At over 1Gb/s for a single 1080i stream, TICO is bandwidth hungry. It’s a great solution, with the promise of tremendous video quality over IP.

Compressed using the TICO standard (SMPTE 2110), it can support 10-bit 4:4:4 video sampling and is a no-compromise solution, visually lossless at 4:1 compression. For the majority of users, this is second nature tens of thousands of productions of all sizes rely on SDI-based ATEM mixers as their creative switching platform.įor producers and installers looking at the benefits of IP, how can the ATEM be adapted for Ethernet-based workflows? Where SDI meets IPīlackmagic Design’s own SDI to IP solution is very effective: their Teranex Mini SDI to IP converter sends a very high quality (up-to DCI 4K), low latency signal, over Ethernet networks. While Blackmagic Design’s ATEM offers producers an incredible vision mixing experience, like most switchers, it is designed around SDI and HDMI inputs rather than IP workflows. Users appreciate the stability, familiarity and functionality, and Blackmagic’s approach in the ATEM range balances control and creativity for all manner of productions, from conference sessions and concerts to fast-paced sports and live daytime TV. Adapting to IPįor years, the industry has standardized around the traditional SDI-based video production vision mixer.

For AV managers, the idea of adding cameras to an existing IT network is a dream come true, compared with the prospect of laying a dedicated SDI infrastructure that may involve drilling through walls and ceiling spaces.

Being able to locate cameras in any position, connected by a single Ethernet cable is very tempting for event producers on a tight schedule. Instead of connecting cameras to production kit using video cables, with video over IP (VOIP), equipment can be connected using inexpensive Cat5 or Cat6 cables, potentially using pre-existing IT networks. As the video and AV markets get closer together and the benefits of COTS (commercial off the shelf) routers and Ethernet networks become more and more tempting to video installers and live events companies, video over IP is gaining traction.

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