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Delivering high-quality video in today’s streaming environments requires careful bandwidth management. From latency and compression choices to understanding network capacity, every decision impacts the viewer experience. 

In this Broadcast AV Power Hour, we brought together industry experts to explore how to configure streams for audience needs, choose optimal compression settings, and establish reliable upload and download baselines for consistent, stable video delivery. The session was moderated by David Maldow of Let’s Do Video and featured insights from Catherine Koutsaris  of Matrox, Jesse Miller of Midtown Video, Elias Puurunen of Tractus Events, and Kevin Ring of Evolve Technology. 

Key takeaways from the discussion included: 

• Scalability is a major advantage of AV over IP. It offers greater flexibility as systems grow and evolve. 
  
  
• Design with purpose. At a macro level, consider the entire network infrastructure; at a micro level, select the right devices for each stream. 
  
  
• Test relentlessly. Using a single brand can simplify integration, but mixed environments require thorough testing across all devices. 
  
  
• Plan for the future. Look for products with flexible streaming options that can adapt as requirements change. 
  
  
• Dedicated expertise matters. The network AV engineer is an increasingly critical role—at minimum, ensure someone is responsible for ongoing system support. 

Watch the full session: Broadcast AV Power Hour: Managing Bandwidth when Streaming Video.