MultiCAM Systems has recognized Radio 47 for rolling out a next-generation visual radio system that is fully automated into a dynamic video production environment.
In a comprehensive article published on its website, MultCAM explained that Radio47 is setting a new benchmark for broadcast innovation in East Africa.
The recognition comes less than one month after Cape Media owned Radio 47 achieved global recognition for establishing Africa’s first fully IP-based broadcast facility.
The station is known for possessing the most advanced IP broadcast infrastructure in Africa and is also celebrated among the most sophisticated globally.
Speaking on Thursday July 24, 2025, Radio 47 integration engineer Fred Martin, said he was excited after the recognition.
“We’re excited to be spotlighted in a new article by MultiCAM Systems showcasing our groundbreaking automated visual radio studio, the first of its kind in Kenya,” said Martin.
“This transformation is more than just a technical upgrade it’s a leap toward a more engaging, efficient, and future ready radio experience for our audience across broadcast, livestream, and social media,” he added.
The system uses professional PTZ cameras, the Ember+ protocol, and advanced automation features.
With the latest technology, camera switching is triggered automatically by microphone activity, for instance, presenters simply speak, and the system selects the best angle in real time with no camera operator needed.
“This isn’t just radio with cameras. It’s a complete production workflow covering radio, livestream, podcasts, and social media,” explains Fred Martin, the project’s lead systems architect.
Everything is controlled from a single interface, including, real-time branding, on-air graphics and multi-platform audio routing.
One studio now powers multiple content outputs automatically and efficiently.
The solution also features Lawo audio consoles, globally recognized in the broadcast industry.
Based on AES67 and RAVENNA standards for audio-over-IP, this integration ensures perfect synchronization between audio and video.
Operators benefit from customizable touchscreen interfaces that simplify control and monitoring even remotely.
Cabling is minimized, with far fewer SDI and XLR cables, while maintaining maximum flexibility and reliability.
“This project wasn’t just an upgrade, it was a reinvention of how media works: cleaner, smarter, faster, and future-proof. By combining multiCAM’s automated video production with Lawo’s IP audio architecture, we built a system tailored to the Kenyan market’s unique needs,” said Martin.
