Leader to highlight advanced T&M solutions to solve IP, SDI and Hybrid workflow challenges at IBC 2026

Leader Electronics of Europe will showcase its latest Leader, PHABRIX and LeaderPhabrix test and measurement solutions at IBC 2026, focusing on helping broadcasters and media professionals manage SDI, IP and hybrid workflows with greater confidence. Highlights include the LeaderPhabrix LPX500 for advanced 100G-IP and 12G-SDI monitoring, the ZEN-W Series for 4K/UHD and HDR monitoring, and the LT4670 Sync Pulse Generator for precise synchronization across modern broadcast environments.

The company will also demonstrate its IP analysis tools, including the PHABRIX QxL, QxP and Sx TAG IP, alongside production monitoring solutions such as the LV5350 and LV7300. Designed for engineers, broadcasters and AV professionals, the portfolio aims to simplify system commissioning, signal monitoring and troubleshooting while supporting the industry’s ongoing transition from SDI to IP-based infrastructures.

Test & measurement innovator, Leader Electronics of Europe, will showcase its comprehensive portfolio of Leader, PHABRIX and LeaderPhabrix test and measurement solutions for SDI, IP and hybrid workflows at IBC 2026, RAI Amsterdam, 11 – 14 September on stand 10.C01.

Dual 100G-IP/Quad 12G-SDI Monitoring

The LeaderPhabrix LPX500 delivers high-performance hybrid IP/SDI monitoring, combining four independent analyzers with support for both 100G IP and 12G-SDI workflows. Capable of simultaneously displaying up to four 4K sources, including HDR, SDR, SDI and IP signals in any combination, the LPX500 provides engineers with complete visibility across complex production infrastructures. Designed for advanced signal analysis, the LPX500 features flexible screen layouts, an optional independent second 8-inch touchscreen display, and comprehensive SDI Physical Layer Analysis with Eye and Jitter measurements supporting SD through 12G-SDI. Extensive IP support includes 10G, 25G and 100G Ethernet interfaces with SMPTE ST 2110, ST 2022-6, ST 2022-7 and AMWA NMOS, while optional licenses add 4K/UHD, HDR, EUHD and SDI/IP AV test signal generation capabilities.

Multi-channel Hybrid IP/SDI & 4K/UHD Monitoring

Leader’s ZEN-W Series, available as the LV5600W waveform monitor and LV7600W rasterizer, combines 4K/UHD, HDR and hybrid SDI/IP monitoring with powerful remote operation capabilities. Support for SMPTE ST 2110, SDI and JPEG XS compressed IP streams enables broadcasters to monitor evolving production workflows from a single platform. Integrated WebRTC technology provides secure, real time remote control and monitoring, making the ZEN-W Series an ideal solution for distributed operations, remote production and centralized quality control.

Hybrid IP/SDI Synchronization & Timing

Also on show will be Leader’s LT4670 Sync Pulse Generator (SPG) and LT4448 Changeover. The LT4670 is designed to deliver pinpoint synchronization across both SDI and IP environments, offering true-hybrid compatibility with Black Burst, Tri-level Sync, and PTP signals. The LT4670 features six independent analog sync outputs, along with digital audio, word clock, LTC input/output, and L-SYNC as standard. Optional licenses enable flexible configurations including GNSS sync, PTP, 4K IP, HD IP, 4K 12G-SDI, 4K Quad, 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, and SD-SDI outputs in any pattern. Acting as a PTP grandmaster with independent leader and follower functions, the LT4670 also includes Stay-In-Sync and Slow-Sync capabilities for exceptionally stable IP synchronization. The LT4670/LT4448’s SyncAlign technology ensures perfectly synchronized PTP and Black Burst changeover between primary and secondary SPGs.

Complete IP Analysis

Leader will also showcase its comprehensive IP analysis portfolio, including the PHABRIX QxL 25G ST 2110 rasterizer, the portable PHABRIX QxP waveform monitor and the PHABRIX Sx TAG IP handheld analyzer.

Together, these instruments provide comprehensive IP analysis, signal generation and monitoring for SMPTE ST 2110, ST 2022-6 and hybrid SDI/IP workflows, enabling engineers to validate networks, troubleshoot interoperability issues and verify signal integrity throughout installation, commissioning and live operation. The combination of laboratory-grade analysis with portable field testing makes them ideal for engineering teams working across broadcast facilities, OB production and remote deployments.

SDR/HDR Camera Shading & Production

Leader’s LV5350 waveform monitor and LV7300 rasterizer provide comprehensive monitoring tools for SDR and HDR production, supporting camera shading, live production and quality control workflows. Designed to simplify exposure management and signal verification, both instruments deliver precise waveform, vectorscope and picture monitoring across HD, UHD and HDR formats.

Built-in production tools including CINELITE and CINEZONE enable accurate pixel-level exposure measurement and intuitive false-color monitoring, helping camera operators and shaders maintain consistent image quality from acquisition through to transmission.

Mike Mizusawa, VP of Sales at Leader Electronics of Europe comments, “Our customers are under increasing pressure to support traditional SDI alongside new IP infrastructures without compromising operational efficiency. At IBC 2026, we’re showcasing a comprehensive portfolio that helps customers commission, monitor and troubleshoot their systems more efficiently, whether they’re operating traditional SDI infrastructures, transitioning to IP or managing hybrid workflows. Our goal is to simplify complex engineering challenges so customers can maintain reliable, high-quality operations with complete confidence.”