IPMX

Last updated

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] 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. [4] [5] [6] [7]

Contents

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. [8] 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. [9] [10] IPMX can be used in professional media environments such as broadcasting, live events, corporate communications, event space Pro AV, and educational facilities. [11]

IPMX supports SD (standard definition) resolutions, Full HD, 4K Ultra HD and is ready for 8K [12] resolutions and beyond. [13] Additional capabilities beyond ST 2110 include HDMI InfoFrame packet transport, NMOS discovery and registration, [14] I/O management, compressed media using the JPEG XS video coding system [15] as well as new key exchange protocols for handing encrypted content between different products from different providers. [16] [17] IPMX can be used on a network with synchronous sources locked with Precision Time Protocol (PTP) or with asynchronous sources. [18] [19]

History

In 2019 the Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) launched the IPMX roadmap. [20] [21] 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. [22] [23] In February 2024, the VSF's TR-10 was ratified. [24] [25] [26] In January 2026 the EBU (European Broadcasting Union) held an IPMX tested Event in Geneva where products were officially certified. [27] [28] [29] These products were added to an online registry. [30] [31] [32]

TR-10 Specifications

The TR-10 specifications for Pro AV workflows are the following: [33]

References

  1. ↑ Starks, Andrew (October 20, 2022). "Internet Protocol Media Experience (IPMX) - An Audio Perspective".
  2. ↑ Starks, Andrew (4 October 2022). "IPMX: Media Experience Nirvana?".
  3. ↑ Wisehart, Cynthia (June 3, 2024). "Cynthia Wisehart on IPMX".
  4. ↑ Careless, James (July 25, 2022). "IPMX: The Next Great AV Standard?".
  5. ↑ Starks, Andrew (May 1, 2024). "IPMX Unpacked: The Key Documents Shaping the Future of AV-over-IP".
  6. ↑ Pennington, Adrian (May 10, 2023). "An interoperable future with IPMX".
  7. ↑ Deame, Jed (April 11, 2024). "The New AV over IP Open Standard for Pro AV".
  8. ↑ Starks, Andrew (November 10, 2022). "IPMX's Soft Spot". AV Network.
  9. ↑ Schubert, Steve (August 31, 2020). "Media Transitioning from SDI to IP to Increase Agility and Efficiency".
  10. ↑ Ferrisi, Dan (March 4, 2024). "Chronicling the AV-over-IP Revolution".
  11. ↑ Bruce, Robbie (February 9, 2024). "Unlocking the potential of ProAV: the advantages of IPMX over proprietary AVoIP solutions" (PDF).
  12. ↑ Green, Rob (November 18, 2024). "The Evolution of IPMX for AV-over-IP".
  13. ↑ Pennington, Adrian (May 10, 2023). "An interoperable future with IPMX".
  14. ↑ Popescu, Iulia (November 7, 2024). "6 Emerging AV Trends".
  15. ↑ Grotticelli, Michael (December 7, 2021). "ProAv Industry Hopes To Streamline Its Unique Workflows With IPMX".
  16. ↑ Priestley, Jenny (January 30, 2024). "IPMX reaches maturity, key standards finalised".
  17. ↑ Moodey, Rob (November 13, 2023). "Reconciling HDCP with AV-over-IP Open Standards".
  18. ↑ Starks, Andrew (December 5, 2022). "For IPMX, It's About Time".
  19. ↑ Starks, Andrew (May 22, 2023). "Do You Know the Difference Between IPMX and SMPTE ST 2110 (and AES67)?".
  20. ↑ Starks, Andrew (August 18, 2021). "Internet Protocol Media Experience (IPMX): The Emerging AV over IP Open Standard for Pro AV".
  21. ↑ "AV over IP: It's Real and it's Transformational" (PDF). May 2019.
  22. ↑ Recine, Samuel (October 18, 2022). "IPMX's Strength is its Interoperability".
  23. ↑ Doughten, Aaron (December 6, 2023). "IPMX Provides a Framework for Pro AV".
  24. ↑ "IPMX Reaches Major Milestone With Finalization Of Key Standards Documents". February 6, 2024.
  25. ↑ Kayye, Gary (January 30, 2024). "IPMX Ready to be Ratified as AV-over-IP Standard".
  26. ↑ "AIMS Announces Finalization of Key IPMX Standards Documents". February 6, 2024.
  27. ↑ Corrigan, Matthew (December 11, 2025). "Inaugural AIMS event to deliver IPMX testing and certification".
  28. ↑ Recine, Samuel (February 2, 2026). "IPMX, Certified. What Does This Mean? We Explain, in Detail".
  29. ↑ Jayaram, Savita. "The Open Standard Revolution: IPMX is Redefining the Smart Venue in 2026".
  30. ↑ "AIMS announces certification of first 48 IPMX products". Feb 5, 2026.
  31. ↑ "IPMX Achieves Certification Milestone at ISE 2026, Marking Major Step for AV and Broadcast Interoperability". February 4, 2026.
  32. ↑ "First Wave of IPMX-certified products debut at ISE 2026". February 5, 2026.
  33. ↑ "VSF Technical Recommendations".
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.