NDI ECOSYSTEM PLANNER

NDI Network & Latency Planner

Plan your NDI network capacity by calculating the bandwidth requirements for multiple streams of Full NDI, HX3, and HX2.

Essential for designing broadcast studios and control rooms. For compressed streaming comparisons, check our Video Bitrate Calculator. Explore more broadcast engineering tools for IP video and media networking.

TOTAL BANDWIDTH
0 Mbps
LINK: 1Gbps CLEAR
EST. LATENCY
0 ms
0.0 frames @ 60 FPS
LATENCY: REAL-TIME
NETWORK MODE
UNICAST
Recommended
Standard configuration

Signal Topology

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Add NDI sources from the sidebar to start planning

Processing Path

0ms glass-to-glass

Real-World Use Cases

Live Production Studio

Design a 10-camera vMix or TriCaster setup on a 10 GbE spine. Verify that Full NDI streams at 1080p60 stay within the 80% safe load threshold.

OB Van / Mobile Unit

Plan an HX3 PTZ camera network over a managed 1 GbE switch where bandwidth is tight. Calculate how many sources can run before saturation.

Corporate AV-over-IP

Estimate multicast requirements for distributing a single presentation source to 20+ screens across a campus network without switch oversubscription.

XR / Virtual Production

Evaluate whether Full NDI camera feeds into Unreal Engine's Media I/O plugin will saturate the fabric when combined with tracking data streams.

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What is the NDI Network Planner?

Predicts network load and cumulative latency for NDI-based IP production environments. Covers Full NDI (High Bandwidth), NDI HX2, and the high-efficiency HX3 standard.

This utility was engineered to eliminate the guesswork from high-pressure broadcast environments. Whether you are managing multi-camera sync or complex IP networking, precision measurements ensure that the technical infrastructure stays stable throughout the duration of the event.

Real-World Use Cases

Used when designing vMix or TriCaster studios to prevent switch backplane saturation. Vital for determining whether a 1Gbps link is sufficient or if a 10G/25G upgrade is required.

Understanding these variables is critical for minimizing system-wide latency and avoiding technical debt in live productions. This tool provides instant validation of your technical specifications before you even power on a single piece of hardware.

Technical Methodology

Utilizes NDI v5 bandwidth profiles. It tracks total concurrent streams and recommends Multicast/Snooping configurations once the network utilization crosses the 75% safety threshold.

Our formulas are based on established SMPTE and EBU standards. By calculating these values theoretically, engineering teams can design predictable workflows and set clear expectations for clients regarding production quality and protocol limitations.

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