Announced in South Africa on 9 September 2026, the developments include two new Cinema Line controllers, the latest fourth-generation DWX Digital Wireless Microphone products, and a broad showcase of Sony’s professional technology portfolio at IBC 2026.
Together, the announcements highlight Sony’s continued focus on helping production professionals capture, monitor and deliver content across an increasingly diverse media landscape.
Greater Control From Anywhere on Set
For filmmakers and production crews, Sony is introducing the RM-DP7 and RM-DP5, two new external controllers designed to integrate camera control and monitoring with Sony’s Cinema Line.
At launch, the controllers will be compatible with the FX5, FX3, FX2 and FX30 Cinema Line cameras.
The idea is straightforward: give operators greater freedom to control and monitor their cameras without needing to remain directly beside the camera itself.
That can be particularly valuable for solo operators and small production teams, where one person may need to manage multiple aspects of a shoot.
The RM-DP7 and RM-DP5 use physical buttons, a control knob and multifunction dials to provide hands-on operation. Sony says the controllers are also designed with wired connectivity, accurate colour reproduction and a robust build to support different video production environments.
With select compatible transmitters, the controllers can also support wireless connectivity, adding another layer of flexibility to production workflows.
The result is a more adaptable approach to camera operation, particularly when positioning the operator away from the camera is necessary.
Sony has also released a product feature video for the RM-DP7 and RM-DP5, while further product information is available through Sony South Africa.
Sony Takes the Complexity Out of Wireless Audio
The second announcement moves from cameras to sound.
Sony has introduced the DWT-B40 bodypack transmitter and DWR-R40Q rack-mount receiver, the newest additions to the fourth generation of its DWX Digital Wireless Microphone Series.
The new products are designed around a simple objective: make professional wireless audio easier to configure and operate while maintaining reliable transmission.
Traditionally, configuring frequencies for wireless microphones can involve specialised knowledge and complicated procedures. Sony says the fourth-generation DWX Series simplifies channel setup and pairing, opening the technology to a broader range of users and production environments.
That includes professional productions as well as theatres, operas, musicals and small- and large-scale studios.
But simplicity has not come at the expense of transmission performance.
Sony says the new series delivers enhanced transmission reliability through improved RF stability and long-distance audio transmission.
A Backup Inside the Transmitter
One of the standout developments is found in the DWT-B40.
The bodypack transmitter incorporates an in-transmitter audio recording function, powered by Sony’s technology, allowing backup recording directly within the transmitter.
Sony says this enables distortion-free backup recording and provides an additional safeguard against unexpected issues during production.
For live productions, where a missed or compromised audio signal can be impossible to recreate, having a backup recording within the transmitter adds an important layer of confidence.
The DWT-B40 and DWR-R40Q are expected to become available in February 2027.
Sony Heads to IBC 2026 With a Broad Professional Portfolio
The announcements also form part of Sony’s wider presence at IBC 2026, where the company will showcase technologies covering live production, news, cinema and immersive production.
From 11 to 14 September 2026, visitors to Sony’s stand in Hall 13 will be able to explore the company’s latest professional solutions and see how different technologies can connect across modern production workflows.
Among the products and technologies being showcased are the fourth-generation DWX digital wireless microphone system, including the DWT-B40 and DWR-R40Q, with backup supported by 32-bit float internal recording.
Sony will also present its R-Series broadcast system cameras, alongside its SRG-AS10 and SRG-XS10 PTZ Auto-Framing cameras.
The company will further demonstrate its latest developments in Networked Live and Software Defined Broadcast, reflecting the growing role of connected production environments.
Cinema Line technology will also take centre stage.
Visitors will see the new RM-DP7 and RM-DP5 controllers, the FX5 Cinema Line camera, and the current development of the RIALTO 65 image sensor block, which expands VENICE 2 to a 65mm format.
Bringing Cinema Into Live Production
Sony will also showcase its Cinematic Live approach, bringing together colour-matched Cinema Line and HDC cameras.
The company describes this as showcasing the industry’s broadest portfolio for cinematic live production.
The wider IBC presentation extends beyond traditional cameras and microphones, with Sony also highlighting solutions for spatial content production, including the OCELLUS camera-tracking system V2.0 and XYN.
For fast-moving content workflows, Sony will demonstrate HawkREPLAY, which is designed to deliver rapid turnaround to air with enhanced zoom and hold keyframe capabilities.
Meanwhile, HawkNEST is being presented as a solution for faster 9:16 social exports, supporting quicker content delivery for social platforms.
One Portfolio, Many Production Possibilities
Perhaps the most interesting aspect of Sony’s IBC presence is the range of production environments being addressed.
The stand will feature use cases tailored to areas including Cinematic Live, AR and IP Broadcast studio, Immersive production, AI-powered streaming studio and Podcasting.
That breadth reflects how dramatically the production landscape has changed.
Content is no longer created for a single destination. A production can move from a cinema camera to a live broadcast, from a studio to social media, or from a traditional screen into an immersive environment.
Sony’s latest announcements are aimed at different parts of that ecosystem.
The RM-DP7 and RM-DP5 focus on giving Cinema Line operators more control and flexibility. The fourth-generation DWX products focus on simplifying professional wireless audio while strengthening reliability. At IBC 2026, Sony is bringing those technologies together with a much wider professional portfolio.
The common thread is connected, flexible production.
For creators and production teams working across increasingly demanding environments, the technology behind the production can be just as important as the final image or sound.
And with these latest developments, Sony is positioning its professional portfolio to help production teams work with greater control, confidence and creative freedom.
Sony at IBC 2026
Sony’s stand will be located in Hall 13 at IBC 2026, taking place from 11–14 September 2026.
For more information, visit Sony Professional – IBC 2026.
