THE MEDIORNET FAMILY

DISTRIBUTED VIDEO NETWORKS

MEDIORNET MILLIONS OF VIDEO I/OS DEPLOYED
HUNDREDS OF IP VIDEO DEPLOYMENTS
JT-NM TESTED
DISTRIBUTED VIDEO INFRASTRUCTURES FOR ROUTING, IP HYBRID SDI/TDM
MULTIVIEWING & PROCESSING
The broadcast media and entertainment industries find themselves MediorNet’s futureproof modular structure and innovative app concept
SOFTWARE-DEFINED in the midst of a massive and disruptive transition from SDI to IP enable it to adapt easily to changes in the market: As the industry’s
technologies. Over the past decades, SDI has proven to be a reliable standards and expectations evolve, MediorNet evolves with them.
and practical standard for the distribution of video, audio and data
signals – and it will continue to be an important building block in Riedel’s most recent answer to the challenges arising from the IP
broadcast facilities and production in the next years. However, transformation is the all-new hybrid SDI-IP processing platform MediorNet
IP-based systems have emerged to form a powerful and flexible HorizoN. A complement to the intelligent SDI signal interfaces MicroN UHD, OUR VISION
infrastructure that can accommodate the increasing demands MicroN, Compact, and the MetroN core switch, this new node elegantly
for higher-resolution video and better connectivity. unites the SDI and IP worlds with its dense array of ST 2110 gateways, while “Distributed video and audio infrastructures
providing powerful video processing capabilities. are going to shape the future of the media
With the introduction of MediorNet more than a decade ago, Riedel has and entertainment industry. Riedel brings
pioneered the distributed approach to video infrastructures by combining At the very heart of the MediorNet IP world lies our patented MuoN SFP together decades of innovation, know-how and
DISTRIBUTED signal transport, routing, processing, and conversion in a redundant real-time processor technology. MuoN SFPs are powerful, software-defined gateway experience in this area. Our software defined
network. To this day, MediorNet remains the only system that offers all the and processing devices the size of a thumb that can be plugged into our hardware approach enables MediorNet to
advantages of distributed, software-defined hardware with an uprecedented MediorNet VirtU IP core platforms or COTS switches. The FusioN edge evolve with industry demands, making any
level of security and reliability for both SDI and IP infrastructures. converters come in a similarly small form factor, offering standalone IP
MediorNet system a future-proof investment –
gateway or encode/decode functionalities just where you need them.
no matter if SDI, hybrid or full IP.“
Thanks to its great versatility and flexibility, the distributed system excels
in event or sports venues, broadcast centers or outside broadcast fleets, Within the ever-growing MediorNet family, you‘ll find all the tools you need
Thomas Riedel
and corporate or governmental facilities. That’s why today for your production – whether it’s SDI-centric, IP-centric, or anything in
CEO and Founder
there are millions of MediorNet SDI and IP I/Os deployed between. Riedel is just the right partner to guide you through this challenging
in different verticals all around the globe – from small time, providing you with a perfect transition path from SDI to full IP, at your
installations to large and complex infrastructures. own pace and within your budget constraints.

If you are standing at the SDI-IP crossroads… MediorNet

offers another way. Our growing MediorNet family keeps
breaking down the barriers between the worlds of SDI
FLEXIBLE
and IP, offering a graceful and pragmatic hybrid path
towards IP – at the right time and right cost.

SCALABLE
Distributed Routing Distributed Multiviewing
MediorNet provides versatile distributed routing and gateway capacities for any SDI, IP, or hybrid production environment. Instead of a central Multiviewing remains one of the most important processing and monitoring features in any video system – and distributing multiviewer capacities
router, MediorNet infrastructures are based on an array of decentralized network devices and intelligent nodes. This distributed system intelligence may considerably streamline all associated processes and workflows. For one, the integration into a distributed MediorNet ecosystem enables
allows the free placement of physical I/Os, which increases the flexibility of any installation while significantly reducing cabling and set-up time. efficient monitoring of any signal and flexible routing of multiviewer heads to any physical output. For another, the various MultiViewer Apps
With MediorNet, you get one unified SDI or IP backbone for all your signals. Because MediorNet is not just about video... even audio, intercom, serial available for MicroN UHD and MicroN provide unmatched scalability, flexibility and density, as well as support for 3rd party interfaces like Ember+,
data or ethernet can be transported and routed effortlessly to and from any conceivable point. NMOS, and TSL, making them just the right choice for any production.

