RAB will lead this tour of current technologies supporting radio, podcasting, and digital audio production, including studio systems, field recording tools, and audio distribution workflows.
Danny Thomas from Connect2 will lead this tour focusing on Audio Production equipment, Camera (Worlds First 360-degree drone),accessories, and AI Motion Control technology with an emphasis on affordability. See the tour listing and why Danny loves them for educators below:
RØDE Microphones - "RØDE mics are known for delivering clean, neutral, “usable” audio across many situations. Many models (like the NT1) are considered studio-grade for vocals and instruments. Wireless and on-camera mics provide clear, reliable voice capture for video and interviews. Professionals like this because the sound: Needs less fixing in editing & Works across different voices/environments"
SMALLRIG - "Professionals use SmallRig gear to rig a mobile phone because it turns a simple smartphone into a modular, cinema-style production tool—without the cost or bulk of a full camera setup."
Advanced Image Robotics - "The AIR platform is a three piece solution that makes video capture better, simpler, and radically less expensive. It includes: AirOne a smart robot that simulates human camera movement AIRApp super intuitive camera assistant a native IOS app that enables touchscreen control of Air One directly AIR Cloud It simplifies and automates multicam technical complexity so you can concentrate on “telling the story”. AIRcloud is an orchestration layer for your cameras that simplifies your most complicated productions."
Shenzhen Neewer Technology Co., Ltd - "They offer “good-enough professional gear at very low cost,” which fits education budgets perfectly."
Insta360 - "The world's first 360 drone¹ Most drones: Point one camera in one direction
The A1: Captures everything around it at once (full 360°) Uses dual lenses (top + bottom) to see the entire sphere
👉 Meaning: You don’t aim the camera while flying You choose your angles later in editing
That alone is a huge shift in how aerial filming works."
Join Richard Crudo, ASC and take a look at current tools and workflows used in documentary and nonfiction production, including camera, audio, editing, and post-production technologies used in professional and educational settings.
Get an insider's look at technology used in contemporary news production, including broadcast, digital, and mobile reporting tools, newsroom workflows, and multiplatform content delivery.
Grass Valley BEA members will meet with John Lyth and Greg Doggett while visiting the Grass Valley booth at NAB 2026 will be able to evaluate how industry‑standard tools can support the structure and outcomes of modern media programs. The LDX 100 camera range and K‑Frame switchers, widely used across the world's most prestigious events, provide a clear benchmark for what students should learn on to be job‑ready. The booth tour will highlight how these systems map directly to today’s technical, production, and live‑sports curricula, helping institutions shape programs that reflect real‑world workflows. The tour will also introduce educators to Grass Valley’s AMPP platform and its relevance for curriculum design in an era of software‑defined production. AMPP’s flexible, scalable environment allows programs to teach cloud, hybrid, and remote production models without heavy capital investment. For institutions designing future‑focused courses or looking to expand production capabilities across multiple departments or campuses, AMPP offers a practical way to embed modern workflow concepts into academic programs.
