AES details core audio standards for ST 2110 and IP workflows

The formalization of these standards provides the necessary technical framework for broadcasters migrating from SDI to uncompressed IP-based production. By harmonizing disparate protocols like Dante, Ravenna, and Q-LAN through AES67, engineers can build vendor-agnostic audio chains that maintain sub-100 microsecond latency. As software-defined workflows mature, AES70's ability to control 10,000 nodes signifies a shift toward massive-scale, automated studio orchestration that bypasses the limitations of traditional hardware-bound control planes. Watch for the emergence of SMPTE ST 2138 as a potential competitor to AES70 in the device control layer.

The push for standardized IP audio control has intensified as the industry approaches IBC 2026. Per TV Technology (August 2026), manufacturers like Cobalt Digital and Audinate are expanding support for ST 2110-30 and AES67, specifically targeting high-resolution 96 kHz workflows and simplified Dante-to-ST 2110 routing without external gateways. This convergence is critical as broadcasters transition toward software-defined production environments that demand tighter integration between audio, video, and control planes.

Regulatory pressure is also impacting the IP program chain. According to Broadcast Law Blog (August 2026), the FCC has mandated that broadcasters secure their entire internet-connected program chains by September 29, 2026. These requirements include network segmentation and the prompt installation of hardware patches to mitigate unauthorized access. These security measures are becoming increasingly complex to implement as facilities move from isolated SDI loops to shared IP networks described by the AES67 and AES70 frameworks.

Meanwhile, the Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) officially launched the Internet Protocol Media Experience (IPMX) as a certifiable standard in early 2026. Per invidis (February 2026), IPMX builds on ST 2110 and NMOS to provide a vendor-independent ecosystem for both Pro AV and broadcast applications. This development suggests that the AES standards library will continue to evolve into broader multi-industry protocols as the line between high-end broadcast and corporate AV infrastructures continues to blur.