MicroN UHD & MicroN Standard App HorizoN, MuoN & FusioN MicroN UHD & MicroN MultiViewer App
The Standard App provides high-density signal 2110 SDI 2022 SDI Encapsulation/Decapsulation Apps With access to all distributed MediorNet signals,
interfaces into the distributed MediorNet TDM Offering the highest density on the market, these MULTIVIEWER the MicroN UHD & MicroN MultiViewer Apps make
ecosystem and allows to build highly scalable Apps provide highly scalable and flexible audio these available on one of up to eight monitoring
audio and video routing solutions. It enables and video gateways into distributed IP networks. heads that can be routed to any given output.
24/48 SDI video signal port (up to 12G SDI) and The broad selection of conversion applications Both apps feature a rich set of widgets, as well as
2 MADI audio interfaces and provides 80G/400G enables conversion of various baseband signals fully flexible scaling and positioning of elements
backbone connectivity. All audio and video ports to ST 2110 and vice versa. The HorizoN, MuoN & on the screen. As MediorNet is distributed
come with standard processing features like FusioN video gateway applications come with full by nature, the MultiViewer Apps allow to use
frame synchronizers, embedders/de-embedders UHD support and frame synchronizers. The MuoN system-wide clocks, time codes and counters
and many more... A also offer SDI from/to ST2022-6 conversion. and easy configuration sharing. The MicroN UHD
Multiviewer App includes all the powerful features
MuoN Audio Routing App of the MicroN Multiviewer App, while increasing
Allowing to re-route and re-format IP audio the input channel amount to 36 PiPs.
flows, the MuoN Audio Routing App enables
management of different IP audio stream
schemes and mappings. It comes with an internal
2048x2048 audio router to send and receive up to
64x ST 2110-30/-31 audio flows with up to 32 audio
channels each.

Distributed Signal Processing Remote and Distributed I/O

Basic signal processing is integrated across all MediorNet gateway devices. These processing functions allow for seamless routing across the There are ever-larger distances to be covered between the various parts of modern production chains, e.g. between venue and production truck,
decentralized MediorNet network and across different formats. With a wide selection of apps, enhanced processing capabilities like up/down/cross between buildings on a campus, or between facilities in different parts of the city. The MediorNet family is fully suited to all those needs: For IP
conversion, color correction, or encoding/decoding, can be added to the system just where they are needed. As MediorNet solutions are software- networks, it features JPEG-XS encode/decode solutions and the compact FusioN devices, which can be installed right at the signal sources and
defined and FPGA-based, you buy not only what the product is capable of today, but also what it will be capable of in the future. destinations to transfer the signals directly. And for both SDI and IP environments, there are powerful and efficient stagebox solutions to be
implemented with MediorNet Compact or FusioN, or the MicroN Point-to-Point App.

MediorNet TDM Integrated Processing UHD UHD HorizoN & MuoN Up/Down/Cross Conversion Apps MicroN Point-to-Point App MuoN & FusioN Encode/Decode Apps
With integrated processing features such as frame These converter apps enable high-quality The MicroN Point-to-Point App enables all JPEG-XS Signal compression is a key enabler to exchange
store/frame sync, embedders/de-embedders, test HD HD conversion to/from any UHD/3G/HD content. They hardware ports on the device, but limits network feeds between remote sites through low
pattern generators and sample rate converters, can be used for incoming feed signal normalization size to two devices in one net, making it a cost- bandwidth connectivity. The JPEG-XS Encode/
HD
MediorNet minimizes the need for external or to provide down-converted HD versions of UHD efficient solution to connect two devices located Decode App can be installed on MuoN SFPs or
processing and glue equipment. Through these signals for easy monitoring inside the facility. The in your main production site and your remote FusioN devices to provide an extremely dense and
HD
features, the system provides enormous efficiency MediorNet UDX converters provide pristine image facility. The app also enables the hardware to cost-effective solution. In addition to providing SDI
gains in all production environments. quality scaling and de-interlacing motion adaption operate standalone: This way, a single MicroN can I/Os with encode or decode signals into JPEG-XS,
and directional interpolation. This App also act as a 12x12 router and audio embedder/de- the I/ Os are also available as ST 2110. This solution
includes color space conversion between BT.709 embedder with MADI and sync delay, while also is perfect for internal television station monitoring
and BT.2020 as well as a full color converter. providing video frame sync and delay. systems, signal contribution or remote production
applications.

