Preserve.
Deliver.
Broadcast.

North America's Trusted Broadcast Distribution Partner

With over five decades of industry experience, we deliver reliable, high-quality solutions for broadcast distribution and professional video archiving across North America. 

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288 Judson Street Unit 10
Etobicoke,  Ontario
M8Z 5T6

Our Professional Services

Broadcast-Ready File Delivery

Professional delivery of various broadcast-ready formats

Digital Video Archiving

State-of-art archiving solutions with advanced restoration capabilities.

Caption Encoding

Professional EIA-608/708 closed caption encoding services.

What Our Customers Say

Don't just take our word for it. Here's what our valued customers have to say about their experience with Airdate Traffic Services Ltd.

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I recently worked on a number of archive-heavy documentary series with very high technical expectations (Amazon Prime, for example). Airdate quickly became our go-to provider for the transfer from diverse formats and standards across various eras. They were fantastic to work with — always accommodating and quick to help us meet our tight deadlines. They always seemed to go out of their way to make sure we were satisfied with the results. They will continue to be my trusted multi-format experts.

Jeff B
Post Producer, Toronto
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We didn’t take handing over decades of legacy footage lightly. From Betacam to DVCPRO, they treated every tape with care, converting and cataloging everything to the highest broadcast standards. The results spoke for themselves. Their attention to detail and real understanding of archival media made them more than just a service — they became a true partner in preserving our history.

Mark R
Archives Manager
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Closed captioning is one of the most critical parts of our delivery process. They handled it flawlessly—embedding fully compliant 608 and 708 captions into our MXF OP1a masters with precision. Every file passed QC on the first try, no flags, no corrections. Their expertise in formatting, placement, and encoding has made them our go-to partner for broadcast-ready captioning.

Lisa T
Filmmaker

100% Satisfaction

50+ Years Experience

5,000+ Happy Customers

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — we specialize in professional video archiving, including legacy broadcast formats like Betacam, DVCPRO, U-matic, and more. We digitize and preserve these assets at high quality for long-term storage and access.
Absolutely. We embed both EIA-608 and EIA-708 closed captions directly into MXF OP1a masters, ensuring full compliance with North American broadcast delivery specs. Every file is QC-ready.
Turnaround depends on volume, but standard captioning or file mastering jobs are completed in 2–3 business days. Rush delivery is available for urgent broadcast schedules.
Yes — we offer tailored solutions for bulk content, including archival migration, network delivery preparation, and caption processing. Contact us to discuss your project scope and get a custom quote.
1. Video Format
• Frame rate : 29.97i
• Resolution: 1920x1080
• Codec: AppleProResHQ
• Interlaced or Progressive

2. Audio Format
• Number of channels: stereo or 5.1 or 8-channel
• Bit depth and sample rate: 24-bit, 48kHz)

3. File Container / Format
• Preferred format : MOV

4. Closed Captions
• Required format: embedded 608/708
• Language(s) required
• Timing or placement notes, if any

Helpful Tip:
If you’re unsure of your broadcast requirements, please request a Technical Delivery Specification (TDS) from the receiving platform or broadcaster and share it with us. We’ll take care of the rest.

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