2110-10 for timing and synchronization: As previously mentioned, the SMPTE ST 2110 suite consists of four primary components, with the first being the SMPTE ST 2110-10 timing and synchronization protocol. This protocol ensures the precisealignment of various media streams, including video and audio, a critical aspect for IP-based productions. It achieves this by instructing devices in the SMPTE ST 2110 suite on how to synchronize their clocks, thereby maintainingsynchronization among different media components. 2110-20UNcompressed VIDEO: establishes parameters and protocols for transportingvideo essence as an individual, UNcompressedElementary Stream. This includes defining crucial characteristics such as color space, bit depth, and sampling structure. Furthermore, it incorporates elements for identifying video streams within the IP network, streamlining the routing and management of video signals in a media production environment. ST 2110-30 UNcompressed AUDIO: Operating similarly to SMPTE ST 2110-20 but with a focus on audio, it outlines parameters for transportingaudio essence, covering characteristics such as sample rate, bit depth, and channel count. The standard outlines ENcapsulationmethods, transport parameters, and the structure of audio packets. Additionally, it addresses the identification and routing of audio streams within an IP network, contributing to the effective management and organization of audio signals in a media production environment. ST 2110-40 ancillary DATA: Ancillary data consists of additional information accompanying main audio and video signals. Examples include closed captioning, subtitles, timecode, metadata, and slate information. Similar to other components in the SMPTE ST 2110 suite, SMPTE ST 2110-40 specifieshow ancillary data is packetized for transmission. It also provides mechanisms for identifying and routing ancillary data streams within an IP network, ensuring efficient management and organization of supplementary ancillary data packets in a media production environment.
The four primary components of SMPTE ST 2110 work in unison to ensure seamlesstransmission of video, audio, and dataover IP networks. By utilizing UDP/RTP packets to transport essence streams, SMPTE ST 2110 provides a self-contained and synchronized solution for each media type, enabling increased flexibility, quality, and scalability compared to traditional SDI-based systems. This has led to SMPTE ST 2110 being extensively used in professional applications like production, playout, and other real-time media projects.
A key success factor in adopting SMPTE ST 2110 servers is their seamless integration with both traditional and cloud-based production workflows. The TViP Transceiver is capable of functioning as a single, dual, or quad receiver, it supports the input and output of various IP formats, NDI, SRT, RTMP, and SMPTE ST 2110. What sets TViP Transceiver apart is its integration with our IP-based video distribution platform, TViP grid, and our AiQ-driven media supply chain management platform, TViP Transceiver Media Mind. This unique integration provides unmatched management and distribution features, setting it apart from other broadcast servers in the industry and enhancing its potential for scalability.
Transitioning to IP-based Video Standards The transition to IP-based video standards like ST 2110 has been driven by the need for increased flexibility, scalability, and seamless integration with new Ai & CLOUD-based solutions in the professional media industry.