MuoN & FusioN Encode/Decode App HorizoN & MuoN HDR Conversion App Compact Standard App
JPEG-XS The Encode/Decode Apps for MuoN and FusioN HDR The HDR App provides compatibility between the MediorNet Compact is a fiber-based stagebox
handle conversion to or from IP ST 2110 with multiple SDR or HDR signal formats inside a live providing enough capacity for bi-directional
JPEG-XS encoding and decoding, with FusioN also production environment. The conversion happens transport of 16 HD-SDI signals, dozens of MADI
providing SDI for your inputs and outputs. When in real time using 3D LUT (Look-up-table) color streams or GBit-Ethernet signals and hundreds
used with MediorNet VirtU devices, they boast transformation files. The product comes with of audio channels or intercom ports – ideal for
the highest density in the market with 64 encode/ preloaded files from BBC and NBC, but users can streamlining the infrastructure of any mobile,
decode channels within a single RU. add their own 17, 33 or 65 resolution cube files. studio or live event application.
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HorizoN 2110 SDI
HDR
UHD
MetroN
HD

MediorNet HorizoN blurs the boundary between traditional SDI-based and

ST 2110 infrastructures with its dense array of SDI-IP gateways and offers
an incredible amount of video processing capabilities such as up/down/
cross, SDR-HDR conversion and color correction. Within a single rack unit,
16 independent and individually configurable processing engines allow up
to 128 channels of SDI-ST 2110, up to 32 channels of SDR-HDR or up to 16 The MediorNet MetroN core router provides intense real-time signal-
up down/cross conversions. SFP-based baseband video I/O completes the routing capacity (32x10G/32x4.25G ports) and offers non-blocking switching.
package, making it an extremely versatile solution that can handle even the The 2-RU device features switching delays of <40ms as well as high-speed
toughest challenges in a modern production environment. re-routing that allows as many as 1,000 connections to be re-routed in less
than a second.
• Up to 16x processing engines, e.g. for UDX, • 4x 100G highspeed links • Sync reference In / Out (BB, Tri-Level, WC)
SDR/HDR conversion, Color Correction and ST • 4x 100G IP Interfaces (2022-7) • Integrated processing incl. sample rate
2110 IP Gateways • 8x 12G/3G/HD/SD – SDI In & 8x 12G/3G/HD/SD SDI Out conversion, frame sync, test pattern generator
• 64 auto-sensing ports (32x 10G / 32x 4.25G) • 1 sync In / 2 sync Out
• 2 ethernet ports plus 1 config port • Redundant power supplies and fan modules

MicroN UHD
MULTIVIEWER

Compact
MediorNet MicroN UHD adds more bandwidth, more I/O, higher resolutions,
and more processing power to the MediorNet platform. The device
provides 400G backbone connectivity for signal distribution over meshed
architectures, includes 12G-SDI for native UHD (4k) workflows, and allows
reliable operation due to link redundancy.

• 4x 100G highspeed links • 8x 3G/HD/SD-SDI In & 8x 3G/HD/SD-SDI Out • Sync reference In / Out (BB, Tri-Level, WC)
• 8x 12G/3G/HD/SD – SDI In1 & 8x 12G/3G/HD/ • 16x 3G/HD/SD-SDI In / Out (switchable) • Integrated processing incl. sample rate
SD SDI Out2 • 2x SFP ports (for MADI) conversion, frame sync, test pattern generator

