News – 2wcom

A summer project: Connecting Wacken and Flensburg

UBy Dns — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:21:15 +0000

Festival season seems like a good time for new ideas.

This summer, Bjarke’s long-standing collaboration with the teams at JAM Studio Flair&Sound and Sehquenz led to a rather interesting project between Wacken and Flensburg.

The idea was to connect the production at the festival with Preben Paulsen’s studio, allowing him to handle his part of the Wacken production remotely from his familiar working environment.

While Bjarke and the team were working on site at Wacken, Preben was connected from his studio in Flensburg.

And this was not just one band or one short test. During his shifts, Preben worked on numerous performances across the neighbouring W:E:T Stage and Headbangers Stage, including bands taking part in the Wacken Metal Battle.

With one act following another, every band bringing its own sound and setup, and very little time between them, this was a demanding production environment. From Flensburg, Preben handled the soundchecks and mixed and mastered the audio while following what was happening on both stages.

Once his Wacken shift was finished, he could simply leave the studio, go home and sleep in his own bed. During a busy festival production, that is not a small benefit.

For now, it has simply been a fun summer project with good people, loud music and an idea worth exploring.

Could it lead to something bigger, or even something small?

Maybe.. Keep your eyes open for what is coming at IBC 2026 next month.

SRT Security Updates

WPUser — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:31:07 +0000

The latest known critical security vulnerabilities in the Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) library used in our products have been addressed as quickly as possible.

The corresponding security fixes have been backported to the supported devices and are available starting with the following firmware versions:

Device	Firmware Version
IP-4c	2.17.7
IP-4d	1.06.7
IP-8e	2.18.2
SAT-4d	1.06.6
SAT-4da	1.06.6

We recommend updating your devices to the firmware versions listed above to ensure the included security fixes are applied.

Release Candidates for all remaining products that support SRT will be made available shortly.

Introducing Video Recording for up2talk

Melina Preuss — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:42:54 +0000

With the new Video Recording feature, up2talk now allows you to capture your live commentary together with both video and audio.

Using a webcam or smartphone camera, you can record your on-screen presence while delivering commentary alongside live content such as sports events, talk shows, or live discussions.

Instead of a single combined file, the recording is saved in separate tracks, including your video feed and the streamed content. This makes it easier to work with the material afterwards and gives you more flexibility in how you reuse or edit it.

Recordings can be downloaded directly from the download options after your broadcast, ready for review, archiving, or further production use.

A simple way to turn live moments into structured, reusable content whenever you need it.

Introducing Video Output for up2talk

Melina Preuss — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:20:49 +0000

With the new Video Output feature, up2talk now supports live video alongside audio.

Using a webcam or smartphone camera, you can add your own video feed to a broadcast while streaming content such as a football match, a live TV talk show, and much more. This helps create a more engaging experience and lets viewers connect with the people behind the commentary.

Video is provided in H.264 format with AAC audio, making it easy to integrate into existing streaming workflows.

A simple addition, but one that opens up new possibilities for live productions.

MPX-2c wins Best of Show Award at NAB 2026

UBy Dns — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:10:26 +0000

A New Way to Keep HD Radio® and FM in Sync

UBy Dns — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:35:07 +0000

2wcom introduces a new transport solution that combines HD Radio® E2X and analog or digital MPX into one synchronized stream. The result is precise HD/FM timing, simplified distribution, and improved reliability across IP networks.

In hybrid radio, timing matters.

To keep HD Radio® and FM properly aligned, both parts of the signal chain need to stay in sync throughout transport and distribution. As broadcast infrastructures continue to move toward IP-based workflows, that challenge becomes more important and more complex.

2wcom’s new solution addresses this by combining the HD Radio® E2X signal and an analog or digital MPX signal into one synchronized transport stream. Instead of managing separate paths for HD and FM, broadcasters can transport both together in lockstep.

This brings clear practical advantages. It helps maintain precise HD/FM timing, simplifies hybrid radio distribution, and improves reliability across IP networks. At the same time, the solution is designed to fit into existing infrastructures, with compatibility for Gen3 environments and support for analog or digital MPX workflows.

