IPMX
IPMX
IPMX (Internet Protocol Media Experience) is a suite of standards and open specifications that provide an interoperable way to transport compressed and uncompressed video, audio, and related metadata over data networks within a multi-vendor IP audiovisual system[1]. IPMX is based on the SMPTE 2110 [2][3] and AES67 suite of standards, and the related AMWA Networked Media Open Specifications (NMOS) and Video Services Forum (VSF) Technical Recommendations (TR-10) which add specific capabilities for Pro AV (professional audio visual) workflows[4][5][6].
Overview
The IPMX suite of standards and open specifications is designed to transport and control media, including 4Kp60 video with 4:4:4 subsampled color, over standard Ethernet networks, with very low latency[7]. IPMX supports SD resolutions and is ready for 8K[8] resolutions and beyond[9]. Additional capabilities include HDMI support, NMOS discovery and registration, I/O management, and compressed media using the JPEG XS video coding system. IPMX can be used on a network with synchronous sources locked with Precision Time Protocol (PTP) or with asynchronous sources[10].
History
In 2019 the Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) launched the IPMX roadmap[11]. In Spring 2021 an HDCP specification was released by the HDCP organization to help guarantee interoperability and maximize compatibility with protected content[12].
TR-10 Specifications
The TR-10 specifications for Pro AV workflows are the following:
TR-10-0: 2024 Internet Protocol Media Experience (IPMX): General Organization[13]
TR-10-1: 2024 Internet Protocol Media Experience (IPMX): System Timing and Definitions[14]
TR-10-2: 2024 Internet Protocol Media Experience (IPMX): Uncompressed Active Video[15]
TR-10-3: 2024 Internet Protocol Media Experience (IPMX): PCM Digital Audio[16]
TR-10-4: 2023 Internet Protocol Media Experience (IPMX): SMPTE ST 291-1 Ancillary Data (DRAFT)[17]
TR-10-5: 2024 Internet Protocol Media Experience (IPMX): HDCP Key Exchange Protocol[18]
TR-10-6: 2022 Internet Protocol Media Experience (IPMX): Forward Error Correction (FEC) (DRAFT)[19]
TR-10-7:2022 Internet Protocol Media Experience (IPMX): Compressed Video (DRAFT)[20]
TR-10-8: 2024 Internet Protocol Media Experience (IPMX): NMOS Requirements[21]
TR-10-10: Internet Protocol Media Experience (IPMX): HDMI InfoFrame Packet Transport (DRAFT)[22]
TR-10-11: 2024 Internet Protocol Media Experience (IPMX): Constant Bit-Rate Compressed Video[23]
TR-10-12: 2023-2 Internet Protocol Media Experience (IPMX): AES3 Transparent Transport (DRAFT)[24]
TR-10-13: 2024 Internet Protocol Media Experience (IPMX): Privacy Encryption Protocol (PEP) (DRAFT)[25]
TR-10-14: 2024 Internet Protocol Media Experience (IPMX): IPMX USB (DRAFT)[26]
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- ^ Starks, Andrew (May 1, 2024). "IPMX Unpacked: The Key Documents Shaping the Future of AV-over-IP".
- ^ Pennington, Adrian (May 10, 2023). "An interoperable future with IPMX".
- ^ Starks, Andrew (November 10, 2022). "IPMX's Soft Spot". AV Network.
- ^ Green, Rob (November 18, 2024). "The Evolution of IPMX for AV-over-IP".
- ^ Pennington, Adrian (May 10, 2023). "An interoperable future with IPMX".
- ^ Starks, Andrew (December 5, 2022). "For IPMX, It's About Time".
- ^ Starks, Andrew (August 18, 2021). "Internet Protocol Media Experience (IPMX): The Emerging AV over IP Open Standard for Pro AV".
- ^ "High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection System Direct Adaptation Amendment- Revision 2.3" (PDF). May 19, 2021.
- ^ "Video Services Forum (VSF) Technical Recommendation TR-10-0" (PDF). February 23, 2024.
- ^ "Video Services Forum (VSF) Technical Recommendation TR-10-1" (PDF). February 23, 2024.
- ^ "Video Services Forum (VSF)Technical Recommendation TR-10-2" (PDF). February 23, 2024.
- ^ "Video Services Forum (VSF) Technical Recommendation TR-10-3" (PDF). February 23, 2024.
- ^ "Video Services Forum (VSF) Technical Recommendation TR-10-4" (PDF). April 14, 2023.
- ^ "Video Services Forum (VSF) Technical Recommendation TR-10-5" (PDF). February 23, 2024.
- ^ "Video Services Forum (VSF) Technical Recommendation TR 10-06" (PDF). August 7, 2023.
- ^ "Video Services Forum (VSF) Technical Recommendation TR-10-7" (PDF). November 22, 2024.
- ^ "Video Services Forum (VSF) Technical Recommendation TR-10-8" (PDF). February 23, 2024.
- ^ "Video Services Forum (VSF) Technical Recommendation TR-10-10" (PDF). October 7, 2024.
- ^ "Video Services Forum (VSF) Technical Recommendation TR-10-11" (PDF). February 23, 2024.
- ^ "Video Services Forum (VSF) Technical Recommendation TR-10-12" (PDF). August 30, 2023.
- ^ "Video Services Forum (VSF) Technical Recommendation TR-10-13" (PDF). January 19, 2024.
- ^ "Video Services Forum (VSF) Technical Recommendation TR-10-14" (PDF). September 24, 2024.