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REVAMPED NDI NOW MEETS ALL BROADCASTERS’ NEEDS NDI BY DAVID FOX
The networking standard NDI is now capable of meeting the needs of even high-end broadcasts, thanks to improvements in the latest NDI 6, which includes support for 10-bit HDR. Matt Lukens, Director Global Business Development, NDI, said: “All of the major sports have signifi cant differences in dark and light, so 10-bit HDR is now standard for big outdoor sports.” Its adoption for NDI 6 means “any broadcasters can use NDI, which you couldn’t do before, because of the 8-bit colour depth”.
NDI is rapidly gaining support, with
93 exhibitors at IBC this year offering NDI products. “Since last IBC, more than 100 new products with NDI have been introduced,” said Lukens. One of its biggest gains recently involves Ross Video, which has added NDI across its portfolio; Panasonic now includes NDI in all of its cameras, and Sony recently added NDI support to its cloud- based IP switch. This week, Riedel added NDI support to its Simplylive Production Suite.
NDI is almost universal for PTZ cameras, with about 100 using NDI, and it is now being added to displays, so they can be used without a converter.
Also new in NDI 6 is Embedded Bridge. Previously islands of NDI could only be joined using an NDI
150WH MPL150 BATTERY IS BETTER CONNECTED PAG/Aspectra
BY DAVID FOX
The latest 150Wh MPL150 battery from PAG is claimed to offer more output options than any other broadcast camera battery, to power cameras, production accessories and personal devices. It includes a USB C port (5v, 9v or 12v 30W), USB-A (5v 2.4A) and D-Tap (12v unregulated). It also has a plug-in USB C PD 36W output unit, which can be swapped for other output unit options that include Hirose, Lemo and 2.1-2.5mm DC (available separately). The MPL150 can be linked
Bridge, but now a camera can simply connect over the internet. “It will become a standard, ubiquitous
feature in NDI cameras and then NDI displays,” said Lukens. 10.A41
SCTE LAUNCHES MOBILE APP SCTE
with other MPL batteries, of any capacity, for discharge or charging. Batteries with fl ight- friendly capacities can be linked on location to provide longer run-time or an increased current- draw of up to 12A. Batteries can also be added or hot-swapped for continuous shooting. The 14.8v 10Ah MPL150 comes
in V-Mount or Gold Mount formats and uses PAG’s modular battery design that allows replacement of an expired cell-pack while maintaining the battery’s fl ight- safety credentials. Case parts and electronic modules can be reused, reducing e-waste for greater sustainability and lower costs. 11.B39
BY JO RUDDOCK
Members of The Society for Broadband Professionals (SCTE) will have access to a new user-focused mobile app which is said to make accessibility of information from the society easier than ever. The SCTE Membership App is designed to address and deliver the various missions of the SCTE itself – Information, Communication and Collaboration. It brings together in one place member access to the latest technical specifi cations, event registration, discount codes, webinars, training sessions, lectures and podcasts, as well as a mobile- friendly version of the SCTE’s
Lukens: ‘Since last IBC, more than 100 new products with NDI have been introduced’
The app is available now
quarterly publication, Broadband Journal. Using their website login credentials, members can also access the Members Area which includes a members directory and archive. “We are incredibly excited to fi nally be launching the SCTE Membership
App,” said Dr Anthony Basham, President of the SCTE. “Our team has poured their hearts and souls into this project, and it’s been a vision of ours for some years now. We truly believe that it will change the way people interact with the SCTE, and more specifi cally Broadband Journal. We can’t wait for users to experience it for themselves.” The app is now available for download on the iOS/Android App Store and Google Play.
DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL IBC2024 MOBILE APP TO PLAY IBC EXPLORE
More outputs so you’re not put out: PAG’s 150Wh MPL150 battery
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