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ORIGIN Framework

ORIGIN Framework

Software-defined asynchronous media framework for building dynamic live broadcast facilities on standard IT infrastructure with horizontal scaling and built-in redundancy.

Type: Software framework Target: OEM broadcast facility builders Oem Note: OEM only — software
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ORIGIN Framework
ORIGIN Framework
Software framework, OEM broadcast facility builders, OEM only — software
ORIGIN Framework
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The Matrox ORIGIN Framework is a software-defined asynchronous media framework designed for OEM broadcast facility builders constructing dynamic live production environments on standard IT server hardware. Unlike purpose-built broadcast hardware, ORIGIN separates media processing from infrastructure, allowing individual processing functions — ingest, conversion, mixing, graphics, output — to be deployed as software components that scale horizontally across multiple servers. Asynchronous operation between components enables independent scaling of each processing stage as production demands change.

Built-in redundancy at the framework level provides failover capability without requiring identical redundant hardware at every processing stage, reducing infrastructure cost compared to traditional signal-path redundancy approaches. ORIGIN is designed for facility builders and system integrators constructing cloud-native or hybrid broadcast facilities where operational flexibility and dynamic resource allocation are essential requirements. The framework integrates with Matrox DSX hardware for I/O and processing-intensive functions while remaining compatible with standard IT virtualisation platforms.

Software-Defined Media Architecture

Processing functions are deployed as independent software components rather than dedicated hardware appliances, enabling modular facility design and operational flexibility not possible with traditional broadcast infrastructure.

Horizontal Scaling Across Servers

Any processing stage — ingest, conversion, mixing, output — scales horizontally across additional servers to meet production demand without replacing hardware or rearchitecting the signal path.

Built-In Framework-Level Redundancy

Redundancy is managed at the framework level rather than requiring duplicated hardware at every signal path node, reducing infrastructure cost while maintaining availability for live broadcast production.

Standard IT Infrastructure Compatible

Runs on standard server and virtualisation platforms including cloud environments, allowing facilities to leverage existing IT operations, procurement, and infrastructure management practices.

Technical Specifications

Full specifications for ORIGIN Framework

  • Architecture
    Cloud-native asynchronous software-defined media framework; decouples media processing from hardware constraints
  • ORIGIN Fabric
    MXL-compatible uncompressed media exchange layer for secure, application-level content sharing across vendors
  • Design Philosophy
    Replaces synchronous protocols (SDI/ST 2110) with distributed media services on generic COTS equipment; vendor-neutral

  • Deployment Options
    On-premises (generic COTS servers); public cloud; hybrid on-premises and cloud
  • Scalability
    Horizontal scaling; dynamically add or remove media processing services without downtime
  • Redundancy
    Built-in automatic failover; no user intervention required; designed for tier 1 live broadcasts
  • Built-in Services
    NDI I/O, CDI I/O, SRT, media reader/writer, video/audio mixer; extensible with custom media services

  • Latency
    Frame-accurate, low-latency broadcast-quality performance
  • Reliability
    Fail-safe workflows for tier 1 live broadcast production
  • Interoperability
    Open, vendor-neutral approach; interoperable with third-party components and services

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