InSync unveils HD broadcast frame rate converter compliant with SMPTE 2110
InSync Technology has released the industry’s first dual channel HD broadcast frame rate converter that is fully integrated with the SMPTE 2110 standard in a compact one rack unit (1RU) form. The SMPTE 2110 standard specifies a suite of IP delivery schemes for real-time transmission of video, audio and metadata, making the InSync MCC-HD2 an essential part of global broadcast workflows for live events, particularly sports content.
The MCC-HD series delivers motion-compensated conversion and ensures smooth, high-quality changes between different frame rates and formats. InSync will demonstrate the MCC-HD2 at IBC2024.
“The 2110 suite of standards provide facilities and system integrators with the ability to leverage a raft of new benefits from moving to connectivity over packet switched networks. In combination with NMOS, we finally have a more scalable and flexible solution to signal routing,” said James Shepherd, CTO of InSync. “The MCC-HD2 comes with support for SDI inputs and outputs as standard, maintaining compatibility and ease of integration with existing infrastructure. With this 2110 option alongside SDI connectivity, broadcasters can transport content in an exclusively IP-based workflow, or bridge in or out of the IP domain, to or from SDI as well.”
MCC-HD2 supports both Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) and High Dynamic Range (HDR) conversion, allowing for flexible and future-proof workflows, and delivers advanced, intelligent deinterlacing and interlacing capabilities to ensure that content is displayed with the highest possible quality. The specification includes NMOS IS0-4/05, ST 2110-20/21/30/31/40. ST 259-1/2 PTP and ST 2022-7.
“The opportunity to deliver a truly superior HD IP-based frame rate converter for today’s live broadcast community was a challenge that we accepted, and upon which we have delivered,” said James Taylor, CEO of InSync. “Our partners and customers – particularly in the sports industry – will find that 2110’s advantages are well complemented by the MCC-HD2.”