Samuel Recine, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Matrox Video, Canada, participated in the TFT 1957 survey of ISE 2025 exhibitors on their showcased solutions and equipment in Barcelona, February 4-7, 2025.
– Could you tell us about your role?
I’m the Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Matrox Video. Additionally, I serve on the board of the AIMS Alliance and am the chairman of the Pro AV Working Group at AIMS.
– What is AIMS presenting at ISE this year?
At ISE 2025, AIMS is discussing standards for Pro AV and broadcast. This includes SMPTE ST 2110, AES67, IPMX, NMOS, and other interoperable technologies, protocols, standards, and open specifications.
– What are the key trends shaping the Pro AV industry today?
One major trend in the Pro AV industry is the transition from baseband high-performance media signals—such as HDMI and SDI—to IP-based high-performance media. This shift varies across different asset categories.
– How is the transition to IP-based media affecting different sectors of the Pro AV industry
For example, production and live broadcast equipment are moving from SDI to SMPTE ST 2110 or NDI. In contrast, AV signal routing in live event spaces and corporate environments has adopted various protocols, including Crestron, SDVoE, and others. Meanwhile, IT and PC-based assets continue to rely on media formats and protocols common to consumer electronics and IT networks, such as H.264, HEVC, SRT, and RTMP.
– What challenges arise when integrating different asset classes in an IP-based environment, and how is AIMS addressing them?
Building systems that connect these different asset classes is straightforward with HDMI and SDI cables but becomes complex when staying within an IP-based environment. At AIMS, we are working with partners to ensure that industry standards help bridge these asset classes while maintaining an all-IP infrastructure.
– How do you see the future of AV evolving?
The future of the AV industry lies in achieving the same seamless interoperability that HDMI and SDI provided but within an IP-based framework. By leveraging IP, we gain advantages such as longer transmission distances, higher signal densities, and greater routing flexibility.
The challenge is restoring the ease of integrating different asset classes within an IP-based system. Standards like IPMX play a crucial role in making this possible. The industry is moving toward a future where IP connections—whether via fiber optic or copper Ethernet—can support all asset classes with the reliability and simplicity that experts.
About Matrox Video:
Matrox was founded in 1976 by co-founder Lorne Trottier. Since its inception, the company has been a pioneer in developing innovative hardware and software solutions across various high-tech industries.
Matrox, including Matrox Video and Matrox Central Services, is a privately held company headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with offices worldwide. Matrox Video designs and manufactures video products and technologies for broadcast, media, live entertainment, and AV/IT markets. Our mission is to develop cutting-edge products and provide exceptional support, enabling our customers to leverage video for entertainment, communication, and critical decision-making.
Matrox Video’s hardware and software solutions are used in a wide range of industries, including:
• Broadcast and media.
• Education.
• Enterprise.
• Government.
• Houses of worship.
• Healthcare.
• Military and defense.
• Industrial automation and utilities.
• Security and transportation.
As a trusted supplier for some of the world’s leading OEM manufacturers, Matrox Video offers a comprehensive product portfolio to help solution providers accelerate product development, customization, and time-to-market.
Matrox Video`s roducts include:
• Encoders and decoders.
• Converters and gateways.
• IP KVM extenders.
• Video wall processors and controllers.
• Broadcast developer products.
