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A blog about all things Test & Measurement by Leader
Why you should avoid using PTP domain 127 in SMPTE ST 2110 networks
In IP-based broadcast infrastructure, precision timing is critical. Nothing ensures precision timing better than PTP (Precision Time Protocol). However, not all PTP domains are created equal. One domain in particular, PTP Domain 127, should be...
The Critical Role of Multi-Signal Monitoring in Live Production
In the high-pressure world of live production, there’s no room for error. Whether you're overseeing a multi-camera sports broadcast, a live concert stream, or a fast-paced news program, video signal integrity is a must. That’s where multi-signal...
Using Leader’s LT4670 SPG as a PTP Follower: Synchronised Reference Generation for IP-Based Broadcast Infrastructure
As the broadcast and production industries continue their migration to IP-based infrastructures, maintaining tight and accurate synchronization across all equipment becomes more complex and more critical. Traditional reference signals like Black...
Using Leader’s LT4670 SPG in your Hybrid SDI & IP Broadcast Networks
The broadcast industry is evolving at an unprecedented pace, with the shift from SDI to IP infrastructures introducing new challenges in signal synchronization. As hybrid SDI/IP networks become the new norm, broadcasters require a reliable and...
The Importance of Slow Sync in the Broadcast Chain When GPS Reference is Lost
Precise time synchronization is critical for all applications in broadcast Blackburst/Tri-Level Sync, AES, Timecode, Test Patterns and Precision Time Protocol (PTP) are widely used method to distribute accurate time across broadcast facilities,...
Revolutionizing Broadcast: The Rise of JPEG XS
The broadcast industry is undergoing a rapid transformation as it adopts next-generation technologies to meet growing demands for higher quality, efficiency, and interoperability. Among the most promising advancements is JPEG XS, a cutting-edge...
Your top 10 PTP questions answered!
In our latest webinar, featuring Arista’s Gerard Phillips and Leader’s Steve Holmes and Kevin Salvidge we answered your questions on PTP and simple SMPTE ST 2110 deployments. Based on their real-world experience, Gerard, Steve and Kevin shared...
Understanding the Fundamentals of PTP and SMPTE ST 2110
This blog post explores the core principles of Precision Time Protocol (PTP) and its integral role in SMPTE ST 2110, the standard for professional media over managed IP networks. The Need for Synchronization in IP Video Networks Traditional SDI...
Multi-display Test and Measurement: The Key to Efficient Broadcast Production
Video and audio media production demands efficiency as well as precision at every point in the workflow from content capture to actual transmission. This is especially true in the mobile production sector where OB teams face the need to transport...