ES 2160 standardizes professional media over managed IP networks. This standard facilitates high-quality video and audio transport, along with crucial ancillary data, offering interoperability across various broadcast equipment. An example application is the transmission of uncompressed UHD video within a broadcast studio environment.
Standardization through specifications like ES 2160 offers significant advantages to the professional media industry. It streamlines workflows, reduces equipment compatibility issues, and lowers overall costs. Furthermore, it fosters innovation by providing a common framework for manufacturers to develop interoperable solutions. The historical context involves the transition from SDI-based infrastructures to more flexible and scalable IP-based systems, driven by increasing bandwidth demands and the convergence of broadcast and IT technologies.