Codec — Compression/Decompression
A codec encodes and decodes audio or video signals using compression algorithms — understanding codecs determines the quality, latency, and bandwidth trade-offs in video conferencing, AV-over-IP, and streaming systems.
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NDI — Network Device Interface
IP video protocol by NewTek/Vizrt streaming broadcast-quality video over standard Ethernet with automatic device discovery, widely used in production, streaming, and corporate AV.
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RTP and RTSP — Real-Time Transport Protocols
RTP carries real-time audio and video over IP networks; RTSP controls the playback of those streams — together they underpin Dante, AES67, IP camera streaming, and IPTV in AV systems.
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