Words by Xxxx Xxxxx TRIAL AND SUCCESS Along with mobile network operator (MNO) Deutsche Telekom, Sony and subsidiary Nevion recently tested 5G network APIs made to enhance live TV production
W ith several high-profile projects under its belt, not to mention many related product developments, Sony continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in live media production using the evolving capability of 5G technology. Now its presence in this exciting area has expanded once again with a new 5G test involving Deutsche Telekom and Sony subsidiary Nevion. Described as ‘hugely successful,’ the trial centred on the use of Nevion’s VideoIPath – a media orchestration platform which combines network orchestration and broadcast control capabilities. The vendor-agnostic and highly scalable system supports hybrid workflows across SDI and IP, enabling a seamless transition toward IP- optimised networks as the move away from legacy workflows accelerates. For the new trial – details of technology trials and collaborative which were published by the MNO in February 2024 – Nevion’s smart bandwidth management capabilities and Sony’s ultra low-latency video compression network technology were deployed with access to Deutsche Telekom’s 5G stand-alone (SA) network and optimised through network application programming interfaces (APIs). The APIs adhered to
standards set by Camara – the open- source network API project within the Linux Foundation – of which Deutsche Telekom is an active member. The trial was conducted on a 5G SA test bed – situated in Deutsche Telekom’s lab environment in Krakow, Poland – and utilised two of Sony’s most significant 5G-related solutions to date. Central to the workflow was the CBK-RPU7 HEVC 4K/HD remote production unit, which combines efficient, ultra-low-latency encoding with exceptional picture quality. This new device, attached to the camera, reduces the very high data rates of the video stream to those more suited to uplink to a 5G network. Also part of the workflow – and fixed to cameras used in the trial – was Sony’s latest 5G innovation: the PDT-FP1 portable data transmitter with 5G, mmWave and sub-6 capabilities for sustained high-speed transmission of video and still images from Sony
cameras. Integrating optimal antenna design, heat dissipation structure and versatile input interfaces, it delivers high-speed and stable communication that caters to professional demands, all while offering simple operability. Both devices complemented the solution by enabling cameras to connect to Deutsche Telekom’s advanced 5G network, with ease of operation, low latency and consistently high quality. MEETING PRODUCTION NEEDS The success of the trial confirmed that – with the correct selection of technologies – it is possible to achieve
SONY CONTINUES TO PUSH THE BOUNDARIES OF WHAT’S POSSIBLE WITH THE EVOLVING CAPABILITIES OF 5G
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