THE MEDIORNET FAMILY
DISTRIBUTED VIDEO NETWORKS

MEDIORNET
DISTRIBUTED VIDEO INFRASTRUCTURES FOR ROUTING,
MULTIVIEWING & PROCESSING
The broadcast media and entertainment industries ﬁnd themselvesin the midst of a massive and disruptive transition from SDI to IP
technologies. Over the past decades, SDI has proven to be a reliableand practical standard for the distribution of video, audio and data
signals – and it will continue to be an important building block in
broadcast facilities and production in the next years. However,IP-based systems have emerged to form a powerful and ﬂexible
infrastructure that can accommodate the increasing demands
for higher-resolution video and better connectivity.

SOFTWARE-DEFINEDWith the introduction of MediorNet more than a decade ago, Riedel has
pioneered the distributed approach to video infrastructures by combining
signal transport, routing, processing, and conversion in a redundant real-time
network. To this day, MediorNet remains the only system that oﬀers all theadvantages of distributed, software-deﬁned hardware with an uprecedented
level of security and reliability for both SDI and IP infrastructures.

DISTRIBUTED

Thanks to its great versatility and ﬂexibility, the distributed system excels
in event or sports venues, broadcast centers or outside broadcast ﬂeets,and corporate or governmental facilities. That’s why today
there are millions of MediorNet SDI and IP I/Os deployed
in diﬀerent verticals all around the globe – from small
installations to large and complex infrastructures.
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
and IP, oﬀering a graceful and pragmatic hybrid path
towards IP – at the right time and right cost.

FLEXIBLESCALABLEIPHYBRID

SDI/TDMMILLIONS OF VIDEO I/OS DEPLOYEDHUNDREDS OF IP VIDEO DEPLOYMENTS
JT-NM TESTED

MediorNet’s futureproof modular structure and innovative app concept
enable it to adapt easily to changes in the market: As the industry’s
standards and expectations evolve, MediorNet evolves with them.
Riedel’s most recent answer to the challenges arising from the IP
transformation is the all-new hybrid SDI-IP processing platform MediorNet
HorizoN. A complement to the intelligent SDI signal interfaces MicroN UHD,
MicroN, Compact, and the MetroN core switch, this new node elegantly
unites the SDI and IP worlds with its dense array of ST 2110 gateways, whileproviding powerful video processing capabilities.
At the very heart of the MediorNet IP world lies our patented MuoN SFP
processor technology. MuoN SFPs are powerful, software-deﬁned gateway
and processing devices the size of a thumb that can be plugged into our
MediorNet VirtU IP core platforms or COTS switches. The FusioN edge
converters come in a similarly small form factor, oﬀering standalone IP
gateway or encode/decode functionalities just where you need them.
Within the ever-growing MediorNet family, you‘ll ﬁnd all the tools you needfor your production – whether it’s SDI-centric, IP-centric, or anything in
between. Riedel is just the right partner to guide you through this challenging
time, providing you with a perfect transition path from SDI to full IP, at yourown pace and within your budget constraints.

OUR VISION“Distributed video and audio infrastructures
are going to shape the future of the media
and entertainment industry. Riedel brings
together decades of innovation, know-how andexperience in this area. Our software deﬁned
hardware approach enables MediorNet to
evolve with industry demands, making any
MediorNet system a future-proof investment –no matter if SDI, hybrid or full IP.“Thomas Riedel
CEO and FounderDistributed Routing

Distributed Multiviewing

MediorNet provides versatile distributed routing and gateway capacities for any SDI, IP, or hybrid production environment. Instead of a central
router, MediorNet infrastructures are based on an array of decentralized network devices and intelligent nodes. This distributed system intelligence
allows the free placement of physical I/Os, which increases the ﬂexibility of any installation while signiﬁcantly reducing cabling and set-up time.
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
data or ethernet can be transported and routed eﬀortlessly to and from any conceivable point.

Multiviewing remains one of the most important processing and monitoring features in any video system – and distributing multiviewer capacities
may considerably streamline all associated processes and workﬂows. For one, the integration into a distributed MediorNet ecosystem enables
eﬃcient monitoring of any signal and ﬂexible routing of multiviewer heads to any physical output. For another, the various MultiViewer Apps
available for MicroN UHD and MicroN provide unmatched scalability, ﬂexibility and density, as well as support for 3rd party interfaces like Ember+,
NMOS, and TSL, making them just the right choice for any production.

MicroN UHD & MicroN Standard App
The Standard App provides high-density signal
interfaces into the distributed MediorNet TDM
ecosystem and allows to build highly scalable
audio and video routing solutions. It enables
24/48 SDI video signal port (up to 12G SDI) and2 MADI audio interfaces and provides 80G/400G
backbone connectivity. All audio and video ports
come with standard processing features likeframe synchronizers, embedders/de-embedders
and many more...

