The KB series of product from HaiVision are really powerfull and easy to use Video Encoders (from SDI) and transcoders when fed IP multicast or other types of streams like SRT. there are several types of KB devices. in this artical we use the KB mini as an example. The KB mini is the small…
To some, the emergence of SMPTE 2110 is indicating the end of the “Wild West” of broadcast contribution over IP, and the beginning of clear standards for broadcasters and vendors. But what is SMPTE 2110? And why is distributed production important? In this post, we’re going to give a high-level explanation of SMPTE 2110, and…
Whether you’re streaming live sporting events, esports, news or bi-directional interviews, nothing kills the viewing experience like high latency. Perhaps you’ve watched a soccer game online while your neighbor watches live over the air and you hear them celebrate the winning goal 10 seconds before you see it? Or worse still, imagine watching election results…
Against the backdrop of the current COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing, working from home has become the new reality for many organizations. However, for some industries it’s not quite that simple. For broadcasters and media companies with complex media workflows, the shift to remote work requires access to low latency video feeds from outside production studios.…
Het afgelopen weekend ( 21 tot 25 Maart 2020) was in Brabant en Limburg het Carnaval los gebarsten. Het Carnaval is voor vele een feest om naar uit te kijken en om vol in op te gaan. Voor vele lokale omroepen dan ook het moment om te laten zien wat er zoal in de steden…
Here’s a new idea for a horror film: you’re a broadcast engineer, and someone on your team suggests that you switch to Internet streaming for your contribution feeds because it’s more modern and cost-effective. It’s scary, because for some reason, it sounds like a character in a scary movie suggesting that you take a shortcut through the spooky woods. …
SRT Hub has been making a lot of waves this year. After “stealing the show” at NAB 2019, SRT Hub made a remarkable impression at IBC 2019 in Amsterdam, picking up a Best of Show award. Recent announcements of the SRT Hub partner program, featuring Microsoft, Avid (others) has also contributed to the excitement about…
We recently had the chance to chat with Haivision’s very own Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) expert, Marc Cymontkowski, for an SRT update. Marc gave as an overview of some of the latest news about the protocol, including some new features that are already available and others that are in the roadmap. Here are 5 new…