What Lumantek does

Lumantek Co., Ltd. is a Seoul-headquartered, privately held designer and manufacturer of electronic test and measurement instruments, broadcast transmission equipment, and digital media convergence systems. Founded in July 2006 as a spin-off from Bando Electronic Communication's digital broadcast unit, the company operates with 11-50 employees and distributes products globally through its Lumantek Alliance Network (LAN) of authorized resellers spanning North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania, and South America. Lumantek's portfolio is organized across six categories: video switchers (ez-Pro VS4 and ez-Pro VS10), ez-Converters and BAT Converters for HDMI/SDI signal conversion, SDI distribution and routing products (ez-Distributor, ez-Line Router VM16), HD encoding and stream analysis (ez-Caster EN3, DTV Analyzer), RF testing equipment (Weiver 2.0, Weiver 2.0 Player, Ventus 2.0, HD Radio Signal Generator), and live titler / computer graphics products (ez-CGER mini, ez-DSK).

The company's underlying technology is anchored in Software-Defined Radio (SDR) architectures with embedded modulation stacks supporting global broadcasting standards including ATSC, ATSC 3.0, DVB-T/T2/S/S2/C, DTMB, ISDB-T/B, DAB/DAB+/T-DMB, HD Radio, and CMMB. It holds a registered patent on Adjustable Bandwidth Technology (1 Hz step granularity) and was the first to integrate a 3D Spectrum Analyzer into an RF capture/playback product. The HD Radio Signal Generator is certified by iBiquity Digital Corporation. Products such as the ez-Line Router VM16 expose SDK and API interfaces for custom command integration, while the Weiver 2.0 Player integrates Google Maps for field-trace visualization.

Lumantek's revenue model is hardware-centric: revenue is generated through direct sales of physical equipment with no publicly disclosed pricing, supplemented by recurring software and firmware updates. Distribution is exclusively indirect through authorized resellers and direct inquiry, with sales organized around the company's LAN dealer program. Target customer segments include broadcast service providers, production professionals (live events, houses of worship, education, weddings, theater, concerts), RF testing laboratories, and academia/R&D plus prosumer users. Pricing is quote-based with no e-commerce channel. Marketing is driven by industry trade shows (NAB, IBC, KOBA, Broadcast Asia, BirTV) plus a content-rich website and YouTube tutorial presence.

Name

Lumantek

Legal name

Lumantek Co. Ltd.

Website

https://lumantek.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lumantek is a Seoul-based, privately held designer and manufacturer of broadcast test and measurement instruments and digital media hardware, selling video switchers, signal converters, encoders, and RF testing equipment through a global authorized dealer network to broadcast service providers, production professionals, and academic/R&D users.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Broadcast Test and Measurement Equipment

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310), Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (3343), Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33422), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429)

SIC

Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Video Adapters & Converters (HDMI/DP/VGA/DVI/USB-C) (HDACAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hardware Encoders & Transcoders (Appliances, FPGA/ASIC) (MPAHAHAB), Set‑Top Box & IPTV/OTT Access Devices (Operator CPE) (HDAFAIAK), RF Front-End Modules (FEMs) & Integrated RF Modules (HDAHAMAA), RF Transceivers & RFIC SoCs (Cellular/Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth) (HDAHAMAE)

Keywords

• Broadcast test equipment
• Video switchers
• Signal converters
• RF capture playback
• Digital TV encoders

Headquarters

HQ city

Seoul

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Lumantek generates revenue through the sale of physical hardware products including video switchers (ez-Pro VS4, ez-Pro VS10), signal converters (ez-Converters, BAT Converters), SDI distribution equipment, HD encoders, RF testing instruments (Weiver 2.0, Ventus 2.0, HD Radio Signal Generator), and live titler CG products.
2. Software/Firmware Updates and Support: The company provides software updates, firmware upgrades, and utility software for their hardware products. Downloads page shows regular software releases (WeiverCom, WeiverPlayer, HD Radio, VS4 Tools) with version updates.
3. Product Documentation and Manuals: Brochures, manuals, and technical documentation available for download, sold as part of product packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lumantek designs, develops, and manufactures electronic test and measurement instruments and broadcast transmission systems for digital and mobile TV, IPTV, radio, and terrestrial and satellite broadcasting. The portfolio spans video switchers (ez-Pro VS4, ez-Pro VS10), signal converters (ez-Converters, BAT Converters, ez-MD+, ez-SHV+, ez-HSV+), SDI distribution/routing products (ez-Distributor, ez-Line Router VM16, BAT-Distributor), HD encoders and stream analyzers (ez-Caster EN3, DTV Analyzer), RF testing equipment (Weiver 2.0, Weiver 2.0 Player, Ventus 2.0, HD Radio Signal Generator), and live CG/titler products (ez-CGER mini, ez-DSK).

