In the last article, we looked at Quality of Service in IT networks. In this article, we continue the theme of looking at a network from a broadcast engineers’ point of view so they can better communicate with the IT department, and look at the benefits of sending audio over I…
Until recently, the most cost effective option for videographers backing up video files in the field was a portable hard drive. Hard drives have a large capacity, are small in size and very inexpensive. But now, hard drives are being challenged by much faster and lower cost outboard SSD drives.
As the mission of television stations evolves, the underlying technology of routing video, audio, data, sync, time of day, tally and metadata through broadcast plants must also evolve. But does that mean you need an all IP infrastructure? Maybe not.
How does one prevent network problems? The first thing is to understand what’s going on in the network. That may sound obvious – but, in fact, for anyone coming from the world of SDI, it presents more of a challenge than might be expected. The fact is that IP is a v…
The 5 cm band is essentially the top half of the 5 GHz Wi-Fi band. Until recently, its use was restricted because of potential weather radar and military RF interference. New dynamic frequency selection (DFS) technology is opening these wide bands for exciting new physical layer (PSY or layer 1) uses, such as…
European broadcasters are split over EU proposals to create a harmonized digital media market, allowing seamless cross border access to online simulcast and catch up services without geoblocking. While public service broadcasters (pubcasters) are generally in favor of the draft legislation put forward by the European Commission, commercial broadcasters with…
Denying that the video and content distribution industry is evolving at an astounding pace, is like trying to convince someone that the earth is flat. While this evolution is creating significant distribution challenges for content owners and distributors, it is also providing some exciting opportunities for those who embrace it.…
Germany-based System integrator Broadcast Solutions GmbH has delivered four new 26-foot long Streamline S8 OB vehicles to NEP Germany for its production of German ice hockey league games.
At its most recent meeting, The DVB Steering Board approved initial specifications for the Commercial Requirements for ABR (Adaptive Bit Rate) Multicast. It also approved the latest specification for Ultra High Definition Television, called UHD-1 Phase 2.
For the past two and a half years Belgian broadcaster VRT—in partnership with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), and iMinds (a digital research and incubation center)— has hosted an in-house R&D testing lab called VRT Sandbox. The project allows broadcast engineers and product vendors to test new IP-…
