To deliver high-quality audio feeds over the Internet, broadcasters rely on streaming audio over IP networks. To ensure quality and reliability over IP, broadcasters must consider a number of factors, including: forward error correction, diversity, low latency, error correction, redundancy and robust encoding/decoding. Most commercial buildings now have Ethernet cabling, so it is easier to create IP links. However, it is critical that broadcasters ensure their provider is aware of the quality of service necessary for contribution-quality TV links.
EBU Technology & Innovation Workplan
Every two years, the EBU develops a roadmap for technology and innovation activities based on the requirements and inputs given by EBU Members. The result of this roadmap is our bi-annual EBU Technology & Innovation Workplan. Strategic programmes and project groups are set up to focus on specific areas of interest. To access the latest Workplan, click here.
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The topic of Audio contribution over IP was part of the EBU's Strategic Programme on Future Networked Systems. This topic is now closed. The EBU would like to thank the Project Group for their hard work. Please refer to the publications tab for additional information about this topic.
EBU announces winners of 2022 EBU Technology & Innovation Awards
Spanish EBU Member RTVE has won this year’s EBU Technology & Innovation Award for their ‘5G and beyond’ project, and Petri Karlsson from Finnish broadcaster...
EBU contributes IP and Cloud tech expertise at SMPTE conference
Some of the EBU’s foremost experts on IP and Cloud-based production technology will be presenting at the SMPTE Toronto section’s 22nd Technical Conference,...
Pivoting to the cloud for production
The quest to build and integrate cloud-based workflows for real-time live production has begun, write Hans Hoffmann and Ievgen Kostiukevych. The EBU has...
IP-based production: The Media Node Maturity Checklist for NAB shopping
The EBU Strategic Programme on Production Infrastructure has published the ‘Media Node Maturity Checklist’, a simple guide to help broadcasters assess...
Submit your nomination for the Technology & Innovation Award 2019
The EBU has issued a call for nominations for the 2019 Technology & Innovation Award, given to teams or individuals for projects that are leading the way,...
EBU Live IP Toolkit grows with contributions from CBC/Radio-Canada
The EBU Live IP Toolkit (LIST) for measurements in ST-2110-based infrastructures now has a larger feature-set, thanks to contributions from Canadian public...
PTS 2019 looks at the big picture with UHD, AI, IP and Cloud
"Revolutionize Media" was the strapline for this year's EBU Production Technology Seminar, but the bigger picture that emerged was one of continuous evolution....
EBU launches NLE user group
The EBU has started a new user group for its Members to share experience and knowledge about Non-Linear Editing (NLE) systems. Input and knowledge of experts...
IBC 2017: EBU hosts technology developed for broadcasters, by broadcasters
At IBC 2017, the EBU is hosting eight Member-driven projects and showcasing its Eurovision Member Services and other solutions.
Tech-i 33: a radio revolution, drones in Norway, AR returns and much more
The September 2017 issue of tech-i is now available for download, with reports and features on the latest developments in media technology.
New broadcast facility pioneers take centre stage at IBC Conference
The EBU session at this year's IBC Conference will focus on new broadcaster facilities currently under construction, in planning or recently completed...
EBU to showcase Member-driven technology solutions at IBC 2017
The EBU stand at this year's IBC show will focus on technologies developed for broadcasters by broadcasters, with an emphasis on meeting the requirements...
Massive interest in IP production drives biggest ever Network Technology Seminar
With the highest ever attendance for an EBU Technology & Innovation event, the Network Technology Seminar has become the focal point for debate and exchange...
Booked out NTS 2017 will be made available as a live stream
With demand for seats at the Network Technology Seminar exceeding capacity this year, the EBU Technology & Innovation department is making a live stream...
Sveriges Radio’s NXG remote production solution wins Technology & Innovation Award
The NXG Project, jointly developed by EBU Member Sveriges Radio (SR) and Lawo, a German manufacturer of digital mixing consoles, was presented with the...
EBU seminar to explore the new audio paradigm
Content producers are only beginning to discover the potential offered by object-based audio to streamline workflows and enhance the immersive experience...
Real-time interoperable IP production showcased at NAB 2017
The EBU has partnered with several other leading organizations to create the IP Showcase, demonstrating that real-time media production using IP networks...
MPEG-LA to explain DASH licensing terms at EBU BroadThinking
The Director of Global Licensing at MPEG-LA, Allen Harkness, will be speaking at the EBU's BroadThinking seminar next week to explain the proposed licensing...
Aiming for the clouds – Network Technology Seminar draft programme published
From production to play-out, from drawing board to real-life deployment – this year’s EBU Network Technology Seminar lays out the IP-based production chain,...
