Grass Valley Unveils Unified Media Infrastructure at NAB Show 2026

Grass Valley Unveils Unified Media Infrastructure at NAB Show 2026

Grass Valley’s unified Media Infrastructure brings hardware and software-defined environments together in one operational layer, helping media organizations modernize without compromise

MONTREAL, CANADA – April 16, 2026 – Grass Valley is showcasing its expanded Media Infrastructure capabilities at NAB Show 2026, bringing routing, signal processing and orchestration into a single operational layer that spans hardware and software-defined environments. 

Built around the ACE-3901 gateway card, AMPP Orchestration and Grass Valley’s now MXL-native AMPP OS, the approach enables ingest, routing, processing and control to operate in unison across SDI and IP, deployed on-prem, in the cloud or across hybrid environments. The result is an infrastructure foundation designed to support elastic production and modernization without requiring full system replacement. 

“Hybrid production is no longer a future model – it is increasingly normal operation, and that raises the bar for infrastructure,” said Adam Marshall, Chief Product Officer at Grass Valley. “Customers need a simpler way to connect legacy systems with modern workflows across baseband, contribution, and cloud-based production, without adding operational complexity. With AMPP OS, ACE-3901 and AMPP Orchestration, Grass Valley is bringing hardware and software workflows together in one operational experience, helping customers modernize at the pace that is right for them while building the foundation for what comes next.”  

Central to the updates being shown for the first time in Las Vegas is the ACE-3901-GRID application, which extends high-density connectivity from SDI infrastructure into AMPP OS. With AMPP OS now MXL-native, that creates a more efficient path between dedicated hardware resources and software-defined workflows. Combined with AMPP Orchestration, this creates a seamless and unified control layer across baseband, IP and cloud-connected environments. 

The approach is further enhanced by integrations from Grass Valley’s Alliance Partners, who will be demonstrating real-world use cases at the company’s Central Hall booth (C2408).  

Connect. Modernize. Scale 
Signals are no longer constrained by format or location. What was once a relatively simple local routing environment has evolved, through hybrid and distributed production, into a far broader operational challenge, with signals now moving across baseband, local IP and remote compressed sources. To address that complexity, AMPP Orchestration consolidates multi-format, multi-platform routing into one shared operational environment. 

AMPP OS now natively supports NDI 6.3 alongside Dante audio streams, while contribution sources from TVU MediaMesh and participant video streams via Zoom ISOcloud can also be received within the same environment, reducing operational overhead and minimizing the need for additional receiver devices. 

For operations built on existing infrastructure, control remains consistent. TSL Hummingbird provides protocol conversion that allows AMPP applications to manage legacy systems alongside software-defined workflows, enabling modernization without replacing established control layers. 

Infrastructure capacity can also be dynamically aligned to production demand. LayerCake provisions complete production environments, including AMPP compute instances and routing configurations, as pre-defined templates that can be deployed or collapsed as required. This shifts infrastructure from fixed capacity to an on-demand model, matching the reality of the operation. 

Hybrid Production as Standard 
Additional AMPP OS updates include NMOS Bridge, which improves device discovery and control in mixed IP environments, integration to GV Orbit for unified orchestration and new Kaleido-IP X Pro enhancements for scalable multi-standard multiviewing. 

The result is connected infrastructure where routing, processing and orchestration are presented to the operator as a single system. Signals can move between SDI, IP and cloud environments without intervention, while control and visibility remain consistent across the operation. 

Grass Valley will demonstrate these capabilities at NAB Show 2026 as part of its broader Grass Valley Media Universe, showing how infrastructure can revolutionize hybrid production at scale. 

Visit the Grass Valley booth (C2408) in Central Hall at NAB Show 2026 to find out more about our Media Infrastructure solutions.

About Grass Valley 

Grass Valley empowers over 90% of the world’s top media brands to create and deliver compelling stories that captivate audiences. At the heart of its solutions is the GV Media Universe (GVMU), combining advanced hardware solutions, with the agility, elasticity, and adaptability of the AMPP Media Operating System. Together, they form a seamless, scalable ecosystem for efficient and innovative workflows. 

With a portfolio spanning from camera to consumer, Grass Valley provides the flexibility to build solutions for every need – from a single creative harnessing immense production power to globally distributed teams collaborating seamlessly. This breadth of capability enables customers to craft efficient workflows that inspire and engage their audiences. 

With over 65 years of expertise, Grass Valley has consistently driven the evolution of live content creation and storytelling. Headquartered in Montreal and supported by Black Dragon Capital, the company remains dedicated to shaping and leading the media revolution.