GV delivers native-IP 4K UHD truck to Guangdong Radio & Television

Grass Valley recently delivered a cutting-edge 4K Ultra HD (UHD) outside broadcast (OB) truck to China’s Guangdong Radio & Television (GRT), in partnership with Beijing Sailing Hightop Technology Development.

The handover ceremony, attended by senior executives from GRT, Sailing Hightop and Grass Valley, marked a major milestone in China’s evolution towards next-generation IP-based broadcast technology.

During the ceremony, a spokesperson for Sailing Hightop expressed appreciation to all project partners, noting that collaboration across system design, integration and commissioning ensured the project was completed on time, on budget, and to the highest standards. 

According to the spokesperson of GRT, the new OB unit will enhance the broadcaster’s ability to produce and transmit large-scale sports and entertainment events in 4K UHD, providing strong technical support for upcoming events.

The new OB truck is said to be the first Native-IP UHD system in China, representing a transformative shift away from traditional baseband infrastructure. By adopting a fully IP-based architecture, the unit delivers new levels of flexibility, scalability and efficiency for live production. 

Equipped with Grass Valley’s LDX 135/150 cameras and the Grass Valley K-Frame CXP switcher, the system supports 4K and 8K live production with high dynamic range (HDR) and wide colour gamut (WCG) capabilities, while its distributed workflow enables real-time remote collaboration and future cloud deployment via GV Orbit SDN and AMPP (Agile Media Processing Platform). The design also maximises space and energy efficiency and enables multi-platform content delivery through native landscape and portrait conversion.

The project reflects Grass Valley’s strong commitment to innovation and close collaboration with partners across the Asia-Pacific region. By working alongside Sailing Hightop and GRT, Grass Valley is helping broadcasters in China move toward more flexible, IP-based production environments and preparing for the next wave of UHD and 8K media creation.

Alain Wang, Sales Director for China, Grass Valley, said, “This project is a powerful example of what’s possible when innovation, collaboration and vision come together.

“We’re proud to support Guangdong Radio & Television and Sailing Hightop in delivering China’s first Native-IP UHD OB truck, a future-ready solution that sets the standard for 4K and 8K live production in the region.”