As part of a pilot project for one of our customers, we integrated Seamless Protection Switching technology compliant with the SMPTE 2022-7 standard.
Description
Our customer receives content from the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which delivers data over two independent fiber channels (UDP Multicast) to ensure stability. While each of these channels is high speed and high bandwidth, they are not immune to potential disruptions caused by unforeseen circumstances or re-routing. Even short-term interruptions, whether a few seconds or minutes, can have a significant impact, especially for broadcasting sporting events where continuity is very important, such as for betting.
How does it work?
If one of the channels fails, the lost packets are compensated from the second channel, making it as discreet as possible for the viewer. This ensures uninterrupted viewing and protects the prestige of the event.
Our solution
We have implemented SMPTE 2022-7 Receiver functionality in our SRTMiniServer. Unlike expensive hardware solutions with limited capabilities, our server offers flexible organization of multiple channel reception with output to SDI in various formats. Thanks to our approach, users can receive reliable and uninterrupted broadcasting without significant costs.
Would you like to try it?
If you have a need for such a solution, we will be glad to help you. The plugin for SMPTE-2022-7 belongs to the category of custom solutions and is available as a separate module on request. If you have similar challenges, please contact Support@GaraninApps.com for more information.