A/52 (EBU)

A/52 (EBU) is a technical standard established by the European Broadcasting Union that outlines how high-quality digital video should be encoded and stored, primarily for professional broadcasting. It specifies how video data is compressed using the recommended H.264/MPEG-4 AVC codec and structured into a format called MXF (Material Exchange Format). This ensures consistent, reliable, and high-fidelity video transmission across broadcasters and production facilities, facilitating efficient editing, distribution, and archiving. In essence, A/52 (EBU) defines best practices for digital video quality and compatibility in the broadcast industry.