What is SRT Streaming?
SRT (Secure Reliable Transport) is an open-source video transport protocol designed to deliver high-quality, low-latency video over the internet. It ensures stable streaming even across unpredictable networks by using advanced error correction, packet recovery, and AES-128/256 encryption.
Where traditional satellite transmission requires expensive uplinks and dedicated bandwidth, SRT runs on IP networks โ fibre, broadband, or even bonded 5G โ making it both cost-effective and flexible.
Why the Industry is Moving from Satellite to SRT
Broadcasters, esports organisers, and event producers are rapidly adopting SRT because it offers clear advantages over satellite transmission:
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Cost Savings โ No need for costly satellite transponders or uplink facilities.
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Flexibility โ Works from OB trucks, studios, hotels, or even remote field reporters using bonded cellular.
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Low Latency โ Typical SRT delay is 200โ400ms, compared to ~500ms with satellite.
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Scalability โ One SRT contribution feed can be redistributed to multiple platforms and rights holders.
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Security โ End-to-end encryption protects content during contribution and distribution.
Our Experience: SRT at the Esports World Cup
At the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Creative Broadcast Agency was trusted with delivering live esports action to millions of fans worldwide.
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Multi-Arena Connectivity โ Five esports arenas were connected back to the Main Control Room (MCR) over SRT.
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Remote Contribution โ Our 5G bonding units carried roaming reporter feeds directly into the OB workflow.
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Global Rights Distribution โ Using SRT, we delivered live clean feeds to international broadcasters and TV channels that purchased rights, while also streaming to YouTube and other digital platforms.
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Reliability Under Pressure โ With $27 million in prize money and a global audience, SRT provided the secure, low-latency backbone needed for flawless transmission.
This proved that SRT can reliably replace satellite for global sports and esports events, offering the same quality with greater flexibility and lower costs.
Smarter Multi-Destination Streaming with SRT
One of the most powerful ways we use SRT is for multi-destination streaming.
In many venues โ such as hotels or conference centres โ internet bandwidth is limited. Streaming separately to three platforms (e.g., YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn) from the venue risks network saturation and failure.
Instead, we send one SRT uplink to our Master Control Room. From there, we:
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Redistribute to multiple streaming destinations.
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Maintain consistent bitrates and quality.
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Insert graphics, branding, or closed captions centrally.
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Switch quickly if a platform fails.
This workflow ensures very low latency distribution while minimising strain on local venue networks. Itโs more reliable, professional, and scalable โ making it the preferred model for high-profile corporate events, esports, and NGO webcasts.
Equipment Needed for SRT Streaming
To deploy a professional SRT workflow, the following equipment is typically used:
Encoders
Convert SDI/HDMI video to SRT streams:
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Haivision Makito X4
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Univiso UV100 / UV2004
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Kiloview P Series
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Magewell Ultra Encode
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Teradek Prism / Cube 700
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LiveU Solo / 800
Decoders
Receive SRT and output SDI/HDMI/IP for playout:
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Haivision Makito X
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Univiso UV2004
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Kiloview D350
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Magewell Pro Convert
Bonded 4G/5G Routers
Provide redundancy and stable contribution feeds:
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Teltonika RUTX12 / TRB500
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Peplink MAX series
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LiveU / TVU bonded units
The Future of Broadcasting with SRT
From global esports tournaments to corporate conferences and NGO live streams, SRT is now the backbone of modern live broadcasting. It offers:
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Secure, low-latency video transport over public internet.
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Efficient global distribution from a centralised hub.
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Cost-effective replacement for satellite links.
At Creative Broadcast Agency, weโve proven time and again that SRT streaming delivers broadcast-grade reliability for clients including Google, the UN, and international sports organisers. Whether from a hotel in Dubai, a global esports arena, or a UN assembly hall, SRT enables us to stream smarter, faster, and more securely.