Product overview

Lumantek designs and manufactures innovative products in Broadcast and Test & Measurement industries. The product portfolio consists of three main categories: (1) Live Computer Graphics including ez-Pro VS10 and ez-Pro VS4 video switchers, ez-CGER mini and ez-DSK CG generators; (2) A/V Products including ez-Converters (ez-hs, ez-sh, ez-HSV+, ez-SHV+, ez-MD+), BAT Converters, ez-Distributor, ez-Line Router VM16, BAT-Distributor, and ez-Rack; (3) Broadcasting Equipment including ez-Caster EN3 encoder, DTV Analyzer, Weiver 2.0 (RF capture/playback), Weiver 2.0 Player, HD Radio Signal Generator, and Ventus 2.0 signal generator. The products span the SD/HD content value chain from creation/edit to digital asset management to RF transmission and delivery. Lumantek serves broadcasters, service providers, automotive, hospitality, manufacturing industries, and research institutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ez-Pro VS10 10-input 1080p60 full HD video switcher with built-in scalers on all ports, customizable multiview layout, LCD touchscreen with PTZ control, and USB disk transfer. Targeted at professional live video production.
• ez-Pro VS4 4-channel full HD video switcher with Luma/Chroma Key, Picture-in-Picture, internal scalers on all inputs (480i to 1080p60), and audio embedding/de-embedding. Designed for live events, worship, education, weddings, theater, and concerts.
• ez-MD+ HDMI/SDI cross-converter with audio Mux/Demux, XLR balanced audio support, audio delay controller (50ms step), and genlock system for signal synchronization.
• ez-SHV+ SDI to HDMI converter with built-in display, eye-pattern monitoring, automatic cable length detection (up to 190m at 3G-SDI), and wall mount option.
• ez-HSV+ HDMI to SDI converter with 2.7-inch TFT LCD display, audio level meter, external audio embedding, and power consumption under 3 watts.
• BAT Converters High-performance converters with low jitter and extended SDI signal reach up to 200m. Four models: BAT-HS (HDMI to HD-SDI), BAT-SH (HD-SDI to HDMI), BAT-AS (Analog to HD-SDI), BAT-SA (HD-SDI to Analog).
• ez-Converters Compact, low-heat signal converters including ez-hs (HDMI to SDI) and ez-sh (SDI to HDMI) models supporting 480i to 1080p60 resolutions with power consumption under 2 watts.
• ez-Distributor 12 x 3G-SDI / 2 x HDMI distribution amplifier in 1RU size with audio embedding/de-embedding, LCD monitoring, and audio level display.
• ez-Line Router VM16 16 x 16 HD-SDI router supporting SD/HD/3G SDI signals with software control via Ethernet, RCP unit support, and SDK/API for custom application development.
• BAT-Distributor Compact 1 x 6 SDI distributor in mini converter form factor supporting SD/HD/3G-SDI with re-clocking and amplification at 2 watts power consumption.
• DTV Analyzer USB 2.0 MPEG stream analyzer/recorder/playback device supporting RF, ASI, and IP (UDP) signal input with real-time and offline TS analysis including MER/POWER, TR101290, and PTS-PCR/DTS-PCR measurements.
• ez-Caster EN3 All-in-one MPEG2/H.264 HD encoder with ATSC modulator in 1RU size, accepting Component, Composite, SDI, and HDMI inputs with ASI, TS Over IP, and ATSC RF outputs at 150ms ultra-low latency.
• Weiver 2.0 RF capture and playback system supporting worldwide broadcasting standards (AM, FM, DAB, HD Radio, ATSC3, DVB-T/H/T2/S2, DVB-C, DMB, CMMB, DTMB, ISDB-T/B). Frequency range 100 KHz to 2.7 GHz with patented adjustable bandwidth by 1 Hz step.
• HD Radio Signal Generator HD Radio vector signal generator with 660 certified HD Radio vector files (229 AM / 431 FM), certified by iBiquity Digital Corporation, with API and command support for R&D testing.
• Weiver 2.0 Player RF playback system generating pre-recorded IQ signals from Weiver 2.0 captures, covering 100 KHz to 2.7 GHz with up to 56 MHz bandwidth, featuring Signal Tracer with Google Maps integration and 3D Spectrum Mask.
• Ventus 2.0 Portable multi-standard signal generator with USB 2.0 interface covering 30 MHz to 2.5 GHz, supporting ATSC, DVB-T/H, DVB-S2, DVB-T2, DVB-C, DTMB, DAB/DAB+/T-DMB, ISDB-T/B, Open Cable, and CMMB modulations.
• ez-CGER mini Small USB 3.0 live CG Fill/Key generator connecting to video switchers via SDI for live broadcast graphics, with complimentary ez-CGER CG software and no external power required.
• ez-DSK Overlay type CG generator with zero delay Fill & Key overlay application, Fail Safe mechanism, 4 SDI output ports, 1 HDMI output port, and SDI loop out using dedicated ez-CGER software.
• ez-Rack Rackmount enclosure for Lumantek converters accommodating up to 10 converters with dual power supply in 2 RU or 3 RU size options, compatible with ez-SHV+, ez-HSV+, and ez-MD+.

