The following technical specifications apply:
Video encoding:
XDCAM HD 422, 720p50 oder 1080i/25, 50MBit/s, Containerformat: MXF OP1a
AVC-I100, 720p/50 oder 1080i/25, Containerformat: MXF OP1a
Audio encoding:
Linear PCM, 24 Bit / 48 kHz. Channel assignment: stereo broadcasting sound on track 1 & 2, level control in accordance with the technical guidelines.
For adverts and sponsor trailers applies after the R128s1:
Target level Programme Loudness: -23,0 LUFS (± 0,5 LU)
Maximum Short term Loudness: -18,0 LUFS
Maximum True Peak Level: -1dBTP
Each sponsor trailer must be delivered in a separate file. The file name may not exceed 32 characters. Please make sure that the file name does not include any special characters (including ß, ä, ö, (, <, & ...). The SOM should start at 00:00:00:00. Only MXF files may be placed on the server.
For first-time users of our system it is required to send us a test file for our approval in advance, otherwise we are unable to guarantee a broadcast of the sponsor trailer. Please take into account that we need the file five working days before the broadcast, as they still need to be approved regarding technical specifications and content. If necessary, however, a shorter term solution can be arranged on demand.
Our colleagues in the Advertising Department would be happy to help you if you have any technical
queries. Call: 0049 (0)6131 / 701-8860.
In order to send you the login data, we need you to e-mail the following information to the contact people in our Sponsorship Department to sponsoring(at)zdf.de:
- Company
- Name of contact
- Telephone number
- E-mail address
The following delivery form has to be completed.
Our Sponsorship Department is happy to help in case you have any queries.
Instructions for installing the Aspera Connect plugin and the upload in Faspex can be found here:
Installation Aspera Connect Plugin
Upload in Faspex
Please enter the name of the sponsor in the Faspex Dropbox under "Title".
A printable version (PDF) of the technical requirements for the digital delivery of a sponsortrailer to ZDF can be downloaded here.
March 2020