IPMX

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IPMX (Internet Protocol Media Experience) is a suite of open standards and specifications that provide an interoperable way to transport compressed and uncompressed video, audio, [1] and related metadata over data networks within a multi-vendor IP audiovisual system. [2] IPMX is based on the SMPTE 2110 [3] [4] and AES67 suite of standards, the related AMWA Networked Media Open Specifications (NMOS) and Video Services Forum's (VSF) Technical Recommendations (TR-10) which add specific capabilities for Pro AV (professional audio visual) workflows. [5] [6] [7] [8]

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Overview

IPMX is designed to transport and control media, including 4Kp60 video with 4:4:4 color, over standard Ethernet networks, with very low latency. [9] IPMX, similar to other AV over IP (Audio Visual over Internet Protocol) standards and technologies, supports applications of high-performance media signals over packetized IP Networks instead of using traditional point-to-point cables such as HDMI, DisplayPort, and SDI. [10] [11] IPMX can be used in professional media environments such as broadcasting, live events, corporate communications, event space Pro AV, and educational facilities. [12]

IPMX supports SD (standard definition) resolutions, Full HD, 4K Ultra HD and is ready for 8K [13] resolutions and beyond. [14] Additional capabilities beyond ST 2110 include HDMI InfoFrame packet transport, NMOS discovery and registration, [15] I/O management, compressed media using the JPEG XS video coding system [16] as well as new key exchange protocols for handing encrypted content between different products from different providers. [17] [18] IPMX can be used on a network with synchronous sources locked with Precision Time Protocol (PTP) or with asynchronous sources. [19] [20]

History

In 2019 the Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) launched the IPMX roadmap. [21] [22] In 2022 and 2023, products from many manufacturers were showing IPMX working in live production and presentation workflows, and were also interoperating with synchronized SMPTE ST 2110 systems. [23] [24] In February 2024, the VSF's TR-10 was ratified. [25] [26] [27]

TR-10 Specifications [28]

The TR-10 specifications for Pro AV workflows are the following:

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References

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  2. ↑ Starks, Andrew (4 October 2022). "IPMX: Media Experience Nirvana?".
  3. ↑ "SMPTE 2110".
  4. ↑ Wisehart, Cynthia (June 3, 2024). "Cynthia Wisehart on IPMX".
  5. ↑ Careless, James (July 25, 2022). "IPMX: The Next Great AV Standard?".
  6. ↑ Starks, Andrew (May 1, 2024). "IPMX Unpacked: The Key Documents Shaping the Future of AV-over-IP".
  7. ↑ Pennington, Adrian (May 10, 2023). "An interoperable future with IPMX".
  8. ↑ Deame, Jed (April 11, 2024). "The New AV over IP Open Standard for Pro AV".
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  10. ↑ Schubert, Steve (August 31, 2020). "Media Transitioning from SDI to IP to Increase Agility and Efficiency".
  11. ↑ Ferrisi, Dan (March 4, 2024). "Chronicling the AV-over-IP Revolution".
  12. ↑ Bruce, Robbie (February 9, 2024). "Unlocking the potential of ProAV: the advantages of IPMX over proprietary AVoIP solutions" (PDF).
  13. ↑ Green, Rob (November 18, 2024). "The Evolution of IPMX for AV-over-IP".
  14. ↑ Pennington, Adrian (May 10, 2023). "An interoperable future with IPMX".
  15. ↑ Popescu, Iulia (November 7, 2024). "6 Emerging AV Trends".
  16. ↑ Grotticelli, Michael (December 7, 2021). "ProAv Industry Hopes To Streamline Its Unique Workflows With IPMX".
  17. ↑ Priestley, Jenny (January 30, 2024). "IPMX reaches maturity, key standards finalised".
  18. ↑ Moodey, Rob (November 13, 2023). "Reconciling HDCP with AV-over-IP Open Standards".
  19. ↑ Starks, Andrew (December 5, 2022). "For IPMX, It's About Time".
  20. ↑ Starks, Andrew (May 22, 2023). "Do You Know the Difference Between IPMX and SMPTE ST 2110 (and AES67)?".
  21. ↑ Starks, Andrew (August 18, 2021). "Internet Protocol Media Experience (IPMX): The Emerging AV over IP Open Standard for Pro AV".
  22. ↑ "AV over IP: It's Real and it's Transformational" (PDF). May 2019.
  23. ↑ Recine, Samuel (October 18, 2022). "IPMX's Strength is its Interoperability".
  24. ↑ Doughten, Aaron (December 6, 2023). "IPMX Provides a Framework for Pro AV".
  25. ↑ "IPMX Reaches Major Milestone With Finalization Of Key Standards Documents". February 6, 2024.
  26. ↑ Kayye, Gary (January 30, 2024). "IPMX Ready to be Ratified as AV-over-IP Standard".
  27. ↑ "AIMS Announces Finalization of Key IPMX Standards Documents". February 6, 2024.
  28. ↑ "VSF Technical Recommendations".
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