MicroN
MULTIVIEWER

MediorNet Compact is the cost-effective and easy-to-use entry to the world

of MediorNet. With a network bandwidth of 50 Gbit/s, MediorNet Compact
provides enough capacity for bi-directional transport of 16 HD-SDI signal,
dozens of MADI streams or GBit-Ethernet signals and hundreds of audio
MediorNet MicroN is software-enabled, app-based hardware that can either channels or intercom ports.
be a simple point-to-point link for up to 12 bi-directional 3G signals, or part
of a large de-centralized router – but it can even serve as a distributed
MultiViewer and provides a lot of glue functionality like frame synchronizers,
test pattern generator, embedding, de-embedding and more.
• Wide array of I/Os, capacity for 16 HD-SDI • Powerful integrated processing functions
• 8x 10G highspeed links • Sync reference In / Out (BB, Tri-Level, WC) conversion, frame synchronizers, test pattern signals, dozens of MADI streams or GBit- including sample rate conversion, frame
• 12x 3G/HD/SD-SDI In & 12x 3G/HD/SD-SDI Out • Software-defined hardware, 3 apps available generator and more Ethernet signals and hundreds of audio synchronizers, test pattern generator and
• 2x SFP ports (for MADI) • Integrated processing incl. sample rate channels or intercom ports more
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MuoN FusioN

MuoN A10 FusioN 3 FusioN 6

2110 SDI 2022 SDI 2110 SDI JPEG-XS 2110 SDI JPEG-XS

The FusioN series of compact standalone I/O and processing devices can be
MuoN B10 MuoN B25 configured with a range of software apps to act as IP gateway or encoders/ • Miniature processing frame with 3 or 6 SFP slots supporting
UHD UHD HD
decoders. Due to their small form factor and low power consumption, 2x fiber links for ST2022-7 hitless redundancy
2110 SDI
the devices can be placed close to signal sources or destinations, creating
HD HD HD
powerful efficiencies in any production environment. • Flexible I/O configuration with support of SDI, HDMI and fiber
through SFP plug-in modules
HDR
JPEG-XS 2110 SDI

• Auto-sensing for HD and UHD formats

• Mountable to the back of a standard monitor or installed into

2RU bracket housing up to 9/18 frames

• Powerful processing apps, including Gateway, or Encode/Decode

Apps with optional UHD, Frame Sync, and Clean Switching
Add-Ons
VirtU
MuoN SFPs are pluggable gateway and processing devices that can be used
inside the VirtU-32 passive housing frame (MuoN B series) or inside VirtU-48-S • Software-defined platform with up to 3 app spaces per Muon SFP
top-of-rack switch (MuoN A series). The software-defined hardware is
available with a range of different input and output configurations, including • Available with different I/O port configs or as an IP-to-IP SFP
BNC, fiber, or HDMI. MuoN SFPs can be configured with a wide range of without external connectors VirtU 32
different apps: A simple change of the software license turns the device into
an up/down/cross or HDR converter, a JPEG-XS encoder or decoder, or even • Powerful processing apps, including Gateway, UDX, HDR
an audio router. Conversion, or Encode/Decode Apps with optional Frame Sync
and Clean Switching Add-Ons

• Extremely compact, low weight, low power consumption

• Field upgradable The VirtU IP infrastructure platform can host an extremely dense array of
Riedel MuoN B SFP processors in just 1RU. The frame can be used as a bulk
gateway, as a very dense processing unit or for any combination of gateway
and processing. This modular platform allows users to gradually build their
key advanced gateway and processing power as their needs grow!

• 8 independent clusters of 4x MuoN B SFPs • Allows any mix of MuoN B SFPs (per cluster • Very high reliability: fully passive signal path
connecting to a dual set of 40G/100G uplinks host data rate must be the same) from QSFPs to SFPs, redundant power supply
for ST2022-7 hitless redundancy
 „MediorNet‘s decentralized approach provides massive benefits including
THE redundancy, flexibility, and the ability to scale the system as our needs

WORLD MEDIORNET
dictate. For those reasons, MediorNet was the perfect choice to meet our
complex media distribution and communications requirements.”

OF
Christian Castelli, Audiovisual System Engineer,
French National Assembly

MediorNet is all about the perfect production environment.

