Apr 09, 2026

Panasonic to Showcase Advanced Video-production Solutions at 2026 NAB Show®

—Expanding Creative Possibilities for the Diversifying Video Landscape—

Media & Entertainment

Tokyo, Japan, April 9, 2026 – Panasonic Corporation announced today that it will participate in the 2026 NAB Show, the world's largest broadcast-equipment trade show, which will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada from April 19 to 22. Panasonic will showcase next-generation solutions that offer creative new possibilities for the increasingly diverse video-production landscape.

The Panasonic booth, located in the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center (Booth C3509), is organized around the theme "Experience the Complete AV Ecosystem." The main zone, entitled "Welcome to the Arena!," will simulate real-world applications in sports venues to demonstrate how Panasonic's latest technologies support and enhance live productions. Additionally, a dedicated studio zone will address the growing demand for live streaming and podcast production by highlighting AI-driven and efficiency solutions, particularly PTZ camera systems.

Arena Zone

High-impact venue productions using LED displays are becoming standard for sports and other live entertainment events. However, high-end visual productions typically require extensive equipment and a large team of specialists, often leading to increased costs as creative ambitions grow. The Arena Zone will present a stage surrounded by LED displays to demonstrate capture, staging and streaming solutions that offer ways for overcoming these challenges. Visitors will learn about innovative workflows centered on the IT/IP platform KAIROS and advanced camera systems, clearing operational hurdles while maximizing creative impact.

1. Camera Systems

The Arena Zone will present a complete camera ecosystem that supports every stage of production, from capture to presentation and streaming. The exhibit will focus on two objectives: improving visual quality and optimizing production workflows for sports and live-entertainment venues.

AK-UCX100 4K Studio Camera: The world’s first*¹ studio camera to feature a built-in autofocus (AF) function will be featured in live demonstrations. Visitors will also be able to preview a significant firmware update for the AK-UCU700 Camera Control Unit (CCU) scheduled for release in May 2026,*² which will support high-speed shooting within SMPTE ST 2110 environments. The update will contribute to system simplification and enhanced operational efficiency at live venues.
AK-UBX100 4K Multi-Purpose Camera: Built on the same high-performance platform as the AK-UCX100, this box-style camera provides studio-grade capabilities in a highly flexible form factor. The 2026 NAB Show will be one of the world's first opportunities to experience the update's new features, including AF, Low Skew mode and optical transmission of SDI signals.
Comprehensive Hands-on Lineup: A diverse range of cameras tailored for events of all sizes will be on display, allowing visitors to experience lineup's superior image quality and intuitive operability firsthand:
- AW-UE160W/K and AW-UE150AW/AK high-end PTZ camera series, optimized for live entertainment

- AW-UB50 compact box-style camera and highly agile AG-CX370 and AG-CX20 memory card camera recorders

- LUMIX digital cameras, including the DC-S1M2 and DC-S1RM2

2. Image Adjust Pro

Panasonic's booth at the 2026 NAB Show will unveil Image Adjust Pro, a powerful software plug-in for the Media Production Suite that enables status monitoring and image adjustment for studio and PTZ cameras from a PC or tablet. Visitors will be able to connect to cameras throughout the booth and experience operations in a simulated live production environment.

Remote Efficiency: Control and monitor up to 20 cameras with one license.
Flexibility: Image adjustment via a remote tablet on the same network, comparable to using a Remote Operation Panel (ROP), but without being tied to the VE desk, for enhanced workflow flexibility and significantly reduced setup time.
Future-proofing: Expanded camera compatibility, a graphical GUI and automated color-adjustment features (to be introduced with upcoming updates).

3. IT/IP Platform KAIROS

Panasonic will present the groundbreaking capabilities of KAIROS for live entertainment at hands-on stations in the booth. KAIROS redefines the traditional functions of live switchers by offering an IT/IP-based architecture for selecting any desired resolution—not just the standard 16:9 aspect ratio*³—for supporting LED displays of various shapes and pixel pitches. This flexible capability of KAIROS will be on full display in the booth's visual productions.

