Unifying Broadcast, Show Control & Production Systems into One Intelligent Platform

The Role of Integrated Control in Modern Broadcast & Production Environments

Major productions—whether staged in a theatre, multi-purpose venue, broadcast studio, or live event environment—depend on a wide range of independent systems: front-of-house audio, visual playback, lighting rigs, mechanical and scenic automation, intercom, comms routing, assistive listening, broadcast suites, OB trucks, and IP-based production networks.

Unified broadcast and show-control systems bring these traditionally separate technical domains together into a single, coordinated, automation-ready platform. This integration enables operators to manage and synchronise every element of a show or broadcast from one central interface—improving reliability, reducing complexity, and ensuring flawless execution under live conditions.

Whether coordinating a live stage performance, routing feeds to a broadcast suite, or managing IP-based video transport for an outside broadcast (OSB), integrated control ensures every cue, transition, and signal path is aligned with split-second precision.

Benefits of Modern Visual & Theatrical AV Technology

Centralised Control Across All Production Systems

Imagine a control room where every element of a production—audio, video, lighting, automation—is at your fingertips. Modern integrated platforms make this possible by uniting FOH consoles, media servers, lighting desks, intercoms, and more into a single interface. No longer do operators need to juggle multiple systems; instead, the entire production flows seamlessly, letting the team focus on creativity rather than complexity.

Seamless Integration with Broadcast & IP Workflows

In today’s world of hybrid productions, content must move effortlessly between live venues, studios, and remote teams. Modern platforms speak the languages of SDI, IP video (SMPTE ST 2110), NDI, Dante, and AES67 audio networks. Whether switching cameras in a broadcast truck, streaming a live concert, or coordinating an OB feed, these systems ensure that video, audio, and communications are always in sync, no matter the distance or format.

Synchronisation of Visual, Audio, Mechanical & Broadcast Cues

Every great show depends on perfect timing. Integrated cue engines and timeline-based show-control systems let operators orchestrate lighting, video playback, audio, stage mechanics, and camera movements with frame-accurate precision. The result is a performance where every light change, audio swell, and robotic movement happens exactly when it should, creating a unified experience for both live and broadcast audiences.

Flexible Operation for Any Venue

From grand theatres to convention centers, from studios to multi-purpose event spaces, these platforms adapt effortlessly to the environment. They bring together FOH audio, LED walls, projectors, stage lifts, assistive listening systems, and intercoms into one controllable ecosystem. This versatility means the same platform can deliver stunning live events, complex studio productions, or hybrid broadcasts without missing a beat.

Resilience & Redundancy for Live Performance

Live events leave no room for error. Integrated control platforms are built for reliability, with redundant processors, backup media servers, networked routing, and real-time monitoring. Even under the most intense conditions, the system ensures uninterrupted performance, giving operators the confidence that every cue, every visual, and every sound will reach the audience without compromise.

Interoperability with Industry-Leading Control Systems

No production exists in isolation. Unified control platforms are designed to play well with the best in the business—Q-SYS, Crestron, Ross DashBoard, TAIT Navigator, disguise, Notch, broadcast routers, and more. They speak SMPTE timecode, MIDI, DMX, sACN, and Art-Net, ensuring that every element of your AV and broadcast ecosystem communicates seamlessly. The result is a production network that’s both powerful and future-proof.

Centralised Control Across All Production Systems

Seamless Integration with Broadcast & IP Workflows

Synchronisation of Visual, Audio, Mechanical & Broadcast Cues

Flexible Operation for Any Venue

Resilience & Redundancy for Live Performance

Interoperability with Industry-Leading Control Systems

Delivering Fully Integrated Production Environments

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As productions grow more complex, the ability to unify all show and broadcast technologies becomes essential. Connect NZ designs and delivers integrated control systems that connect FOH audio, visual playback, mechanical automation, assistive listening, broadcast suites, OB workflows, and networked production technologies into a single, intelligent platform.

From theatres and performance venues to broadcast studios and large events, our integration solutions provide efficiency, precision, reliability, and complete operational control—so every cue, camera feed, and system event happens exactly when it should.

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