Update for Networked Media roadmap
The roadmap showing how standards and specifications for Networked Media are likely to evolve has been updated, reflecting the current status of standardization...
VRT-EBU LiveIP Project wins IBC Award
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) is pleased to announce that the well regarded VRT-EBU LiveIP Project has won the IBC Award 2016.
IP production infrastructure - is it ready for take-off?
The IP infrastructure train has definitely left the station, and we have a roadmap for the future... Stop by and see our demo at IBC Stand 10.F20!
Lift-Off’ for IP in production at IBC 2016
This year’s IBC will be a major milestone on the path to the universal use of IP for production, shaking-off the limitations of yesterday’s SDI. The EBU...
Programme production to meet tomorrow's challenges: JT-NM’s 'WebFirst' UHD sports scenario published
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) is pleased to announce the publication of a WebFirst UHD Sports Scenario by the Joint Task Force on Networked Media...
IBC Makes IP Interoperability a Reality with Dedicated Demonstration Zone
The EBU will participate in a new IBC IP Interoperability Zone this year at IBC 2016. Find out more...
EBU publishes revision of EBU R137
This month the EBU published a revision of EBU R137. Find out more...
IBC TV to use the VRT-EBU LiveIP Studio at IBC 2016
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and Belgian public broadcasting company VRT are pleased to announce that IBC TV will be using the VRT-EBU LiveIP studio...
EBU VRT use fully IP-based live production for live on-air broadcast
A multi-vendor IP set-up is used for live production on VRT’s children’s channel Ketnet.
NTS 2016 calls on media to accelerate IP standardization
It was without a doubt the most successful EBU Network Technology Seminar ever. With 159 participants, 9 tutorials and 5 cross-industry demonstrations,...
Broadcasters expect IP to bring flexibility, agility and scalability
The first day of NTS 2016 kicked off with a keynote from François Legrand (CBC) who called for flexibility, agility and scalability...
EBU Technical Review on LiveIP published
New EBU Technical Review on LiveIP now published. Find out more about the move to IP-enabled live production.
What's all the fuss about HbbTV? Latest tech-i magazine now out!
This issue of our tech-i magazine explores “What’s all the fuss about HbbTV?”
VRT Sandbox LiveIP Studio wins first EBU Award for Technology & Innovation
The recipient of the 2016 EBU Award for Technology & Innovation, the VRT Sandbox LiveIP Studio, has launched a new age of convenience and flexibility...
Last chance to book your media and IT rendezvous!
Internet technology continues to enhance media production and there is a lot of buzz going around about Live & IP. Don't miss NTS, book now!
EBU and VRT Sandbox LiveIP Project shortlisted for IBC 2016 Innovation Awards
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and Belgian public broadcasting company VRT are pleased to announce that the Sandbox LiveIP Project has been shortlisted...
Are you ready for the challenge? Join us at NTS 2016 to find out
NTS 2016 will take place 21-22 June 2016 at the EBU Headquarters. With only a few weeks to go, places are limited so be sure to register now to keep your...
Creating full indoor IP coverage for terrestrial television has never been easier
Have you ever wanted to watch TV on your tablet without the internet? It has never been easier with the EBU Hotspot.
Don’t miss out! Early bird rates for NTS 2016 end next week
This year’s event will take place at the EBU in Geneva on 21-22 June 2016. To take advantage of our 30% reduced early bird rates, sign up now or before...
Joint Task Force on Networked Media announces new coordinate platform
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU), the Advanced Media Workflow Association (AMWA), the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) and...
Draft Programme published for EBU Network Technology Seminar 2016
The EBU Network Technology Seminar is the annual rendezvous for broadcast experts and system designers dealing with IT infrastructure and IP networks as...
Virtually ready? Latest tech-i magazine now out!
Don't miss out! Get your copy of the latest tech-i magazine today and stay up-to-date with the latest news in broadcasting technology and innovation.
Networking, learning and debating live on Live IP!
On 29 February and 01 March, approximately 60 representatives from the EBU Membership and broadcast supplier industry got together at the VRT in Brussels...
Live the debate on LiveIP!
On 01 March 2016, you are invited to attend a unique webcast directly from the VRT LiveIP studio.
The future of television or the television of the future?
The room was packed as we kicked off the annual Production Technology Seminar (PTS) 2016. With more than 130 delegates and 16 technology demonstrations...
VRT LiveIP performs the world’s first full IP remote broadcast production using open standards
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) is pleased to announce that on 15 January 2016, the Belgium public broadcaster, VRT, successfully produced a remote...
The future of television – The television of the future
With less than two weeks left to go, the EBU is a buzz with preparations for the next Production Technology Seminar (taking place 26-28 January).
