Shiftall squeezes a 4K streaming studio into a camera-mountable box

Setting up a live broadcast usually involves cameras, capture devices, a computer and enough cables to make troubleshooting an event of its own. Shiftall's new Homra 4K attempts to simplify that arrangement by squeezing several professional video-production functions into a single compact box.

Developed in collaboration with Japanese broadcaster TBS, the device measures just 91 × 44 × 119mm and can be mounted directly onto a camera. Despite its size, it supports HDMI input and output at up to 4K/60fps, alongside 3G-SDI input at up to 1080p/60fps.

One of its more interesting features is support for Live Multi Studio (LMS), a transmission protocol developed by TBS and Wowow Entertainment. It promises latency below 100 milliseconds, potentially useful for remote camera operation and live television production. That figure applies specifically to LMS, however, not ordinary YouTube or Twitch streaming.

Homra 4K can switch between four video sources, including HDMI, SDI, USB video and files stored on an SD card. It can also transmit up to four simultaneous streams or record footage locally at 4K/60fps while streaming. Additional features include audio mixing, a two-inch monitoring screen, tally lights, dual Gigabit Ethernet ports and USB-C power delivery. A compatible power bank can keep it running away from a wall socket.

The device is scheduled for March 2027 at approximately ¥100,000 ($630), with a separate subscription required for the LMS service.

It won't replace an entire television production crew, but it might considerably reduce the amount of equipment they have to carry. Initial setup still requires a browser-equipped device, and the hardware remains under development.