Macnica Technology, a provider of live video over IP transport technologies and creator of hardware and software APIs that implement ST 2110, is introducing what it calls the AV industry’s first gateway exclusive to the IPMX suite of standards.
At ISE 2024, which is taking place in Barcelona from January 30 to February 2, Macnica will unveil its MEG1 IPMX to HDMI AV over IP ethernet gateway, a 1Gbps solution that provides a direct ramp to IPMX product development for pro AV and broadcast equipment manufacturers.
IPMX is based on the SMPTE ST 2110 standard deployed throughout broadcast but adapted specifically for pro AV needs.
The MEG1 is adapted from Macnica’s proven reference design for IPMX compliant product development, supporting low-latency, synchronised transport of 4K60 4:4:4 video, audio and data, including keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) and power over Ethernet (PoE) support. It is ideally suited to support lab-based research, development and testing efforts for IP product developers preparing to bring IPMX solutions to market.
The MEG1 supports all features required for IP interoperability, including device discovery, USB and serial extension, resilient network performance, JPEG-XS compression, and subframe latency. The MEG1 offers impressive bandwidth, with the ability to send or receive IPMX compliant video streams at up to 800 Mbps over a 1Gb connection. It also features a competitive power profile for PoE devices, and includes a scripting environment that provides additional freedom for feature development and automation.
Andrew Starks, Director of Product Management of Macnica, said, “The MEG1 is a Macnica reference design that we have built into a complete product. The benefit for IPMX product developers is that our design invites experimentation and extension to allow companies to achieve their product visions, and early adopters to integrate the MEG1 into their systems.
“Our goal is to build world-class components like the MEG1 that excite product developers and advance interoperability across the entire AV over IP ecosystem.”