h.264 audio Hardware Encoder Mpeg 2 HD encoder IP ASI

Description

1 Video 8 Audio HD MPEG2/4 Hardware Low Latency Encoder

Real-Time Encoder for both MPEG-2 (4:2:2) or H.264 (4:2:0) streams on ASI or IP outputs

PN: H-MPEG2-H264-E2

Thor part number H-MPEG2-H264-E2 is a multiformat, multi-input 1 video 8 audio hardware encoder for the broadcast industry. Built from the ground up for broadcasting applications, this platform adds many new features to the Thor encoder line. This system supports both EIA 608 and 708 closed captioning, providing compliance with FCC regulations. DVB-ASI input and output are provided, and internal ASI program multiplexing allows the encoded content to be added into any standard multi-program ASI transport stream. Furthermore, externally encoded content from the ASI input can also be multiplexed with the IP network video output. This allows the creation of MPTS program streams to feed media servers. Another new feature included on this platform is a second Gigabit Ethernet TSoIP output for expanded functionality in IPTV systems. The second TS output is provided via a standard RJ-45 port for a total of 3 network interfaces. The third network port provides access to the Thor web server management system. Isolating management on a different network interface allows for greater reliability in IPTV systems and simplifies the use of multicast protocols. Audio input can be provided as either digital AES or analog audio with the included DB9 breakout cables. Audio can also be input via embedded SDI or HDMI audio. Audio encoding is also offered in two formats; both AAC and MPEG1 can be selected for MPEG-2 and H.264 video outputs. The unit supports AC3 2.0 and 5.1 audio passthrough embedded into SDI.

Features

Real-Time HD Encoder for both MPEG-2 and H.264 program creation
Based on the advanced Thor Web Management system
Supports MPEG-1 Layer II, HE-AAC (v1&v2), LC-AAC, DD AC3 (2.0, 5.1 available) codecs
Supports Dolby AC3 (2.0, 5.1) audio passthrough on SDI
Supports both EIA 608 and 708 closed caption systems

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Specification

Video	Interface		1x HD-SDI or SD-SDI 1x HDMI with Audio 1x CVBS Composite Analog 1x YPbPr Component Analog 1x DVB-ASI
	Resolution		Input	Output	Interface Applicable
			1920x1080i@60	1920x1080, 1440x1080, 1280x1080i, 960x1080i	HDMI, SDI, YPbPr
			1920x1080i @59.94
			1920x1080i @50
			1280x720p@60	1280x720, 960x720p, 640x720p	HDMI, SDI, YPbPr
			[email protected]
			1280x720p@50
			720x576i@50	720x576, 704x576, 640x576, 544x576, 528x576, 480x576, 352x576	SDI, CVBS
			[email protected]	720x480, 704x480, 640x480, 544x480, 528x480, 352x480	SDI, CVBS
	Encoding		MPEG-2 HD/SD; MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 HD/SD
	Bitrate Range		0.52 - 60.00 Mbps
	Rate Control		CBR
	GOP Structure		Auto, IP, IPB, IPBB, IPBBB
	Aspect Ratio		4:3, 14:9 (for SD video), 16:9 (for HD video)
	Chroma		4:2:0, 4:2:2
	Advanced Pretreatment		De-interlacing, noise reduction, sharpening
Audio	Interface		4xXLR, 4xRCA, 1xAES, 1xHDMI, 1xSDI (supports a maximum of 4 synchronous stereo pairs or one DD 5.1 CH processing)
	Encoding		MPEG-1 Layer II, HE-AAC (v1&v2), LC-AAC, DD AC3 (2.0, 5.1 available); DD AC3 passthrough (for SDI in)
	Sampling rate		48 kHz
	Resolution		24-bit
	Bit-rate		32Kbps~384Kbps
Low Delay options			150ms, 200ms, 350ms, 650ms
Stream output			2xASI output ports, BNC interface
			IP over UDP, 100 Base-T Ethernet interface (UDP multicast/unicast)
System function			LCD/keyboard and web management
			NMS control
			Software upgrade via Ethernet
General		Temperature	0~45 deg C (Operation), -20~80 deg C (Storage)
		Power	AC110V+/-10%, 50/60Hz; AC 220V+/-10%, 50/60Hz
		Consumption	26W
		WEIGHT: 9.2 lb BOX SIZE (IN): 22 x 14.5 x 4.5 in BOX SIZE (MM): 559 x 369 x 115 mm UNIT SIZE (IN): 19 x 10.5 x 2 in UNIT SIZE (MM): 483 x 267 x 51 mm

Question and Answers

Question:
Do any of your DVB MPEG2/4 encoders support bitrates higher than 19 Mbps?

