# Reception

:::note[Check which interface you are using]
The guides linked from this page configure MK.IO Beam through the **Advanced** interface, where a workflow is a **feed** made up of individual services. If your device runs the **Essentials** interface, build the workflow as a **channel** instead: see [Create a channel](/beam/essentials/create-a-channel). Both interfaces control the same settings underneath, so these pages stay useful as reference for the detail behind a channel.
:::

**MK.IO Beam for reception** is engineered to meet the evolving demands of processing at the edge of your network, delivering high-quality video and audio decode with maximum efficiency. Its flexible architecture allows for seamless integration into existing workflows, providing a future-proof solution for content turnaround and distribution.

## Common Workflows:

### Receive & Decrypt

Configure the input interfaces and handle decryption.

- [Satellite/ASI Input](/beam/receiver/input): Setup tuners, LNB frequencies, and ASI ports.
- [Reliable Transport Input](/beam/reliable-transport/service-management): Ingest SRT, Zixi, or RIST streams.
- [BISS-CA Decryption](/beam/receiver/decryption/biss-ca-decryption): Configure BISS-CA entitlements and keys.
- [Common Interface (DVB-CI)](/beam/receiver/decryption/common-interface-module): Manage physical Conditional Access Modules (CAM) for decryption

### Decoding & Process

Convert the transport stream into baseband video and audio.

- [Video Decoding](/beam/receiver/decoding): Manage codecs and resolutions.
- [Delay Modes](/beam/reception/delay-modes): Adjust buffer settings for Standard, Low or Super Low latency.
- [HDR to SDR](/beam/receiver/output/hdr-sdr): Down-convert HDR signals for standard displays.

### Output

Route the decoded signal to local infrastructure.

- [SDI Output](/beam/receiver/output/sdi): Map services to physical SDI ports.
- [SMPTE ST 2022-6 Output](/beam/receiver/output/smpte-st-2022-6): Output SDI over IP.
- [SMPTE ST 2110 Output](/beam/receiver/output/smpte-st-2110): Output uncompressed IP video.