Sony brings Creativity Connected to life at IBC2026

The 4th generation of the DWX series digital wireless audio system – the DWT-B40 and DWR-R40Q – debuts at the show, but there is much more to discover at Sony’s space. 

Announced recently, the DWT-B40 bodypack transmitter and the DWR-R40Q rack-mount receiver are the latest additions to the DWX Digital Wireless Microphone Series. Designed to deliver intuitive, simple operability accessible to a wide range of users while ensuring advanced transmission reliability, the two new models, DWT-B40 and DWR-R40Q, are expected to be available in March 2027, but can be seen at IBC2026.

In Hall 13, visitors will also be able to experience the latest additions to Sony’s extensive portfolio, including:

• R-Series broadcast system cameras
• PTZ Auto-Framing cameras, SRG-AS10 and SRG-XS10
• Latest innovations in Networked Live & Software Defined Broadcast
• The new DP7 and DP5 controllers, FX5 Cinema Line camera and current development of the RIALTO 65 image sensor block expanding VENICE 2 to 65mm format
• Cinematic Live’s color-matched Cinema Line and HDC cameras – showcasing a broad portfolio for cinematic live production
• The 4th generation DWX series digital wireless microphone system, DWT-B40 and DWR-R40Q with exceptional reliability
• Spatial content production solutions, OCELLUS camera-tracking system V2.0 and XYN
• HawkREPLAY delivering rapid turnaround to air with enhanced zoom and hold keyframe and HawkNEST improving fast 9:16 social exports for quicker content delivery

The stand will also present a whole host of use cases tailored to specific applications, such as leading Cinematic Live, AR & IP Broadcast studio, Immersive production, AI-powered streaming studio & Podcasting. 

“At this year’s IBC show, Sony’s theme of “Creativity Connected” will demonstrate how our technologies are the driving force behind the authentic and creative storytelling delivered by our customers,” comments Olivier Bovis, Head of Media Solutions Business, Sony Europe. “As the demand for innovations to cope with the ever-transforming sector continues to grow Sony will present real-world examples for co-creating the future of entertainment with an ever-broader community of partners & creators.”

Sony continues to expand its Digital Imaging and Cinema Line portfolio, with the latest Cinema Line Camera FX5 and RIALTO 65 image sensor block making show debuts. Designed to enhance creative flexibility, the FX5 features a newly developed fully stacked CMOS image sensor, while new DP7 and DP5 monitors deliver accurate color reproduction and remote camera control. The latest Monitor & Control update adds EL Zone exposure monitoring and multi-camera control for vertical video, while Catalyst Prepare 3.0 introduces support for X-OCN C1/C2 footage, metadata-based clip selection and image stabilization. 

Also on display will be Sony’s first fisheye zoom lens, FE 8-14mm F3.5 Fisheye G, which enables a 64mm optical-axis distance when paired with the VENICE Extension System Mini for natural stereoscopic imaging.

On the show floor, Sony will lead two conferences in the Showcase Theatre Hall 3: “A Software Revolution: The Future of Broadcast Workflows” and “The New Frontier: Redefining Multi-Camera Virtual Production.”