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The Appear Ecosystem

One signal path. Every product.

From the edge to the core, from proven hardware to a software-defined future — explore the complete portfolio that powers live production for the world’s greatest events. Each platform connects, scales, and works as one.

6 Platforms, one ecosystem

• 5× Less energy than market peers
• 8+ Industry awards, 2024–2026
• Built into every platform

100G Bi-directional switching High-density IP at the core of the X Platform.

5× More power efficient than other market-leading providers.

JPEG XS Low-latency compression Plus AVC, HEVC and JPEG 2000.

24/7 Global support 365 days a year, wherever you operate.

TRUSTED BY INDUSTRY LEADERS WORLDWIDE

The signal journey

A single signal, handled end to end

Live content doesn’t live in one box. It travels — acquired at the edge, processed at the core, and transported through software. XM sits above it all, the estate manager keeping every part of the deployment in view and under control. Here’s how the Appear portfolio works together.

The signal path

1. Edge X5 Compact fixed-function acquisition for smaller and remote sites. Hardware
2. Edge X10 Space-efficient 1RU modular processing where density matters. Hardware
3. Core X20 High-density 2RU flagship for the most demanding workflows. Hardware
4. Transport VX Software-defined transport extending workflows into the cloud. Software

The estate manager

XM Software Centralised control across the entire deployment — onboarding, monitoring, licensing, and upgrades for every chassis from one interface.

Two pillars, one platform

Proven foundation. Software-defined future.

Our hardware is the backbone of live production worldwide — the best-sellers, the workhorses, the proven heritage. Our software is where the industry is heading. Appear is the rare vendor that gives you both, working as one hybrid operating model.

The Foundation — Hardware

Built to be relied on

High-density, energy-efficient media processing engineered for the realities of live IP and hybrid workflows — from edge acquisition to centralised core.

The Future — Software

Built to evolve

Software-defined transport and unified control that extend Appear into cloud, datacentre, and edge compute — without compromising latency or reliability.

The full portfolio

Choose the right platform

From compact fixed systems to high-density chassis, software-defined transport, and the proven legacy core — every product is designed to interconnect.

X5

• Edge · Hardware
• Compact, fixed-function system for smaller and edge sites. Powerful, futureproof media processing without compromise.
• Form factor 1RU half-rack
• Capacity Fixed system
• Explore X5 →

X10

• Edge · Hardware
• Modular 1RU chassis for space-efficient deployments where rack density and flexibility both matter.
• Form factor 1RU
• Capacity 6 modules
• Explore X10 →

X20

• Core · Hardware
• The high-density 2RU flagship. Built for maximum capacity, expansion, and the most demanding live workflows.
• Form factor 2RU
• Capacity 12 modules
• Explore X20 →

VX Platform

• Transport · Software
• Software-defined media transport for resilient live IP workflows — connecting sites and cloud without compromising latency.
• Deployment Cloud · VM · Edge
• Model OPEX licensed
• Explore VX →

XM

• Control · Software
• Self-hosted estate management for Appear chassis. A single operational layer for deployment, visibility, and lifecycle.
• Scope Estate-wide
• Capacity Unlimited nodes
• Explore XM →

XC Platform

• Hardware
• The proven legacy core trusted across thousands of deployments — the dependable heritage the entire ecosystem is built on.
• Status In service worldwide
• Role Established core
• Explore XC →

Recognised globally

Award-winning innovation

• 2026 NAB Show Award Winner
• 2026 Broadcast Asia Award Winner
• 2025 NAB Show Project of the Year
• 2025 APB+ Awards VAR Innovation
• 2025 TVBEurope Best of Show — VX
• 2025 TVTech NAB Best of Show — X5
• 2024 NAB Show Product of the Year

Build your workflow on the complete ecosystem

Where reliability and low latency are non-negotiable. Talk to our team about the right combination of platforms for your operation.