NDI Output

This feature requires a Pro license.

NDI Output allows you to stream video from OmniScope over your local network using NewTek's NDI (Network Device Interface) protocol. Any NDI-compatible application or device on your network can receive the stream.

Overview

NDI Output is useful for:

• Sharing your scope view with remote team members

• Sending video to NDI-compatible monitors

• Recording OmniScope output in another application

• Multi-room monitoring setups

Requirements

• OmniScope Pro license

• NDI runtime installed (included with OmniScope)

• Network connection (wired recommended for best performance)

Setup

Enabling NDI Output

1. Go to View > Output Settings or click the output icon in the toolbar

2. Select NDI from the output type dropdown

3. Configure the output settings

4. Click Enable to start streaming

Output Modes

Mode	Description
Source	Sends only the input video signal
Scopes	Sends the full OmniScope interface

Settings

Setting	Description	Default
Stream Name	Name shown to NDI receivers	OmniScope
Output Mode	Source only or scope view	Source
Resolution	Output resolution	Match input
Frame Rate	Output frame rate	Match input

Receiving the Stream

The NDI stream will appear as a source in any NDI-compatible application:

• OBS Studio (with NDI plugin)

• vMix

• Wirecast

• NewTek software

• Other OmniScope instances

The stream name will appear as configured in the settings (default: "OmniScope").

Performance Considerations

• Bandwidth: NDI requires significant network bandwidth, especially at higher resolutions

• Wired connection: Use Gigabit Ethernet for reliable 1080p+ streaming

• CPU usage: NDI encoding uses CPU resources; monitor performance if running multiple outputs

Recommended Network

Resolution	Minimum Bandwidth
1080p30	~100 Mbps
1080p60	~200 Mbps
4K30	~400 Mbps

Troubleshooting

Stream Not Visible on Network

1. Check that NDI Output is enabled in OmniScope

2. Verify both devices are on the same network/subnet

3. Check firewall settings - NDI uses mDNS for discovery

4. Try disabling and re-enabling the output

Poor Quality or Dropouts

1. Use wired Ethernet instead of WiFi

2. Reduce output resolution

3. Check network congestion

4. Verify network switch supports the required bandwidth

Tips

• Use descriptive stream names when running multiple OmniScope instances

• NDI is low-latency but not zero-latency; expect 1-3 frames of delay

• The Scopes output mode is great for remote collaboration and review sessions

Related

• NDI Input - Receive NDI streams in OmniScope

• SRT Output - Alternative streaming protocol

• SDI Out - Hardware SDI output