Nxtedition, a Swedish provider of integrated platforms for news and program production, and Tascam, a renowned Japanese manufacturer of professional audio equipment, have announced a significant technological integration using the Ember+ control protocol. This collaboration marks a considerable advancement in automation, modularity, and operational control within dynamic broadcast settings.
Broadcasters can now efficiently manage and automate audio operations directly from the Nxtedition platform, achieving studio-grade precision using Tascam’s Sonicview digital mixers. Each mixer channel is independently controllable and seamlessly synchronized with video sources – whether live feeds, video servers, or microphones across various studios – without switching platforms or disrupting live workflows. This integration significantly improves technical performance and production agility, crucial factors for modern newsrooms prioritizing efficiency.
The partnership leverages Nxtedition’s established support for Ember+, an open protocol widely adopted in broadcasting for control and monitoring. With Sonicview firmware version 2.0.0, Tascam has incorporated native Ember+ support, enabling real-time interoperability between the systems, eliminating the need for middleware.
“Bringing Sonicview into the Ember+ ecosystem was a key step in our commitment to open standards,” stated Chris Wright, Tascam Vice President of Business Development EMEA. “It empowers broadcasters to simplify their control room setup, centralize their workflows, and maintain top-tier audio quality across live, hybrid, or remote productions.”
AnewZ, a 24/7 English-language news channel in Baku, Azerbaijan, has already fully implemented this integration across multiple studios. Producers and technicians now manage audio and video from a single interface, leading to smoother transitions, reduced errors, and a consistent on-air sound. A similar deployment is underway at a new TV channel in Dubai.
This Nxtedition and Tascam collaboration showcases the benefits of interoperable design, creating scalable and future-proof solutions for the broadcast industry.