BetaLivePictureAI SMPTE 2110 Toolkit

See what's actually on the wire — analyze and generate ST 2110, on one PC.

A Windows app that inspects and generates SMPTE ST 2110 video, audio and ANC streams — waveform, vectorscope, PTP timing diagnostics and an NMOS controller, plus a built-in signal generator. No dedicated rack, no separate box for each check.

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Why it exists

One PC and a 10GbE card, instead of a rack

Verifying an ST 2110/NMOS install usually means a waveform monitor, a protocol analyzer, a PTP grandmaster and an NMOS controller — each its own box. The 2110 Toolkit puts all of it, plus a reference signal generator, into one Windows application: install it on a laptop, plug in a NIC, and see exactly what's on the wire — picture, audio, network and timing — or generate a known-good stream to test the other end.

See it in action

Analyze and generate, in the same app

2110 Toolkit receive dashboard with picture monitor, waveform, vectorscope, RGB parade, histogram, audio levels and network health for a live ST 2110 stream

Analyze: receive & inspect

  • Video, audio and ANC decode for ST 2110-20/-30/-40 — up to 4K via DPDK on an Intel X550, or 1080p on a standard Windows NIC
  • Full-resolution picture on GPU, plus waveform, vectorscope, RGB parade, histogram and a pixel inspector
  • Freeze, black and gamut warnings, so a stuck or clipped source doesn't slip through unnoticed
  • Audio levels, correlation and Lissajous for every embedded channel
  • Network diagnostics per stream: bitrate, packet loss, reordering, packet-interval histograms, a rough ST 2110-21 shaping check and NIC counters
  • An in-memory pcap ring you can export straight to Wireshark
2110 Toolkit transmit view generating a color bars test pattern and audio test tone as an ST 2110 stream, PTP-aligned

Generate: transmit a reference

  • Transmit a test pattern, still image (PNG/JPEG/BMP), raw video file or pcap replay
  • Sent as ST 2110-20 video plus an ST 2110-30 test tone, PTP-aligned to your reference
  • SDP generated automatically for the stream you're sending
  • Exposed as an NMOS sender, so an NMOS controller can find and connect to it
Timing & discovery

PTP and NMOS, not bolted on

PTP monitor

Hardware timestamps report offset, path delay, Allan deviation and SMPTE ST 2059-2 TLVs — see whether your grandmaster is actually holding lock.

Optional grandmaster

No PTP source on the bench? The toolkit can act as its own grandmaster (ST 2059-2 or AES67) with BMCA, so you always have a reference to test against.

NMOS controller

IS-04 discovery via a registry or peer-to-peer mDNS, IS-05 connect/disconnect, and sender on/off — driven from the same app doing the analysis.

NMOS node & registry

The toolkit itself registers as an NMOS node, and ships a local IS-04 registry (nmos-cpp) with a web UI when your network doesn't already have one.

Where it stands today

Beta, and honest about it

The 2110 Toolkit is functionally complete for v1 and has been verified interoperable with Blackmagic UpDownCross — NMOS registration, IS-05 connection management and reception all confirmed against real hardware.

Still being verified: long-run PTP lock stability, and reception of the toolkit's own transmitted stream by a third-party ST 2110 receiver. Available on request during the beta — request a trial below and we'll get it to you.

FAQ

2110 Toolkit, answered

What does the 2110 Toolkit actually check?
Everything on the wire for ST 2110-20/-30/-40 — video, audio and ANC. That's full-resolution picture with waveform, vectorscope, RGB parade, histogram, a pixel inspector, and freeze/black/gamut alerts, plus audio levels, correlation and Lissajous, alongside network health (bitrate, loss, reordering, packet-interval histograms, a rough ST 2110-21 check) and PTP timing (offset, path delay, Allan deviation).
What hardware do I need?
A Windows PC with a network adapter. Full 4K workflows use DPDK on an Intel X550 10GbE card; a standard Windows NIC handles 1080p. No dedicated waveform monitor, protocol analyzer or PTP grandmaster required — the toolkit can stand in as its own PTP grandmaster and NMOS registry when your network doesn't have one.
Does it support NMOS?
Yes — an IS-04/IS-05 controller (registry-based or peer-to-peer mDNS discovery), the device's own NMOS node, and a built-in local registry (nmos-cpp) with a web UI, so you can bring up a full NMOS environment on a single machine.
Can it generate test signals, not just analyze?
Yes. Transmit a test pattern, still image, raw video file or pcap replay as an ST 2110-20 video stream plus an ST 2110-30 test tone, PTP-aligned, with SDP generated automatically and the sender exposed over NMOS — useful for testing a receiver or downstream device in isolation.
Is it ready for production use?
It's in beta. It's been verified interoperable with Blackmagic UpDownCross for NMOS registration, IS-05 connection management and reception. We're still verifying long-run PTP lock stability and reception of our own transmitted stream by a third-party ST 2110 receiver, so treat it as a serious diagnostic tool under active hardening — not yet a certified conformance suite.
How do I get it, and what does it cost during the beta?
Request a 14-day trial below — during the beta we set it up manually and follow up by email, no purchase or card required. The pricing further down is what billing will look like once the license server and general availability go live.
What platforms and languages are supported?
Windows, distributed as an MSI installer or a portable zip, with the interface available in English, Swedish, German, French and Spanish.

Enhancing outdoor sports feeds instead? See how LivePictureAI fits a live production pipeline on thebroadcaster & OB page.

About LivePictureAI

But what does LivePictureAI actually do?

The 2110 Toolkit grew out of building our real product: real-time AI that fixes the picture itself, not just the plumbing around it. LivePictureAI reduces harsh sunlight and lifts deep shadows on live outdoor sports broadcasts, frame by frame, before the signal reaches your switcher — no new cameras, no workflow rebuild.

If you're already thinking about your ST 2110 signal chain, this is the other half of it: the same broadcast-engineering rigor, pointed at making the pictures your viewers actually see look better.

See how LivePictureAI enhances the picture
Live football broadcast frame with harsh sunlight and shadow corrected in real time by LivePictureAI
Trial & pricing

Try it on your own network

LivePictureAI SMPTE 2110 Toolkit is in beta. Pricing below is what billing will look like at general availability — during the beta, request a 14-day trial and we'll set it up manually, no card required.

Personal

One engineer, one seat.

$30/month
  • Full analyzer: waveform, vectorscope, RGB parade, histogram, pixel inspector
  • PTP monitor with hardware timestamps
  • NMOS controller + local registry
  • Signal generator with pcap replay
Most teams choose this

Team

Up to 5 users, same account.

$300/month
  • Everything in Personal, for up to 5 seats
  • Shared presets across the team
  • Priority email support during beta

Enterprise

Larger teams and custom deployment.

Contact us
  • Volume seats across sites or facilities
  • Deployment and onboarding support
  • Direct line to the LivePictureAI team
LivePictureAI 2110 Toolkit — SMPTE ST 2110 analyzer, generator and NMOS controller

Every install starts on a 14-day evaluation, built into the app itself — no separate signup step.

Get in touch

Start a trial, ask a product question, or request a feature — tell us what's on your mind and we'll follow up by email.