X PLATFORM

One platform. Every possibility.

Live media is evolving faster than ever as audiences demand pristine quality and instant delivery across every screen. The X Platform gives broadcasters and media companies a powerful foundation to process, transport, and protect live content with the certainty that mission critical operations require.

The X Platform gives broadcasters and media companies a powerful foundation to process, transport, and protect live content with the certainty that mission critical operations require.

X PLATFORM

One platform. Every possibility.

Live media is evolving faster than ever as audiences demand pristine quality and instant delivery across every screen. The X Platform gives broadcasters and media companies a powerful foundation to process, transport, and protect live content with the certainty that mission critical operations require.

The X Platform gives broadcasters and media companies a powerful foundation to process, transport, and protect live content with the certainty that mission critical operations require.

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Platform overview

X— a modular toolkit for live media, from edge to core

Designed for the realities of modern IP and hybrid workflows, the X Platform brings together high density media processing, intelligent transport, and resilient system architecture. Engineers can build the exact workflow they need while maintaining the reliability and operational clarity that live production depends on.

From edge acquisition to centralised processing, X forms the backbone of the Appear ecosystem. It connects seamlessly with the wider portfolio so organisations can scale performance, expand workflows, and adapt their infrastructure as the industry continues to evolve.

Built for real world workflows

Designed to support contribution, production, and distribution across diverse environments.

Engineered for resilience

Security and reliability are embedded across media processing and system control.

Unified through XM

A single operational layer that simplifies deployment, visibility, and lifecycle management.

Power efficiency

With platforms that ensure 5x less energy consumption than other market-leading solution providers.

Operational efficiency

With the most flexible and resilient platforms that minimise total cost of ownership.

Ultimate capacity

With the densest, most scalable media processing and delivery solutions on the market.

PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

Choose the right platform

A unified platform for media transport and processing — from compact systems to high-density deployments and software-defined control.

X5

NEW

Compact fixed function system for smaller sites

Capacity

Fixed system

Explore product

X10

Modular 1RU chassis for space-efficient deployments

Capacity

6 modules

Explore product

X20

POPULAR

Modular 2RU chassis for high density and expansion

Capacity

12 modules

Explore product

XM

NEW

Self-hosted estate management for Appear chassis

Capacity

Unlimited nodes

Explore product

COMPARE

Product comparison

	X20 Populare	X10	X5
SYSTEM & HARDWARE
Form factor	2RU	1RU	1RU, half-rack width
Modular configuration	12 Slots	6 Slots	No
Power	100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz	100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz	100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
LED indicators on PS and modules
Forced air-cooling (front to back)
REDUNDANCY & SERVICEABILITY
Dual redundant hot-swappable PS			-
Hot-swappable modules			-
CODECS & PROCESSING
AVC / H.264
HEVC / H.265
JPEG2000
JPEG XS			-
TRANSPORT & STREAMING
MPEG-TS over UDP
MPEG-TS over RTP
Accelerated SRT
SMPTE 2022-7
IP-FEC			Output only
CONDITIONAL ACCESS
MPEG-TS Scrambler & Descrambler			-
BISS Support			-
CONTROL & CONFIGURATION
Web-based configurator

Award-winning innovation,
recognised globally

2024

NAB Show Product of the Year

2025

NAB Show Project of the Year

2025

APB+ Awards
VAR innovation

2025

TVBEurope NAB
Best of show VX

2025

TVTech NAB
Best of show X5

2024

Corporate Star Awards

2024

TVBEurope IBC
Best of show SRT

2024

TVTech IBC
Best of show SIx300

CUSTOMER STORIES

Powering every type of live event

We are proud to work with some of the most pioneering and respected names in the media industry.

Premium Sport Contribution and Distribution

Telefónica Servicios Audiovisuales and Appear selected by LaLiga

Tier-1 Global Event Production

NBC Sports selects X Platform for the 2026 Winter Olympics

REMI at Scale

PSSI Global Services invests in Appear to support FIFA World Cup

IP-centric broadcast infrastructure

beIN ASIA PACIFIC enhances broadcast distribution and international contribution

Satellite-to-IP

LTN and Appear to enable scalable, IP-native contribution and distribution

In-House Live Event Production

World Archery brings production in-house with Appear’s X Platform & SRT