BHV is returning to IBC with the first production units of SportsBox, its own-branded compact remote vision mixer and picture processor. This remarkably small device, measuring just 17 x 22 x 3cms, delivers impressive performance. It boasts full 4-channel 12G-SDI inputs, supporting 4K/4:2:2 video and embedded audio.
Designed for challenging environments like vehicle-based motorsport broadcasting, SportsBox uniquely transmits all four video channels simultaneously over a single baseband link—such as COFDM. This allows for a four-camera gallery preview per vehicle, maximizing viewer engagement. BHV CTO Bill Garrett notes, “More and more sponsors are demanding visibility in sports coverage and that means 4K is now a necessity. Previously, 4K meant cumbersome installations that were often rejected by the sporting bodies. Now BHV offers switching and processing, including PIP, in a compact, field-ready unit weighing just a few hundred grams.”
At its core, SportsBox utilizes a software-defined architecture enabling customized deployment. Its feature roadmap includes HDR support and IP video transport. The launch of SportsBox represents the first of several branded products BHV is introducing for field production and OB applications. IBC 2025 attendees can see the production-ready SportsBox at Stand 10.B10 (L2Tek) and learn about future developments from BHV.