Compression: Part 2 - Moving On From Analog November 17^th 2022 - 09:00 AM

Compression is almost taken for granted despite its incredible complexity. But it’s worth remembering how compression has developed so we can progress further.

Keeping Studio IP Media Streams Reliable - Part 2 November 11^th 2022 - 09:30 AM

Distributing error free IP media streams is only half the battle when building reliable broadcast infrastructures. SDP files must match their associated IP media essence or downstream equipment will not be able to decode it. In this article we dig deeper into SDP files and media IP streams to understand…

Vendor Spotlight: Zixi November 11^th 2022 - 09:00 AM

Founded in 2008 in Boston Mass, Zixi began as a company that targets broadcasters, enterprises, over-the-top video providers, and service providers around the world with a content- and network-aware protocol that dynamically adjusts to varying network conditions and employs error-correction techniques for error-free video streaming over IP networks. The intention is…

Waves: Part 2 - Distribution November 10^th 2022 - 09:00 AM

John Watkinson moves on to discussion of the effects of the medium waves are travelling in and explains why loudspeaker enclosures contain foam.

Mass Audience Broadcasting To Mobile With 5G Broadcast - Part 2 November 7^th 2022 - 09:30 AM

In the last article we looked at why TCP/IP internet delivery is incredibly difficult to scale and how 5G-NR can overcome its limitations. In this article we dig deeper into 5G-NR to understand why it is such a powerful solution for all broadcasters looking to reach wider audiences.

The Business Cost Of Poor Streaming Quality - Part 2 November 4^th 2022 - 09:00 AM

Part 1 focused on what poor streaming quality means and what it can cost a D2C Streamer across multiple financial dimensions. This article focuses on preventing and fixing problems.

Designing Media Supply Chains: Part 5 - Analytics And Monitoring Drive Automation November 2^nd 2022 - 09:30 AM

Analytics and monitoring are now more critical than ever for media supply chains to deliver on various targets, including customer retention, regulatory compliance, revenue generation through effective targeting of ads and content, and efficient use of network resources.

Dynamic Ad Insertion Added To Help NextGen TV Broadcasters Generate New Revenue November 1^st 2022 - 09:30 AM

At the recent NAB Show New York, a new digital ad insertion feature for the ATSC 3.0 (NextGen TV) television transmission standard was announced by Pearl TV that takes advantage of two-way interactivity via an Internet connection in combination with an over-the-air signal. With it OTA viewers can seamlessly access streaming…

Mass Audience Broadcasting To Mobile With 5G Broadcast - Part 1 October 28^th 2022 - 09:30 AM

Viewers are making it clear that they want to watch live events from their mobile devices as well as from the comfort of their own homes. Although internet streaming has given us a hint of what is achievable, its inability to scale to meet viewing demands is its Achilles’ heel l…

Electricity: Part 7 - Lithium Batteries October 27^th 2022 - 09:00 AM

Lithium batteries are all the rage on account of their low weight and high capacity. But how good are they really?