Etype II Plus Takes Centre Stage at IBC 2026
We’ve been coming to IBC for over 25 years now, and this year was one of the busiest stands we’ve had.
A big thank you to everyone who dropped by, whether you’re a long-standing partner, a new customer, or someone we had the pleasure of meeting for the first time, those conversations are what make the event so valuable every year, and it continues to be a privilege to be part of this incredible broadcast family.
Once again our Etype II Plus console drew a lot of attention, but what surprised us was how often the same themes kept coming up in conversation. Broadcasters aren’t just asking what a console can do. They’re asking why it’s different, how long it will last, and how far it can go.
It’s a LundHalsey Console
Build quality has always been central to what LundHalsey is known for. When someone says “it’s a LundHalsey console,” that carries a specific expectation, and it’s something we’re immensely proud of. The materials we select provide durability under constant, heavy use. Our engineering is precise and considered, and every integration point and cabling route follows a logic grounded in real-world broadcast application and experience.
The reputation behind that phrase isn’t inherited. It’s earned with every unit that goes out.
Charles Evett, CEO, comments: “People continued to recognise and comment on the build quality and the intelligent design across our console range. The technology integration, the flexible configuration options, the operator usability, it all comes together in every console, and they could see the thinking behind it. When we walked them through the upgrade path and the ergonomic principles behind the design, it clicked. They weren’t just looking at a console, they were looking at a solution they wouldn’t need to replace anytime soon and that’s important.”
Modularity and Configuration
The digital broadcast landscape continues to evolve rapidly. New standards and new production demands mean that the operational requirements of a control room today can look very different to those of even a few years ago. We designed the Etype II Plus with that reality in mind. Equipment pods can be upgraded individually as the landscape shifts without the cost or disruption of replacing an entire console, and for operations where downtime simply isn’t an option, that kind of forward-thinking modularity is essential.
No two control rooms work the same way either. The teams inside them operate differently and face different pressures. We’ve made sure that layouts and operator positions can be configured to match how a team actually works, and that the console adapts as those working patterns develop rather than forcing a workaround.
Designed Around the Operator
Ergonomics carries equal weight in our console design process, and for good reason. Operators often work long shifts at a console during a live production, and the physical environment they work in has a direct impact on concentration and wellbeing. Sight lines, reach distances, posture, and comfort all shape the way we configure each unit. Optimal monitor positions, surface angles, and accessible cable management are all considered from the outset and designed in as standard.
A console that supports the person sitting at it performs better for longer. That principle runs through every design decision we make.
The Lifetime Value Equation
All of this connects to a question we heard repeatedly at IBC: what is the true cost of ownership? Broadcasters are looking at that calculation more carefully than ever, and the answer depends on whether the technology can grow, adapt, and hold up under real operating conditions. We’ve designed the Etype II Plus as a broadcast-specific solution, and its an investment that makes that equation work in the customer’s favour, not just on day one, but for the long term.
Will Lund, Sales Director, says: “We had conversations with some of the world’s most recognised broadcasters, and what came through was a real alignment between what they need and what we’ve built. Validation at that level is something you can’t manufacture. It has to be earned.”
Thanks again to everyone we met at IBC this year. If you didn’t make it, you can learn more about our broadcast solutions here
