Analyzing SMPTE ST 2110 Streams Using EBU’s Open-Source Software

The transition to IP-based studios is probably the biggest technology change broadcasters have faced over the past 30 years. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) Live IP Software Toolkit (LIST) provides a software-only off-line analyzer that is able to verify the conformance of streams to the SMPTE ST 2110 standards. This article starts by explaining the typical LIST off-line analyzer workflow, then focuses on its architecture designed so that it is accurate, performant, and flexible enough to plug in analysis modules for future needs. Finally, we demonstrate the LIST’s major features, step by step, with real-world examples.