Introduction to NDI

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06 Oct

Introduction to NDI

Network Device Interface (NDI) is a free to use, high performance standard that allows anyone to use real time, ultra low latency video on existing IP video networks.

Developed by NewTek, NDI makes video a standard part of every computer network, from common IT implementations to mobile environments and gives everyone access to easy-to-use, high-quality video using the equipment they have today. 

Currently being used in some of the largest broadcast and ProAV installations in the world, NDI is bidirectional so every source is also a destination, and any NDI enabled system or device connected to the network is seen using standard IP transfer methods.

Capable of transmitting video up to 4K, NDI also enables control of devices such as PTZ cameras over long distances, so your production team no longer need to be in the same location - or even the same country -  as your guests.

The NDI |HX (high efficiency) is lower bandwidth version of full NDI (full bandwidth) using H. 264 video compression method to reduce the required network bandwidth.

DigiBox are experts in the field of AVoIP with a wide range of NDI products available across our portfolio of brands, from cameras, remote heads, encoders and converters through to switchers and full production systems.

Dive deeper into the world of NDI with this short film featuring DigiBox MD & CTO Marc Risby from the recent Broadtek AVoIPoE event: 

Ready to try NDI for yourself? Discover some of our most popular NDI products:

AJA BRIDGE NDI 3G - IN STOCK NOW!

  

AJA's BRIDGE NDI 3G is a 1RU gateway offering high density conversion from 3G-SDI to NDI, and NDI to 3G-SDI for both multi-channel HD and 4K/UltraHD. Designed to drop into any existing NDI or SDI workflow as a plug and play appliance, it's easy to deploy and administer and comes with a three year warranty.

BRIDGE NDI 3G brings immense conversion power and flexibility, fully controllable remotely for AV use, security and surveillance, broadcast, eSports, entertainment venues - in fact any facility needing high quality, efficient NDI encode and decode. Set and forget, or use more dynamically as project needs dictate.

Features

  • 3G-SDI I/O supports up to 16-channels of HD or 4-channels of 4K/UltraHD up to 60p as standard 
  • Bidirectional encode/decode SDI to NDI, NDI to SDI, with a combination of HD or 4K/UltraHD video
  • Confidence monitoring
  • Video and Key support, 16-channel audio support
  • Remote WebUI or local GUI access for easy administration, control and operation
  • Dual 10GigE interface for control and transport
  • Dual power supplies for critical application redundancy

AJA BRIDGE LIVE - IN STOCK NOW!

AJA's BRIDGE LIVE is a broadcast-quality, low-latency turnkey system for Remote Production (REMI), Multi-Channel Video Contribution, Remote Collaboration, Direct to Audience Streaming and Multi Bit Rate/Format Delivery.

Equipped with 12G-SDI I/O plus the power and flexibility to enable real-time bi-directional encoding, decoding and transcoding for critical UHD and HD workflows, BRIDGE LIVE is an essential part of any modern live video production toolkit. A compact and robust 1RU form factor with redundant power supplies and a three year warranty.

 

SALRAYWORKS PROSTICK AND SHARON 360 RANGE NOW IN STOCK 

Now in stock, the Sharon 360 range are available in three colours, white, black and grey. With minimal branding and silent operation the Sharon range are ideal for use in corporate, education and house of worship settings.

Salrayworks have launched the Sharon proStick, a professional, intuitive control panel for the Sharon full NDI range of high performance video over IP cameras.

Capable of controlling up to 14 cameras including access to smart functions such as swing, pattern, group, smart flip and home position set up the proStick completes the Salrayworks studio portfolio.

The proStick also offers full control over the image parameters including white balance, exposure, shutter, iris and gain.

Swing - Swing function allows you to make camera move between 2 preset positions repeatedly.

Pattern - Pattern operation is a function that saves Pan, Tilt and Zoom operations performed for a certain period and executes them again.

Group - Group function is a function that repeatedly activates preset combinations of the preset, swing, and pattern functions.

Power Up Action - This function enables to resume the last action executed before power down.

Smart Flip - If the tilt angle exceeds 90° this function will automatically flip the image.

Home Position - To set the Home position, move to desired Pan / Tilt, Zoom position and press the SET button or the button on the Joystick to save

RGBLINK NDI RANGE - EASY TO SET UP, READY TO SHIP

The RGBlink PTZ NDI camera series supports multiple network protocols, including NDI HX and offers a 1/2.8 inch high quality CMOS sensor with up to 1920x1080 resolution and frame rate up to 60 fps. 

It supports H.265/H.264 encoding which makes motion video fluent and clear even with less than ideal bandwidth conditions. It can be applied in multiple fields, including education, lecture capture, webcasting, videoconferencing, training, medicine and emergency command systems.

Key Features

  • NDI Support
  • Choice of two models 20x & 12x
  • High speed optical zoom
  • High performance in low light with Wide Dynamic Range
  • White Balance control
  • 1920x1080p Full HD camera resolution up to 60fps
  • HDMI & SDI outputs

KILOVIEW NDI RANGE - RELIABLE, DEPENDABLE AND IN STOCK READY TO SHIP

Kiloview NDI video encoders can directly convert SDI or HDMI signals to NDI and deliver ultra-low-latency transmission through WIFI (or ethernet) to  other NDI devices or software in the network.

The extensive Kiloview range includes:

  • U40 4K NDI® ENCODER - The U40 transforms any camera into an NDI camera
  • N3 FULL NDI CONVERTER - 3G-SDI/NDI Bi-Directional Converter
  • N2 WIRELESS HDMI TO NDI VIDEO ENCODER - HDMI to NDI|HX Wireless Encoder
  • D300 4K UHD NDI HX VIDEO DECODER
  • E1-NDI SDI TO NDI ENCODER - Wired NDI|HX Video Encoder
  • Multiview Player for NDI - a multi-screen playback software for unlimited NDI streams.