Whether in broadcast centers, OB vans, convention centers, houses
of worship, cruise ships, concert halls or stadia, MediorNet provides
the necessary flexibility and efficiency for you to realize the best
possible productions. Its highly modular concept of distributed
video infrastructures and software-defined hardware allows us to
offer a solution that not only reflects our customers’ current needs,
but a steady stream of advances to meet their future expectations.
„Riedel technology allows us to future-proof our IP investments
Below you will find two typical setups. While live events still and streamline costs while reducing our footprint and energy
mostly rely on SDI infrastructures and broadcast urges towards IP consumption. Their uniquely dense SFP solutions enable us to optimize
technology, both technologies are, of course, very suitable to either space, consume less energy, curtail equipment purchases and
production. Whatever your application and your legacy equipment, facilitate integration into large-scale systems.“
MediorNet can be tailored to meet your requirements, resulting in Francois Legrand, Senior Director, Core Systems Engineering,
relieved operators, happy clients, and satisfied investors. CBC/Radio-Canada

STADIA SPORTS
CORPORATIONS LIVE EVENTS
OUTSIDE BROADCAST CONFERENCE CENTERS
STUDIOS CRUISE SHIPS

SDI SOLUTIONS FOR LIVE EVENTS IP & HYBRID SOLUTIONS FOR TV STUDIOS
MAIN STAGE SECOND STAGE TEMPORARY EXPANSION SDI STUDIO IP STUDIO CENTRAL EQUIPMENT ROOM

FusioN 3 FusioN 6
HDR

Video Wall Video Wall

VirtU 32
MicroN MicroN UHD IP Switch
Compact Compact

FOH FOH
Core IP
SDI REMOTE IP REMOTE CONTROL ROOM
MicroN UHD MicroN Switch
PRODUCTION PRODUCTION
Compact

MicroN
Compact
FusioN 6
ENTRANCE CENTRAL EQUIPMENT OB TRUCK FusioN 6
ROOM
MetroN Audio Mixer Vision Mixer
MicroN UHD
MicroN UHD MicroN UHD
Compact HorizoN MicroN IP Switch IP Switch
HD
HDR
HorizoN
MULTIVIEWER HD

Riedel‘s robust MediorNet TDM devices are built for the rigors of live events. As an all-round event backbone, MediorNet incorporates various Planning to go full IP in your TV studios? Or are you looking to make a first step integrates core processing, routing, and SDI-IP conversion capabilties in a
With its distributed, flexible topology and its innovative app concept, the infrastructures in one network and provides an ethernet tunnel for systems towards IP but don‘t want to abandon all your trusted SDI equipment? Our single RU, creating interconnectivity between all products and sites of any
system is highly adaptable to rapidly changing production needs. This is including CCTV, internet access, weather monitoring, cashless payment, flexible systems allow for hybrid solutions that combine the best of both worlds signal types.
particularly useful in dynamic environments like festivals, where MediorNet lighting control and of course intercom. and support a smooth, incremental transition to IP workflows. The MediorNet
allows to add more devices and apps on the fly and with minimal effort. Need IP bridge creates high-speed IP pipes between your SDI infrastructure and your Besides their open, standards-based and proven interoperability, all MediorNet
additional video capacity at side stage 2? Just add a MicroN or Compact Pro Not only suitable for large festivals, MediorNet offers a host of advantages IP network, while the MediorNet IP MuoN and Horizon allow you to gradually products easily integrate with Ember+/ NMOS-based orchestration and control.
node, connect it to the network and off you go! to smaller events and venues. These benefit from devices like MediorNet grow your IP-based routing, and processing capabilities. Their flexible and scalable distributed architecture lets you swiftly add not just
Compact Pro, MicroN and HorizoN providing integrated signal processing at single devices but entire subsystems like backup glue.
In any live event scenario, MediorNet shines as a legitimate plug & play the cost of simple multiplexing point-to-point products. Boasting 64 (UHD) gateway and processing channels per rack unit, MediorNet
solution with very short setup times, fast and intuitive configuration, as well VirtU provides the highest density and power efficiency on the market. The So the options are varied and versatile. Thanks to its great versatility and
as integrated processing and multiviewing capabilities. And whenever you FusioN standalone converters complement the solution by converting signals flexibility, the distributed system excels in live events, sports venues, broadcast
need even more processing power, MediorNet HorizoN with its UDX/SDR- at the edge, significantly reducing cabling and space requirements. To easily centers, outside broadcast fleets, corporations and governmental facilities.
HDR conversion or color correction is available just where it is needed. connect SDI infrastructure islands to your IP system, MediorNet HorizoN
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