As PTP has become the backbone of ST 2110 synchronization, many broadcasters have experienced unexpected PTP behavior, reference mismatches, and unplanned grandmaster changeovers that disrupt operations and compromise on-air stability.

During this webinar brought to you by Leader and Heartland Video Systems, Steve Holmes from Leader will discuss the practical challenges you face when deploying and maintaining PTP-based timing infrastructures.

You’ll find out:

• How and why PTP reference mismatches occur
• What triggers unnecessary grandmaster switching
• How to recognize early warning signs of PTP problems
• The recommended design principles for broadcast-focused PTP architectures
• Best practices for ensuring consistent, deterministic synchronization across hybrid SDI/IP environments

Whether you’re planning a new IP installation at your station, or already managing an existing PTP network, this webinar will provide clear guidance on building a reliable timing platform that avoids common pitfalls like lip-sync issues, video artifacts, or complete loss of synchronization.

If you’d like the Leader white paper, PTP System Commissioning: A Series of Grandmaster Changeover Tests for PTP Systems in IP Media Networks, get your copy here: https://keap.page/bk673/leader-lt4670-white-paper-sign-up.html

About Leader:

Leader has earned a worldwide reputation for designing and manufacturing highly accurate, practical, and powerful test & measurement instruments. Made for broadcast, production, post-production, research, product development, and service applications, Leader products are built for reliability and versatility. Leader has helped many customers manage their transition from analog to digital, from SD to HD, from HD to 4K/UHD, from SDR to HDR, and from BT.709 to BT.2020 wide color gamut. Leader also provides SMPTE ST 2022-7 and ST 2110 support for the transition from SDI to IP. Find out more at https://leaderphabrix.com/.

Test with Clarity. Measure with Accuracy. Monitor with Confidence.

Join Kevin and Steve as they preview what’s coming from Leader at NAB Show 2026, taking place April 18–22 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
After a year away,

Leader returns to their traditional home in Central Hall (Booth C5516) with a full showcase of cutting-edge test and measurement solutions for both SDI and IP workflows — spanning HD, UHDTV, SDR, and HDR.

What to expect:

The latest updates to the PHABRIX Sx Series, including enhanced IP capabilities with Sx Tag

Advanced IP analysis with the LPX500, featuring dual 100G inputs for modern media networks

Precision timing solutions with the LT4670 Sync Pulse Generator and LT4448 Changeover Unit.

Introduction of Sync Align technology, ensuring seamless switching between PTP and traditional reference signals — eliminating reference mismatch risks
Whether you're working in live broadcast, remote production, or fixed installations,

Leader has the tools to keep your workflows accurate, reliable, and future-ready.

Don’t miss our Live NAB Preview Webinar
April 8th
9:30am PST / 12:30pm EST / 5:30pm BST / 6:30pm CET
Register via the QR code in the video to get a deeper look at what’s in store.

If you're attending NAB, visit us at Booth C5516 to see everything in action.

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If you’ve ever experienced unexpected PTP behavior, reference mismatches, or unplanned grandmaster changeovers, you know they can disrupt operations and potentially compromise on-air stability.

Even if you haven’t dealt with those problems firsthand, you know they’re a risk when you’re planning a new IP installation, supporting an existing PTP network, or preparing for a phased migration.

On this Leader webinar, you’ll discover practical strategies for deploying and maintaining PTP-based timing infrastructures. Drawing on real-world experience from global installations, Leader experts Steve Holmes and Kevin Salvidge take a deep dive into the common PTP challenges you come up against.

You’ll also find out:

• How and why PTP reference mismatches occur
• What triggers unnecessary grandmaster switching
• How to recognize early warning signs before they escalate into service-affecting problems
• Why telecom-style “main/backup” switching philosophies can introduce risk in broadcast applications, where even the smallest timing disturbance can lead to lip-sync issues, video artifacts, or complete loss of synchronization
• What the recommended design principles for broadcast-focused PTP architectures are, including stable timing hierarchies, controlled changeover procedures, and robust monitoring strategies
• Best practices for ensuring consistent, deterministic synchronization across hybrid SDI/IP environments

You can find out more by visiting https://leaderphabrix.com/.

And sign up to get a copy of the Leader PTP white paper as soon as it’s available here: https://keap.page/bk673/leader-lt4670-white-paper-sign-up.html