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Recently, a professional German production team shared insights into the workflow they used while supporting Winter Olympics broadcast production for Germany’s public broadcasters ARD and ZDF.
Within this professional production environment, Science Image Studio 2 served as one of the key components, working alongside media servers, control systems, NDI infrastructure, and monitoring systems to provide reliable UHD signal processing within an IP-based production workflow.
Based on the information publicly shared by the production team, we take a closer look at the overall workflow and the role Studio 2 played within the system.
Overview
- 4 production operators
- 4-week production schedule
- More than 2 weeks of Winter Olympics broadcasting
- Up to 15 hours of live production per day
System Architecture Overview
Based on publicly available information shared by the production team, the system is understood to be built around a hybrid IP and NDI-based workflow, integrating control, media processing, and high-bandwidth signal distribution.
Key components include:
- Bitfocus Companion & Control Buddy
Used for unified touchscreen-based control and system orchestration. - Dataton WATCHOUT 7
Serving as the primary media server for ultra-wide (10K+) LED screen content playback and synchronization. - PIXELHUE P80
Providing seamless main/backup switching for signal reliability. - NDI Encoding & Multi-View Monitoring System
Integrated with multiview solutions for real-time multi-source preview and monitoring. - Science Image Studio 2
Acting as endpoint playback and UHD signal processing units within the IP workflow, including UHD input handling and low-latency media delivery. - Ubiquiti UniFi 25G Network Infrastructure
Forming the backbone of the system, ensuring stable transport of high-volume NDI and IP-based media streams.
Role of Studio 2 in the Workflow
Within this architecture, Studio 2 was not used as a standalone device. Instead, it functioned as an endpoint within the IP production workflow. Multiple Studio 2 units decoded NDI streams generated by the WATCHOUT 7 media server and delivered UHD video output to the 10K LED video wall.
Its primary responsibilities included:
- Media playback endpoint
- UHD signal input and processing
- Seamless integration with the media server and NDI network
This deployment reflects a growing trend in modern large-scale live productions: endpoint devices are no longer isolated hardware but integral components of a unified IP-based broadcast ecosystem.
Why Large-Scale Sports Broadcasting Demands High System Stability
For long-duration, high-intensity live productions, system design is no longer defined solely by individual device performance. Overall workflow reliability has become the key factor.
Critical requirements include:
- Continuous long-duration operation
- Professional baseband signal processing
- UHD resolution support
- Native IP workflow integration
- Ultra-low latency transmission
- High system redundancy and reliability
Together, these capabilities determine whether a system can meet the demands of professional sports broadcasting.
Customer Feedback
The customer commented:
“The endpoints for display playback are Science Image Tech Studio 2s, reliable, no added latency. Smartest tools on the market right now! Also use them for UHD-inputs in our system.”— Source: Customer’s public LinkedIn post (March 2026)
This feedback indicates that Studio 2 was primarily deployed as the display playback endpoint and UHD input processor within the IP production workflow. During extended live broadcast operations, it consistently delivered reliable, low-latency performance while supporting real-time UHD signal processing.
The project further demonstrates Studio 2’s role as an edge device in modern IP-based broadcast systems—bridging media servers and network infrastructure while providing dependable endpoint processing for mission-critical productions.
Conclusion
This project demonstrates how modern sports broadcasting increasingly relies on hybrid IP-based workflows combining control systems, media servers, LED processing, and high-speed networking infrastructure.
Within such ecosystems, Science Image Studio 2 plays a critical role as a stable, low-latency endpoint for UHD and IP-based signal workflows.
Its performance in long-duration, high-pressure environments further validates its suitability for professional broadcast-grade applications.