The Thor Broadcast H-2A-ENC is a professional two-channel audio encoder designed for digital broadcasting, IPTV, cable television, satellite contribution, hospitality television, and professional A/V distribution systems.
The unit accepts both balanced analog audio and AES/EBU digital audio through professional XLR interfaces and encodes the incoming audio using MPEG-1 Layer II or AAC.
An integrated ASI input allows external transport streams to be multiplexed with the encoded audio. Two independent ASI outputs provide selectable MPTS, SPTS1, or SPTS2 transport streams, while the Gigabit Ethernet interface delivers encoded content over UDP/RTP unicast or multicast IP networks.
Front-panel LCD controls and browser-based Web GUI management make the H-2A-ENC easy to configure and integrate into professional broadcast headends.
Broadcast Headends
Encode professional analog or AES/EBU audio for integration into digital broadcast transport streams.
IPTV Systems
Convert professional audio sources into encoded IP streams for multicast or unicast distribution.
Cable Television Networks
Add encoded audio programming into existing ASI-based transport streams.
Satellite Uplink Systems
Encode and multiplex audio services prior to satellite transmission.
Hospitality Television Systems
Distribute centralized audio programming throughout hotels, resorts and large properties.
Corporate & Campus A/V
Encode professional audio for internal IP or transport-stream distribution.
Houses of Worship
Encode live program audio for centralized or remote digital distribution.
H-2A-ENC – 2-Channel Professional Audio Encoder with ASI & IP Output
H-2A-ENC V2 – 2-Channel Professional Audio Encoder with ASI & IP Outputs and Dual Redundant Power Supplies
| Category | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Input | Analog | Balanced analog audio, XLR |
| Audio Input | Digital | AES/EBU digital audio, XLR |
| ASI Input | Interface | 1 × ASI input, BNC |
| Encoding | Number of Audio Encodes | 2 |
| Encoding | Formats | MPEG-1 Layer II, AAC |
| Encoding | Sample Rate | 48 kHz |
| Encoding | Sample Accuracy | 16 bit |
| Encoding | Bit Rates | 64 / 96 / 128 / 192 / 256 / 320 / 384 kbps |
| Encoding | Sound Track | Left, Right, Stereo |
| AAC | Channel Mode | Stereo only |
| Audio Control | Gain Adjustment | -12 dB to +12 dB |
| Multiplexing | Maximum PID Number | 64 |
| ASI Output | Quantity | 2 independent outputs |
| ASI Output | Interface | BNC |
| ASI Output | Selection | Mirror output of MPTS / SPTS1 / SPTS2 |
| IP Output | Protocol | UDP/RTP |
| IP Output | Mode | Unicast / Multicast |
| Ethernet | Interface | 100/1000M adaptive RJ45 |
| Local Management | Interface | LCD / keypad |
| Remote Management | Interface | Web GUI |
| Languages | Management | Chinese and English |
| Firmware Upgrade | Method | Ethernet software upgrade |
| Dimensions | W × D × H | 482 × 350 × 44 mm |
| Weight | Approximate | 3.2 kg |
| Operating Temperature | Range | 0 to 45°C |
| Storage Temperature | Range | -20 to 80°C |
| Power Input | AC | 110 VAC ±10%, 50/60 Hz or 220 VAC ±10%, 50/60 Hz |
| Power Consumption | Maximum | <15 W |
| Power Supply | Configuration | Single PSU or optional dual hot-swappable PSU |
8 HD-SDI Broadcast Encoder IPTV Streamer and ASI Out, H.264 / AC3 / 1080p
Low-latency, high-density HD encoding and multiplexing system for headend program generation. Accepts 8 HD-SDI inputs at up to 1080p60 and offers 9 IP outputs (8x SPTS, 1x MPTS) and dual ASI outputs containing all encoded programs. Also includes an ASI input for multiplexing an SPTS program with the outputs.
4 Analog Video Audio ASI and IPTV SD Encoder Streamer & Mux
Broadcast-quality SD program encoding from analog composite baseband video inputs on BNC terminals with stereo audio. All programs are multiplexed to MPTS outputs on ASI and IP. SPTS outputs are available for all programs on IP. All settings are managed through the LCD panel or web management.