Quantifiable outcome

• Weiver 2.0: 100 KHz to 2.7 GHz frequency range, up to 56 MHz bandwidth
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• iBiquity Digital CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationiBiquity Digital Corporation is the licensor of HD Radio Technology. Lumantek's HD Radio Signal Generator is certified by iBiquity Digital, providing 660 HD Radio Vector Files (AM 229 files / FM 431 files) for replicating various HD Radio service modes and configurations. This certification validates Lumantek's product as an official HD Radio testing instrument.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• AJA Video Systems: AJA designs and manufactures SDI/HDMI converters, scalers, frame synchronizers and mini-converters that sit in the same production workflows (live events, broadcast, prosumer) as Lumantek's ez-Converter, BAT, ez-HSV+, ez-SHV+ and ez-MD+ lines — directly comparable product portfolio and customer base.
• Roland Pro AV: Roland's V-1HD / V-8HD compact video switchers are a direct prosumer-facing parallel to Lumantek's ez-Pro VS4 family, with overlapping customer segments in live events, education, and houses of worship.
• Matrox Video: Matrox Video sells I/O cards, converters and streaming/encoding appliances (e.g., Matrox ConvertIP, Monarch) that overlap directly with Lumantek's converters, encoders and broadcast distribution products for professional video workflows.
• Blackmagic Design: Blackmagic Design competes head-to-head with Lumantek's ez-Pro VS4 / VS10 video switchers, ATEM converter family and HyperDeck/SDI distribution gear, serving the same live production, worship, education and prosumer broadcast segments.

Broad incumbents

• Rohde & Schwarz: Rohde & Schwarz is a major incumbent in RF test & measurement and broadcast T&M (e.g., broadcast signal generators, analyzers), competing in similar test categories as Lumantek's Weiver / Ventus RF platforms across global standards.
• Ross Video: Ross Video is a large broadcast production-switcher and graphics incumbent (Carbonite, Vision, Graphite) — broader portfolio but overlapping customer base with Lumantek's switcher and CG (ez-DSK / ez-CGER) products.
• Anritsu: Anritsu supplies RF/microwave test instruments, signal generators and spectrum analyzers used in wireless and broadcast applications — an incumbent peer in the same RF T&M category as Lumantek's Weiver and Ventus lines.
• Tektronix: Tektronix is a global leader in oscilloscopes, signal generators and video test & measurement — its broadcast test equipment overlaps with Lumantek's Weiver 2.0, Ventus 2.0 and HD Radio Signal Generator product categories.
• Grass Valley: Grass Valley supplies production switchers, routers, cameras and playout systems to broadcasters worldwide — a much broader incumbent that overlaps with Lumantek's video switcher, SDI router (ez-Line VM16) and broadcast equipment portfolio.
• Evertz Microsystems: Evertz provides routing, conversion, modulation and RF distribution platforms to broadcasters — directly comparable technology categories to Lumantek's converters, routers and broadcast/modulation equipment, though at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/Lumantek-233549616802811
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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