Panasonic to Exhibit at 2025 NAB Show

Osaka, Japan – March 25, 2024 – Panasonic Entertainment & Communication Co., Ltd. today announced that it will exhibit its latest video technologies and solutions at the National Association of Broadcasters’ 2025 NAB Show, the world’s largest broadcast equipment trade show, in Las Vegas, Nevada from April 6–9.

The Panasonic booth, located in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center (Booth #N1311), will exhibit and demonstrate an advanced AV ecosystem designed for broadcasting, live events and video production under the theme of “Amplifying Innovation, Maximizing Our Impact.” The booth, divided into five zones and a KAIROS hands-on experience area, will present live demonstrations and exhibits highlighting Panasonic’s latest video technologies, workflows and product lineup.

Step into this studio setup for a sports program and experience Panasonic’s latest camera lineup, including the new AK-UCX100 4K Studio Camera, AW-UE150AW/AK 4K Integrated Cameras, and AG-CX370 and AG-CX20 Memory Card Camcorders. Visitors can also test the moiré-resistant performance of the AK-UCX100 by using it to shoot a large LED screen. In addition, a prototype of the New 4K Multi-purpose Camera will be showcased as a static display. Also, try out the LUMIX S1RII Full-frame Mirrorless Camera and the LUMIX Flow app designed to streamline video production workflows.

Explore Panasonic’s award-winning PTZ camera lineup, which is widely used in lecture halls, conference rooms, broadcast studios and live events, and learn about the lineup’s long history of industry recognition.

Attend a seminar-style presentation to explore cutting-edge solutions for broadcast stations and live events. Also, learn about ST 2110 workflows tailored for live sports and arena productions, as well as strategies for streamlining corporate events and achieving precise color adjustments in live video production. Each session will provide valuable insight into future-ready video production workflows and practical solutions to meet the evolving demands of the industry.

Experience a hands-on demonstration of the plug-ins for Media Production Suite, an AI-powered software platform that enhances shooting at online lectures, webinars, academic conferences and presentations, delivering seamless, high-quality production. Incorporating AI technology, Advanced Auto Framing plug-in automatically creates highly natural, perfectly framed shots with PTZ cameras. Also, Auto Tracking plug-in uses AI-powered facial recognition and human detection to accurately follow subjects, even when they move unpredictably.

The Video Mixer plug-in further expands creative possibilities with advanced video compositing. An upcoming update will introduce an AI Effect Filter for real-time mosaic processing that integrates precise AI face detection and facial recognition. Once installed on a PC, it can automatically detect faces and apply specified filters, such as mosaic blurring, during shooting.

In this zone you are invited to experience the Ceiling Array Microphone System, a solution that seamlessly blends in-person and online communication for enhanced hybrid meetings and lectures. Integrated with the new WR-AV800 AV Processor, the system enables synchronized audio and video control with multiple PTZ cameras. See how this technology bridges virtual and physical spaces for fluid, stress-free, high-quality communication.

4K Multi-purpose Camera

The successor to the AK-UB300 is targeted for release between Q4 CY2025 and Q1 CY2026. The new model will incorporate the same image-processing engine as the AK-UCX100 Studio Camera and the AW-UE160 professional PTZ camera for seamless color matching between cameras within the same system. It will support SMPTE ST 2110 workflows, as well as various IP outputs, including 12G-SDI, and a 2/3-inch bayonet mount. Featuring Panasonic’s signature octagonal design for multi-purpose cameras, the new 4K Multi-purpose Camera will also offer improved handling and usability.

4K Studio Camera (AK-UCX100)

With 2,000 TV lines of horizontal resolution and support for HLG/BT.2020, the AK-UCX100 delivers a broad dynamic range and an extended color gamut, making it ideal for studio production, sports broadcasting and live event production. It can operate without a camera control unit (CCU) and supports multiple IP standards, including 12G-SDI (dual outputs), SMPTE ST 2110, NDI®^*1 High Bandwidth, and SRT. In addition, for long-distance camera setups, it integrates with the AK-CFA100 Camera Fiber Adapter for fiber-optic transmissions up to 2 km.

4K Integrated Camera (AW-UE150AW/AK)

The AW-UE150AW/AK combines high-quality imaging and flexible operation, including enhanced simultaneous pan, tilt and zoom capabilities, as well as NDI® High Bandwidth support. It smoothly integrates with remote production systems for exceptional image quality and versatility.

4K Multi-purpose Camera (AW-UB50/UB10)

The AW-UB50 and AW-UB10 box-style 4K multi-purpose cameras released in 2024 are set to receive two major updates. First, the Movicom Robyhead D2, a compatible pan-tilt head, will be available from Q2 CY2025. The new head will support the same IP-control protocol as Panasonic’s PTZ cameras, allowing for pan-tilt-zoom and lens control via the AW-RP150 PTZ Camera Controller. Second, NDI® HX2 compatibility will be introduced for the AW-UB10 in Q2 CY2025 and the AW-UB50 in Q3 CY2025. The upgrade will enable video, audio, control and power via a single Ethernet cable, and also provide efficient compressed video for increased flexibility and efficiency in video production workflows.

