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FAQs

NAB 2026

What is the current version of the Toolbox and what does it offer?

  • The latest major release is Toolbox version 4, which was launched in November.
  • Version 4 is a major relaunch that modernizes the UI of an existing, long-standing product.
  • At NAB, version 4.0.4 is being demonstrated, which includes bug fixes and minor improvements but no new major features.

What are the three main features of the Toolbox?

  • Grabber: This allows you to broadcast any region of interest or application on your desktop via SDI or NDI.
  • VC Player: An integrated player that can handle multi-format video clips and create playlists of 10 or more videos to be routed directly to your output.
  • Return Signal/Camera Input: It can ingest a SDI or NDI signal and transform it into a webcam feed, allowing on-site reporters or remote guests to see and hear studio activity during a live show.

How does the Toolbox differ from similar products on the market?

  • The primary advantage is that it is a "multi-tool" that combines three distinct workflows (grabbing, playing, and return signals) into a single product.
  • It is highly flexible and compatible with virtually any software product, such as various conference call tools (Zoom, MS Teams, etc.).

What new capabilities were added in the latest updates?

  • The software now officially supports Windows 11.
  • It supports full HD 1080p output.
  • The Grabber can now share specific applications instead of just a region of interest on the screen.

What are the available licensing and hardware options?

  • Software only: A license for the software to be used on the customer's own hardware.
  • Software + SDI card: A software license bundled with an SDI card (Deltacast or BMD)
  • Turnkey solution: A full 1RU hardware system that includes the software and a card, such as a Deltacast card for SDI.

What does the ToolBox product roadmap show planned for the remainder of 2026?

  • Major upcoming features currently planned include support for ST 2110 and Matrox hardware.
  • Plus, the development focus includes ongoing bug fixes and improvements.

*Disclaimer: Plans and roadmaps can change and are not guaranteed.