How does NBCUniversal Regional Sports Network Video — Single Bitrate (Site-Served) compare to other NBCUniversal ad formats?

NBCUniversal Regional Sports Network Video — Single Bitrate (Site-Served) differs from other NBCUniversal placements in its 1920×1080px canvas, its 30-second duration limit. Compare side-by-side from the NBCUniversal publisher page on All Ad Specs.

NBCUniversal Regional Sports Network Video — Single Bitrate (Site-Served) ad specs

NBCUniversal Regional Sports Network Video — Single Bitrate (Site-Served) ads are horizontal 16:9 video clips, measured at 1920×1080 px, up to 30 seconds long, delivered as MOV, MPG, or MP4. They run in the In-Stream (RSN CTV / Desktop / Mobile) placement on NBCUniversal.

Dimensions: 1920×1080 px
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Max duration: 30 sec

Visual specifications

Dimensions	1920 × 1080 px
Aspect ratios	16:9
Orientation	landscape
File types	MOV, MPG, MP4

Video & audio

Max duration	30 sec
Video codec	ProRes 422 HQ (preferred); H.264; DV/DVCPro NTSC (DV25/DV50)
Frame rate	29.97 fps
Video bitrate	10000 kbps
Audio codec	AAC
Audio channels	stereo (2)
Sample rate	44100 Hz
Bit depth	16-bit

Notes & source

Preferred: full-frame uncompressed Quicktime MOV. Also: MPEG-2 (.mpg), MP4. 1920×1080, 16:9. 15s or 30s. Min bitrate 10 Mbps; ProRes 422 HQ ≥800 Kbps or H.264 ≥50 Mbps. 29.97/23.98/25 fps. Audio AAC stereo 16-bit, 48 or 56 kHz; sample rate 44.1 kHz. File contains only the ad — no bars/tones/slates. Secure HTTPS. 1-pixel black border around entire creative.

Official source: https://nbcu-creative-guidelines.scroll.site/nbcuniversal-creative-guidelines/regional-sports-network-digital-video

Frequently asked questions

What size are NBCUniversal Regional Sports Network Video — Single Bitrate (Site-Served) ads?: NBCUniversal Regional Sports Network Video — Single Bitrate (Site-Served) ads are 1920×1080 pixels with an aspect ratio of 16:9.
What aspect ratio does NBCUniversal Regional Sports Network Video — Single Bitrate (Site-Served) use?: NBCUniversal Regional Sports Network Video — Single Bitrate (Site-Served) supports 16:9 aspect ratio.
How long can a NBCUniversal Regional Sports Network Video — Single Bitrate (Site-Served) video be?: NBCUniversal Regional Sports Network Video — Single Bitrate (Site-Served) videos can run up to 30 seconds.
Which file formats does NBCUniversal Regional Sports Network Video — Single Bitrate (Site-Served) accept?: NBCUniversal Regional Sports Network Video — Single Bitrate (Site-Served) accepts MOV, MPG, and MP4 files.
What codec should NBCUniversal Regional Sports Network Video — Single Bitrate (Site-Served) ads use?: Encode NBCUniversal Regional Sports Network Video — Single Bitrate (Site-Served) with ProRes 422 HQ (preferred); H.264; DV/DVCPro NTSC (DV25/DV50) and AAC at 29.97 fps.
What is the NBCUniversal Regional Sports Network Video — Single Bitrate (Site-Served) ad format?: NBCUniversal Regional Sports Network Video — Single Bitrate (Site-Served) is a video ad format that runs in the In-Stream (RSN CTV / Desktop / Mobile) placement on NBCUniversal. This page documents its full creative requirements, sourced from NBCUniversal's official ad documentation.
Where does NBCUniversal Regional Sports Network Video — Single Bitrate (Site-Served) appear on NBCUniversal?: NBCUniversal Regional Sports Network Video — Single Bitrate (Site-Served) ads appear in the In-Stream (RSN CTV / Desktop / Mobile) placement on NBCUniversal.
How does NBCUniversal Regional Sports Network Video — Single Bitrate (Site-Served) compare to other NBCUniversal ad formats?: NBCUniversal Regional Sports Network Video — Single Bitrate (Site-Served) differs from other NBCUniversal placements in its 1920×1080px canvas, its 30-second duration limit. Compare side-by-side from the NBCUniversal publisher page on All Ad Specs.