AW-UB50/AW-UB10: https://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/products/aw-ub50-10/
Movicom Robycam: https://www.movicom.tv/en/products/robyhead-robotic/robyhead-d2/

Memory Card Camcorder (AG-CX370)

The AG-CX370 delivers 4K/UHD resolution, 10-bit depth, and HDR compatibility with V-Log/HLG, and supports recording formats including the broadcast standard P2HD. It is equipped with 12G-SDI output, 4-channel audio input and IP connectivity with NDI® HX2 for live camera applications.

Memory Card Camcorder (AG-CX20, HC-X2100, HC-X1600 and HC-X1200)

Combining broadcast-quality imaging with high mobility, these memory card camcorders feature a lightweight bodies for extended 4K/60p recording. With a 25mm wide-angle lens (35mm equivalent) and 24x optical zoom, they deliver high-quality video capture in diverse environments. In addition, 4K high-precision AF and face detection/tracking AE and AF provide advanced shooting support for highly smooth and efficient shooting.

Video Mixer Plug-in for Media Production Suite (AW-SF400G Ver. 2)

This AI-powered software enables seamless video compositing. AI Keying makes it easy to replace backgrounds without a green screen, and Smart Switching provides quick access to multiple compositing patterns with a single click. In the near future, an AI Effect Filter function will be implemented that uses high-precision AI-based face detection and recognition for real-time mosaic processing. Once installed on a PC, the plug-in will automatically detect faces and apply preset filter effects, such as mosaics, in real time.

Advanced Auto Framing Plug-in for Media Production Suite

This AI-powered tool enables professional-quality automatic framing with PTZ cameras. By replicating pre-registered framing with a single click, it streamlines on-site workflows while maintaining professional content quality.

KAIROS IT/IP Platform’s New Software, Ver. 1.8

The latest KAIROS version 1.8 will make its North American debut, introducing multi-unit control for Kairos Core, integration with graphics platforms such as Singular.live and Viz Flowics, and expanded support for various resolutions, including 16:10 and 5:4. Visitors will be able to experience the highly flexible KAIROS user interface in an interactive touch-and-try exhibit.

Ceiling Array Microphone (WX-AM800)

Designed for seamless hybrid meetings and presentations, this ceiling-mounted microphone captures speakers’ voices from above for clear, natural, stress-free communication. Using beamforming technology, it accurately covers up to four specific locations or speakers. In addition, it can detect the speaker’s location to adjust the direction of a PTZ camera for engaging, immersive hybrid conferencing.

AV Processor (WR-AV800)

The WR-AV800 supports up to four ceiling microphones and eight PTZ cameras for immersive, natural audio-visual communication that effectively connects remote participants to on-site discussions.

LUMIX S1RII Full-frame Mirrorless Camera

The LUMIX S1RII full-frame hybrid mirrorless camera, featuring a newly developed 44.3MP BSI CMOS sensor and high-performance engine with L² Technology, delivers exceptional resolution and rich tonal range. It is the first LUMIX camera (as of March 2025)^*2 to support 8K 30p, 4K 60p (Full), and 6.4K Open Gate recording, and 8.1K Open Gate will also be added with a future firmware update. The camera offers up to 14 stops of dynamic range^*3 and enhanced, cropless E.I.S. video distortion correction ensures smooth and stable footage. The camera also integrates with the new LUMIX Flow app for video creators and supports Frame.io Camera to Cloud for real-time cloud-based collaboration.

LUMIX Flow: Video Production Workflow Support App

The LUMIX Flow app simplifies the entire video-production process, from script writing to video editing, for diverse content, including dramas, documentaries, music, and dance videos. Creators can use it to draft scripts, create storyboards and compile shot lists on a smartphone or tablet. Connection to a LUMIX camera enables shot lists and storyboards to be viewed and managed in real time on a device, ensuring a smooth production process and reducing the risk of missing key shots. In addition, XML files generated by the app can be imported into video editing software, enabling automatic folder organization by shot or take (OK/KEEP/BAD) to optimize post-production efficiency by reducing editing time and improving workflow management.

1 NDI® is a video transmission and control technology and a registered trademark of Vizrt NDI AB in the USA and other countries.

2 Based on Panasonic’s digital camera lineup, with a planned release in late March 2025.

3 When Dynamic Range Expansion (Log) is enabled.

Web:

Broadcast and Professional Video Systems Global Webpage
https://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/

LUMIX Brand HERO (USA)
https://shop.panasonic.com/pages/lumix-brand-hero

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Panasonic Entertainment & Communication Co., Ltd. established in April 2022 as part of the Panasonic Group’s switch to an operating company system, is strengthening the bonds among people and enriching our customers’ lives by providing consumer electronics, including AVC products such as OLED TVs, Lumix digital cameras, headphones, phones, intercoms, and more, as well as business products and solutions including for broadcast, professional AV, and sound systems globally. Our mission is to offer people new emotion and relaxation through our entertainment and communication solutions. To fulfill this mission, we strive to act with professionalism to continuously recreate the future by connecting people. For more details, please visit https://www.panasonic.com/global/peac.