Mavis Studio’s update at InfoComm features a new NDI Preview mode, PTZ control and USB audio support for networked cameras and sources in an iPad-based live production environment.
Mavis Studio, live production software for iPad, now packs multi-camera switching, media playback, graphics, audio mixing, recording and streaming into a single iPad app. Designed to take advantage of the portability and processing power of iPad, Mavis Studio was developed to give AV teams, systems integrators, venues, educators, houses of worship and solo content creators a practical alternative to traditional fixed production systems.
NDI Preview Mode
This update, which was announced at InfoComm 2026 in Las Vegas, focusses on the growing importance of networked video in modern AV environments. Mavis Studio already supports NDI input and output, allowing teams to bring networked cameras and sources into an iPad-based live production environment.
The new version adds NDI Preview mode, which allows five minutes of full access to NDI features so that users can test camera sources, tally and PTZ control before subscribing. For AV teams considering IP-based and portable production workflows, this makes it easier to confirm network performance, test compatible sources and understand how Mavis Studio fits into an existing production environment.
PTZ Control
The update also adds PTZ control for supported NDI cameras. Operators can now pan, tilt, zoom and focus compatible cameras directly inside Mavis Studio via a smarter control wheel that adapts according to a selected source. The wheel can switch between PTZ control, media control and 3D layout adjustment depending on the source, and customisable buttons give operators faster access to common functions. This type of control is especially valuable in AV environments where compact multi-camera setups are becoming more common, but where space, budget or crew size may not justify separate hardware controllers.
“Mavis Studio aims to make professional live production tools accesible in a format that is much more portable and accessible than a conventional system,” said Patrick Holroyd, CEO of Mavis. “With networked video, camera control, professional audio and flexible layouts all in one app, users can produce polished live content from a single device.”
USB Audio Interfaces
The new version also strengthens the audio side of production. Support for USB audio interfaces allows users to bring professional audio hardware directly into Mavis Studio, with up to four channels routed into the app’s integrated audio desk. The same interface can be used for headphone monitoring, making it easier to manage live sound and check sources without adding complexity to the setup.
Control wheel modes
Creative control has also been expanded through new 3D layouts. Through this functionality, the operator can create dynamic compositions for events, interviews, presentations and branded productions. Layers can be positioned and angled in 3D space, opening options to build richer visual treatments without relying on a separate graphics system.
Taken together, these updates reflect the broader direction of Mavis Studio. A professional live production environment, the app is designed to make the best use of mobility and touch operation, and connected AV workflows inside venues, education spaces, corporate environments, houses of worship and live events.
Visitors to InfoComm can see the newest version of Mavis Studio on the NDI stand in Central Hall C7572. http://www.mavis.cloud/studio
