As a dedicated supplier of elite broadcast engineering hardware, Audio Africa is committed to providing our clients with technical architectures that deliver absolute operational stability. One of our trusted manufacturing partners, FOR-A, recently hosted an excellent webinar demonstrating the exact capabilities of their software-based production switcher, MixBoard. For those who missed the live sessions, the recordings are now available to watch.
Across two detailed sessions, FOR-A experts Fabio Varolo and Barbara D’Innocenzo moved beyond basic theory, building a live production environment in real time. They demonstrated how MixBoard operates with the precise switching capabilities of a traditional broadcast tool, while allowing engineers to construct scenes exactly like a graphics system.
The sessions cover essential studio setups including newsroom-style layouts, live chroma keying, animated backgrounds, 3D transitions, and immediate drag-and-drop source reassignment.
During the morning session, Fabio detailed the workflow while Barbara managed live compositing, bringing hybrid inputs and layered graphics into a single project. In the afternoon session, Barbara led a complete live build from scratch. Fabio then explained the technical backbone—covering input management, format normalisation, audio mapping, FX processing, and complete system control.
Key Technical Highlights from the Sessions:
- Integration of SDI, NDI®, SRT, and web sources as primary inputs.
- Composition-first scene building using reusable layout structures.
- Application of live shader effects and advanced video processing.
- Real-time keyer editing and 3D transition control.
- Integrated SoundFlex audio switching for perfect synchronisation.
- Project saving and immediate recall for repeatable live production.
Watch the Recordings: To see exactly how this technology operates on the studio floor, you can view the complete workflow demonstration directly on YouTube: Watch the FOR-A MixBoard Workflow Demo (Morning Session)
For access to both the morning and afternoon technical deep dives, you can view the official FOR-A recordings through the links below:
If you would like to explore how the FOR-A MixBoard software can be integrated into your own control room or corporate broadcasting setup, the Audio Africa engineering team is ready to discuss your specific infrastructure requirements.
