CAME-TV KUMINIK8 Pro Unveiled – DECT Intercom Headset with 15-Hour Battery Life

by Alexandra ThompsonApril 24^th, 2026

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At NAB 2026 in Las Vegas, CAME-TV showed us the KUMINIK8 Pro, a new over-ear headset in the brand’s wireless intercom lineup. The system operates on the 1.9 GHz DECT band, delivers up to 15 hours of runtime from a universal battery, supports up to nine users across three switchable talk groups with no hub required, and pairs with the existing Waero and Nano units in the CAME-TV ecosystem.

CAME-TV has been building out its intercom range for years, with the original KUMINIK8 serving as the workhorse full-duplex option for film crews, corporate events, and houses of worship. The company followed that with the WAERO Pro earlier this year and the compact Nano pod for lighter-duty communication. The KUMINIK8 Pro is positioned as the next step in that over-ear line, with larger cushions, longer runtime, and a scaled-up group configuration as its key pitches.

Why 1.9 GHz matters

Frank Zhan of CAME-TV walked us through the headset at the booth. The KUMINIK8 Pro uses the 1.9 GHz DECT band rather than 2.4 GHz, which keeps it clear of the crowded spectrum shared by Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and the many wireless devices found on a modern set. According to Frank, the system delivers voice transmission with zero perceivable latency, a meaningful benefit when an AD is cuing talent or a 1st AC needs a fast pull confirmation. Voice clarity, he emphasized, is the headline priority for this generation.

Battery, comfort, and range

The KUMINIK8 Pro runs on a universal rechargeable battery that CAME-TV says will last up to 15 hours on a single charge. The choice of a common cell format is practical: crews can source replacements locally rather than hunting for a proprietary spare mid-shoot. Charging is handled either via USB-C on the headset itself or through an external charger, giving operators the option to top up from a vehicle’s USB-C port during a location move.

The redesigned earpieces are noticeably larger than those on the first-generation KUMINIK8, and the unit felt light in the hand at the booth. Frank noted that CAME-TV has not yet completed weight testing on this pre-production “F” version. Range in open line-of-sight conditions is rated at 500 m (around 1,640 ft), with electronic noise cancellation on the boom microphone to help keep voices clear in noisier environments.

Nine users, three groups, no hub

One of the more practical upgrades Frank highlighted is the group function. The KUMINIK8 Pro supports one master plus eight remote headsets for nine users total, with no external hub required to hold the network together. Those nine can be split into as many as three separate talk groups: camera, grip and electric, and production can each have their own channel, and a single button press combines them again for all-call announcements. For productions already running the existing KUMINIK8 kits, which top out at five-user hub-free configurations, that is a clear jump in how large a team can coordinate on a single system.

The Pro also talks to the rest of the lineup. Users can mix KUMINIK8 Pro headsets with WAERO full-size units and Nano pods on the same network. The Nano is particularly flexible in this setup, with a built-in microphone and speaker for standalone clip-on use, plus an input for an external mic or earphones when a crew member prefers a lower-profile form factor. That cross-compatibility lets teams scale piecemeal rather than standardizing on a single form factor across every department.

Price and availability

CAME-TV expects the KUMINIK8 Pro to start shipping in approximately two months. Pricing had not been finalized at the time of our conversation on the show floor, and we will update our coverage once the company publishes the full configuration options and MSRPs. For more information, visit the CAME-TV website.

Does the KUMINIK8 Pro’s nine-user, three-group layout cover the way your team communicates on set, or are you running a different system that scales further? Don’t hesitate to let us know in the comments below!