Vitec has introduced the Diamond-IP OG encoder, an openGear-compatible platform designed to ease the transition from SDI to IP while addressing the practical constraints that continue to shape real-world deployments.
The Diamond-IP OG is built to carry multiple HD streams or a single 4K feed over IP, with a focus on increasing channel density without requiring additional rack space or network capacity. At the core of the platform is HEVC (H.265) compression, which Vitec says can reduce bandwidth requirements by up to 50% compared to legacy approaches.
Richard Bernard, director of product management at Vitec, commented: “The move to IP isn’t being held back by standards anymore, it’s being held back by practical constraints like rack space, bandwidth and operational complexity. With Diamond-IP OG, we’re giving broadcasters a way to significantly increase channel density and adopt SMPTE ST 2110 workflows without expanding infrastructure.”
From a technical standpoint, the encoder combines high-density HEVC encoding with native ST 2110 capture. This enables transport of multiple HD or 4K streams while maintaining low latency and image quality.
The openGear form factor allows organisations to increase channel capacity within existing rack environments rather than deploying standalone hardware.
Support for established IP transport protocols is also built in, aimed at ensuring resilience when delivering video across constrained or unmanaged networks.
Diamond-IP OG is positioned for broadcasters, production facilities and enterprise video networks operating at scale.