Delivering a live, arena-scale production of a massively popular band is no small feat. Between expansive in-arena LED walls and a global live stream fed to online and cinema audiences, there are multiple different signal paths at play, and even the tiniest delay can break the experience. For VLAST, an entertainment company producing content for virtual K-Pop phenomenon PLAVE, ensuring flawless synchronization across feeds and formats was essential for the 2025 PLAVE Asia Tour [DASH: Quantum Leap] Encore.

The finale event, held at Seoul’s Gocheok Sky Dome, drew more than 35,000 in-person fans and featured a complex stage setup where the entire venue acted as a single visual canvas. To ensure the performance reached all audiences seamlessly. VLAST relied on AJA BRIDGE LIVE, openGear cards, and KUMO routers to manage multi-platform delivery. CTO at VLAST Lee Hyun-woo said, “Timing between music and video transitions was critical. Any misalignment could ruin the immersive effect, which our AJA kit helped to prevent.”

Expanding capabilities 
VLAST initially incorporated BRIDGE LIVE for scalable, high-quality SRT-based 4K video transmission with minimal delay as the tour grew to include domestic cinema screenings and future international broadcasts. Deploying 16 BRIDGE LIVE units, VLAST maintained uninterrupted real-time transmission, delivering a natural, immersive experience to both arena and cinema audiences. BRIDGE LIVE ensured precise synchronization between stage visuals and performers on site, including extended stage sections that demanded exact alignment.

“Signal delivery was flawless with the help of our AJA gear, which significantly enhanced audience presence and immersion,” noted Han Kyu-hyun, VLAST’s Video Operation Engineer. “We minimized delay between dancers and the band, essential for real-time interaction." 

BRIDGE LIVE also stood out for its continuous operation and compatibility with multiple formats, including H.264, H.265, and NDI. Once configured, it ran reliably throughout long performances, freeing the technical team to focus on delivering an unforgettable show.

Streamlined signal conversion, audio management, and routing 
AJA’s openGear solutions for high-performance signal conversion, distribution, and audio integration also proved key throughout the tour. Cards such as OG-HA5-12G and OG-Hi5-12G handled 12G-SDI / HDMI conversion seamlessly, while OG-12GDA-2x4 distributed high-resolution signals without quality loss. 

More than 20 audio-focused openGear units including OG-DANTE-12GAM and OG-12G-AM, processed multiple audio channels in real time. “Minimizing latency between channels allowed accurate synchronization between musicians and virtual performers,” Han explained. “This ensured that every beat and cue aligned perfectly across live and streamed experiences.”

AJA KUMO 3232-12G and 1616-12G SDI routers provided immediate signal routing . For multi-view online production, real-time graphics sources were routed through the openGear converters into KUMO, then distributed to monitors and a Panasonic KAIROS system. Backup graphics systems provided redundancy, allowing the team to maintain uninterrupted multi-view feeds even under complex routing demands.

Upleveling the multi-platform experience
By integrating BRIDGE LIVE, AJA openGear solutions, and KUMO routers into their production pipeline, VLAST delivered a highly immersive encore for PLAVE and set a new standard for virtual artists. Audiences watching the show live in the arena, streaming online, or viewing theaters across Korea all experienced a magical concert without disruption or delay. The project demonstrated how the right low-latency, flexible infrastructure, performers – virtual or otherwise – can connect with global audiences in real time, elevating production possibilities and expanding audience engagement in every performance.

About AJA BRIDGE LIVE  
BRIDGE LIVE is a broadcast quality, low latency turnkey system for REMI, Synchronous Multi-Channel Video Contribution, Remote Collaboration, Direct to Audience Streaming, and Multi Bit Rate/Format Delivery. BRIDGE LIVE was developed as a collaboration between AJA and Comprimato to deliver the performance, reliability, and ease of use needed for critical live encode, decode, or transcode needs. www.aja.com/bridge-live

About AJA KUMO Routers
AJA KUMO Routers provide a convenient, dense routing solution in a lightweight, compact, fanless form factor for use in facilities, OB trucks, post suites, and more. Available in multiple matrix sizes and in 3G-SDI and 12G-SDI options, KUMO is easy to update, configure, and control with optional Control Panels for quick physical access to source and destination routing, with convenient USB ports for IP address configuration. Plus, all models offer a web user interface accessible over the built-in Ethernet connection. KUMO 1616-12G and KUMO 3232-12G routers enable 4K and UltraHD routing on a single BNC for rates up to 12G. www.aja.com/routers

About AJA openGear Solutions
For critical broadcast and IP applications, AJA openGear compatible converter cards provide the highest levels of quality and reliability for use in openGear frames, including the AJA OG-X-FR. AJA offers cards for video and audio over IP, infrastructure, HDMI/SDI conversion, scan conversion, fiber conversion, and scaling. All AJA openGear cards are Ross DashBoard software compatible, allowing easy configuration and control. An open architecture modular frame system, openGear is supported by a range of equipment manufacturers. The platform offers the freedom to choose from a wide variety of products to meet the needs of broadcast, production, live events, or distribution. www.aja.com/family/opengear

About AJA Video Systems
Since 1993, AJA Video Systems has been a leading manufacturer of cutting-edge technology for the broadcast, cinema, proAV, and post production markets. The company develops a range of flexible baseband and IP video/audio interface and conversion technologies, digital video recording solutions, and color management, streaming, and remote production tools. All AJA products are designed and manufactured at our facilities in Grass Valley, California, and sold through an extensive sales channel of resellers and systems integrators around the world. For further information, please see our website at www.aja.com.

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