BroaMan
BroaMan (Broadcast Manufactur GmbH) is a Munich-based, privately held manufacturer of fiber optic video, audio, and data transport solutions for broadcast studios, OB vans, venues, and live event producers, with a core DiViNe platform and Mux22, Repeat48, and Route66 product lines.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2011
- HeadquartersMünchen, Germany
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What BroaMan does
BroaMan (legally Broadcast Manufactur GmbH) is a Munich-based, privately held manufacturer of professional fiber optic transport and routing solutions for the broadcast and live events industries. Founded in 2011 by Marc Brunke — the founder of sister brand Optocore — the company builds on more than 25 years of fiber infrastructure expertise inherited from Optocore. Its core technology is the DiViNe (Digital Video Network) platform, an open-standards fiber transport system that integrates digital video, audio, intercom, and data on a single fiber infrastructure. The product portfolio centers on the Mux22 fiber multiplexer (supporting SD/HD/3G/12G-SDI), the Repeat48 and Repeat48WDM optical-to-electrical converters with CWDM/DWDM wavelength multiplexing, and the Route66 centralized video router built on Super FPGA technology. In 2024–2025, BroaMan launched its 12G-SDI evolution (Mux22-12G, Repeat48-12G, Repeat48WDM-12G) to address 4K/UltraHD workflows.
The company serves broadcast studios, OB van operators, large venues (theaters, exhibition centers, stadiums), and live event producers across Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. Named reference customers include SVT Swedish Television, ITV Coronation Street, Spiritland Productions, Endemol Shine Australia, MEETT Toulouse, Theater Vanemuine in Estonia, Caesars Forum Las Vegas, and the Singapore National Day Parade. BroaMan generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of both standardized products and bespoke custom-configured systems, with pricing not publicly disclosed and quotes handled through direct sales or authorized distributors. The company operates through a hybrid go-to-market model combining direct sales via its Munich headquarters, a network of regional channel partners and distributors (HHB in the UK, GB4D and Harmony Network in France, Total Solution Marketing in Singapore), and event-driven demand generation through major trade shows (IBC Amsterdam, ISE Barcelona, JTSE Paris). No venture capital or private equity investment is evidenced; the company is financed organically, with close operational and technology integration with Optocore.
BroaMan firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- BroaMan
- Legal name
- BroaMan — Broadcast Manufactur GmbH
- Website
- https://broadcastmanufactur.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2011
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- BroaMan (Broadcast Manufactur GmbH) is a Munich-based, privately held manufacturer of fiber optic video, audio, and data transport solutions for broadcast studios, OB vans, venues, and live event producers, with a core DiViNe platform and Mux22, Repeat48, and Route66 product lines.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
BroaMan industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Broadcast Video Transport Equipment
- NAICS
- Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220), Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (33431)
- SIC
- Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Optical Transponders & Muxponders (Coherent/Pluggable) (HDAFADAB)
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Where BroaMan is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- München
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
BroaMan business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales: Sale of professional video transport equipment including Mux22, Repeat48, Repeat48WDM, and Route66 products. Products are sold as both standard devices and customized solutions tailored to customer requirements.
- Custom System Design: BroaMan offers bespoke system design services where video systems are built to order matching exact customer needs, unique in the market for this level of customization.
- Standard Device Sales: Sale of standardized products like Mux22 BNC Intercom for common broadcast applications.
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
BroaMan product offering
Product offeringCore offering
BroaMan manufactures professional fiber-optic transport and routing hardware that converts, multiplexes, and routes broadcast video (SD/HD/3G/12G-SDI), audio, intercom, and data signals over single fiber infrastructure for broadcast studios, OB vans, venues, and live events. The product portfolio includes the Mux22 multiplexer, Repeat48/Repeat48WDM converters, and Route66 video router, all built on the proprietary DiViNe platform and sold both as standard devices and as customized bespoke systems.
Product overview
BroaMan (Broadcast Manufactur GmbH) is a German manufacturer of professional fiber-based video, audio, and data transport solutions. The product portfolio centers on the DiViNe (Digital Video Network) platform, which enables integration of video, audio, and data on the same fiber infrastructure using open standards. Core products include the Mux22 series of fiber multiplexers supporting SD/HD/3G/12G-SDI formats, the Repeat48/Repeat48WDM series of optical-electrical converters with CWDM/DWDM capabilities, and the Route66 centralized video routing system built on Super FPGA technology. The company has evolved to embrace 12G-SDI technology for 4K/UltraHD workflows, with Mux22-12G, Repeat48-12G, and Repeat48WDM-12G models now available. BroaMan systems integrate with major broadcast equipment including DiGiCo, Soundcraft, SSL, Dante, and intercom systems from Clear-Com and RTS. With over 25 years of experience, the company provides both customized solutions and standard devices for broadcast studios, OB vans, and venues.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Mux22 / Mux22-12G Fiber multiplexer for video, audio, intercom, and data transport. Supports SD/HD/3G/12G-SDI with CWDM/DWDM multiplexing for long-distance transmission over single fiber pairs. The Mux22-12G variant handles up to 8 channels of 12G-SDI or 16x 3G/HD/SD-SDI with optional built-in redundancy, enabling full 4K/UltraHD workflows through a single pair of fibers.
- Repeat48 / Repeat48-12G Optical-to-copper (and back) 1RU converter set that converts from BNC to fiber and back. Supports up to 24 video channels/MADI streams with channel status LEDs and modular hardware design. The Repeat48-12G variant supports MADI/SD/HD/12G/3G-SDI input to fiber transmitter configurations with up to 24 video channels and up to 24 EOE converters.