The new transport solution also supports flexible MPX transport options. Broadcasters can work with uncompressed MPX in the range of 1.5 to 6.1 Mbit/s or use compressed MPX at 320 kbit/s with aptMPX or µMPX, depending on network requirements. High-precision timing via GPS / 1PPS ensures alignment between HD and FM, while the stated FM accuracy is suitable for SFN operation.

For modern IP-based distribution, resilience is another key benefit. According to the product text, E2X can be protected with mechanisms such as SRT, Dual Flow redundancy, and other resilient transport technologies, supporting reliable delivery across real-world networks.

By transporting HD Radio® E2X and MPX together in one synchronized stream, 2wcom offers broadcasters a robust and future-ready approach to hybrid radio distribution: reliable, compatible, and synchronized.

Want to see it in person? Meet the 2wcom team at NAB Show, booth C2936.

Meet the 2wcom Team at NAB Show 2026

UBy Dns — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:41:14 +0000

NAB Show 2026 is getting close, and the 2wcom team is looking forward to being in Las Vegas again. It is the perfect place to meet, catch up, talk through current projects and show what we have been working on.

One topic we are especially excited about this year is MoIN. Our audio software codec is built to say hello to just about any audio over IP workflow, supporting standards and formats such as AES67, ST2110, Livewire+, SIP, MPEG-TS, HLS, Icecast and RAVENNA. It is designed for fast deployment too, with installation in 30 seconds using Docker.

And if you want to see how MoIN can save the day in a real broadcast scenario, take a look at our recent US story from Florida. It shows how a new MoIN instance, together with existing IP-4c units, helped connect transmitter sites across multiple states under real deadline pressure.
Read the full story here: MoIN Deplyoment Story

Our 2wcom Team in Las Vegas:

Find us in Central Hall at Booth C2936, where you’ll meet:

Leif

CEO

Leif

CEO

Joost

Engineer

Steve

US Sales

Ted

US Sales

Topics we’d love to talk about at NAB

MoIN – Audio Software Codec
Signal Resilience & Robustness
FM/HD Alignment & MPE
Dante / AES67
up2talk remote contribution software
And more

We are also working on another HD Radio topic for NAB, so keep an eye on our news over the next weeks leading up to the show.

Get Your Free NAB Ticket now!

Want to visit NAB 2026? Use our code NS6243 when registering and get a complimentary ticket.

MPX Spectrum Analyzer for Real-Time Signal Visibility

UBy Dns — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:54:56 +0000

Understanding the structure of an multiplex signal is essential when troubleshooting broadcast transmission chains.

With the integrated MPX Spectrum Analyzer, 2wcom provides engineers with a clear visual representation of the multiplex signal directly within the device interface.

The analyzer allows users to inspect the MPX spectrum in real time and verify important signal components such as stereo pilot tones, RDS signals, and other subcarriers.

To support practical broadcast workflows, the analyzer includes features such as:

zoom levels for detailed spectrum inspection
marker tools for signal analysis
the ability to export screenshots as PNG files

This allows engineers to quickly analyze signal structure and identify potential issues without requiring additional measurement equipment.

The MPX Spectrum Analyzer is currently available on our MPX-Platform, such as the MPX-1g and MPX-2c.

The feature was also showcased as part of 2wcom’s MPX innovation demonstrations, highlighting the growing focus on transparency and monitoring in modern broadcast infrastructures.

For any questions, contact us below!

Live Listening: Audio Monitoring Made Easy

Melina Preuss — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:10:45 +0000

Previously available as an optional add on, Live Listening is now included as a standard feature across all devices. This provides immediate access to audio monitoring capabilities right out of the box without additional licensing or configuration effort.

With the Live Listening option, audio monitoring becomes simple and accessible from anywhere. The feature allows users to listen to any available audio signal directly via a web interface or through any standard web stream client without requiring additional software.

