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www.inbroadcast.com | Vol: 14 - Issue 11 | November 2024
InMedia
The Devil's in the Detail
With Simen Frostad, Chairman of Bridge Technologies...
nnovation comes in many forms. While radical
innovation often captures
consciousness, the reality
I
is
that
the collective
innovation
requires a balance of both revolutionary ideas
and incremental improvements. A groundbreaking
concept redefines what's possible, but it's the
continuous refinement that brings it to fruition and
pushes it further.
This is precisely the approach Bridge Technologies
has taken with their flagship VB330 probe. Starting
with a vision to leverage a deep understanding
of IP packet data transmission, they've aimed to
provide broadcasters with unparalleled insight into
the health of their broadcast networks. Over time,
they've expanded the range of tools and insights
the probe delivers, while supporting an evergrowing
list of standards, formats, and protocols to
meet the needs of increasingly complex broadcast
infrastructures.
The latest enhancement to the VB330 - the
integration of Multicast Synchronization (MSYNC)
monitoring - represents a powerful step forward
in the probe's capacity to manage complex, highvolume
video streaming environments. MSYNC,
Broadpeak's technology invention, is a protocol
designed to transfer video media objects over IP
multicast, supporting HTTP adaptive
streaming (HAS) protocols like Apple
HLS and MPEG-DASH.
MSYNC monitoring not only allows the
VB330 to monitor traditional multicast
video streams but also advanced HAS
objects such as manifests and CMAF
segments. This ensures operators can
track the performance of both multicast
and adaptive bitrate (ABR) streams in
real-time, using a single monitoring
solution. This is particularly vital in an
era where OTT services dominate the
video delivery landscape.
As OTT streaming grows, the challenge of scaling
live events - especially live sports - becomes more
prominent. Multicast-ABR (mABR) technology, also
known as nanoCDN, offers a solution by converting
OTT content into IP multicast, allowing efficient
delivery to many end-users simultaneously without
increasing bandwidth.
The VB330 now supports MSYNCv3, enabling
the monitoring of up to 2000 mABR multicasts,
ensuring broadcasters
can maintain optimal
service quality while leveraging both OTT and
underlying broadcast infrastructures.
Teradek Launches New Prism 877
4K HEVC Encoder/Decoder Cards
T
eradek recently announced the launch of their
new Prism 877 Encoder/Decoder Cards. The
new cards represent a significant improvement in
broadcasting efficiency and density.
These innovative cards allow users to switch
onbetween
encoding and decoding modes
demand, allowing them to customize their
workflows on an event-by-event basis. With an
optional
license for simultaneous encode and
decode processing, the 877 card can effectively
double Prism Rack's working capacity from 9 to 18
bi-directional channels.
" The Prism 877 Cards are a first in our segment
of the market, " says Tyler Riddle, Live Streaming
Product Manager at Teradek. " Teradek is one of
the few companies offering a dedicated hardware
device capable of seamless encode and decode
switching, simplifying your setup by eliminating the
need for single-purpose cards. "
Prism Mobile 5G and Ranger, live video solutions
have also been streamlining mobile production
workflows across the globe.
Launched earlier this year, Prism Mobile 5G is the
ultimate video encoder and cellular distribution
solution for sports broadcasters, news teams,
and live production crews. The solution provides
the best possible cellular connectivity over public
and private networks while staying compact and
lightweight, allowing camera operators to be agile
for longer while capturing the action.
The Prism Mobile 5G has already proven its
high
streaming proficiency
with numerous
profile partners, including several NBA and NFL
teams, NBC Universal, and FOX. The solution
seamlessly streams across remote terrains without
a single drop, impressing technical
directors,
engineers, and clients alike with its reliability and
performance.
Ranger, a true zero-delay wireless video system
for live events and broadcast, has been making
its way
into everything
ceremonies to major league sports - delivering
from commencement
visually lossless IMAG over the newly opened and
uncongested 6GHz frequencies. Ranger has two
form factors, the Mk II and Micro, that are designed
to accommodate productions of any size and
complexity.
Teradek
designs
and manufactures
highperformance,
award-winning video solutions for
live production, broadcast, and general imaging
applications. From wireless
monitoring and
live streaming to SaaS solutions and IP video
distribution, Teradek technology is used around the
world by professionals and enterprises to capture
and share compelling content.
https://teradek.com
Teradek Prism 877 Rackmount Cards in action
By monitoring these advanced media objects,
the VB330 helps broadcasters and OTT providers
maintain optimal service delivery while keeping
up with the evolving standards and protocols in
the video streaming ecosystem. The inclusion
of MSYNC represents not just an incremental
upgrade, but a response to the shifting needs of
modern media networks - a thoughtful innovation
that demonstrates how even the most robust tools
can continue to evolve.
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