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SDI

2022

SDI

HorizoN, MuoN & FusioN
Encapsulation/Decapsulation AppsOﬀering the highest density on the market, these
Apps provide highly scalable and ﬂexible audio
and video gateways into distributed IP networks.
The broad selection of conversion applications
enables conversion of various baseband signals
to ST 2110 and vice versa. The HorizoN, MuoN &FusioN video gateway applications come with full
UHD support and frame synchronizers. The MuoN
A also oﬀer SDI from/to ST2022-6 conversion.

MuoN Audio Routing App
Allowing to re-route and re-format IP audio
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.

MULTIVIEWER

MicroN UHD & MicroN MultiViewer App
With access to all distributed MediorNet signals,
the MicroN UHD & MicroN MultiViewer Apps makethese available on one of up to eight monitoringheads that can be routed to any given output.
Both apps feature a rich set of widgets, as well as
fully ﬂexible scaling and positioning of elementson the screen. As MediorNet is distributedby nature, the MultiViewer Apps allow to use
system-wide clocks, time codes and countersand easy conﬁguration sharing. The MicroN UHD
Multiviewer App includes all the powerful featuresof the MicroN Multiviewer App, while increasing
the input channel amount to 36 PiPs.

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 thedecentralized MediorNet network and across diﬀerent formats. With a wide selection of apps, enhanced processing capabilities like up/down/crossconversion, color correction, or encoding/decoding, can be added to the system just where they are needed. As MediorNet solutions are softwaredeﬁned 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.

There are ever-larger distances to be covered between the various parts of modern production chains, e.g. between venue and production truck,
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
networks, it features JPEG-XS encode/decode solutions and the compact FusioN devices, which can be installed right at the signal sources anddestinations 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
With integrated processing features such as frame
store/frame sync, embedders/de-embedders, test
pattern generators and sample rate converters,
MediorNet minimizes the need for external
processing and glue equipment. Through thesefeatures, the system provides enormous eﬃciency
gains in all production environments.

JPEG-XS

MuoN & FusioN Encode/Decode App
The Encode/Decode Apps for MuoN and FusioN
handle conversion to or from IP ST 2110 with
JPEG-XS encoding and decoding, with FusioN also
providing SDI for your inputs and outputs. Whenused with MediorNet VirtU devices, they boast
the highest density in the market with 64 encode/
decode channels within a single RU.

UHD

UHD

HD

HD
HD
HD

HDR

HorizoN & MuoN Up/Down/Cross Conversion Apps
These converter apps enable high-quality
conversion to/from any UHD/3G/HD content. They
can be used for incoming feed signal normalizationor to provide down-converted HD versions of UHD
signals for easy monitoring inside the facility. The
MediorNet UDX converters provide pristine image
quality scaling and de-interlacing motion adaption
and directional interpolation. This App also
includes color space conversion between BT.709
and BT.2020 as well as a full color converter.

MicroN Point-to-Point App
The MicroN Point-to-Point App enables all
hardware ports on the device, but limits network
size to two devices in one net, making it a costeﬃcient solution to connect two devices locatedin your main production site and your remotefacility. The app also enables the hardware tooperate standalone: This way, a single MicroN can
act as a 12x12 router and audio embedder/deembedder with MADI and sync delay, while also
providing video frame sync and delay.

HorizoN & MuoN HDR Conversion App
The HDR App provides compatibility between themultiple SDR or HDR signal formats inside a live
production environment. The conversion happens
in real time using 3D LUT (Look-up-table) colortransformation ﬁles. The product comes withpreloaded ﬁles from BBC and NBC, but users can
add their own 17, 33 or 65 resolution cube ﬁles.

Compact Standard App
MediorNet Compact is a ﬁber-based stagebox
providing enough capacity for bi-directionaltransport of 16 HD-SDI signals, dozens of MADI
streams or GBit-Ethernet signals and hundredsof audio channels or intercom ports – ideal for
streamlining the infrastructure of any mobile,
studio or live event application.

JPEG-XS

MuoN & FusioN Encode/Decode Apps
Signal compression is a key enabler to exchange
feeds between remote sites through low
bandwidth connectivity. The JPEG-XS Encode/
Decode App can be installed on MuoN SFPs or
FusioN devices to provide an extremely dense andcost-eﬀective solution. In addition to providing SDI
I/Os with encode or decode signals into JPEG-XS,
the I/ Os are also available as ST 2110. This solution
is perfect for internal television station monitoring
systems, signal contribution or remote production
applications.