- Repeat48 WDM / Repeat48WDM-12G CWDM/DWDM-enabled version of Repeat48 with built-in wavelength multiplexing. Combines multiple SDI signals onto single fiber for easier transportation with auxiliary fiber ports for external MUX/DEMUX. The Repeat48WDM-12G variant enables multiple 12G-SDI signals over single fiber with up to 24 video I/O channels.
- Route66 Centralized video routing hub based on a very high capacity Super FPGA. 2RU frame video router with 40x40 configuration capabilities and automatic routing for portable stageboxes. Integrates with Optocore networks for comprehensive signal management.
- Mux22 BNC Intercom Standardized Mux22 configuration with BNC intercom module supporting up to 4 four-wire ports for Clear-Com (IC422) and RTS (IC485) intercom systems, designed for common broadcast applications.
Quantifiable outcome
- Distance up to 120 kilometers via optical fiber for video transmission
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Companies that use BroaMan
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
BroaMan technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration12 records
Feature7 records
BroaMan partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered regional and core.
- Harmony NetworkregionalFrench partner Harmony Network represents BroaMan at JTSE trade show in Paris.
- OptocorecoreOptocore is the parent company and sister brand of BroaMan, sharing the same founder Marc Brunke. BroaMan was formed based on experience gained from Optocore's optical fiber network solutions. The two brands share technology and integration capabilities, with BroaMan's DiViNe platform deeply integrated with Optocore networks. BroaMan devices feature full Optocore compatibility for video, audio, and data distribution.
- GB4DregionalFrench partner GB4D carried out the installation of BroaMan fiber networks at MEETT Toulouse Exhibition & Conference Centre, working alongside Ducks Scéno.
- Total Solution Marketing (TSM)regionalSingapore distributor Total Solution Marketing provided BroaMan MUX22 and Repeat48 equipment along with full service support for Singapore National Day Parade.
- HHBregionalUK dealer HHB facilitated the order for Spiritland Productions' BroaMan system, acting as the authorized UK distributor.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
BroaMan competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Blackmagic Design: Lower-cost, broad-line broadcast video vendor with converters, routers (Videohub), and fiber extenders. Competes with BroaMan on price-sensitive video transport and converter sales rather than customized broadcast installations.
- MuxLab: Canadian manufacturer of video/audio transport and extension products over fiber and CATx. MuxLab's Pro Digital series competes with BroaMan's Repeat48 in AV extension and small-format venue installations.
Broad incumbents
- Evertz: Canadian incumbent in broadcast video routing and transport infrastructure. Evertz's IPX and EQX router platforms overlap directly with BroaMan's Route66 and Mux22 offerings for broadcast and venue applications.
- Imagine Communications: Broad incumbent in broadcast playout, routing, and IP-based infrastructure. Their Selenio and Platinum IPX products compete for the same broadcast transport and routing budgets as BroaMan.
- Grass Valley: Major broadcast infrastructure vendor offering routers, switchers, and IP processing. Their GV Node and IP routing solutions sit in the same competitive set as BroaMan's video routing and transport products.
- Ross Video: Broadcaster serving broadcast production, routing, and live events. Their Ultrix routing platform and openGear ecosystem overlap with BroaMan's video routing and transport for studios and OB vans.
Direct peers
- Riedel Communications: German peer in fiber-based broadcast signal transport, intercom, and routing. Riedel's MediorNet and Bolero products compete with BroaMan/Optocore in OB vans, live events, and broadcast studios.
- AJA Video Systems: Direct competitor in professional video and audio conversion/transport, including 12G-SDI fiber extenders and Mini-Converters that overlap with BroaMan's Repeat48 and Mux22 product lines.
- Artel Video Systems: US-based manufacturer of fiber-based video, audio, and data transport for broadcast and corporate AV. Their InfinityLink and DigiLink products are direct competitors in the broadcast fiber transport niche.
- Optocore: Sister company under shared founder Marc Brunke. Optocore provides fiber-based audio transport and network devices that directly integrate with BroaMan's video transport, making them the most natural peer and frequent co-deployment partner.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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BroaMan leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
BroaMan funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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BroaMan M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about BroaMan
What does BroaMan do?
BroaMan manufactures professional fiber-optic transport and routing hardware that converts, multiplexes, and routes broadcast video (SD/HD/3G/12G-SDI), audio, intercom, and data signals over single fiber infrastructure for broadcast studios, OB vans, venues, and live events. The product portfolio includes the Mux22 multiplexer, Repeat48/Repeat48WDM converters, and Route66 video router, all built on the proprietary DiViNe platform and sold both as standard devices and as customized bespoke systems.
Is BroaMan a public or private company?
BroaMan is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was BroaMan founded?
BroaMan was founded in 2011. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is BroaMan based?
BroaMan is headquartered in München, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does BroaMan make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are custom System Design and standard Device Sales.
Who are BroaMan's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are Blackmagic Design and MuxLab. Broad incumbents are Evertz, Imagine Communications, Grass Valley and Ross Video. Direct peers are Riedel Communications, AJA Video Systems, Artel Video Systems and Optocore.
Does BroaMan have an API?
No public API is recorded for BroaMan.
What industry is BroaMan in?
BroaMan's product category is Broadcast Video Transport Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAFADAB, Optical Transponders & Muxponders (Coherent/Pluggable). Its NAICS code is 334220 and its SIC code is 3663.