EPISODE · Mar 20, 2026 · 49 MIN
How to Properly Implement a PTP Solution In Your Station (Leader & Heartland Video Systems webinar)
from Be A Video Leader! The Ultimate Test & Measurement Podcast · host Leader Electronics
As PTP has become the backbone of ST 2110 synchronization, many broadcasters have experienced unexpected PTP behavior, reference mismatches, and unplanned grandmaster changeovers that disrupt operations and compromise on-air stability.During this webinar brought to you by Leader and Heartland Video Systems, Steve Holmes from Leader will discuss the practical challenges you face when deploying and maintaining PTP-based timing infrastructures. You’ll find out:How and why PTP reference mismatches occurWhat triggers unnecessary grandmaster switching How to recognize early warning signs of PTP problemsThe recommended design principles for broadcast-focused PTP architecturesBest practices for ensuring consistent, deterministic synchronization across hybrid SDI/IP environmentsWhether you’re planning a new IP installation at your station, or already managing an existing PTP network, this webinar will provide clear guidance on building a reliable timing platform that avoids common pitfalls like lip-sync issues, video artifacts, or complete loss of synchronization. If you’d like the Leader white paper, PTP System Commissioning: A Series of Grandmaster Changeover Tests for PTP Systems in IP Media Networks, get your copy here: https://keap.page/bk673/leader-lt4670-white-paper-sign-up.html 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/.
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As PTP has become the backbone of ST 2110 synchronization, many broadcasters have experienced unexpected PTP behavior, reference mismatches, and unplanned grandmaster changeovers that disrupt operations and compromise on-air stability. During this webinar brought to you by Leader and Heartland Video Systems, Steve Holmes from Leader will discuss the practical challenges you face when deploying and maintaining PTP-based timing infrastructures. You’ll find out: How and why PTP reference m...
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