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Media Links to launch Xscend IP Media Platform at NAB Show!

The new Xscend IP Media Platform by Media Links empowers connectivity of up to 128 high quality media and data services across both managed & unmanaged IP networks and will debut at the 2023 NAB Show in Las Vegas!

This ultra-dense, ultra-versatile platform will be compatible with the entire Media Links ecosystem. In fact, Xscend’s adaptable, media-tuned architecture supports software-defined upgrades. It accommodates evolving protocols, workflows, physical interfaces, codec algorithms and video resolutions/frame rates.

Key features of Xscend include:

Flexible Configurations

  • Multiple media interfaces
  • Video codecs
  • Managed & unmanaged networks

Multi-function IP Gateway

  • Various signal workflows
  • SMPTE standards
  • Network protocols (includes streaming)

High Density & High Capacity

  • Compact 2RU
  • Up to 400Gb/s bandwidth
  • 128 video/data services

Mission Critical Availability

  • Rugged design
  • Redundancy
  • Hot swappable
  • Remote downloads

Contact us to schedule a demo of the Xscend IP Media Platform at NAB Show in Las Vegas from 16-19 April 2023.

Media Links to Launch 4K JPEG-XS MDP3020 MAX™ IP Media Gateway

Media Links launches its 4K JPEG-XS version of the MDP3020 MAX™ IP Media Gateway at IBC 2022!

The MDP3020 is SMPTE standards-based and enhanced with support for two 4K-UHD/12G SDI video channels. It meets the need for cost effective, remotely configurable and protected 4K video over IP services at the network edge. By applying JPEG-XS compression and encapsulating the content into packets for transport over an IP network, the MDP3020 MAX processes incoming 4K, 12G SDI video/audio streams.

MDP3020 utilizes JPEG-XS with inherent high image compression and ultra-low latency processing. Use the MDP3020  in live, remote production applications, specifically where network edge bandwidths are constrained and immediate interaction between studio and venues is crucial.

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Additional features include:

  • 10GbE/1GbE data port
  • Dual 10GbE optical interfaces
  • Seamless Protection Switching (aka Hitless Media Processing or SMPTE ST2022-7)
  • Redundant power capability
  • Integrated frame synchronizer
  • 1/2 rack unit
  • Low power consumption

The Seamless Protection/Hitless switching function operates on all media (video, audio and data), preventing signal disruption should there be problems in any one of the two diverse IP network paths.

Contact us to learn more about the 4K JPEG-XS version of the MDP3020 MAX™ IP Media Gateway!