av production

About this tag
The av production tag covers discussions about audio and video production workflows on Windows, particularly those using NDI (Network Device Interface) technology. Recent threads focus on a severe regression introduced by the August 12, 2025 Windows cumulative updates, which causes stuttering, lag, and choppy audio/video in NDI-based streaming. Microsoft has acknowledged the issue, and community members have identified a workaround by switching NDI receivers from the default RUDP transport to Single TCP or UDP (Legacy). These discussions are relevant for professionals in broadcast, live streaming, and video production who rely on stable NDI performance on Windows systems.
  1. Windows August 2025 Update Triggers Severe NDI Stutter (RUDP)

    Microsoft has confirmed that its August 12, 2025 cumulative updates introduced a serious regression that causes severe stuttering, lag, and choppy audio/video in NDI‑based streaming workflows on affected Windows 11 and Windows 10 builds — a defect tied to NDI’s default RUDP (Reliable UDP)...
  2. NDI Stuttering After August 2025 Windows Update: Mitigation Guide

    Microsoft has formally acknowledged that its August 12, 2025 cumulative security update is responsible for severe stuttering, lag and choppy audio/video in NDI-based workflows on affected Windows 11 and Windows 10 builds, and vendors and community engineers have published an immediate—but...