Leader Electronics of Europe will showcase at IBC 2025 its ability to provide equipment tailored to any format, application, or market.
Drawing from its extensive range of products designed for the needs of SDI, IP, and hybrid environments, Leader will present solutions from the Leader, PHABRIX, and LeaderPhabrix brands, including the LPX500 multi-channel 4K waveform monitor and the advanced ZEN-W Series analyzers for the production market, as well as essential tools such as the LT4670 Sync Pulse Generator and the NDI® Checker signal troubleshooting and monitoring software.
The first in a significant family of video analysis and generation instruments under the new LeaderPhabrix brand, the LPX500 is a powerful waveform monitor with four simultaneous inputs and toolsets for 100G-IP and 12G-SDI. Its feature set is perfectly aligned with current workflows and includes: simultaneous display of four 4K inputs, 4K and 2K inputs, HDR and SDR inputs, or SDI and IP inputs; optional 8-inch touchscreen; multiple screen layouts; advanced SDI Physical Layer Analysis option (Eye and Jitter) with support for SD/HD/3G/6G/12G-SDI. The LPX500’s new V1.1 software release will be demonstrated at the stand, adding 10G/25G/100G IP interfaces with SMPTE 2022-6, SMPTE ST 2110-10/20/20/31/40 with ST 2022-7, and AMWA NMOS. A host of optional software licenses are offered, including UHD/4K support, HDR, 25G IP, 100G IP, EUHD (47.95-60p RGB YCbCr 444 formats), and SDI/IP AV Test Signal Generation.
Also developed to fully meet the requirements of the production market, the ZEN-W Series of advanced analyzers addresses one of the most demanding T&M environments in broadcast media. Incorporating the Real-Time Communication (WebRTC) interface, which enables secure remote control and monitoring from a web-connected desktop or laptop computer, the ZEN-W Series includes two products: the LV5600W waveform monitor, a half-rack-width, 3U-high unit with an integrated 7-inch touchscreen; and the LV7600W rasterizer, which occupies just 1U and provides SDI plus TMDS monitor outputs.
Leader will also showcase several essential tools for everyday broadcast applications, such as the LT4760 Sync Pulse Generator. Suitable for the full spectrum of SDI, IP, and hybrid workflow requirements, the LT4760 is a full 1U rack synchronous signal generator compatible with Black Burst/Tri-level sync/PTP signals for both SDI and IP systems. Specifically, it outputs PTP, GNSS, 4K/HD IP, 4K 12G, 3G/HD/SD SDI, analog synchronous signals, AES/EBU, audio word clock, and LTC synchronized to analog video sync signals.
The NDI® (Network Device Interface) video connectivity technology has grown in popularity in recent years, which is why Leader is also showcasing its innovative NDI Checker software. Designed for live NDI® signal troubleshooting and monitoring, NDI Checker is aimed at engineers, technical directors, and production staff working in environments ranging from small studios to multi-venue broadcast operations. It allows users to maintain complete visibility across their entire NDI® networks, with visualization tools and diagnostic capabilities that detect issues before they become problems, as well as maintaining optimal signal quality and flawless production delivery.
In addition to showcasing some of the key products from its current range, Leader personnel will be on hand to discuss replacing or upgrading legacy equipment, some of which may no longer be supported.
Last year at IBC, it became clear that broadcast is now a truly hybrid environment in terms of its core technologies. With the migration towards IP continuing to accelerate as we approach IBC 2025, our goal is to present a range of T&M products that demonstrates our ability to support customers regardless of their current workflow needs or stage of business transformation, said Hiroshi Kajita, CEO of Leader Electronics of Europe.
