Your AV Signal Management Questions, Answered
By Jennifer P
The blog post from Matrox, titled “Your AV Signal Management Questions, Answered,” provides answers to a series of questions related to Matrox ConvertIP transmitters/receivers and their various applications.
SDI signals sent over IP do not require conversion back to SDI at the output. The independence of signal types between the ConvertIP transmitter and receiver is possible due to open standards. It’s important to note that signal timings and resolution must be supported by each signal type. For instance, SDI and HDMI may not always have the same resolution and timing support, but when their capabilities overlap, automatic conversion is possible.
IPMX, like SMPTE ST 2110, manages audio, video, and ancillary data separately. This separation enhances user experience and simplifies interoperability. Additionally, IPMX is built upon existing ST 2110 standards, making it user-friendly and interoperable.
Both IPMX and ST 2110 support a range of workflows, including compressed and uncompressed formats. This flexibility allows users to choose the best option for their specific needs. ConvertIP products offer support for ST 2110 and IPMX in uncompressed, JPEG-XS compressed, and a 1G Pro AV-friendly compressed format.
The ConductIP media routing application provides user rights management with three operator levels: Administrator, Super Operator, and Operator. Administrators have full control over accounts, while Super Operators and Operators have varying levels of access and control over rooms and devices.
ConvertIP can simultaneously dual stream across primary and backup networks in redundancy mode, ensuring zero disruption of the stream by using the ST 2022-7 protocol.
ConvertIP supports various HDR workflows, allowing the conversion of HDR sources to ST 2110 while preserving the HDR content, as well as the conversion of ST 2110 HDR sources to HDMI or SDI for display on compatible monitors.
Although ConvertIP provides a single output, it can be connected to products like Matrox QuadHead2Go for multi-screen configurations, such as a 2×2 display setup.
In terms of audio support, ConvertIP, at its launch, offers support for uncompressed audio. This includes eight channels on HDMI and 16 channels on SDI. Users can contact Matrox for more information regarding support for Dolby E audio transport.
Common applications for ConvertIP include signal monitoring in broadcast and media settings and environments where lossless content and low latency are critical. These applications are found in diverse industries, including live events, stadiums, control rooms, medical facilities, bars and restaurants, military operations, industrial control, education, and healthcare. For instance, in medical environments, ConvertIP can be utilized for various purposes, such as simulation, training, collaboration, monitoring, and more, making the most of existing installations to offer state-of-the-art solutions.
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