University of Nebraska Upgrades to IP Production Facility
The new SMPTE ST 2110 infrastructure allows for 12G UHD production and integrates professional studio hardware.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Data Centers
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HuskerVision has completed a facility upgrade at the University of Nebraska, transitioning from aging baseband infrastructure to an SMPTE ST 2110 IP-based production environment. The new facility, which includes three control rooms, enables HD, 3G, and 12G UHD production capabilities.
Why it matters
The migration to an IP-based architecture supports modern UHD and HDR production requirements while providing students with direct access to professional-grade hardware. It marks a shift away from traditional baseband signal transport toward high-bandwidth IP networking in institutional media production.
The system utilizes 100GbE (100 Gigabit Ethernet) connectivity for signal transport across the infrastructure. This replaces legacy baseband equipment to support multi-format output including HD, 3G, and 12G UHD production.
The players
HuskerVision
The broadcast production arm of the University of Nebraska, focused on live event and athletic media content.
BeckTV
A systems integrator specializing in the design and installation of complex broadcast and studio production environments.
Grass Valley
A provider of live production technology including cameras, switchers, and IP-based processing infrastructure.
The details
The facility runs on the SMPTE ST 2110 standard, which enables professional media signals to be transported over IP networks. This deployment uses Grass Valley LDX 135 and LDX 150 cameras alongside XCU Xpress UXF base stations for image capture. Two Kayenne K-Frame SXP-I production switchers handle signal routing, while Creative Grading panels manage color and High Dynamic Range (HDR) workflows through a centralized control server.
Timeline
October 2026: The University of Nebraska completes the six-month facility upgrade project.
October 21-22, 2026: Grass Valley is scheduled to exhibit at the NAB Show New York.
The Tech Race
This project aligns with the industry-wide move toward IP-native infrastructures that replace traditional serial digital interfaces. The deployment mirrors similar transitions currently underway across major collegiate and professional sports broadcast networks.
The new facility supports higher-resolution UHD and HDR content for University of Nebraska productions. Media students will have immediate access to the updated hardware and control room workflows starting this academic term.
The takeaway
The upgrade demonstrates how university production departments are adopting 100GbE IP backbones to manage high-bandwidth 12G UHD workflows. Observers can monitor the performance of this infrastructure at the upcoming NAB Show New York to see how these specific integration strategies scale.
Further reading
For broader technical context on similar infrastructure shifts, explore our Data Centers coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Sports Video Group.
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