Takuma Iwasa, CEO of Shiftall Inc. (right), and Kei Nakano, General Manager of Future Technology Innovation Division, TBS Television (left)
TBS Television and Shiftall have jointly developed "HOMRA 4K," a next-generation streaming device designed for professional video production and distribution environments. It is scheduled for release in March 2027, with an estimated price of around 100,000 yen. A key feature of its design is support for "Live Multi Studio (LMS)," an ultra-low-latency video transmission protocol jointly developed by TBS and WOWOW Entertainment, aimed at streamlining live field broadcasting and remote production operations.
Live demonstration of PTZ camera video and operation via LMS
HOMRA 4K is a device that condenses 3G-SDI input, HDMI input/output, LMS-compatible transmission functions, recording functions, and even a simple video switcher and audio mixing capabilities into a single unit. In addition to ultra-low-latency LMS transmission, it also supports major protocols such as SRT, RTMP, and RTSP, making it easy to send streams to various live distribution platforms like YouTube Live and Twitch. Its practical design functions as both an encoder and a decoder for sending and receiving video and audio, supporting simultaneous streaming of up to four streams and SD card recording.
It can handle up to four input sources: SDI, HDMI, UVC, and videos stored on an SD card, allowing for seamless switching without black screens. High-brightness tally lamps are equipped on the front and rear, which can be linked with tally signals from switchers and PTZ cameras. Furthermore, a 2.0-inch color LCD on the front allows users to check streaming status and input/output video, and with USB Type-C power delivery support, it can also be operated with a mobile battery.
Its wide range of applications includes remote production, one-person live broadcasting, seminar streaming, lecture recording, and use as a capture device for PC streaming.
