Sapec will debut a new gateway function for Laguna at NAB 2025

The Laguna family of encoder/decoders from Sapec will show its demanded function as a gateway in the framework of NAB 2025 (April 6 – 9, Las Vegas).

All versions of the UHD/HD/SD multichannel platform Laguna (Single (single channel) Dual (two channels), Quad (four channels) and Octal (eight channels)), will receive in NAB 2025 a new one optional license which will allow adding a third feature to its encoder and decoder functions: the functionality gateway.

Thanks to this new development, Sapec's solution will be able to offer up to 8 IP to IP conversions enviable eight different destinations, either through SMPTE 2022 standard or with new proposals such as SRT o RIST. Laguna, designed to operate in processes such as multichannel video contribution, distribution via DTT, bidirectional applications, transport over public IP networks or up/down conversions, is also compatible with environments SMPTE 2110, which has meant that during the last year it has been part of some of the “most avant-garde” installations in European television environments.

Visitors to the Las Vegas show will also be able to enjoy a wide selection of demos in Laguna environments, including the license application UHD for Quad (LMP4000) and Octal (LMP8000) versions; the display of thumbnails, or the possibility of performing analysis and monitoring through the ETR-290 specification.

In parallel, the Spanish company will exhibit the latest developments in Sivac-One, Sapec's key team for the UHD universe; the range of H.264/MPEG-2 encoders with integrated modulator Steps II, and other partner tools such as Video-MOS, which will release the latest developments in its subjective quality measurement solution based on the MOS parameter. All without losing sight of the IP contexts, as explained Miguel Ángel Cristobal, CEO of the company: "The IP universe presents a series of challenges, but also opportunities. SAPEC is more than prepared to offer a response to its challenges with a large family of products prepared to face the most demanding workflows. Our R&D team has worked intensely to remain at the forefront of the global Broadcast industry, and at NAB 2025 the fruits of their efforts can be discovered."