Las Vegas, 17th April 2026 — Open Broadcast Systems has announced that it is partnering with Proton to deliver low-latency slow-mo video over SRT. This partnership uses Open Broadcast Systems’ low-latency encoders and decoders together with Proton’s HFR camera to provide remote slo-mo operations over the public internet
Proton has developed the world’s smallest professional slow-motion camera — a compact SSM 4x (HFR) unit capable of outputting four simultaneous slow-motion phases as independent SDI signals. The camera’s form factor opens deployment scenarios that were previously impractical with traditional slow-motion equipment, from tight venue positions to travelling productions.
The multisync feature of Open Broadcast Systems’ encoders and decoders, allows for frame-accurate transport of slow-motion phases over the public internet. The company’s in-house SRT implementation allows for precise timing of these phases, both in SDI and ST-2110
The collaboration between OBE and Proton went beyond integration testing. During the development of the HFR camera, the two teams worked closely together — sharing knowledge on slow-motion signal architecture, SDI phase structure and the specific constraints of transporting multi-channel HFR over IP.
The result is a validated end-to-end workflow: the four 1080p59.94 SDI feeds from the Proton HFR camera are ingested by an OBE encoder on-site, transmitted via SRT over a standard internet connection, and decoded remotely with frame-accurate synchronisation preserved — ready for any replay server.
This makes it possible to position the camera at a venue while the replay operator works from a remote facility, without requiring a dedicated broadcast circuit or on-site replay infrastructure
Quotes
Our low-latency encoders are built to handle any multi-channel HFR source, keeping streams in phase, and working with Proton confirmed the workflow performs exactly as expected even with a very compact, unconventional camera form factor” — Kieran Kunhya, Founder and CEO Open Broadcast Systems
“At Proton, everything we do is driven by one question: how do we make the smallest possible camera without compromising on quality. That philosophy is behind our motto — FUTURE. MINI. CAMERA. — and it shapes every design decision we make. But the smallest slow-motion camera in the world still needs its signal to arrive intact on the other side of the internet. Open Broadcast Systems brings exactly that expertise — SRT transport, ST 2110, the kind of deep IP video engineering that complements what we build. For our clients, it means a Proton camera can now sit anywhere on a venue and feed a remote slow-motion workflow as if it were wired directly into the truck. That’s a genuinely new possibility.”
— Xavier Deschuyteneer, Head of Business Development, Proton
About Open Broadcast Systems
Open Broadcast Systems develops professional video encoding and decoding solutions for live production, specialising in low-latency IP transport. OBE’s platform is deployed across live sports, entertainment and news productions worldwide.
About PROTON Camera Innovations GmbH
Proton – a new entrant in the field of miniature cameras – leverages its team’s extensive experience in camera miniaturisation to deliver the industry’s smallest and lightest broadcast-standard cameras currently on the market. Incorporating its own chip technology with a larger sensor than competitor models, the Proton’s cameras deliver wider shots, higher dynamic range, improved low-light performance and lower energy draw. With the addition of stereo audio, tally light, exchangeable lenses these cameras are perfect for sports broadcast, live events, drone attachment, PoV and body-mounting or any number of other creative and immersive live production applications where versatility, robustness and space are key determinants of success.
Open Broadcast Systems will be exhibiting at NAB Show from 18th – 22nd April. Visit the team on booth W2217 or get in touch to book a meeting.
Proton will be exhibiting at NAB Show from 18th – 22nd April. Visit the team on booth C4740
