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Christie Terra (SDVoE) Bitrate Calculator

Christie · Raw and stream bitrate for one Christie Terra (SDVoE) signal.

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Supports up to 444 · 12-bit. Terra transmitters/receivers, zero-frame latency.

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About Christie Terra (SDVoE)

Christie Terra is an SDVoE-based transmitter/receiver system delivering 4K60 4:4:4 with zero-frame latency over 10 GbE.

Terra brings Christie’s projection and display expertise to AV-over-IP, using SDVoE for visually lossless, frame-accurate 4K60 distribution in premium venues and control rooms.

As an SDVoE implementation, the bitrate is the raw signal divided by ≈12:1. A 4K60 4:4:4 source is about 11.94 Gbps raw and roughly 995 Mbps compressed — one stream per 10 GbE port.

Worked example

A 4K60 4:4:4 signal is 11.9 Gbps raw; Christie Terra’s SDVoE codec compresses it about 12:1, so the stream is about 995.3 Mbps on 10 GbE.

Frequently asked questions

What codec does Terra use?

SDVoE — the near-lossless 10 GbE standard from the SDVoE Alliance.

Is Terra interoperable with other SDVoE?

Yes, within the SDVoE alliance ecosystem, Terra endpoints interoperate with other SDVoE devices.

Where is Terra used?

High-end corporate, live events and control rooms where zero-frame latency 4K60 is required.

What is the difference between raw and stream bitrate?

Raw is the uncompressed signal (width × height × frame rate × bits per pixel); stream is what the codec actually puts on the wire after compression. The compression ratio is raw ÷ stream.

What do 4:4:4, 4:2:2 and 4:2:0 mean?

They describe chroma subsampling — how much colour detail is kept relative to brightness. 4:4:4 keeps full colour (3× bit depth per pixel), 4:2:2 keeps two-thirds, and 4:2:0 keeps half (1.5×).

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Disclaimer: bitrates are planning estimates. Confirm final figures with your codec and switch vendor.