AV Over IP: Just What The World Needs

AV over IP is a term that refers to an approach that uses the Internet instead of traditional broadcast-based video surveillance. AV over IP has been used widely by businesses and governments worldwide for years.

The emergence of higher resolution signals is straining AV infrastructure. Although they are only temporary fixes, adding enormous cables or source signal boxes is an option. AV over IP is one of the biggest trends in 2022, though it’s not the only technology influencing the market. Similar to the analog-to-digital switch, the AV over IP transition is far from finished but almost undoubtedly inevitable.

What does AV over IP mean?

Audio/Video over IP is a technology that allows you to transmit audio and video over a network. A lot of people don’t know what AV over IP means, so let’s get straight to the point:

You can use it for both live and on-demand content. It lets users access their stored videos from anywhere in the world using any device, including mobile phones or tablets.

This makes it easy for people who travel frequently or live far away from where they work to watch their favorite shows without sacrificing quality or hassle when using traditional methods of watching TV shows online like Netflix.

Why AV over IP?

If you’re looking for an AV over IP solution that is flexible, scalable, and reliable—and if your budget is on the smaller side—it might be worth considering.

You won’t have to worry about your installations’ reliability because centralized servers will manage them. And because there aren’t any servers or PCs running 24/7 in each room (like traditional video surveillance systems), there’s less chance of them being affected by power outages or other issues that may affect other systems on-site.

Transporting video over IP signals over conventional twisted pair cabling was the first step in the process. Although the standard ethernet protocol transmits the video over IP, this technology has been around for a while and can handle bandwidth and high-resolution AV packets.

Current AV Technologies

AV over IP is a new technology that allows you to use the Internet for video conferencing and broadcast needs. It is a cost-effective and reliable solution that offers high-quality video and audio without investing in additional equipment or software.

Many AV products and services maintain the best possible sound and image quality while the sources are moved and changed. Low pipeline latency and quick switching are additional performance factors. Some AV equipment can also perform processing tasks like multiplying the sources and making them simultaneously available for consumption in multiple locations.

Real-time source modification is a feature of more advanced processing. This can involve cropping, up- or down-scaling (for example, from HD to 4K or 4K to HD), compositing (text overlays or the blending of multiple videos), changing the video signal from one type to another (like DisplayPort to HDMI), and more.

What Factors Should Take Into Account When Using AV over IP?

The desired quality and latency are possibly the first things to consider when switching to AV over IP. It makes sense to stick with a matrix switch if your installation is small—limited to a few rooms—and perfect quality is required.

However, using AV over IP systems now allows for future expansion. It will be a good idea to take AV over IP into consideration if there’s a chance that you’ll be expanding the network in the future.

When considering switching to AV over IP, remember that it’s not all roses. You will consider several factors when deciding whether or not this is an appropriate solution for your organization:

• Bandwidth Requirements
• Latency Requirements
• Security Requirements
• Cost of Implementation (and Maintenance)

Ending Note

We believe that AV over IP is the future of AV technology. It’s more efficient, has more features, and can be controlled remotely with apps on your phone. This is the way to go if you want to stay current with AV system developments!