up to 36 picture-in-picture windows and eight independently routable outputs. In addition, one StageLink Network Stream Adaptor (NSA) will be used for audio integration into the SMPTE ST 2110-30 network. In addition to video infrastructure, Riedel is supplying its award-winning Bolero wireless intercom system to support communications throughout the conference and the SMPTE Gala.

“The SMPTE Solutions Hub is a great example of what’s possible when you bring the right technologies together,” said Rick Seegull, SVP of Business Development, Video, Riedel Communications. “MediorNet isn’t about choosing between SDI and IP—it’s about bringing both together in one unified, flexible infrastructure. It combines signal processing, routing, monitoring, and audio distribution in a powerful platform that can adapt to the needs of live production. Together with our Artist and award-winning Bolero intercom systems, it demonstrates how Riedel can deliver reliable, end-to-end solutions for today’s increasingly complex production workflows.”

For more information about Riedel, visit www.riedel.net.

For more information about B&H Photo, visit www.bhphotovideo.com.

For more information about the 2026 SMPTE Media Technology Summit, visit summit.smpte.org/2026.

For more information about SMPTE and its standards initiatives, visit www.smpte.org.