In the world of live streaming, NDI (Network Device Interface) has become an increasingly popular technology for transmitting high-quality video and audio signals over a network. NDI offers a range of compression options to suit different use cases, including Full NDI, NDI|HX2, and NDI|HX3. In this blog post, we will explore the differences and main key features of each of these NDI compression options.
Full NDI
Full NDI is the original NDI compression option that provides full-bandwidth, lossless video transmission. It offers the highest quality of video transmission with no loss of quality. Full NDI is ideal for use cases where high-quality video is a priority, such as live broadcasts, sports, and high-end production studios. However, it requires a high-speed network and may not be suitable for low-bandwidth environments.
Key Features of High Bandwidth NDI / Full NDI:
- Lossless video transmission
- Highest quality video transmission
- Ideal for high-end production studios and live broadcasts
- Requires high-speed network
NDI|HX2
NDI|HX2 is a compression option that offers a balance between image quality and network bandwidth. It provides high-quality video transmission while using less network bandwidth than Full NDI. NDI|HX2 is suitable for use cases where high-quality video is important, but network bandwidth is limited, such as in remote production environments, education, and corporate communications.
Key Features of NDI|HX2:
- High-quality video transmission
- Uses less network bandwidth than Full NDI
- Suitable for remote production environments, education, and corporate communications
NDI|HX3
NDI|HX3 is the latest compression option from NDI, offering even greater compression efficiency and lower latency than NDI|HX2. It provides high-quality video transmission while using even less network bandwidth than NDI|HX2. NDI|HX3 is ideal for use cases where network bandwidth is limited, such as remote production environments, education, and corporate communications.
Key Features of NDI|HX3:
- Even greater compression efficiency than NDI|HX2
- Lower latency than NDI|HX2
- High-quality video transmission
- Suitable for remote production environments, education, and corporate communications
In conclusion, NDI offers a range of compression options to suit different use cases, including Full NDI, NDI|HX2, and NDI|HX3. Full NDI provides the highest quality of video transmission, while NDI|HX2 and NDI|HX3 offer a balance between image quality and network bandwidth. NDI|HX3 offers even greater compression efficiency and lower latency than NDI|HX2, making it an ideal option for use cases where network bandwidth is limited. Understanding the differences and main key features of each of these options can help you choose the best compression option for your specific use case.