March 27, 2024

Is it time to move away from HDMI switchers?

Introduction

There are a lot of four channel HDMI switchers on the market and they are deservedly popular both in AV installations and live production. Connect HDMI cameras, media players and laptops to the switcher and with the press of a button you can mix sources or simply switch inputs – it's high quality and there's virtually no delay.

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August 11, 2023

【Breakthrough】A Guide to Automating Cameras

Introduction

A PTZ camera is an amazing piece of technology which can move to follow the action, whether that's in a concert hall, lecture room, conference space, worship service, TV studio or meeting room. The PTZ revolutionized video production: a single person could now control many PTZs – a huge saving in time, resources, and cost.

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August 29, 2022

【ProAV Lab】introAVoIP#06 - How to select the right AV over IP Solution - Final Considerations and Overview

Introduction AV over IP

Besides cost and user requirements, it is important to consider other factors before selecting a new AV over IP solution.

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August 23, 2022

【ProAV Lab】introAVoIP #05 How to select the right AV over IP Solution - User Requirements

Introduction introAVoIP

With network technology evolving rapidly, there is an inevitability about the replacement of traditional video and audio transmission by AV over IP. However, with so many AV over IP solutions on the market, choosing the right technology can be a challenging task. It’s vital to assess many considerations, especially user needs.

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August 19, 2022

【ProAV Lab】introAVoIP#04 - How to select the right AV over IP Solution - Cost Considerations

Introduction AV over IP

With network technology evolving rapidly, there is an inevitability about the replacement of traditional video and audio transmission by AV over IP. However, with so many AV over IP solutions on the market, choosing the right technology can be a challenging task. It's important to weigh up many considerations, starting with the overall system cost.

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July 01, 2022

【ProAV Lab】introAVoIP#03 - Introduction to Compression Algorithm in AVoIP

Introduction AV over IP

In the AVoIP industry, compression is an enabling technology to squeeze audio-video data into commercial Ethernet frames that travel in high speed. Thanks to the evolution of network technology and the advancement of compression algorithm, it is now possible to make AV over IP come true.

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June 14, 2022

【ProAV Lab】introAVoIP#02 - Why AVoIP is the future for Pro-AV?

Introduction AV over IP

There has been a revolution in AV transmission over the last quarter-century. The industry has moved wholesale from analog composite video, S-Video, component video, and VGA connections to digital DVI and HDMI cabling which can deliver lossless video at 4K and even 8K resolution. 

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June 07, 2022

【ProAV Lab】introAVoIP#01 - What is AV over IP?

Introduction AV over IP

AV over IP means "Audio-Visual over Internet Protocol". In principle, it transmits audio-visual data and control signals over a network such as a LAN, WAN, or the Internet.

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May 19, 2022

【ProAV Lab】introNDI#08 - The Heart of the NDI Ecosystem – the NDI Transmission Protocol

Introduction NDI

In the previous article, we talked about NDI Ecosystem consists of four categories. The NDI transmission protocol is fundamental to the whole ecosystem. This article will discuss how NDI transmits the video over IP.

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May 10, 2022

【ProAV Lab】introNDI#07 - NDI and the Unstoppable Rise of Video over IP

Introduction NDI

In just a few brief years, NDI has become one of the world's most popular video protocols. It's great for transmitting AV over local and wide area networks. It's also perfect for IP-based video production and live broadcasting.

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