Can Starlink be a worthy and reliable alternative or addition to location bound internet or even 5G ? This was the question i asked my self when reading more about the ambitious plans of Elon Musk. This is why when the pre-sale started for my region (the Netherlands) i signed up for the “Better then…
As broadcasters increasingly turn to remote production to bring viewers the best in live events such as sports, news, or music, capturing multi-source / Multi-Camera views of the same content and keeping live video and audio in sync while streaming over IP networks can be a considerable challenge. This is especially true when dealing with…
Its time! Time to do some hands on articles; “From Germany to Dallas and Back again” In this article we will walk trough some of the things that we do with SRT to give a good overview of what SRT can be used for. Here at YourSide we specialize in highly reliable transmision / contribution…
Who would of told you just less then two months ago that your MCR would of been controlled from your employees home would of been told that he was crazy and not by his right mind! and look at us now! where all working from home. Editors are editing from there home offices using the…
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…
I am often asked to elaborate on the benefits of ARQ versus FEC, for streaming live video over the internet, as ARQ provides a basis for the “Reliable” in SRT (Secure Reliable Transport). If you are interested in learning more, please read on. As broadcasters move to take advantage of ubiquitous and low-cost high bandwidth…
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…