Early bird rates end soon for EBU Production Technology Seminar 2016
The next Production Technology Seminar event will take place 26-28 January 2016 at the EBU Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Register now and take advantage...
Programme highlights for EBU Production Technology Seminar 2016
This year’s keynote session at PTS is dedicated to discussing this topic and taking a closer look at producing across media – “A 360̊ perspective” to be...
Welcome to the LiveIP Project! Latest tech-i magazine now out
Don't miss out! Get your copy of the latest tech-i magazine today and stay up-to-date with the latest news in broadcasting technology and innovation.
EBU Production Technology Seminar programme now out for 2016
The draft programme for the 2016 Production Technology Seminar, held at the European Broadcasting Union 26-28 January in Geneva, Switzerland is now available...
The future of broadcasting discussed at FORECAST 15
At this crucial year for terrestrial broadcasting's future, high level speakers got together at the EBU’s Forecast seminar to discuss broadcasters' challenges...
Are you preparing for WRC-15? This year's EBU Forecast will help
FORECAST is the EBU's annual seminar dealing with broadcast technologies, spectrum management and related topics.
EBU participates in EIF spectrum debate in European Parliament
The European Internet Forum hosted a lively debate on the future allocation of spectrum in Europe in the European Parliament. The EBU actively contributed...
New requirements on networked device management
As the transition to fully networked media production happens, many questions arise. When EBU Members are short of answers, the Strategic Programme on...
EBU/VRT LiveIP Project gets special IABM awards recognition
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and Belgian public broadcasting company VRT were awarded “special recognition” at the IABM Design & Innovation Awards...
Sandbox Stories at IBC
The Sandbox pitches start at 16:00 on Monday, 14 Sep 2015 at the EBU booth 10.F20.
The Media Factory of the Future
This year’s EBU Session at IBC, “The Media Factory of the Future” will examine this topic and focus on the broadcasters’ next move. Find out more...
LiveIP at IBC: Why you should visit the EBU stand first
As a starting point for your IP quest at IBC, we invite you to the VRT LiveIP demonstration at the EBU Stand (10.F20).
Sound progress at IBC
The traditional EBU Loudness Breakfast at IBC has transformed into a session which looks beyond audio levels. During IBC 2015, there will be plenty of...
My media, any device! Latest EBU tech-i magazine now out
Don't miss out! Get your copy of the latest tech-i magazine today and stay up-to-date with the latest news in broadcasting technology and innovation.
EBU shows new tech at world's most influential media event
UHDTV, Hybrid Radio and the world’s first Live IP TV production studio are just some of the latest achievements in media technology and innovation from...
JT-NM publishes Networked Media Reference Architecture
The EBU, SMPTE and VSF have released the JT-NM Reference Architecture (RA) v1.0 document; models, best practices, and frameworks to facilitate interoperability...
Early bird rates end soon for FORECAST 2015
Don't miss out! Register before 14 September 2015 to take advantage of our early bird rates.
EBU/VRT LiveIP listed for IABM Design & Innovation Award
The EBU and VRT are finalists in the “special recognition” category of the IABM Design & Innovation Awards with the Sandbox LiveIP Project, showing multi-vendor...
EBU, VRT and Technology Partners create the world’s first IP TV studio
EBU, VRT and Technology Partners pioneer live production with the creation of the world’s first IP TV studio.
EBU FORECASTs DTT prosperity
Tremendous pressure from the mobile industry is putting the future use of the UHF band for broadcasting under threat. How can DTT prosper? Which strategies...
Autonomic networks are the future
Day two of the EBU Network Technology Seminar 2015 showed how 'smarter' devices may provide us with self-configuring networks that promise to be "secure...
Why broadcasters should go IP
It won’t make your facility cheaper. It will not be easier to understand. And you may end up changing your workflows to create benefits. So why should...
How are technological developments transforming broadcast media?
This was the key question asked by Simon Gauntlett (DTG) at the beginning of this year’s Technical Assembly in Krakow, Poland.
Hybrid is here to stay! Get your copy of our latest tech-i magazine today
Don't miss out! Get your copy of our latest tech-i magazine today and stay up-to-date with the latest news in broadcasting technology and innovation.
Only 1 month to go! Join us at the next EBU NTS
Join us at our annual Network Technology Seminar taking place at the EBU in Geneva, 23-24 June 2015.
tech-i news: How does publishing online affect our workflows and technology?
Robert Amlung (ZDF) takes a closer look at smart production.
Your media and IT rendezvous! NTS 2015 coming soon
The EBU Network Technology Seminar is the annual rendezvous for broadcast experts dealing with IT infrastructure, as well as for IT network and storage...
