DHD Debuted MX3 Control Console for Audio Workflows
Broadcasters can now utilize modular, IP-connected consoles to streamline remote and studio production setups.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Remote Work
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At the 2026 International Broadcasting Convention in Amsterdam, DHD unveiled its new MX3 control console and integrated AI-driven audio noise reduction features. The system is designed to support scalable audio production workflows through modular hardware.
Why it matters
The system's modular design and IP-based connectivity offer operators flexibility in scaling audio infrastructure through simple hardware swaps or software updates. These tools address the need for adaptable broadcast environments that can easily evolve as production requirements change.
DHD marked its 30th anniversary while debuting the MX3 console, which supports three stereo instances of AI-based noise reduction per XD3 core. Current Series 52 systems now operate on the 10.4 firmware release.
The players
DHD
A broadcast technology manufacturer specializing in digital audio mixing consoles and routing systems.
ai-coustics
A technology developer focused on AI-based audio enhancement and noise reduction software tools.
The details
The MX3 console connects via Ethernet using a single cable per column, linking to processing cores through secure standard IP networking. Users can scale setups by adding six-fader expansion modules to the central unit. Additionally, the system integrates AI noise reduction tools from ai-coustics for enhanced audio processing on existing XD3 cores.
Timeline
September 11-14, 2026: DHD exhibited equipment at the International Broadcasting Convention in Amsterdam.
Market Landscape
The introduction of the MX3 console follows a established industry shift toward IP-connected, modular hardware at the International Broadcasting Convention. This move underscores a broader trend of leveraging software-defined updates to extend the operational life of audio equipment.
Operators should evaluate if existing audio processing infrastructure can accommodate software-based AI upgrades to improve output quality. Review current system firmware and modular capacity to determine if scaling requirements justify a transition to the newer MX3 interface architecture.
The takeaway
The shift toward modular, IP-linked console hardware allows production houses to scale capacity without complete equipment overhauls. Monitor the integration of AI software tools into existing processing cores as a cost-effective alternative to hardware replacement.
Further reading
For more on the evolution of broadcast infrastructure, see Remote Work.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Television Asia Plus.
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