What the new Mavis Studio iPad update delivers
Mavis Studio is a portable live production software system that turns an iPad into a touch-first switcher for multi-camera mixing, graphics, audio, recording, and streaming, now expanded with networked NDI preview, PTZ camera control, USB audio input, and 3D layout tools to make professional AV production more accessible outside fixed control rooms. Announced at InfoComm 2026, the latest Mavis Studio iPad app update is aimed at AV teams, venues, educators, houses of worship, and content creators who want a professional AV production workflow that fits in a bag. The app already combined multi-camera switching, media playback, integrated graphics, and an audio mixer in a single interface. This release focuses on tightening how the iPad talks to networked cameras and pro audio gear, so an operator can run a well-produced live show from one tablet instead of a rack of discrete hardware.
NDI Preview: Lowering the barrier for networked video workflows
The headline feature is NDI preview live production support that lets users test their IP workflows before committing. The Mavis Studio iPad app already accepted NDI input and output, but the new NDI Preview mode grants five minutes of full NDI access, including camera sources, tally, and PTZ control, without a subscription. That window is enough for teams to validate network bandwidth, check source compatibility, and confirm that Mavis Studio fits into an existing NDI routing scheme. This matters because portable live production software depends on solid IP infrastructure; problems with switching, latency, or drops usually come from the network, not the app. With preview, AV teams can tune switches and access points during planning instead of discovering issues during a show. According to Mavis, the feature is designed to make iPad-based NDI workflows easier to evaluate for professional AV production deployments.
PTZ camera control on iPad for smaller crews
A major addition is PTZ camera control on iPad for compatible NDI cameras. Operators can now pan, tilt, zoom, and focus directly inside the Mavis Studio interface, using a redesigned control wheel that changes modes based on the selected source. When a PTZ camera is active, the wheel steers movement; when media or graphics are active, it switches to playback and 3D layout adjustment. This keeps the interface focused, reducing clutter for single-operator or small-crew shows. Customizable buttons around the wheel provide shortcuts to common actions, making it more plausible for one person to manage multiple motorized cameras without a separate PTZ joystick console. In compact conference rooms, classrooms, and small stages, that means fewer devices on the desk and a cleaner setup, while still preserving the kind of shot framing and slow moves that viewers expect from a professional AV production environment.
USB audio support and 3D layouts for more polished shows
On the audio side, Mavis Studio now supports USB audio interfaces, bringing external mics and mixers into the iPad workflow. Up to four channels can be routed into the built-in audio desk, and the same USB interface can handle headphone monitoring, so operators do not need additional audio converters or separate headphone amps. In practice, that means common USB interfaces can plug straight into the iPad, giving better preamps, more inputs, and more reliable level control than the tablet’s own audio path. Visually, the update adds 3D layouts that let operators angle and layer sources in space to create picture-in-picture looks, angled lower-thirds, or over-the-shoulder graphics. These layouts are adjusted via the same control wheel, so one operator can switch cameras, finesse audio, and shape on-screen compositions from a single surface, pushing the Mavis Studio iPad app closer to a compact control room.
