WHAT IS IT?
SMPTE ST 2110 is a groundbreaking suite of standards for IP transport in media workflows. Designed to break SMPTE ST 2110 apart video, audio and ancillary data into separate streams, ST 2110 enables truly flexible IP-based workflows for real-time production, playout and other FUNDAMENTALS professional media applications. With ST 2110, manufacturers can create products that work together seamlessly and ensure the interoperability that media companies need to make a smooth transition from SDI to IP.
THE SMPTE ST 2110 SUITE
2110 for Video 2110 for Audio 2110 for Ancillary Data 2110 for System Timing (ST 2110-20/21) (ST 2110-30/31) (ST 2110-40) (ST 2110-10)
Transports uncompressed video Transports uncompressed PCM Transports uncompressed Synchronizes multiple and prevents high-bitrate video and compressed AES3 audio PCM and compressed/ media types at any point streams from causing congestion over IP networks uncompressed AES3 along the broadcast chain in IP network "pipes" audio over IP networks
REAL WORLD ROLLOUT
SAMPLING OF GLOBAL ST 2110 DEPLOYMENTS
3. Source: IP in action. Updated for IBC2018.
BUSINESS BENEFITS
Flexible Workflows Future-proof Investment Route and work on video, audio Maximize infrastructure lifespan with and data streams independently format-agnostic technology
Maximum E ciency Assured Interoperability Increase resource utilization via e cient Simplify deployment of multi-vendor distribution of dedicated workflows IP solutions
Reduced Bandwidth Use bandwidth more e ciently when transporting uncompressed video
APPLICATIONS
Film/Broadcast/OTT production Theme parks (show control, Live event production & postproduction image, & sound)
Digital release production & Museums (large audio/video displays) Digital advertising postproduction
Media research Contribution Primary distribution
WHAT’S NMOS GOT TO DO WITH IT?
The Network Media Open The specifications Specifications (NMOS), developed by And make it easier to build IP describe how devices production facilities by automating the Advanced Media Workflow on a network can configuration of device Association (AMWA), make a detect each other and connectivity in all environments. 2110-based infrastructure manageable. available streams
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Sources: 1. Source: TVB Europe, AIMS interview. Sept 2018. 2. Source: Net Insight, “What is SMPTE 2110 and NMOS all about?”