It’s one thing to hear about new tech. It’s another to see it in action. On January 30th, Midwich US brought together some of the biggest names in media and entertainment (M&E) for a hands-on demo day at The Farmhouse in Newark, CA.

 

NewBlue, Kiloview, EditShare, Epiphan, BirdDog, and Telestream came ready to showcase how their latest tools and technologies are shaping the future of content creation, broadcast, and live production. From NDI workflows to IP-based video formats to sports production solutions, the event gave regional partners a chance to explore what’s possible when powerful tech works together.

 

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NDI connectivity in action

NDI is no longer just a buzzword—it’s changing how video moves across IP networks, as the event clearly demonstrated. With NDI connectivity running throughout the room, attendees got a first-hand look at how different formats and tools can communicate effortlessly.

• Kiloview’s Cube R1 captured NDI signals from BirdDog, layered in graphics from NewBlue, and recorded everything straight to an EditShare Field portable storage NAS. The result? A seamless workflow for on-site post-production.
• Epiphan demonstrated how local conferencing setups can get a major upgrade with custom layouts, dynamic graphics, and high-quality live streaming or recording.
• Telestream tackled the big leagues—showcasing its broadcast workflow solutions and breaking down sports production tools, designed for high-impact live coverage.

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Tech talk & hands-on exploration

Of course, the real value of an event like this isn’t just in the tech itself—it’s in the conversations it sparks. Midwich’s US-based M&E team, alongside sales and technical experts, were on hand to answer questions, swap insights, and explore practical applications with attendees.

From live production workflows to storage solutions, the room was buzzing with discussions about how these technologies fit into real-world projects. There’s no substitute for seeing a workflow come together right in front of you.

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Missed the January Farmhouse Event?

There’s more to come.

Events like this give partners a chance to get hands-on with the latest tech and talk shop with the experts behind it. If you couldn’t make it this time, keep an eye out—we’ll be hosting more opportunities to connect, explore, and experiment with cutting-edge M&E solutions.

 

Meet the brands behind the tech

This Demo Day would not have been possible without the incredible lineup of brands that joined us. Each of these companies is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in live production, broadcasting, and IP-based workflows. Here’s a quick rundown of what they brought to the table:

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BirdDog: Simplifying workflows with IP video

BirdDog makes live production easier by using IP-based transmission to connect cameras, converters, and control systems over existing networks. Their X Series camera lineup offers flexible solutions for productions of all sizes, streamlined with BirdDog’s KBD PTZ Keyboard Controller.

• X Series PTZ Cameras – A lineup of HD and 4K PTZ cameras with AI tracking, Wi-Fi connectivity, and mechanical drive options, designed for flexible, high-quality live production.
• KBD Controller – A rugged, eco-friendly PTZ controller with a 5-inch touchscreen, fine-tuned joystick control, and multi-protocol support for managing up to 255 cameras.

 

Kiloview: The backbone of AV over IP

Kiloview is a major player in AV over IP, offering solutions for conversion, transmission, monitoring, and recording. The Cube R1 recorder system stood out at the event.

CUBE R1 — An award-winning NDI recording solution that captures and stores high-quality video from multiple NDI sources.

 

Epiphan: Scalable live production solutions

Epiphan specializes in AV hardware and cloud services for live streaming, recording, and production, serving industries from education to corporate AV. 

Pearl Nexus – A rackmount capture appliance designed for seamless integration into professional AV and higher education environments, ensuring smooth, high-quality video production.

 

EditShare: High-performance media collaboration

Known for high-performance shared storage and workflow solutions, EditShare supports collaborative production environments for production, post-production, and broadcast workflows. 

Field Portable Storage NAS – Enables on-location efficiency and portable workflows with enterprise-grade media management and storage.

 

NewBlue: Real-time graphics & broadcast tools

NewBlue, known for its post-production plugins and live broadcast graphics,is a go-to solution for editors and broadcasters. Their Captivate suite delivers real-time graphics for live sports and broadcast production:

• Captivate Sport – A dynamic sports graphics system with real-time scoreboards, 3D animated templates, and instant replay tools.
• Captivate Broadcast – A graphics package designed for news, events, and corporate productions, featuring data-driven lower thirds, live social media integration, and direct switching support for Blackmagic ATEM systems.

Learn More about NewBlue Captivate software at Toolfarm

 

Telestream: Powering live capture & ingest

Telestream is a leader in video production, post-production, and streaming solutions, offering tools for editing, encoding, and live workflow management. Providing end-to-end solutions for media processing, transcoding, and content management, Telestream helps automate and streamline workflows. 

• Vantage Transcode Pro –  An enterprise-class universal transcoder that simplifies media conversion. Its automated workflows consistently produce high-quality results in multi-format and multi-vendor environments, eliminating the need for tedious manual transcoding.
• Telestream Content & Archive Management Package – Featuring the DIVA Content Management Server, DIVA software, and 500TB of scalable storage, it simplifies digital media asset management. With cloud, hybrid, and on-prem deployment options, DIVA integrates with MAM, PAM, and automation systems, providing fast, seamless access to archived content.