Lawo to unveil cutting-edge broadcast innovations at IBC 2025
At this year's International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) in Amsterdam, taking place from September 12 to 15, Lawo is reaffirming its status as a major player in IP-native broadcast infrastructure and media production solutions. The company will be showcasing a suite of next-generation technologies focused on software-defined workflows, cloud-ready architecture and flexible deployment models, enabling broadcasters to create agile, scalable and highly efficient production environments.
Key highlights include the European debut of Lawo's implementation of the European Broadcasting Union's (EBU) Dynamic Media Facility (DMF) initiative. This dynamic installation leverages a generic server cluster and Lawo's HOME Apps, with setup changes triggered via buzzer-style buttons, offering an interactive demonstration of agile media infrastructure and VSM workflow control.
Lawo is also launching HOME 4.0, a major upgrade to its IP-native management platform. This latest version introduces architectural refinements and a simplified licensing model through HOME Passes, which are required only for actively managed devices or apps. While the platform itself is free, broadcasters can choose between perpetual licenses or flexible subscription options, allowing infrastructure to grow alongside operational needs. New Lawo devices will include the necessary passes, and existing users have access to a streamlined upgrade path.
The .edge platform has also received a significant update with system software v3.2, offering 11 selectable firmware images and enhanced processing features such as JPEG-XS encoding, SDI<>IP conversion, frame synchronization, and UHD Gearboxing. With the highest 3G port density per rack unit in the industry, .edge now supports advanced multiviewer functionality through the HOME Multiviewer app, optimising video feeds with intelligent resolution scaling.
In a move toward greater accessibility, Lawo has introduced Lawo Workspaces—HTML5-native, browser-based user interfaces for the HOME ecosystem. This innovation allows users to operate professional broadcast tools from any modern device, including laptops, tablets, smartphones or AR headsets. Security is fully handled by the HOME framework, making these interfaces suitable for distributed or hybrid production environments.
Lawo also announced the official release of the HOME Power Core app, a virtualised version of its DSP engine for radio broadcasting. Designed to run on standard servers, the app mirrors the capabilities of the hardware Power Core unit and supports a wide range of protocols including RAVENNA/AES67, ST2110 and future additions like Dante, NDI and SRT. Available in multiple instance sizes, the app provides flexible deployment options for radio workflows, talk shows, and live webcasts, with seamless integration into Lawo's mixing consoles and stageboxes.
Further demonstrating its commitment to continuous innovation, Lawo emphasised that its HOME Apps are updated almost monthly. These microservice-based tools are optimised for increasingly powerful servers and high-throughput network fabrics, supporting up to 400Gbps connections.
Software enhancements to Lawo's mc² audio consoles are also being revealed at IBC. Version 12.2.0 introduces tighter integration with VSM through the HOME API, improved display management with customisable Mini Displays, and a new standard 7-Band EQ module featuring three dynamic bands. Operators also benefit from enhanced control via fader user buttons for faster access to banks and layers.
Meanwhile, the new Radio 8.2 software release brings significant improvements for radio broadcasters, including support for 96kHz processing through the XL License and updated compressor functionality with both automatic and manual modes. Enhancements to Lawo's VisTool software include faster configuration options, improved touch response, and better visual feedback, all of which contribute to a more ergonomic and efficient studio environment.
With its extensive portfolio of software and hardware innovations on display, Lawo is offering IBC visitors a comprehensive look at the future of media infrastructure and production—designed to meet the evolving needs of broadcasters around the world.
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