Calrec Will Debut Audio Consoles at NAB Show New York
The manufacturer will showcase new hardware and IP-based processing tools at the Javits Center this October.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Software
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Calrec plans to exhibit its latest audio production hardware, including the Type RT console and Apex M6 platform, during the NAB Show New York on October 21-22, 2026. This exhibition marks the first time these specific platforms will be presented to the U.S. market.
Why it matters
These tools are designed to support broadcast facilities transitioning to IP-based infrastructures or managing mixed-format production environments. The rollout aims to provide scalable options for operations requiring specialized processing and network expansion.
The Type RT console provides integrated DSP, control processing, I/O, and USB audio in a silent, fanless 6-, 12-, or 18-fader unit. Complementing this, the 1U Apex M6 modular platform features a 512 x 512 internal router capacity to support complex routing needs.
The players
Calrec
A manufacturer specializing in broadcast audio mixing consoles and IP-based signal processing architectures.
Grass Valley
A provider of live production software and hardware, including the AMPP platform for cloud-based media processing.
The details
Calrec uses its ImPulse IP (Internet Protocol) processing cores to manage these consoles, enabling them to operate within high-bandwidth network environments. The Type RT unit consolidates critical audio functions directly into its chassis to minimize mechanical noise. Additionally, the v1.5 software updates for ImPulseV and Argo include new integration capabilities, such as support for the Grass Valley AMPP control SDK (a set of software tools for managing cloud-based production) and the Offline Assist feature.
Timeline
The Type RT console launched in September 2026.
NAB Show New York will take place October 21-22, 2026, at the Javits Center.
The Tech Race
Calrec is expanding its hardware portfolio to compete in the growing market for IP-native broadcast equipment. By integrating support for third-party SDKs, the company is positioning its platforms against broader, software-defined production standards.
Broadcasters attending the NAB Show New York can demo the hardware firsthand starting October 21. These systems will affect studio workflows by allowing engineers to replace legacy routing hardware with compact, IP-integrated units.
The takeaway
Calrec is focusing its latest development cycle on fanless, integrated hardware designed for modern, mixed-format broadcast networks. Interested parties should watch for the upcoming MXL support integration, which will further expand the capabilities of the ImPulseV virtualized mixing engine.
Further reading
Explore the evolving standards for IP-based production in our Software coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by TV News Check.
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