MEET THEMEDIORNET FAMILY
HorizoN

UHD
2110

SDI

HDR

MetroNHD

MediorNet HorizoN blurs the boundary between traditional SDI-based andST 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
up down/cross conversions. SFP-based baseband video I/O completes the
package, making it an extremely versatile solution that can handle even the
toughest challenges in a modern production environment.
• Up to 16x processing engines, e.g. for UDX,SDR/HDR conversion, Color Correction and ST
2110 IP Gateways• 4x 100G highspeed links• Sync reference In / Out (BB, Tri-Level, WC)• 4x 100G IP Interfaces (2022-7)• Integrated processing incl. sample rate
• 8x 12G/3G/HD/SD – SDI In & 8x 12G/3G/HD/SD SDI Out
conversion, frame sync, test pattern generator

The MediorNet MetroN core router provides intense real-time signalrouting capacity (32x10G/32x4.25G ports) and oﬀers non-blocking switching.
The 2-RU device features switching delays of <40ms as well as high-speed
re-routing that allows as many as 1,000 connections to be re-routed in lessthan a second.

• 64 auto-sensing ports (32x 10G / 32x 4.25G)• 2 ethernet ports plus 1 conﬁg port

• 1 sync In / 2 sync Out• 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 meshedarchitectures, includes 12G-SDI for native UHD (4k) workﬂows, and allows
reliable operation due to link redundancy.
• 4x 100G highspeed links• 8x 12G/3G/HD/SD – SDI In1 & 8x 12G/3G/HD/SD SDI Out2

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

MicroN
MULTIVIEWER

MediorNet Compact is the cost-eﬀective and easy-to-use entry to the worldof 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
channels or intercom ports.

MediorNet MicroN is software-enabled, app-based hardware that can either
be a simple point-to-point link for up to 12 bi-directional 3G signals, or partof 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.
• 8x 10G highspeed links• 12x 3G/HD/SD-SDI In & 12x 3G/HD/SD-SDI Out• 2x SFP ports (for MADI)• Sync reference In / Out (BB, Tri-Level, WC)• Software-deﬁned hardware, 3 apps available• Integrated processing incl. sample rate

conversion, frame synchronizers, test patterngenerator and more

• Wide array of I/Os, capacity for 16 HD-SDI
signals, dozens of MADI streams or GBitEthernet signals and hundreds of audio
channels or intercom ports• Powerful integrated processing functions
including sample rate conversion, frame
synchronizers, test pattern generator andmoreMEET THEMEDIORNET FAMILY
MuoN

FusioN

MuoN A10

FusioN 3
2110

SDI

2022

SDI

MuoN B25

MuoN B10
2110

FusioN 6
2110

UHD

UHD

HD

HD

HD

HD

SDI

HDR

JPEG-XS

2110

SDI

JPEG-XSThe FusioN series of compact standalone I/O and processing devices can be
conﬁgured with a range of software apps to act as IP gateway or encoders/
decoders. Due to their small form factor and low power consumption,
the devices can be placed close to signal sources or destinations, creating
powerful eﬃciencies in any production environment.

SDI

2110

SDI

JPEG-XS• Miniature processing frame with 3 or 6 SFP slots supporting
2x ﬁber links for ST2022-7 hitless redundancy• Flexible I/O conﬁguration with support of SDI, HDMI and ﬁber
through SFP plug-in modules• 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

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
top-of-rack switch (MuoN A series). The software-deﬁned hardware isavailable with a range of diﬀerent input and output conﬁgurations, including
BNC, ﬁber, or HDMI. MuoN SFPs can be conﬁgured with a wide range ofdiﬀerent 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 evenan audio router.

• Software-deﬁned platform with up to 3 app spaces per Muon SFP

VirtU• Available with diﬀerent I/O port conﬁgs or as an IP-to-IP SFP
without external connectors

VirtU 32

• Powerful processing apps, including Gateway, or Encode/DecodeApps with optional UHD, Frame Sync, and Clean Switching
Add-Ons• Powerful processing apps, including Gateway, UDX, HDR
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 ofRiedel 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
connecting to a dual set of 40G/100G uplinks
for ST2022-7 hitless redundancy• Allows any mix of MuoN B SFPs (per cluster
host data rate must be the same)• Very high reliability: fully passive signal pathfrom QSFPs to SFPs, redundant power supply

THE

WORLD

OF

„MediorNet‘s decentralized approach provides massive beneﬁts including
redundancy, ﬂexibility, and the ability to scale the system as our needs
dictate. For those reasons, MediorNet was the perfect choice to meet ourcomplex media distribution and communications requirements.”
Christian Castelli, Audiovisual System Engineer,
French National Assembly