Answer:
Most of our multiple channel encoders support data rates up to 19.5mbps Although we have one Pro Encoder that supports encoding data-rate up to 60Mbbps PN: H-MPEG2-H264-E2

Question:
I have a decoder at DU Media City in Dubai, UAE. The decoder output is SDI or HDMI 1080i50. DU Media City needs the decoder output as ASI to broadcast the signal by Eutelsat 7 West. I am asking to convert the decoder output from SDI or HDMI to ASI.

Answer:
We have a perfect solution to convert and encode HD/SD/SDI or HDMI to a DVB ASI transport stream. The encoder can accept HDMI to SDI and encode it to ASI or IP using MPEG2 or H.264 encoding. This unit can encode up to 8 embedded SDI audio channels and closed captioning as well. The encoder part number is H-MPEG2-H264-E2

Question:
1) We recently ran into some problems with our microwave / STL and decided to look at sending our signal from our station to the transmitter building 25 miles away using Ubiquiti AirFiber. This would create a network link for us to use... the tricky part is that we are looking at sending two TV ASI feeds up in addition to two radio feeds. I am looking for something that would convert our ASI to IP and then convert it back to ASI to go into the TV transmitters... in addition to taking our balanced audio feeds over IP and converting them to XLR to go into the AM transmitter. What products do you have, if any, that would best meet our needs? 2) That unit is one ASI in... we run two different TV transmitters for two different streams. Do you have a similar unit that could handle two different streams, or would I need one of each? Also, do you have a product that would handle my two radio feeds? They are AM mono, but it would not be necessary to have mono only, so stereo would be fine. 3) It would be XLR... but we could break it out in several different ways if needed. As for the link you provided... would it be an identical unit to take the IP stream and output back to ASI? How much bandwidth does that use? I know we are limited to 19.3mb, but I am not sure if that translates to actual 19.3mb in network data. If that's the case and I am using the 1.2gb AirFiber that is giving me 508mb up/down, then I should be good. Thanks again for the fast replies and info. This is new to us going over IP versus traditional microwave STLs.

Answer:
Thanks for reaching out. Here is our ASI-to-IP and IP-to-ASI device that is very popular for this kind of application with Ubiquiti radios. https://thorbroadcast.com/product/dvb-asi-over-ip-gateway.html The customer needs to purchase two of these units. 2) Got it. https://thorbroadcast.com/product/32-iptv-ts-s-input-to-4-asi-output.htmlhttps://thorbroadcast.com/product/32-iptv-ts-s-input-to-4-asi-output.html This is the next level up: 4 ASI to IP; then we have an 8 ASI to IP. What's the format of the radio feeds? XLR? 3) Yes, you need two identical units. That is all dependent on your ASI stream; no idea what your data rate is on your ASI, but you should be able to calculate that easily. Audio requires almost no bandwidth, so that's negligible. H-MPEG2-H264-E2 As for the XLR issue, you can possibly use an encoder and a decoder for unidirectional transmission: This encoder can intake XLR x2 and output to ASI (the XLR comes with breakout cables to the ports all the way on the left) Then you can probably use this IRD-V3 Which can intake an ASI stream and output to the 2 XLR ports on the right side; https://thorbroadcast.com/product/ird-satellite-or-atsc-decoder-to-sdi-ip-asi-8230.html/75 Considering you're using the 4ASI to IP unit, you'll have room for the additional 2x XLR audio feeds going into one ASI; then back out to an ASI port. Theoretically, this is the only way I can fathom doing it without using Fiber Extenders. So the other dilemma is you also need to inject a video alongside the two XLR feeds; this can be a simple generated image; we have this gizmo called the H-SDI-PG which sends an SDI image and tone across fiber to ensure the fiber transmitter and receiver are functioning correctly. This item isn't ideal for this, but you'd need some sort of video feed to send with the XLR because the encoder will not see just the audio signal alone. We also have 2XLR over Fiber kits. https://thorbroadcast.com/product/xlr-audio-over-fiber-1.html/86 Reasonably speaking, this is the only option we have at our shop that could even entertain doing such an application.

Question:
I'm looking for some info on your SDI to ASI/IP encoders. Could someone please call me to discuss specs/features?

Answer:

For SDI to ASI/IP, this is our most popular option. https://thorbroadcast.com/product/1-4-sdi-to-qam-modulators-and-iptv-streaming-encoders.html/4 We offer these in 1, 2, and 4 SDI inputs. If you need something a little more robust, this is an excellent option for that particular application. https://thorbroadcast.com/product/all-inputs-iptv-streaming-and-asi-hd-encoder-608-708-captioning-8230.html

Documents

H-MPEG2-H264-E2 - USER MANUAL

H-MPEG2-H264-E2 - SPEC SHEET

H-MPEG2-H264-E2 - DATASHEET

H-MPEG2-H264-E2 - QUICK SETUP GUIDE

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All Inputs IPTV Streaming and ASI HD Encoder 608/708 Captioning MPEG2/4 4:2:2