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StreamZ Live Specifications

•  standard feature        o  optional feature


Model Configurations1 Resolutions / Frame Sizes Concurrent Input Channels Output Formats
StreamZ Live D HD <output> HD/SD 1 ABR or choice of formats (see Output Formats below)
StreamZ Live AD HD <output> HD/SD 1
StreamZ Live IP HD <output> HD/SD 1
StreamZ Live D+IP HD <output> HD/SD 1
StreamZ Live AD+IP HD <output> HD/SD 1
StreamZ Live D SD <output> SD 1
StreamZ Live AD SD <output> SD 1
StreamZ Live D HD x2 <output> HD/SD 2
StreamZ Live IP HD x2 <output> HD/SD 2
StreamZ Live D+IP HD x2 <output> HD/SD 2

Input Types SDI Analog Video / Audio AES / EBU Audio (BNC) IP
StreamZ Live D HD 1      
StreamZ Live AD HD 1  
StreamZ Live IP HD      
StreamZ Live D+IP HD 1    
StreamZ Live AD+IP HD 1
StreamZ Live D SD 1      
StreamZ Live AD SD 1  
StreamZ Live D HD x2 2      
StreamZ Live IP HD x2      
StreamZ Live D+IP HD x2 2    

e.g. StreamZ Live IP HD x2 ABR includes dual-channel IP input and supports ABR output formats (detailed below)


Inputs and Specifications  
Form factor 1RU rackmount chassis
26" (660mm) D x 16.9" (430mm) W x 1.7" (43.5mm) H
SDI inputs (HD models) SDI (3G/HD/SD; combine for dual-link HD-SDI) with embedded audio (8 stereo pairs)
SDI inputs (SD models) SDI (SD) with embedded audio (8 stereo pairs)
Analog inputs (HD models) Component (3 BNC, HD/SD), S-Video (Mini-DIN), Composite (BNC) video; stereo balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) audio
Analog inputs (SD models) Component (3 BNC), S-Video (Mini-DIN), Composite (BNC) video; stereo balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) audio
Video/audio input connectivity Digital-Only Models: direct SDI connectivity
Digital+Analog Models: breakout cable standard; 1RU breakout box optional
IP-Input Models: RJ45 network input
Hardware video pre-processing (SDI and analog inputs) Motion adaptive de-interlacing with pixel-level analysis, format conversion with cadence detection inc. Inverse Telecine, 601/709 color space conversion, cropping, scaling, proc amp controls, gamma correction, graphic overlay (e.g. logo branding)
Supported input video resolutions and frame rates HD: 1080i @ 25, 29.97, 30 Fps
1080p/1080PsF @ 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 Fps
720p @ 23.98, 24, 25, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 Fps
1080p @ 60, 59.94, 50 Fps2

SD: 480i (NTSC, 512-line capture) @ 29.97 Fps,
576i (PAL, 608-line capture) @ 25 Fps
Supported SDI video input standards SMPTE-259M (SD), SMPTE-292M (HD), SMPTE-372M (dual-link)2, SMPTE-425M-A/B (3G)2
Supported IP stream input types Single and multi-program UDP multicast transport streams
(ETSI TR 101 290, Priority 1 & 2 compliant)
Supported IP input essence compression H.264, MPEG-2 video
MPEG Layer 2, AC-3 (Dolby® Digital) audio

Output Formats  
Available encoding formats (varies by model)
* indicates standard format included with ABR models
* AVC (H.264, MPEG-4 Part 10) progressive with AAC/MP3 audio (RTMP for Adobe Flash, RTP/RTSP, Microsoft Silverlight),

* AVC (H.264) for Apple iPhone/iPad with integrated segmenting,

AVC (H.264, MPEG-4 Part 10) interlaced/progressive with AAC audio (RTP/RTSP),

* VC-1 (Windows Media, Microsoft Silverlight),

On2 VP6 for Adobe Flash,

MPEG-2 (UDP/RTP with RTSP),

3GPP/Mobile (H.263, H.264, MPEG-4 Part 2, AAC and AMR audio)
Adaptive streaming support (ABR models) Adobe HTTP Dynamic Streaming [Flash Media Server] (H.264)

Apple iPhone/iPad HTTP Live Streaming (H.264)

Microsoft IIS Smooth Streaming (H.264/VC-1) including low-latency Smooth Streaming and PlayReady® DRM support
Transport stream multiplexing/output o
Dolby Digital (AC-3) / Dolby Digital Plus audio o

Features  
Operator-friendly software interface for configuration with unlimited customizable, reusable encoding profiles
Simultaneous output to multiple publishing points enables redundant streaming servers and services
Simultaneous archiving to files for future on-demand use (can be different resolution/bit rate from live stream)
Closed Caption support3
Script command insertion into ASF (on-the-fly via Web Services API or from file) on VC1-enabled models
Cue point insertion into Adobe Flash streams (on-the-fly via Web Services API or from file) on Flash-enabled models
Persistent Streaming mode for automatic streaming start upon power-up
Multi-channel scheduling, monitoring, failover and automation through Digital Rapids Broadcast Manager o

1. Available configurations may vary internationally. Please contact your local Digital Rapids representative for availability.
2. Upcoming software release
3. Closed Captioning supported in select encoding formats

One year Software Maintenance and Standard Support included. Additional years (annual renewal) and premium service plans available for purchase.

Additional Resources


Multiple Awards for StreamZHD Live ABR


Key Features and Benefits

  • Live encoding and streaming with superior quality and bandwidth usage
  • Rich adaptive streaming (ABR) and multi-screen output support for devices from TVs and PCs to tablets, game consoles and mobile phones
  • SD, HD and IP input options
  • Simultaneous archiving to files for future on-demand use
  • Enterprise-class, multi-channel management and automation through Digital Rapids Broadcast Manager


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