Beyond the Scope
A blog about all things Test & Measurement by Leader
Unravelling the Mysteries of AV Delay: A Deep Dive into Audio-Visual Synchronization
In the world of broadcast engineering, achieving seamless audio-visual synchronization is paramount for delivering an immersive and enjoyable viewing experience. One of the key challenges faced by broadcast professionals is the phenomenon known as...
Highlights from IBC 2024: IP Transition, Remote control via WebRTC, SDR & HDR in the Same Workflow, and More
IBC was a great show as always, and the Leader and PHABRIX stand was buzzing with new and exciting tools to make your workflows easier. Here are a few highlights from Amsterdam… Thank you to TVBEurope for the IBC Best of Show Award for our new...
Full Range Analysis on the Qx Series of Rasterizers – Tell me more!
Following the release of our latest V5.4 software, to support Full Range Analysis in the Qx Series (Qx, QxL and QxP) of rasterizers and waveform monitors, I’m going to dive a little deeper into what this means for you, our customers. What is Full...
Why You Need a Full Hybrid Sync Pulse Generator for Unmatched Flexibility, Reliability, and Versatility
An Explainer from Leader’s Steve Holmes About Hybrid Test Signal Generation and the New Leader LT4670 A sync pulse generator is the heartbeat of your facility. Make sure yours provides you with unmatched flexibility, reliability, and versatility....
Why is the PHABRIX Sx TAG the ideal handheld for your ST 2110 Test and Measurement?
Sx TAG with its SFP, SDI and analog I/O offers incredible versatility in a handheld device. It is ideal for IP, 3G/HD/SD-SDI, optical SDI, HDMI and Analog test & measurement as well as AES eye analysis, for applications demanding true mobility...
PHABRIX’s Senior Design Engineer, David Bleakley, takes a closer look at the SDI-STRESS option for the Qx, QxL and QxP
1. Who is SDI-STRESS designed for?Our advanced SDI-STRESS option (Qx, QxL, QxP) is available for stress testing and R&D evaluations of SDI interfaces and cables up to 12G. It’s predominantly used by R&D, manufacturing and Product...
Beyond the Booth: Steve & Kevin on What Got the Biggest Buzz at NAB
If you’re transitioning from SDI to IP or working in a hybrid environment, the last thing you want to do is reboot your test and measurement tools to switch from SDI to IP or back to SDI. That’s why one of the most eagerly anticipated upgrades that...
Understanding the AV delay through your broadcast workflows is a priority
Although SDI feeds hold both video and audio data, this does not mean that the video and audio are automatically in-sync. Variously referred to as a lip sync error or AV delay, offsets can create a noticeable issue for the viewer. Any active...
SCTE 104 Packet Detection on the PHABRIX Qx Series of Instruments
SCTE-104 messaging is widely adopted throughout the broadcast industry as the standard method for including specific program automation signals and markers in video, for example, program parts and commercial breaks. Monitoring of SCTE-104 messages...