Title: MBL4 Broadcast v1.12: Smoother Streams, Smarter Control, and Next-Level Reliability
Posted: April 12, 2026
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We’re excited to announce the release of MBL4 Broadcast v1.12 — a significant update focused on what matters most to modern broadcasters: stability, low-latency control, and real-time adaptability. MBL4 Broadcast v1.12
Whether you’re running live sports, 24/7 news, or mission-critical event streaming, v1.12 delivers the tools you need to stay on air without compromise.
NewTek’s NDI protocol has become a staple for studio interconnects. MBL4 Broadcast v1.12 upgrades the internal NDI module to version 5.6. This means:
One of the most requested features for remote broadcast sites is now standard. Engineers can now open the MBL4’s web interface (on the management IP), click a soft button, and power on sleeping slave units across the WAN. Title: MBL4 Broadcast v1
Now assign granular permissions:
No more shared passwords or accidental config changes during live shows.
How does MBL4 Broadcast v1.12 compare to rivals? Support for NDI HX3 (dramatically lower bandwidth usage
| Feature | MBL4 v1.12 | Imagine SNP2 (v3.2) | Evertz 570IPG (v8) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | IS-10 Security | ✅ Full | ❌ Roadmap 2027 | ✅ Partial | | Blackout Recovery | 1.8 sec | 5.0 sec | 3.2 sec | | JPEG-XS Tunneling | Native | Via Option | Native | | Price (USD per 10G port) | $1,450 | $2,200 | $1,900 |
For greenfield facilities prioritizing cybersecurity (NIST SP 800-213 compliance), the IS-10 implementation in v1.12 makes the MBL4 the only logical choice.