8 channel SDI and HDMI Clear CATV RF Modulator QAM, ATSC, DVB-T, ISDB-T

Thor SDI Modulator is the hybrid of choice. This is the most versatile SDI & HDMI unit from Thor

This unit provides up to 8 SDI or HDMI inputs, which you can select either in the options menu or on the simple and intuitive GUI. This Thor modulator has independent input cards for flexibility for digital modulation because it eliminates the need for SDI to HDMI or HDMI to SDI converters. Simply select which source you want to use and input the channel frequency, creating an automated encoding headend device that can clean up your headend and modulation distribution infrastructure.

Each channel can individually be selected as an SDI or HDMI input; it can be switched on the fly using front panel buttons or Thor's dynamic proprietary web interface. Each of the 8 RF output channels can be set totally independently as a frequency and modulation standard. For example, you can input 4 channels of SDI and set them to ATSC output, and then input 4 channels of HDMI and set them to QAM. This flexibility hasn't been seen before on the market, creating a whole new generation standard for encoder modulation products.

The new THOR HYBRID Modulator has an NMS port and LCD display with simple D-Pad buttons for control and easy setup on the fly. It includes and supports the majority of modulation standards found in the world, such as Clear QAM Annex A and Annex B, ATSC-8VSB, DVB-T, and ISDB-T. The Hybrid modulator supports MPEG2 video encoding up to 25Mbps/channel, audio AC3 or MPEG1 Layer 2, and AAC, Thor's world-famous Low Latency, and VCT - Virtual Channel Numbers for increased flexibility. Each CATV RF channel can be set individually, so it does not have to be in a linear 8ch block; feel free to spread out your new custom RF channels all over the existing RF spectrum in your modulation lineup.

• 8 independent SDI and HDMI Inputs - (individually selectable for each of the 8 channels you can output)
• HDMI is HDCP compliant for use with any source
• SDI Inputs include support for Closed Caption 708
• Outputs 8 separate Clear CATV RF channels: QAM / ATSC - 8VSB / DVB-T / ISDB-T (selectable in the GUI)
• RF output on each of the 8 RF channels can be individually set to a frequency and modulation standard (2 on QAM, 3 on ATSC, 4 on ISDBT, etc.)
• DVB-C Annex A and B - QAM 64, QAM 256
• Supports full HD video up to 1080p/59.94/60; other supported resolutions include 1080i, 720p, and 480i
• Low latency supported; 2 different latency settings - 500/1000ms
• Video encoding rate up to 25Mbps
• MPEG2 video encoding
• Dolby AC3, MPEG1 Layer 2, & AAC audio encoding
• VCT - Virtual channel number and name supported
• Frequency - 50Mhz to 900Mhz
• NMS web interface controllable
• Easy-to-use web GUI interface (setup and status)
• LED status on the front panel shows HDMI in blue or SDI in green for an easy-to-see video-detect link
• LCD display and front panel control buttons for setup, control, and status
• Powerful processing with the best MPEG2 video encoding chip
• First high-density HDMI and SDI input modulator on the market
• Lowest cost per channel in perfect HD resolution for any application, from live sports, house of worship, concerts, theatres, malls, airports, hotels, military, and private enterprise

Part Number:   H-HYBRID-RF-8