Video Transports
OMT graphics output in VRA beta
OMT is a beta output option for the VRA Render Engine. On stations where it is enabled, you can name and enable an Open Media Transport output. Check receiver compatibility with us before planning an on-air setup.
How Open Media Transport (OMT) and VRA work together.
Name the output
Use an automatically generated name or set a name your receiving system can identify.
Keep rendering local
OMT is an Output Player transport; graphics are rendered on the studio machine.
Check availability before planning
Confirm station access and receiver compatibility with VRA while this output is in beta.
How to set it up.
Requirements
- OMT enabled for your station.
- A compatible Output Player and OMT receiver.
- A tested network path and video format for the intended output.
Ask us to check OMT availability for your station and installed Output Player.
Open the player settings and enable OMT when the option is available.
Use automatic naming or provide an output name.
Test the signal with your intended receiver before using it in a production workflow.
Open Media Transport (OMT) questions
Why can I not see OMT in the output settings? +
OMT is enabled per station. Ask us to check availability for your station and installed player.
Should I choose OMT instead of SDI or NDI? +
Discuss the receiver and studio requirements with us first. OMT is a beta option; SDI and NDI have documented production setup guides.
Visual Radio Assist
About Open Media Transport (OMT).
Open Media Transport is an additional video output option in VRA Output Player. The current VRA settings expose an enable switch, automatic naming and a custom name.
OMT is documented in the product context as beta and is not enabled for every station. SDI and NDI remain the documented production output options.
What you can do with this connection
Automated live graphics for radio
Update song titles, presenter names and show details from your automation and schedule.
More infoThe products behind it.
More integrations.
NDI
Send VRA radio graphics over NDI to vMix or OBS. Configure the Render Engine output, select the source and keep rendering in your studio.
Blackmagic DeckLink (SDI)
Send VRA graphics over SDI with Blackmagic DeckLink or UltraStudio. Map Render Engine outputs and use fill and key on compatible hardware.
Check your studio setup with us.
Tell us your camera models, video switcher and radio automation. We will check the connections and show you the workflow that fits your station.