Kiloview D350 update adds Zixi support and RTSP multicast decoding

The addition of Zixi and RTSP multicast moves the D350 beyond basic point-to-point decoding into more complex broadcast and enterprise distribution environments. By addressing SRT listener crashes and HLS reconnection logic, Kiloview is hardening the unit for mission-critical reliability in hybrid cloud-and-ground workflows. This aligns with the broader industry shift toward software-defined networking where hardware must support multiple transport protocols to avoid vendor lock-in. Watch for Kiloview to potentially integrate similar Zixi support across its P-series and U-series encoders to create an end-to-end proprietary and open-standard ecosystem.

The integration of Zixi into Kiloview’s hardware reflects a broader industry trend of hardware manufacturers embedding licensed transport protocols to meet Tier-1 broadcast requirements. Per TV Tech in March 2026, the Zixi Software-Defined Video Platform (SDVP) has seen expanded adoption among peripheral hardware vendors as a means to ensure telemetry and security that basic SRT implementations sometimes lack. This move follows Kiloview’s strategy of aggressive codec expansion; as reported by InBroadcast in late 2025, the company has been prioritizing NDI 6 support across its multi-channel decoder lineup to handle higher bit-depth video for remote production.

Competitive pressure in the professional decoder market has forced many manufacturers to shift focus from raw hardware specs to software stability. According to a Streaming Media report from January 2026, mid-market hardware vendors like Magewell and Teradek have also introduced similar ‘reconstructed’ synchronization engines to combat the jitter inherent in public internet delivery. Kiloview’s specific fix for SRT Listener mode port conflicts addresses a known pain point for engineering teams managing high-density IP signal ingest. Furthermore, the inclusion of OPUS for NDI HX mirrors the audio industry's shift toward the open, royalty-free codec for high-fidelity, low-latency communication, which was highlighted as a key growth area in the 2026 IABM State of the Industry report.