February 22, 2022

NDI|HX 3 is a brand-new version of NDI protocol released by NDI part of Vizrt Group. NDI is a video-over-IP protocol that shares video streams on existing IP networks.

February 16, 2022

Power over Ethernet is a widely adopted technology, popular for doing away with the need for multiple power adapters and plug sockets. PoE simply transmits up-to 15.4W of DC power on each network port.

January 14, 2022

Producing, sharing, and streaming video over wide area networks and the Internet. Why would organizations and production companies want to connect cameras in one location to a switcher in another? Remote production (REMI or Remote Integration Model) has many advantages. 

January 12, 2022

In our second Lumens 3-Min AV University video, we look at the NDI technology, a popular high-efficiency protocol that transmits video at low bandwidth across Ethernet networks.

December 22, 2021

After two years of global pandemic, schools and colleges are learning to live with Covid-19. While schools around the world closed completely or opened only for the children of key workers, most classrooms are now back, with teachers and students adapting to policies that range from masks to daily swab testing.

December 15, 2021

As the world opens up and teams adjust to new ways of working, it is clear that AV is going to have a bigger role than ever. Before the pandemic, meetings were generally held in person. The more important the meeting, the more likely that guests would travel to the meeting place to attend in the flesh.  

December 13, 2021

NDI uses standard IT networking technology (including already installed routers, switchers, and Cat5/6 Ethernet cabling) to transport HD and 4K video signals. This holds out the promise of low-cost infrastructures, cost-effective cabling, and plug and play rollout of new hardware whenever required.

November 05, 2021

Online stores and high street retailers are full of webcams. Some are developed by household names, other are from lesser-known manufacturers, but they all make similar claims for their video quality, ease of use and wide compatibility with video conferencing software.

November 02, 2021

With the rapid growth of streaming media, consumers, businesses, worshippers and educators are watching video, TV and events live. With live streaming, viewers can watch an event live on their smartphones, tablets, smart televisions and computers, rather than having to download it after the event has finished

September 24, 2021

PTZ is an acronym for a 'pan tilt zoom' camera. They are cameras with a built-in mechanism that allows them to swivel left and right, tilt up and down, and zoom in and out