The Cobalt Digital team will show new standalone processors, IPMX-native audio monitoring, multiviewers, gateways and mini converters as part of its expanded IPMX and ST 2110 portfolio
At NAB 2026, Cobalt Digital will focus on the recent additions made to its end-to-end IPMX and ST 2110 portfolio. The team will show new standalone processors, IPMX-native audio monitoring, multiviewers, gateways and mini converters as part of the expanded portfolio, which the company says supports both SDI and IP to allow flexibility.
Cobalt Digital, a designer and manufacturer of signal processing products and founding partner in the openGear initiative, notes that its upcoming COBALT blueCORE line of 1RU standalone signal processors will make its first appearance at NAB. Further details are expected before the show opens.
ST 2110/IPMX Output and Demodulator Options for COBALT PACIFIC
The COBALT PACIFIC compression line will be shown. Its COBALT PACIFIC ULL-DEC device, an upgradeable software-defined broadcast decoder, now includes an ST 2110/IPMX output option that allows decoded content to be available over SDI and ST 2110/IPMX simultaneously. For ST 2110 operation, a built-in frame sync will emit a PTP-locked signal.
A DVB-S/S2 factory-installed demodulator option will also be demonstrated, allowing decoding and pass-through of satellite signals on ASI and over IP.
Because FCC regulations now require the remainder of C-Band spectrum to be auctioned, Cobalt has added support for hybrid satellite-internet operation to the COBALT PACIFIC compression line, compliant with VSR TR-06-4 Part 7. In this mode, satellite handles bulk distribution while the internet recovers any lost packets, making it possible to use Ku and Ka bands for distribution.
COBALT blueCORE line of 1RU standalone signal processors to debut at NAB
New Fixed-Function openGear Cards Increase Scalability
Cobalt is introducing fixed-function openGear cards. These are intended as affordable entry points which users can expand via licences as their workflows evolve.
The 9925-FSx Frame Sync openGear card is new, a single-path card that supports licence upgrades to four paths per card, along with an audio processing licence upgrade covering AES, MADI and DANTE 64 support.
The new 9981-LUTx Colour Processor openGear card is an entry-level colour processing card that also supports licence upgrades to four paths per card, with options including SCALER, BBC LUT, COLOR, 4K, LOGO and ANC.
COBALT ARIA AUD-MON - IPMX-Compliant Audio Monitor
The COBALT ARIA AUD-MON stands out as a fully IPMX-compliant audio monitor, and is designed for environments moving towards IP-based operations. The AUD-MON features sound monitoring alongside 16 SDI or 64 MADI metering in a compact rack-mount form factor. Audio is produced by a Class-D amplifier with DSP and speaker components chosen to address this purpose. The front panel touch display supports eight individual volume controls for mixing, and the unit can also be controlled via a web interface.
Also on show will be the 9935-AUD4-DANTE, a quad-channel card with up to 12G DANTE/AES/MADI/embed and de-embed functions, frame sync capabilities, two gigabit Ethernet ports, a 64x64 configuration and a full audio router mixer.
COBALT UltraBlue MV-SW Multiviewer with ST 2110 and IPMX Support
The COBALT UltraBlue MV-SW multiviewers are available either as a turnkey set-up with four HDMI heads or as a software package running on user-supplied dedicated hardware. The system can receive compressed and baseband audio/video content over IP across a range of protocols and formats, with flexible audio routing and IPMX support for transitioning to ST 2110 or IPMX workflows. SDI inputs and outputs are also supported.
COBALT SAPPHIRE ST 2110 Mini Converters
Several models from the COBALT SAPPHIRE family of IPMX-capable standalone mini converters will also be on display. Available in single, dual and quad-channel configurations, the SAPPHIRE units convert between IPMX-compatible and SMPTE ST 2110-compatible signals and SDI/HDMI, with support for baseband video and JPEG-XS. Some models are able to transmit and receive simultaneously.
COBALT INDIGO – Gateways for Hybrid IP Infrastructures
The COBALT INDIGO gateway solutions, serving as on-and-off ramps between IP and SDI, now support both IPMX and ST 2110. The units bridge traditional SDI workflows and modern IP-based infrastructures by simplifying interoperability, routing and format translation while preserving image quality and latency performance. Interoperability is particularly important for facilities in the process of transitioning to IP. cobaltdigital.com
