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Sony Unveils Fourth-Generation DWX Wireless Audio System at IBC2026
At Amsterdam’s IBC 2026, Sony Group Corporation rolled out the first products of its fourth‑generation Digital Wireless eXchange (DWX) line. The company showcased the DWT‑B40 body‑pack transmitter and the DWR‑R40Q rack‑mount receiver in Hall 13, announcing a March 2027 commercial release.
The DWT‑B40 expands the DWX family with 32‑bit floating‑point recording, allowing users to capture high‑dynamic‑range audio directly to microSD cards as a backup to the transmitted signal. The unit operates in the UHF band and supports four codec modes. Its counterpart, the DWR‑R40Q, is a 1‑U rack unit that can receive up to four independent channels with true diversity reception. The receiver includes a four‑antenna diversity mode, Dante audio‑over‑IP output on four ports, and analog XLR outputs for compatibility with existing studio gear.
Sony’s booth also highlighted a broad portfolio of broadcast and production equipment. R‑Series cameras, PTZ auto‑framing models SRG‑AS10 and SRG‑XS10, and new Networked Live and Software‑Defined Broadcast solutions were on display. The DP7 and DP5 monitors provide accurate color reproduction and remote camera control, while the FX5 Cinema Line camera debuted with a fully stacked CMOS sensor. Sony also presented the RIALTO 65 image‑sensor block, which expands the VENICE 2 camera to a 65 mm format. Other products included the color‑matched Cinema Line and HDC cameras from Cinematic Live, spatial production tools such as the OCELLUS camera‑tracking system V2.0 and XYN, and rapid‑turnaround solutions HawkREPLAY and HawkNEST.
In addition to hardware, Sony announced two conferences for the Showcase Theatre Hall 3: “A Software Revolution: The Future of Broadcast Workflows” and “The New Frontier: Redefining Multi‑Camera Virtual Production.” The company outlined use‑case demonstrations for Cinematic Live, AR & IP broadcast studios, immersive production, AI‑powered streaming studios, and podcasting.
Olivier Bovis, Head of Media Solutions Business for Sony Europe, said the IBC show would demonstrate how Sony’s technologies drive authentic storytelling. "As the demand for innovations to cope with the ever‑transforming sector continues to grow, Sony will present real‑world examples for co‑creating the future of entertainment with an ever‑broader community of partners & creators," Bovis remarked.
Sony’s expansion of its Digital Imaging and Cinema Line portfolio positions the company to support a wide range of production workflows. The DWT‑B40 and DWR‑R40Q will be available to broadcasters and production houses in March 2027, while other products such as the FX5 and RIALTO 65 will continue to roll out through Sony’s distribution channels. The company has not yet announced pricing for the new DWX units.
The IBC 2026 event also served as a platform for Sony to showcase its broader strategy of integrating audio, video, and software solutions for next‑generation media production. As the industry moves toward higher‑resolution formats and more flexible workflows, Sony’s new wireless audio system and complementary camera and control technologies aim to meet the demands of professional studios worldwide.
The DWT‑B40 expands the DWX family with 32‑bit floating‑point recording, allowing users to capture high‑dynamic‑range audio directly to microSD cards as a backup to the transmitted signal. The unit operates in the UHF band and supports four codec modes. Its counterpart, the DWR‑R40Q, is a 1‑U rack unit that can receive up to four independent channels with true diversity reception. The receiver includes a four‑antenna diversity mode, Dante audio‑over‑IP output on four ports, and analog XLR outputs for compatibility with existing studio gear.
Sony’s booth also highlighted a broad portfolio of broadcast and production equipment. R‑Series cameras, PTZ auto‑framing models SRG‑AS10 and SRG‑XS10, and new Networked Live and Software‑Defined Broadcast solutions were on display. The DP7 and DP5 monitors provide accurate color reproduction and remote camera control, while the FX5 Cinema Line camera debuted with a fully stacked CMOS sensor. Sony also presented the RIALTO 65 image‑sensor block, which expands the VENICE 2 camera to a 65 mm format. Other products included the color‑matched Cinema Line and HDC cameras from Cinematic Live, spatial production tools such as the OCELLUS camera‑tracking system V2.0 and XYN, and rapid‑turnaround solutions HawkREPLAY and HawkNEST.
In addition to hardware, Sony announced two conferences for the Showcase Theatre Hall 3: “A Software Revolution: The Future of Broadcast Workflows” and “The New Frontier: Redefining Multi‑Camera Virtual Production.” The company outlined use‑case demonstrations for Cinematic Live, AR & IP broadcast studios, immersive production, AI‑powered streaming studios, and podcasting.
Olivier Bovis, Head of Media Solutions Business for Sony Europe, said the IBC show would demonstrate how Sony’s technologies drive authentic storytelling. "As the demand for innovations to cope with the ever‑transforming sector continues to grow, Sony will present real‑world examples for co‑creating the future of entertainment with an ever‑broader community of partners & creators," Bovis remarked.
Sony’s expansion of its Digital Imaging and Cinema Line portfolio positions the company to support a wide range of production workflows. The DWT‑B40 and DWR‑R40Q will be available to broadcasters and production houses in March 2027, while other products such as the FX5 and RIALTO 65 will continue to roll out through Sony’s distribution channels. The company has not yet announced pricing for the new DWX units.
The IBC 2026 event also served as a platform for Sony to showcase its broader strategy of integrating audio, video, and software solutions for next‑generation media production. As the industry moves toward higher‑resolution formats and more flexible workflows, Sony’s new wireless audio system and complementary camera and control technologies aim to meet the demands of professional studios worldwide.
