Be A Video Leader! The Ultimate Test & Measurement Podcast

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Hear the latest in broadcast media technology from experts who work with top companies in the industry. Got questions about 4K and HDR, IP video, test and measurement, and broadcasting standards? You'll probably find the answers you need in this podcast. Learn more about Leader Electronics at www.leader.co.jp/en

  1. Aug 24

    3 Critical Timing Measurements

    Three measurements every engineer should check when bringing a system online—and keep checking over time. The key one is PTP vs FPT (First Packet Time). This tells you if your system is actually behaving correctly—not just what the dashboard says. If PTP and FPT don’t line up, you may not see issues right away. But under load, during a switch, or in production, those small offsets can turn into real problems. So take those three core measurements at setup—but don’t stop there. Recheck them as the system runs. Networks change, traffic shifts, and timing drift can creep in over time. Think of it as a quick health check that keeps your infrastructure stable as it scales. #PTP #Timing #FPT #Broadcast

  2. Aug 21

    Getting SDI and PTP in Sync

    Moving from SDI to IP? Getting your SDI network and PTP network timed to the same exact timing source and starting point is key to switching between your 2110 network and SDI network without going through a complete reclocker. In this video, we look at what to measure, why your horizontal offset will move a little, and where your 2110 video should actually start. We also look at why the timing between both links needs to be identical when using a red/blue or amber/blue network. And when you're ready to start your IP migration, don’t begin by touching the live core. Start in a controlled environment, learn the timing behavior of your devices, and prove your assumptions before you scale. #ST2110 #PTP #SDI #IPMigration

  3. Aug 20

    Testing PTP the Right Way

    Why pulling the PTP cable isn't enough; test GPS failures too. It's really important to understand the priorities, the clock class, and how to set up a proper network and how to test that network. You do need to test not only just removing PTP, but also removing just the GPS lock and have it go into clock class seven and make sure you do have that change of state all the way through your system. One of the other things that is vitally important in looking at in a real world scenario is PTP timing. #PTP #Timing #GPS #Broadcast

  4. Aug 18

    How BMCA Really Chooses a Grandmaster

    If you’re working in a hybrid SDI and IP environment, getting timing right across both sides of your facility is critical. As Leader’s Steve Holmes explains, your SDI network and your PTP network need to be timed to the same source and the same starting point. If your timing is aligned correctly, you can move between those sources while keeping everything perfectly synchronized. But there’s more to check than whether your PTP system is going. Steve Holmes walks you through what broadcast engineers should be looking at. You’ll hear about the relationship between PTP and Blackburst, as well as timing across redundant IP networks. #SDItoIP #IPVideo #BroadcastTechnology #BroadcastEngineering #Leader

  5. Aug 18

    Why IP Packet Loss Looks Different

    When you’re working with ST 2110 and hybrid SDI/IP systems, you need visibility into more than the picture. You need to see what’s happening with your IP flows, packet timing, PTP, redundancy, and the video and audio those packets carry.  Leader offers you analysis tools to see those relationships clearly, troubleshoot problems faster, and work in IP with greater confidence. #ST2110 #IPVideo #BroadcastTechnology #BroadcastEngineering #Leader

  6. Jul 17

    Answers to Your Top Questions on IP Transition for Broadcasters (Leader & Heartland Video Systems webinar)

    If your facility is transitioning from SDI to IP – or you anticipate a move toward IP in the future – you likely have a lot of questions. You need trusted guidance from experts who have had a hand in countless ST 2110 installations to make sure you avoid common roadblocks. During this webinar brought to you by Leader and Heartland Video Systems, Steve Holmes and Joe Trombetta from Leader and Joe Turbolski from Heartland will discuss the questions they hear frequently from broadcast engineers as they deploy IP systems.  You'll find out: How to get started with IP using a low-risk "sandbox" approachCommon challenges engineers face when implementing ST 2110How to integrate PTP with your existing sync systemKey test and measurement considerationsBest practices for networking and Ethernet in IP environmentsWhether you’re planning a new IP installation at your station, or just wanting to know what to expect someday down the road, this webinar will provide clear steps to get you started with the best possible foundation to ensure success in your IP facility.  After watching, visit https://leaderphabrix.com/ and https://www.heartlandvideosystems.com/ to find out more.  About Leader: Leader has earned a worldwide reputation for designing and manufacturing highly accurate, practical, and powerful test & measurement instruments. Made for broadcast, production, post-production, research, product development, and service applications, Leader products are built for reliability and versatility. Leader has helped many customers manage their transition from analog to digital, from SD to HD, from HD to 4K/UHD, from SDR to HDR, and from BT.709 to BT.2020 wide color gamut. Leader also provides SMPTE ST 2022-7 and ST 2110 support for the transition from SDI to IP. Find out more at https://leaderphabrix.com/.

  7. Apr 9

    New & improved from Leader at NAB: test with clarity, measure with accuracy, monitor with confidence

    As your workflows evolve toward IP, HDR, 4K/UHD, and hybrid cloud/on-prem environments, Leader is your source for trusted tools that evolve with you so you can test with clarity, measure with accuracy, and monitor with confidence.  On this 30-minute preview event, Steve Holmes and Kevin Salvidge give you a sneak peek at what you’ll find at the Leader booth during NAB 2026. Whether you can attend the show or not, and whether you’re interested in remote production, broadcast QC, post-production and color, hybrid SDI/IP, NDI, or the ease of handhelds, you’ll see updates to your favorite analysis tools that will give you greater flexibility and efficiency.  You’ll find out about: New ways to use the LeaderPhabrix LPX500 Waveform Monitor that add to its versatility, including an extended dual monitor, rackmount, and desktop setup for portability New features on the Leader LV5600W Waveform Monitor and LV7600W Rasterizer that will make these popular tools more powerful than ever for REMI and remote production with WebRTC The new SyncAlign technology on the Leader LT4670 Sync Pulse Generator and LT4448 Emergency Changeover Unit that prevents reference mismatch, saving you broadcast interruptions The portable PHABRIX Sx handheld series, including the feature-rich Sx TAG that allows for hybrid IP and SDI generation and analysis on the go  You can check out new and updated tools and so much more at https://leaderphabrix.com/. About Leader: Leader has earned a worldwide reputation for designing and manufacturing highly accurate, practical, and powerful test & measurement instruments. Made for broadcast, production, post-production, research, product development, and service applications, Leader products are built for reliability and versatility. Leader has helped many customers manage their transition from analog to digital, from SD to HD, from HD to 4K/UHD, from SDR to HDR, and from BT.709 to BT.2020 wide color gamut. Leader also provides SMPTE ST2022-7 and ST2110 support for the transition from SDI to IP. Find out more at https://leaderphabrix.com/.

  8. Apr 6

    Leader @ NAB 2026 Interview with the IABM

    Leader's Steve Holmes and Kevin Salvidge chat with the IABM's Stan Moote about NAB 2026 plans and discuss the latest in IP, hybrid workflows, and advanced test & measurement solutions. Leader Electronics: https://leaderphabrix.com/

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Hear the latest in broadcast media technology from experts who work with top companies in the industry. Got questions about 4K and HDR, IP video, test and measurement, and broadcasting standards? You'll probably find the answers you need in this podcast. Learn more about Leader Electronics at www.leader.co.jp/en

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