Test & measurement expert Leader Instruments developed new software for NDI signal troubleshooting and monitoring, valuable for broadcasters, video producers and integrators.
Test & measurement specialist Leader Instruments Corporation has developed a new software application for comprehensive NDI signal troubleshooting and monitoring. The tool will be equally valuable to broadcasters and production companies, systems integrators verifying network topographies, and device manufacturers who need a quick, simple way to check NDI streams.
NDI Checker software runs in a browser on a standard Windows PC. When connected to a signal network, NDI Checker can display a full list of NDI signals in the implementation, give clear access to all the technical parameters of any individual signal, serve as a confidence monitor and create an event log.
On the one screen, operators can immediately confirm video format, bitrate and received frames. Up to 100,000 events can be captured by the event log, displayed on the monitor and available for export as a CSV file for further analysis.
"NDI has become a very popular production format, and we are pleased to unveil this addition to our family of reliable, practical tools," said Moriharu Ide, President, Leader Instruments Corporation. "On one screen, an engineer can keep track of every signal in a workflow, have a clear overview of the network performance, build an event log to track performance, and be able to watch any signal at any time, all in real time.
"IP connectivity is transforming the way content is produced, but it brings a new and different set of challenges to maintain signal quality and reliability. This application meets the real requirements of network engineers and operators, with the characteristic Leader practicality and simplicity of operation."
The NDI Checker signal monitoring application will be demonstrated at NAB 2025, as well as the results of the combined work of the Leader and PHABRIX development teams, including a new line-up of video analysis and test signal generation instruments under the LeaderPhabrix brand. Visitors will be able to see and try equipment for testing, measurement and monitoring of all signal types – SDI, IP and hybrid, up to 4k resolution and beyond. leaderphabrix.com
