Phabrix

Phabrix

Phabrix is a UK-based manufacturer specializing in professional video test and measurement equipment for the broadcast and media technology industry. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Hook, Hampshire, England, Phabrix designs instruments used to generate, analyze, and monitor video and audio signals across a range of broadcast formats including SDI, IP-based workflows (SMPTE ST 2110), and HDR/WCG standards. The company was acquired by Leader Electronics in 2019, extending their global reach in broadcast test markets.

Phabrix instruments are used by broadcast engineers, systems integrators, and content creators to verify signal integrity, perform compliance testing, and troubleshoot video infrastructure. Their Sx and Qx series products support HD-SDI, 3G-SDI, 6G-SDI, 12G-SDI, and ST 2110 IP broadcast workflows, making them relevant for both traditional and IP-based broadcast facilities transitioning to modern infrastructure.

Key Product Lines

• Video signal generators — multi-format test pattern and signal generators for SDI and IP broadcast environments
• Waveform monitors and vectorscopes — for video signal analysis, HDR monitoring, and color space verification
• Hybrid SDI/IP analyzers — instruments supporting both traditional SDI and SMPTE ST 2110 IP broadcast workflows simultaneously

Industries Served

Phabrix equipment is used in broadcast television production, post-production studios, outside broadcast vehicles, master control rooms, streaming and media delivery infrastructure, and broadcast equipment manufacturing. Their instruments are particularly important for HDR and IP-based broadcast workflow validation and standards compliance.