Beyond the Scope
A blog about all things Test & Measurement by Leader
Leader SyncAlign: Synchronised Operation for Failover. Eliminating Reference Mismatch in Modern Timing Systems
As the transition towards IP-based workflows in broadcast and media infrastructures powers on, precise timing and reliable failover have become more critical than ever. A common challenge in hybrid and IP environments is ensuring...
Ready to retire your legacy Test & Measurement kit?
Here’s the challenges facing legacy test and measurement users, and the five signs it’s time to replace… In the broadcast and production world, accuracy and reliability are mission-critical. Yet even the most trusted test and measurement (T&M)...
IP Ready, Operator Friendly: The LPX500’s Role in Next-Gen Broadcast Workflows
The transition from SDI to IP is one of the most significant shifts the broadcast industry has faced in decades. For many engineers, it is not just about adopting new standards, but about building workflows that remain reliable, resilient and easy...
Why Accurate Eye and Jitter Measurements Are Critical in Physical Layer Analysis
A Guide to Ensuring Signal Integrity with the PHABRIX Qx Series In the fast-paced world of broadcast and video hardware development, digital signals are only as good as the medium that carries them. At the heart of every transmission, whether over...
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,...