ST 2110, JPEG XS, and the Evolution of Software-Defined Broadcast Workflows
By Stephanie R
The move toward IP production is creating new opportunities for broadcasters looking to modernize infrastructure and support more scalable workflows. At the center of this shift is SMPTE ST 2110, which enables video, audio, and metadata to travel across shared IP networks rather than relying on dedicated point-to-point SDI connections.
Technologies such as JPEG XS are helping accelerate adoption by delivering visually lossless compression with ultra-low latency, making ST 2110 practical even in environments with bandwidth limitations. Combined with software-based implementations, broadcasters can deploy more flexible production systems that integrate with cloud and hybrid infrastructures.
To support this transition, MainConcept has introduced its ST 2110 Client SDK Beta, a software-based solution designed to receive ST 2110 video and audio streams in a standards-compliant manner. By reducing hardware dependencies and supporting key technologies such as NMOS discovery and IP stream management, the SDK provides broadcasters and developers with a pathway toward next-generation IP production workflows.
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