The NAB Show 2025 in Las Vegas was packed—thousands of exhibitors showing off the latest in video production and broadcast gear. And honestly, almost every booth had something that would help in church production applications. From live streaming tools to cameras and lighting setups, there was no shortage of innovation aimed at making production easier and more creative. The Church Production team had dozens of meetings with manufacturers across the show floor, and narrowing it all down to just five top products for churches was no small task. But after a lot of conversations and hands-on demos, we landed on five standout picks we think church tech teams—especially those in small to mid-sized churches—should definitely check out.
Blackmagic Design's new ATEM Mini Extreme ISO G2 live production switcher offers eight HDMI inputs, a built-in streaming engine, Thunderbolt connectivity, and 10G Ethernet for enhanced performance.
Blackmagic ATEM Mini Extreme ISO G2 Live Production Switcher
Blackmagic Design introduced the ATEM Mini Extreme ISO G2, a compact yet powerful live production switcher featuring eight HDMI inputs, ISO recording, Thunderbolt connectivity, and integrated streaming capabilities. Designed in part for the house of worship market, it offers advanced features like CFexpress-based recording, 10G Ethernet for shared network storage, and compatibility with DaVinci Resolve for live replays and post-production workflows. The unit will be available this summer with a list price of $1,995.
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Nanlite PavoTube II 6XR LED Lights
Nanlite's PavoTube II 6XR is a compact, 25cm full-color LED tube light featuring 8 individually controllable pixels, a wide color temperature range of 2700K to 12000K, and versatile control options including Bluetooth, DMX/RDM, and LumenRadio CRMX.
Nanlite introduced the PavoTube II 6XR, a compact, full-color LED tube light designed for creative versatility and professional control, with features like pixel effects, wireless connectivity (Bluetooth, DMX/RDM, LumenRadio CRMX), and a built-in battery. Measuring just 25cm and weighing 270g, it's well-suited for portable setups in film, broadcast, and house of worship environments, offering soft, accurate lighting in a highly adaptable form. An eight-light kit with integrated charging and transport case is also available.
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OBSBOT Tail 2 PTZR 4K Camera
The OBSBOT Tail 2 is a three-axis PTZR 4K camera featuring AI tracking, 5x optical zoom, and seamless vertical shooting for versatile content creation.
Obsbot unveiled the Tail 2, a compact AI-powered 4K PTZR camera designed for content creators, filmmakers, and live event producers—including those in the house of worship market. With advanced AI Tracking 2.0, true three-axis vertical 4K shooting, and seamless broadcast integration (NDI, SDI, RTMP, and more), the Tail 2 is designed to deliver professional-grade motion tracking, zoom, and image clarity in a versatile, user-friendly form. Its gimbal-based design and multi-protocol support make it ideal for dynamic worship services and creative productions alike.
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Hive Studio from PTZOptics
PTZOptics' Hive Studio is a browser-based production control platform designed for remote video production from anywhere in the world, offering built-in camera access, automation tools, and seamless streaming capabilities.
Hive Studio is a new browser-based video production platform from PTZOptics, built directly into its cameras for instant access with no additional software or hardware. Designed to streamline workflows for live events, education, and the house of worship market, it offers real-time camera control, automated movements, color matching, and direct streaming. Just log in and start controlling your cameras in real time, from anywhere in the world.
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Panasonic AG-CX370 Handheld Camcorder
Panasonic's new AG-CX370 handheld camcorder, introduced at NAB 2025, offers 12G-SDI output, Genlock input for multi-camera synchronization, and a four-channel audio input, all in a compact, energy-efficient design.
Panasonic introduced the AG-CX370 Handheld Camcorder at NAB 2025, building on the popular CX350 with enhanced features like 12G-SDI output, GenLock input, and four-channel audio support. Designed in part for the house of worship market, the compact and energy-efficient camcorder is ideal for smaller churches needing a reliable solution for recording worship services, midweek events, and testimonial-style video shoots. Its flexibility and pro-level connectivity make it a strong fit for multi-camera setups and streaming workflows.
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Among the notable honorable mentions at NAB Show 2025, Canon showcased its Multi-Camera Orchestration (MCO) system, which enables a single operator to control multiple PTZ cameras—an efficient and compelling solution for streamlined live production environments. Sony debuted the HDC-F5500V, a Super 35mm 4K system camera featuring a global shutter, PL mount, and new software-enabled VND capabilities for expanded creative control in live production. Grass Valley introduced the LDX 180 camera, with an oversampled large imager camera tailored specifically for live production workflows, combining cinematic depth of field with the speed and precision required for broadcast applications.