Enhanced Connectivity: Visitors will see new HDMI I/O boards released in November 2025 that can be installed in mainframe slots for direct HDMI input/output without external converters, streamlining system configuration.
Ver. 2.0 Innovations: The booth will showcase various new KAIROS features, such as "Scene Controller" simultaneous switching of multiple output screens using a single fader.
IPMX Certification: The exhibits will also include the Kairos Core 200 (AT-KC200) and the Kairos Core 2000, which are certified for Internet Protocol Media Experience (IPMX),*⁴ the open standard for next-generation AV over IP. IPMX simplifies video system construction and enables highly efficient workflows as the industry transitions to IP-based live entertainment production.

Streaming Studio Zone

In response to the rising demand for podcasting and social media video content, there is an increasing need for high-quality production in compact spaces with simplified operations. At the 2026 NAB Show, Panasonic will create a dedicated streaming studio. Visitors will learn about the latest production-efficiency solutions, centered on Panasonic PTZ camera systems and the Media Production Suite—a flexible software platform that allows users to activate various features as needed.

1. Advanced Auto Framing

This software uses AI-based detection of human subjects and sophisticated PTZ camera control to automatically deliver professional-grade framing. The result is stable, high-quality compositions without manual camera operation, even for moving subjects.

2. Video Mixer

This software uses advanced AI to create various image compositions during live streaming. It includes AI Keying for seamless subject extraction and background compositing without a green screen and an AI Effect Filter for real-time, automated mosaic processing.

3. AW-UE5 Compact 4K PTZ Camera^*5

Visitors will meet the new AW-UE5, the successor to the compact AW-UE4 with ultra-wide angle capabilities, but now supporting 4K/60p (including 2160/60p, 2160/59.94p and 2160/50p) for a broader range of high-end streaming environments. With NDI® HX*⁶ support, the AW-UE5 enables highly flexible, IP-based video production workflows. It is also the first Panasonic PTZ camera to feature Group Framing, which automatically adjusts the view angle to keep all subjects in the frame, as well as Preset Framing, which makes automated framing changes when a person enters a designated area. The new AW-UE5 is ideal for error-free visuals, even in small-scale operations.

Pro Audio Zone^*7

In this zone, Panasonic will present its comprehensive professional audio lineup, featuring the WX-AM800 Ceiling Array Microphone, the WR-AV800 AV Processor, and various handheld and gooseneck wireless microphones combining clear sound quality and operational convenience. Visitors will also see Panasonic ecosystem that integrates Panasonic's ceiling microphones and PTZ cameras into immersive meeting rooms with voice tracking that automatically keeps the camera angle focused on the active speaker.

*1 As of September 2, 2025, according to Panasonic research.

*2 For the latest information on availability, please refer to the website shown below.

*3 Maximum resolution: 9.8 megapixels; minimum adjustable unit: 4 pixels.

*4 Supports IPMX uncompressed video and PCM digital audio profiles.

*5 Scheduled for release in the third quarter of CY2026. For the latest information on availability, please refer to the website shown below.

*6 NDI® video connectivity technology is a registered trademark of Vizrt NDI AB in the USA and other countries.

*7 Pro Audio systems are available for purchase only in Japan and the United States.

Note: Exhibition details in this press release are subject to change without notice.

Broadcast and Professional AV Website:
https://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/index.html

Media Contact:

Panasonic Corporation
Imaging Solution Business Division
pro-av.ad@gg.jp.panasonic.com

About Panasonic Corporation

Panasonic Corporation transitioned to a new organization dedicated to lifestyle solutions centered around consumer electronics on April 1, 2026. Guided by its mission, “Transform the ordinary into the unforgettable—making everyday irreplaceable,” Panasonic Corporation provides products and services that create new value in people’s daily lives and help each individual enjoy a better, more fulfilling way of living. The company's business areas include Major Appliances Business, comprising household appliances such as refrigerators and washing machines, Small Appliances Business encompassing beauty, health, household, and cooking appliances, and AVC Business which includes digital cameras, TVs, headphones, professional AV and sound systems, as well as related devices and bicycles. For more information, please visit: https://www.panasonic.com/global/about.html

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