ThunderFace 4K Duo+ Wins IBC 2026 Best of Show

ThunderFace 4K Duo+ has received a Best of Show award at IBC 2026, recognizing an industry innovation: direct, multi-channel 12G-SDI input and output for iPad Pro, without compromising signal quality, metadata transmission, or professional output frame rates.

By combining dedicated video hardware with the iPad Pro’s processing power and high-quality display, Duo+ introduces a new approach to portable professional monitoring and recording.

Professional Video, Direct to iPad Pro

ThunderFace 4K Duo+ provides full-size 12G-SDI inputs and outputs, supporting formats up to 2160p60 and 16 audio channels. Its native architecture delivers zero-latency processing and preserves essential ancillary data, including timecode, HDR metadata, and camera metadata. Configurable output frequency and a single-cable connection further simplify professional workflows.

A Four-Camera Monitor-Recorder in One Compact Setup

Paired with an iPad Pro and the free QTAKE Monitor application, Duo+ enables a portable, professional four-camera SDI monitor-recorder without ongoing software licensing fees.

QTAKE Monitor combines live monitoring and recording, streaming, playback, frame-accurate metadata editing, 3D LUTs, scopes, and report export. Meanwhile, the iPad Pro remains free to run other applications for communication, reference viewing, and script review.

Connected Production Workflows

The setup can also extend beyond the set. QTAKE Monitor integrates with QTAKE Cloud, a paid service, enabling live streaming and immediate sharing of media and metadata with collaborators at remote locations.

This combination of professional SDI connectivity, on-device monitoring and recording, and cloud-connected collaboration makes Duo+ suitable for workflows ranging from portable camera monitoring to more connected production environments.

The Best of Show recognition highlights the potential of combining dedicated professional video hardware with modern tablet computing. ThunderFace 4K Duo+ delivers professional SDI connectivity in a compact, versatile setup while opening new possibilities for future workflows, including AI-assisted video analysis powered by the iPad Pro.

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