Live Listening enables real time monitoring of audio feeds for quick checks, troubleshooting, and quality control. This makes it a practical tool for broadcast and transmission environments.

By integrating Live Listening as a default feature, we aim to simplify daily operations and give users greater visibility and confidence in their audio signals at all times.

From the Lab: Native Dante Support at 2wcom

UBy Dns — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:19:40 +0000

At 2wcom, many of our ideas don’t start in marketing meetings. They start in conversations between engineers, customers, and real-world broadcast workflows.

One topic that has come up more and more over the past months is Dante.

Not just interoperability with Dante networks, but native Dante integration, built directly into our hardware.

Today, our products already support AES67, Livewire, and Ravenna, enabling interoperability with Dante networks and many other AoIP ecosystems. In practice, however, Dante-native workflows are often simply smoother in daily operation, especially in Dante-centric environments.

That led to an internal question:
What would it take to bring native Dante support to 2wcom devices without compromising our core value of open interoperability?

The answer we’re currently working on is a native Dante hardware module, developed as an optional extension for the IP-4c.

The module is currently under active development. More details will follow as we move closer to release, but for now, we wanted to share a first glimpse into what’s happening in our lab and open the conversation with broadcasters and integrators who are interested in where this is going.

If you’d like to be part of that conversation, feel free to register your interest below.

Become a 2wcom-Dante-Beta-Tester:

2wcom at the “Treffpunkt IP”, hosted by ARD.ZDF media academy

UBy Dns — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:00:43 +0000

This week, our colleagues Arne and Sönke are attending the “Treffpunkt IP” event organised by the ARD.ZDF media academy.

Arne has already delivered his presentation “Audio Everywhere – flexible, robust, interoperable”, showing how traditional broadcast technologies and modern IT infrastructures can be combined into scalable, resilient and future-ready architectures.

During the event’s Marketplace, Arne and Sönke are also answering questions on professional audio workflows. Topics include hardware-based audio codecs, containerised and orchestratable services and hybrid setups across On-Prem, Cloud and mixed environments.

The discussions on site clearly highlight how interoperability, flexibility and modern software architectures work together and which new use cases this opens up for broadcasters.

We thank the ARD.ZDF media academy for the invitation and appreciate the valuable exchange throughout the event.

MPX-1g features DAB reception for FM re-broadcast and backup scenarios

Melina Preuss — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:44:41 +0000

Our MPX-1g is widely known as a versatile Stereo and RDS encoder for MPX generation and now it goes even further! The new DAB Databridge option makes the re-broadcast functionality of the MPX-1g even more powerful. Equipped with a DAB tuner, it can not only use DAB as an audio source for FM re-distribution, but now also convert DAB service signalling and Dynamic Labels into RDS data.

This enables new application scenarios such as local and cable rebroadcast, gap-filler installations, or interim replacement of STL links. It is also ideal for backup and recovery setups: the MPX-1g automatically switches from the primary feed to the DAB backup source according to predefined criteria.

Both audio and MPX can serve as the primary feed.

If audio is used, the MPX-1g activates its internal stereo and RDS encoder.
If the primary feed is MPX, the automatic configuration feature adapts the MPX signal to the active source without user intervention.

Combined with advanced backup switching and automatic configuration, the MPX-1g delivers a complete, ready-to-go solution for FM rebroadcasting from DAB.

Feature highlights

DAB Backup Switching
When the primary MPX feed fails, the system switches to DAB according to the configured criteria. In automatic configuration mode, the unit enables stereo and RDS decoding.

Selective RDS Generation from DAB Data
RDS elements can be individually selected for generation based on the received DAB signalling.

Dynamic RDS from DAB PAD and Service Information
When operating in DAB backup mode, the RDS encoder uses selected DAB PAD and service information for RDS generation.

In summary

The DAB Databridge option can function as a UECP ancillary data provider based on DAB PAD and service information. Users can select which DAB data should be transferred into RDS for example, DAB Dynamic Labels can be automatically converted and truncated for use as RDS Radio Text.