NDI Remote Production: Operate Your TV Station from 50 Miles Away – Case Study with Key Code Media
By Jennifer P
In this case study, Kelly Gottesman from Key Code Media explains the complete remote workflow that allows WWTV to control Sony NDI-ready PTZ cameras, lighting, audio, and comms over a 500mbps up/down fiber connection with near-zero latency.
Key system components discussed:
- Kiloview encoders/decoders (including RE3 models) for reliable NDI transport and bandwidth reduction to NDI HX
- Sony PTZ cameras with embedded Sennheiser wireless audio sent over NDI
- Netgear AV switches with dedicated VLANs for traffic isolation
- QuickLink Studio Pro as the remote switcher
- Ross Ultrix router with NDI support
- MRMC robotic pedestals controlled remotely
The team overcame challenges like Dante jitter and shared fiber by embedding/de-embedding audio directly in NDI streams, running a proof-of-concept, and creating six isolated VLANs.