Ultimate solution for high-performance live media production
What is the X Platform?
The X Platform is a high-capacity, ultra-dense, low-latency modular media processing and gateway hardware platform. Designed for live contribution, production, and distribution, it delivers unparalleled scalability, IP security, and advanced compression, ensuring maximum efficiency and performance for broadcasters and media operators.
The X10 delivers exceptional performance, packing high-speed networking and video processing into a modular 1RU chassis. For higher-capacity media operations, the X20 offers near-limitless scalability with its 2RU modular chassis. New for 2025 is the X5, offering a compact, cost-efficient option for high-value content at a lower scale per site. Retaining the same cutting-edge performance as its larger counterparts, the X5 offers advanced AVC & HEVC encoding and decoding but in a more portable form factor.
Hardware-accelerated SRT on the X Platform
As live production increasingly relies on public internet for contribution and distribution, reliable and scalable Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) is essential. While many solutions depend on software running in large server farms, Appear takes a different approach with hardware-accelerated SRT built directly into the X Platform.
With hardware acceleration, a single X Platform unit can support up to 22 UHD camera feeds in contribution workflows, significantly reducing both capital and operational costs compared to server-based gateways. For distribution, the X20 chassis delivers up to 72 Gb/s of SRT traffic in just 2RU, offering unmatched density, efficiency, and resilience while lowering power consumption and rack space requirements.
This innovation ensures that broadcasters, sports organisations, and media operators can scale securely and cost-effectively without compromising on performance. To explore how hardware-accelerated SRT and other innovations are shaping the industry, read our interactive essay: The Future of Broadcasting.
Resources for X Platform
Access key resources that showcase how the X Platform helps optimise media workflows, enhance performance, and streamline operations.
Datasheet
Download our datasheets to learn how we optimise and enhance live contribution and production workflows. Packed with valuable insights and product details, they’re a must-read for anyone looking to elevate their media operations!
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Tech Spec
Download our technical specification document to discover the functions and performance metrics of our market-leading, modular media technology hardware platform, designed to deliver unparalleled efficiency and scalability for your media operations.
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High capacity, sustainability, and future-proof performance
Since its creation, the X Platform has prioritised high capacity, future-proof modularity for customised live production workflows, sustainability with low power consumption, and revenue protection through a long product lifecycle, ensuring optimal performance and lasting value.
Customer stories
Discover how our customers are transforming their operations with our innovative solutions. Explore real-life success stories showcasing how businesses like yours have achieved remarkable results with our tailored, cutting-edge offerings.
Appear to Showcase Next-Generation Hybrid Live Production at NAB Show New York
SRT is a powerful technology for contributing and distributing live content that, when enhanced by...
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How hardware-accelerated SRT can balance content opportunities and video transport costs
SRT is a powerful technology for contributing and distributing live content that, when enhanced by...
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Telefónica Servicios Audiovisuales Hit the Back of the Net with LaLiga Deal
Telefónica Servicios Audiovisuales and Appear selected by LaLiga to power Spain’s new contribution & distribution...
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The future of remote production: Innovations, challenges, and the X Platform advantage
The broadcasting industry is rapidly evolving with the rise of remote production, also known as...
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Real-world impact: Transforming media efficiencies with Appear’s X Platform
“The deployment of Appear’s X20 and X10 platforms significantly streamlined our infrastructure, reducing our equipment...
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Orange Slovakia choses Appear for centralised VAR delivery
Appear X Platform provides high-capacity contribution for Orange Slovakia’s centralised VAR production Oslo, Norway –...
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The keys to video transcoding for successful OTT & multi-profile distribution
“Appear’s X Platform redefines OTT transcoding with cutting-edge efficiency, ultra-low latency, and eco-friendly design—delivering exceptional...
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