Router

NDI Router is a tool that enables the routing of NDI video and audio streams to a diverse array of destinations. This tool enables users to:

• assign NDI sources to named router outputs quickly.

• create presets for recalling router layouts for different shows or sites with just one click.

• provide user-friendly controls for ease of use.

Download NDI Tools here.

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Accessing NDI Router

Install NDI Tools and run NDI Router from the NDI launcher or your applications list.

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Interface Overview

The NDI Router interface comprises four main components:

1. Preview Pane: Located in the center, it displays the source routed to the selected destination.

2. Source Buttons: On the left of the preview pane, these buttons can be easily assigned to any NDI stream.

3. Destination Buttons: To the right of source buttons, these identify router outputs.

4. Preset Buttons: Positioned at the far right, these buttons enable the effortless recall of complete router layouts.

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Routing Configuration

NDI Router can manage up to 64 sources and 64 destinations. To configure it, click on the gear icon in the upper right corner of the application to activate configuration mode.

Screenshot of NDI Router

Once configuration mode is activated, sources, destinations, and preset buttons can be added by clicking on the icons highlighted below.

Screenshot of NDI Router - configuration mode activated

After exiting configuration mode, it is possible to define sources and destinations.

NDI Router creates virtual outputs, which are then used as sources for NDI receivers. By selecting the NDI sources, the NDI Router routes the NDI stream by directly connecting an NDI transmitter with a receiver without any stream passing through the NDI Router.

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Additional Configurations

Sources can be managed and configured by right-clicking over a Source button. In this configuration panel, you can select the NDI sources that will be routed to the destination and define some extra settings like the button label, the text, and the background color.

Destinations can be managed and configured by right-clicking over a Destination button. In this configuration panel, you can define the NDI Virtual Stream name that will be received by the destination and some extra settings like the button label, the text, and the background color.

Screenshot of NDI Router - Configure Source button

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Routing Process

NDI receivers will be connected to the NDI Router's virtual output. Subsequently, in the NDI Router, select the destination button followed by the source button. The NDI stream will then be sent from the sources to the NDI receivers, which are virtually connected to the router.