MEDIORNET
MediorNet is all about the perfect production environment.
Whether in broadcast centers, OB vans, convention centers, housesof 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 tooﬀer 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
and streamline costs while reducing our footprint and energy
consumption. Their uniquely dense SFP solutions enable us to optimize
space, consume less energy, curtail equipment purchases andfacilitate integration into large-scale systems.“
Francois Legrand, Senior Director, Core Systems Engineering,
CBC/Radio-Canada

Below you will ﬁnd two typical setups. While live events still
mostly rely on SDI infrastructures and broadcast urges towards IP
technology, both technologies are, of course, very suitable to either
production. Whatever your application and your legacy equipment,
MediorNet can be tailored to meet your requirements, resulting inrelieved operators, happy clients, and satisﬁed investors.

STADIA
CORPORATIONSOUTSIDE BROADCASTSTUDIOS

SPORTSLIVE EVENTSCONFERENCE CENTERSCRUISE SHIPSSDI SOLUTIONS FOR LIVE EVENTS

IP & HYBRID SOLUTIONS FOR TV STUDIOSSECOND STAGE

MAIN STAGE

TEMPORARY EXPANSIONSDI STUDIOIP STUDIOCENTRAL EQUIPMENT ROOM

FusioN 3
Video Wall

Compact
FOH

FusioN 6
HDRVideo Wall
MicroN

Compact

MicroN UHD

VirtU 32

IP Switch

FOH
MicroN

MicroN UHD

IP REMOTEPRODUCTION

Core IP
SwitchCONTROL ROOM

MicroN

Compact
ENTRANCE

Compact

SDI REMOTE
PRODUCTIONCENTRAL EQUIPMENT
ROOM

FusioN 6

OB TRUCK
MetroN
MicroN UHD
MicroN UHD
HorizoN

Compact

FusioN 6
Audio Mixer

MicroN UHD

MicroNIP Switch

HD

Riedel‘s robust MediorNet TDM devices are built for the rigors of live events.
With its distributed, ﬂexible topology and its innovative app concept, thesystem is highly adaptable to rapidly changing production needs. This isparticularly useful in dynamic environments like festivals, where MediorNet
allows to add more devices and apps on the ﬂy and with minimal eﬀort. Needadditional video capacity at side stage 2? Just add a MicroN or Compact Pro
node, connect it to the network and oﬀ you go!
In any live event scenario, MediorNet shines as a legitimate plug & playsolution with very short setup times, fast and intuitive conﬁguration, as wellas integrated processing and multiviewing capabilities. And whenever you
need even more processing power, MediorNet HorizoN with its UDX/SDRHDR conversion or color correction is available just where it is needed.

HD

As an all-round event backbone, MediorNet incorporates various
infrastructures in one network and provides an ethernet tunnel for systems
including CCTV, internet access, weather monitoring, cashless payment,
lighting control and of course intercom.
Not only suitable for large festivals, MediorNet oﬀers a host of advantages
to smaller events and venues. These beneﬁt from devices like MediorNet
Compact Pro, MicroN and HorizoN providing integrated signal processing at
the cost of simple multiplexing point-to-point products.

IP Switch
HorizoNHDR
MULTIVIEWER

Vision Mixer

Planning to go full IP in your TV studios? Or are you looking to make a ﬁrst step
towards IP but don‘t want to abandon all your trusted SDI equipment? Our
ﬂexible systems allow for hybrid solutions that combine the best of both worlds
and support a smooth, incremental transition to IP workﬂows. The MediorNet
IP bridge creates high-speed IP pipes between your SDI infrastructure and yourIP network, while the MediorNet IP MuoN and Horizon allow you to graduallygrow your IP-based routing, and processing capabilities.
Boasting 64 (UHD) gateway and processing channels per rack unit, MediorNet
VirtU provides the highest density and power eﬃciency on the market. The
FusioN standalone converters complement the solution by converting signals
at the edge, signiﬁcantly reducing cabling and space requirements. To easily
connect SDI infrastructure islands to your IP system, MediorNet HorizoN

integrates core processing, routing, and SDI-IP conversion capabilties in asingle RU, creating interconnectivity between all products and sites of any
signal types.
Besides their open, standards-based and proven interoperability, all MediorNet
products easily integrate with Ember+/ NMOS-based orchestration and control.
Their ﬂexible and scalable distributed architecture lets you swiftly add not justsingle devices but entire subsystems like backup glue.
So the options are varied and versatile. Thanks to its great versatility andﬂexibility, the distributed system excels in live events, sports venues, broadcast
centers, outside broadcast ﬂeets, corporations and governmental facilities.

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