Multi-Protocol Support
8 Protocols, One Unified Platform. Seamlessly support every streaming standard from ultra-low latency OMT to universal HLS compatibility.
Protocol Latency & Use Cases
Choose the right protocol for your specific streaming needs
| Protocol | Latency | Best For | Client Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| OMT | <16ms | Interactive gaming, auctions, real-time collaboration | Web, Mobile, Desktop |
| WebRTC | ~500ms | Video conferencing, live interaction, peer-to-peer | All modern browsers |
| SRT | ~1s | Professional broadcasting, remote production | Broadcast equipment |
| RTMP | ~3s | Encoder compatibility, legacy systems | Encoders, OBS |
| NDI | <100ms | Studio production, professional workflows | Production hardware |
| HLS | 6-10s | Universal compatibility, mobile devices | iOS, Android, Web |
| DASH | 6-10s | Adaptive streaming, cross-platform | Web, Android, Smart TV |
| CMAF | 3-5s | Low-latency HLS/DASH hybrid | Modern devices |
Universal Protocol Support for Every Use Case
WAVE is the only streaming platform that natively supports all major streaming protocols in a single unified infrastructure. Whether you're broadcasting professional sports with SRT, hosting interactive gaming with OMT, or delivering to mobile audiences with HLS, WAVE handles it seamlessly.
Our intelligent protocol interoperability layer automatically transcodes between formats in real-time, allowing you to ingest in one protocol and deliver in multiple others simultaneously. This eliminates the need for complex middleware, multiple streaming services, or custom transcoding pipelines.
Professional broadcasters can connect NDI sources directly to WAVE and have them instantly available as low-latency WebRTC streams for web viewers, traditional HLS for mobile apps, and RTMP for social media platforms—all from a single ingest point with zero configuration.
The platform automatically selects the optimal protocol for each viewer based on their device, network conditions, and interaction requirements. A viewer on a modern browser gets WebRTC for low latency, while iOS users receive HLS for native compatibility, and unstable networks automatically fall back to more resilient protocols.
Intelligent Protocol Management
Automatic optimization and seamless interoperability
Auto-Detection
Automatically identifies incoming protocol and optimizes ingestion pipeline for best quality and lowest latency.
Real-Time Transcoding
Convert between protocols on-the-fly with hardware-accelerated encoding for zero added latency.
Protocol Fallback
Automatic failover to compatible protocols when network conditions change or device limitations are detected.
Perfect For Every Scenario
One platform, infinite possibilities
Studio Integration
Connect professional NDI equipment directly without middleware or conversion
Cross-Platform Delivery
Deliver to web, mobile, smart TVs, and set-top boxes from single source
Professional Broadcasting
SRT and RTMP support for professional encoders and remote production
Interactive Streaming
OMT and WebRTC for real-time interaction and gaming applications
"WAVE's multi-protocol support unified our entire workflow. We ingest SRT from the field, deliver WebRTC to web, and HLS to mobile—all from one platform without any middleware."
Technical Specifications
Supported Protocols
- OMT (Proprietary)
- Sub-16ms ultra-low latency
- WebRTC
- Browser-native, P2P capable
- SRT
- Professional broadcast quality
- RTMP / RTMPS
- Encoder compatibility
- NDI / NDI|HX
- Studio production integration
- HLS / Low-Latency HLS
- Universal mobile compatibility
- DASH
- Adaptive bitrate streaming
- CMAF
- Common Media Application Format
Codec Support
- Video: H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC), VP8, VP9, AV1
- Audio: AAC, Opus, MP3, Vorbis, FLAC
- Hardware acceleration: NVIDIA, Intel Quick Sync, Apple VT
- Automatic codec negotiation based on client
- Real-time transcoding between formats
- Adaptive bitrate with multiple quality tiers
- HDR support: HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
- Immersive audio: Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I use each protocol?
Use OMT or WebRTC for interactive applications requiring <1s latency. Choose SRT for professional broadcasting over unreliable networks. Use RTMP for encoder compatibility and legacy systems. Select HLS/DASH for maximum device compatibility and mobile delivery. NDI is ideal for studio production workflows.
Can I ingest in one protocol and deliver in another?
Absolutely. WAVE automatically transcodes between protocols in real-time. You can ingest an SRT feed from a remote camera and simultaneously deliver it as WebRTC for web viewers, HLS for mobile apps, and RTMP for social media platforms—all from a single source.
What if my target device doesn't support a protocol?
WAVE automatically detects device capabilities and selects the optimal compatible protocol. Modern browsers get WebRTC for low latency, iOS devices receive HLS, Android can use DASH or HLS, and legacy devices fall back to RTMP. This happens transparently without any configuration.
Ready to Support Every Protocol?
Test multi-protocol streaming with our interactive demo