Description
A Swiss Army knife for video signal path planning and validation.
Professional Workflows:
Broadcast/Production Engineers
- Validate SDI/HDMI signal paths for broadcast equipment
- Plan multi-rate infrastructure (3G-SDI, 6G-SDI, 12G-SDI)
- Calculate timing for custom resolutions in live production
AV System Integrators
- Design HDMI/DisplayPort distribution systems
- Verify cable/interface compatibility for 4K/8K installations
- Plan bandwidth requirements for matrix switchers and video processors
Display Calibration Technicians
- Calculate custom timings for reference monitors
- Verify physical dimensions match specifications
- Plan color depth and chroma requirements
Video Encoder/Decoder Engineers
- Find divisible resolutions (×8, ×16) for codec requirements
- Calculate bitrate requirements for different formats
- Plan transcoding workflows with bandwidth constraints
Content Creators & Post-Production
- Determine optimal delivery formats for different displays
- Calculate bandwidth for high refresh rate gaming/VR content
- Plan HDR delivery with appropriate bit depth
Real-time calculations - Instant feedback
Built-in quick reference guides for:
- HDMI specifications (1.4, 2.0, 2.1) with pinouts and capabilities
- DisplayPort specifications (1.2, 1.4, 2.1) with pinouts and MST info
- SDI specifications (SD through 12G) with SMPTE standards and BNC connector info