Kolkata-based KPS Studios is redefining the live sports broadcasting landscape in India. With a team of 78 creative and technical professionals, the studio is among the nation’s first to implement a full-fledged remote production (REMI) workflow—one that includes multi-HD capabilities and enables highly efficient on-location setup.
In late 2024 KPS Studios began proofs of concept (POCs) with multiple vendors. At the time, Lamhas Satellite Services Limited (Lamhas), a leader in comprehensive end-to-end video solutions provider recommended the Matrox Monarch EDGE encoders and decoders to them. Since February 2025, KPS Studios has relied exclusively on Monarch EDGE to power their REMI productions of major football tournaments, including the I-League, Indian Women’s League, Santosh Trophy, and the iconic Durand Cup. KPS Studios was entrusted with delivering live coverage of these matches, primarily the Durand Cup and I-League matches for Sony Sports and other OTT channels. KPS Studios manages the REMI workflow to their master control rooms in Kolkata, where the live production is executed, and then contributes the final program feed to Sony for distribution to viewers across India.
The result? More matches covered, more flexibility, and a dramatic 35% reduction in operational costs.
The Challenge
In a country as vast and dynamic as India, live production companies face enormous logistical hurdles. From venue-to-venue travel to on-site infrastructure, the traditional OB (outside broadcast) model is both expensive and time-consuming. KPS Studios needed a solution that would help them:
And, with a growing demand for HD content and multi-camera setups, they needed a remote production solution that could handle the technical requirements without overcomplicating deployment.
The Solution: Matrox Monarch EDGE
KPS Studios turned to the Monarch EDGE remote production encoders and decoders as the backbone of their new workflow. Each football match is covered using eight cameras strategically placed throughout the field. For each event, a team of 12 personnel is sent on-site: including eight camera operators and technical crew members responsible for camera setup, microphone placements, tally, talkback, and configuring the remote production encoding and transmission. All other production operations—from video switching, graphics, audio mixing, and instant replays to final broadcast deliverables—are handled remotely from KPS Studios’ headquarters in Kolkata.
To support simultaneous productions, KPS has established three dedicated master control rooms (MCRs) at their facility. This setup allows them to produce up to three matches concurrently from separate venues, with full coordination and control centralized in-house. This hybrid deployment model not only maximizes efficiency but also ensures consistent production quality across all events.
Setup time per match? Just four hours—a fraction of what was previously required using traditional OB workflows. In that short window, the KPS field crew arrives on site, unpacks and deploys eight cameras around the field, sets up audio infrastructure, and configures the Monarch EDGE encoders. This includes establishing a dedicated IP link back to their headquarters in Kolkata, integrating tally and talkback systems, and performing full system checks before the event begins. Each element is verified through pre-event testing, ensuring seamless live delivery and minimizing the risk of technical disruptions.
Results
Since deploying Monarch EDGE across their remote production fleet, KPS Studios has achieved:
What used to be an elaborate and costly OB setup has transformed into a nimble, efficient, and scalable model-paving the way for future expansion.
