University of Washington Launches Sundodger Studios
The new facility in Seattle utilizes advanced IP infrastructure to support the university athletics schedule.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Data Centers
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The University of Washington officially launched the Sundodger Studios production facility on August 12, 2026. The new hub was designed to increase capacity and flexibility for the university athletic department's growing broadcast requirements.
Why it matters
The facility provides the university with increased production capacity and necessary flexibility to accommodate diverse broadcast requirements. This upgrade ensures the institution can manage a demanding collegiate athletics schedule across multiple platforms.
The facility is powered by two K-Frame SXP IP production switcher frames, each offering 128 IP inputs and 64 IP outputs. It utilizes a network of ten LDX 100 series cameras connected via eight XCU Xpress UXF base stations.
The players
University of Washington
This public research university in Seattle is the primary institution operating the new broadcast facility for its athletic events.
Conference Technologies, Inc.
This company served as the lead systems integrator responsible for the installation and configuration of the production studio infrastructure.
The details
Integrated by Conference Technologies, Inc., the studio utilizes an SMPTE ST 2110 network architecture. The setup supports four concurrent control rooms equipped to handle 1080p, UHD, and HDR workflows simultaneously.
Timeline
Construction and installation were completed in Summer 2026.
The facility went live on August 12, 2026.
The site hosted an industry open house on September 18, 2026.
The Tech Race
The adoption of the SMPTE ST 2110 IP network standard marks a significant industry-wide shift toward software-defined broadcast infrastructures. This facility follows the broader industry pattern of migrating traditional production environments to IP-based systems to achieve greater workflow flexibility.
The new facility enables higher quality, multi-format broadcasts for university athletic events, including UHD and HDR viewing experiences. Viewers can expect more consistent and professional production values during live coverage of the university's sports teams.
The takeaway
The implementation of IP-based control rooms allows universities to scale production efforts rapidly as media demands evolve. Investing in flexible, standard-based hardware ensures that athletic departments can keep pace with high-definition broadcast standards.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Sports Video Group.
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