SCENE 01 / BROADCAST DELIVERY
Broadcast Delivery
Professional broadcast delivery ensuring perfect compliance with television network standards worldwide.
Broadcast delivery prepares finished content for television transmission by meeting the specific technical standards of each broadcaster. This includes conforming to required video codecs, audio channel configurations, loudness standards, closed captioning, and quality control specifications that vary between networks and territories.
We manage broadcast delivery by coordinating with mastering facilities that understand the technical requirements of your target broadcasters. Our team handles format specifications, quality control checks, and delivery logistics to ensure your content passes technical acceptance and airs without issues.
Capabilities
Broadcast Delivery Excellence
We ensure your content meets the exact technical specifications required by television networks worldwide, from major international broadcasters to regional channels.
01
Network Ready
Meeting all broadcaster specifications for seamless content acceptance.
Compliance
02
QC Verified
Comprehensive quality control testing ensuring first-pass acceptance.
Quality
03
Audio Compliance
Loudness standards and proper channel mapping for broadcast.
Standards
04
Global Standards
PAL, NTSC, and HD specifications for worldwide distribution.
Universal
Broadcast Services
Technical Capabilities
Why Us
Why Choose Our Broadcast Services
01.
First-Pass Success
Files accepted without rejection.
02.
Quick Turnaround
Meeting tight broadcast deadlines.
03.
Network Expertise
Knowledge of all major broadcasters.
04.
QC Reports
Detailed compliance documentation.
On Location
Coimisiún na Meán, RTÉ Tech-Ops, TG4, Virgin Media, BBC NI, and UTV broadcast spec delivery from Egg Post Dublin, Windmill Lane, and Yellowmoon Belfast
Here is how this works in practice. Broadcast delivery for productions finishing in Ireland flows through the dedicated finishing rooms at Egg Post Dublin, Windmill Lane Dublin, Framestore Dublin, and Yellowmoon Belfast for Northern Ireland. With master deliverables built to the specific technical needs of every Irish and UK TV networks: Coimisiún na Meán (the unified broadcast regulator that replaced the BAI / Broadcasting Authority of Ireland in 2023), RTÉ Tech-Ops for RTÉ One. RTÉ 2.
Here is the short of it. RTÉ News, RTÉ News Now, RTÉ Junior, and RTÉ Player, Virgin Media Television (formerly TV3) for Virgin Media One, Two, Three, and the Virgin Media Player, TG4 for the Irish-language public TV networks covering the Gaeltacht and the national Gaeilge audience, BBC The North and BBC iPlayer, UTV (the The North ITV regional TV networks), and Sky Ireland for the Sky Atlantic + Sky Witness + Sky Crime + Sky Documentaries top-cable tier.
Here is the breakdown. Cross-border BBC One, BBC Two, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, and the wider DPP (Digital Production Partnership) UK delivery chain runs naturally via the Common Travel Area for productions distributed across both islands.
Deliverables include broadcast-spec ProRes 422 HQ and DNxHD/DNxHR HQX masters at 1920×1080 25p / 1080i 50 (the Irish PAL TV standard) and 3840×2160 UHD HDR (HDR10 + HLG) for the UHD-capable tiers. With EBU R128 loudness compliance (-23 LUFS. True peak -1 dBTP. Dialogue gating standard) for European broadcast and audio descriptive track support for accessibility compliance. Closed captioning ships as EBU-STL .stl files plus subtitling sidecar XML, with bilingual English / Irish (Gaeilge) subtitle tracks for TG4 and Gaeltacht-region productions.
Here is what that looks like on the ground. Manual and automated QC via Interra Baton and Venera Pulsar verifies every frame against the TV networks's exact technical specs. With Dolby Vision and HDR10+ HDR metadata embedded for the UHD-tier flagships. IFI (Irish Film Archive) preservation copies, M&E (Music & Effects) versioning for global license sales, and the full episode-level delivery package (subtitles. Descriptive audio. Behind-the-scenes EPK. Episode synopses, key art, social-media-ready cutdowns) ship alongside sites masters for Coimisiún na Meán regulatory submission and TV networks ingest.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What broadcast standards do you support?
We support all major broadcast standards including HD and UHD formats, PAL and NTSC frame rates, and compliance with specifications from networks worldwide. Our team stays current with evolving broadcast requirements including HDR standards and immersive audio formats.
How do you ensure first-pass QC acceptance?
We use automated QC systems combined with manual review to verify every technical parameter before delivery. Our comprehensive checks cover video levels, audio loudness, safe areas, metadata, and format compliance. We provide detailed QC reports with every delivery.
Can you handle tight broadcast deadlines?
Yes, we understand the demanding nature of broadcast schedules. Our facilities operate extended hours when needed, and our efficient workflows enable rapid turnaround without compromising quality. We'll work with your schedule to meet even the tightest air dates.
Do you support international broadcast delivery?
Absolutely. We regularly deliver to networks across Ireland, North America, Asia, and other territories. We're familiar with region-specific requirements including local loudness standards, captioning formats, and regulatory compliance for different markets.
Related Services
Productions in Ireland that need this often pair it with Archival & Preservation Services, Digital Cinema Package (DCP), and Format Conversion & Encoding Services for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Audio Restoration and Online Conform & QC Services.
On Set
Ready for Broadcast?
Let's prepare your content for television networks worldwide.