Creative Circle: The first results of the Sandbox
The first results of the joint VRT-EBU-iMinds Sandbox programme, an initiative to stimulate co-innovation by integrating start-up businesses into the broadcaster’s...
tech-i news: Media production tools in the cloud
Maurizio Montagnuolo (RAI) offers insight on supporting workflows on an advanced cloud media store.
tech-i news: From a patrimony to an innovation platform
Alain Dufaux and Caryl Jones (EPFL) walk us through the audio-visual archive of the Montreux Jazz Festival.
JT-NM Releases Significant Report on Live Production
The EBU, together with the Video Services Forum (VSF) and the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) recently approved the publication...
How do we produce 'smarter'? Latest tech-i magazine now out
The latest edition of tech-i magazine is now out! This issue focuses on the producing 'smarter', future broadcasting architectures, the use of the 700...
Industry works on a common understanding of future networked media
The EBU/SMPTE/VSF Joint Task Force on Networked Media (JT-NM) met to discuss its plans for the last stretch towards the publication of its Reference Architecture...
tech-i news: Long live audio contribution over IP!
Mathias Coinchon, EBU, tells us why live audio contribution over IP will outlast ISDN.
PTS opens with keynotes on producing smarter
The annual EBU Production Technology Seminar kicked off in Geneva yesterday morning with a record participation.
Touch point on future networked media architectures in Stockholm
The EBU/SMPTE/VSF Joint Task Force on Network Media is actively developing its Reference Architecture (RA) for networked media.
PTS 2015 with interactive tutorials and unique tech demos
Participants at this year’s Production Technology Seminar at the EBU will have the opportunity to get hands-on and learn from experts during our tutorial...
PTS 2015 – The reference event in broadcast production
The next Production Technology Seminar promises to debate and demystify the key strategic technology topics for broadcasters and industry in the coming...
EBU tech-i 22: Video didn’t kill the radio star!
The latest edition of tech-i magazine is now out! This issue focuses on the future of audio plus the EBU digital radio report, IBC 2014 and cross-platform...
JT-NM Interim Report seeking feedback
The EBU/SMPTE/VSF Joint Task Force on Networked Media (JT-NM) finalized its interim report in December 2014. Comments are welcome until 15 January 2015.
Audiovisual (AV) productions are the basis for broadcasting.
Report on the MPEG-H demos given at the EBU Workshop in November 2022.
The EBU envisions future media productions adopting highly flexible and dynamic technology approaches.
With streaming platforms gaining in popularity, PSMs are expending effort to create their own “Over-The-Top" or “Direct-To-Consumer" offerings.
Next Generation Audio provides new user experiences.
NGA came to surface at the right moment for the SRF.
This report sheds light on frequency planning of 5G Broadcast networks, including sharing and compatibility between 5G Broadcast and DTT in the spectrum range 470 – 694 MHz.
This third part of the series of articles focuses on the IP network design specifics or the transport of PTP over broadcast networks.
This is the second part of a series describing the use of the Precision time Protocol (PTP), for the broadcasting industry.
This is an EBU Technical Committee Position Statement.
This article introduces a light-weight model to evaluate the Quality of Experience (QoE) for Over‑The‑Top (OTT) audio‑visual services.
The cover of the June 2018 issue of tech-i magazine features RTL City, one of the world’s first all-IP production facilities. The EBU’s New Buildings Initiative is introduced along with a report on how Broadcasting Center Europe has embraced the world of IP.
The December 2016 issue of tech-i looks at Next Generation Audio, the promise of 5G networks, the new .radio TLD and much more.
The JT-NM WebFirst UHD Sports Scenario Analysis develops a set of user requirements based on introducing two potentially disruptive concepts to traditional broadcasting; two-way connectivity with the end consumer, and the introduction of Internet Technology and all that brings with it, including big data techniques, large-scale virtualization, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies.
The LiveIP Project is a major proof of concept of just how far the industry has already moved towards a possible IP enabled live production. This EBU Technical Review explores this topic in more detail.
This document identifies requirements for the management of networked devices in an IT-based broadcasting infrastructure.
This fourth revision of EBU Tech 3326 provides a minimum set of requirements necessary to ensure interoperability between equipment intended for the transport of contribution-quality audio over IP networks. (Rev. 4, Nov. 2014)
This document provides a low-level technical view of recommendations and parameters associated with an SLA for media transport services.
This document provides a high level view of the components and principles that require careful consideration when an SLA for media transport services is negotiated with network service providers.
This is a Glossary of Terms that accompanies Tech 3361-1 SLA for media transport services - High level guidelines
This document details the experience gained from testing two different approaches to high performance network storage and examines key issues that are fundamental to getting the best performance out of network storage on a generic Ethernet network.