SD video in, high-quality digital media out

Combining the performance and quality advantages of hardware based preprocessing with the flexibility of software codecs and a powerful yet intuitive user interface, StreamZ scalable professional encoders are ideal solutions for today's expanding array of network-based content distribution and file-based production workflows. From real-time live encoding to faster-than-real-time transcoding from existing media files, StreamZ can dramatically increase your volume and quality of media produced easily and cost-effectively.

StreamZ systems feature advanced video and audio preprocessing that runs in hardware in real time. Video preprocessing features include motion adaptive de-interlacing, scaling, filtering and 2D and 3D noise reduction, enabling optimum quality and the most efficient use of bandwidth in the compressed result. StreamZ also offers hardware-based graphic overlay and video proc amp controls, with 7-band parametric EQ and dynamic range compression/expansion ensuring great-sounding audio. This preprocessing also reduces the amount of work that the compression engine needs to do, letting you process more video and audio streams simultaneously.

Multiple formats, one easy workflow

StreamZ servers include the powerful and intuitive Stream software, providing you with a simple, consistent interface with a streamlined workflow. You can encode to multiple formats, resolutions and bit rates simultaneously in real time, giving you exceptional productivity while targeting multiple distribution channels with individually optimized media streams. StreamZ encoders support advanced compression and file formats including Windows Media 9, SMPTE VC-1, AVC (H.264), MPEG-4, MPEG-2 and many more. Optional format modules like the Digital Rapids Studio AVC Encoder deliver output optimized for the stringent requirements of advanced applications such as VOD and IPTV. Video and audio preprocessing settings, proc amp controls, gamma correction, cropping and more can be interactively adjusted. Output choices include live streaming, archive files (which can be automatically referenced by an HTML file) and more. Popular Windows Media DRM license providers are supported. The parameters associated with each encoding session can be saved in part or in whole, letting you recreate an entire project or reuse portions within other jobs. Your productivity is increased with less effort and the cost of training is minimized.

Automation for broadcast, production, IPTV and the enterprise

The StreamEnterprise software included with StreamZ “XS” models includes powerful workflow integration and automation tools including RS422 device control, VBI capture with Closed Caption support, GPI triggers, e-mail notification, automated FTP delivery, direct DVD output (including support for Rimage disc publishing systems) and XML-based project files. For particularly complex simultaneous encodes, Batch Encoding mode lets you ingest once in real time and automatically transcode to multiple formats. Keyword shortcuts (tags) automate data, metadata and filename entry. Watch folder support can be combined with powerful template-based publishing to empower your content creators, enabling them to automatically encode and publish to your web site, intranet or FTP server by simply dropping their finished content into your watch folder. External scripting lets you extend StreamZ functionality and customize how it works in your environment. Java-based, platform independent remote control provides access to StreamZ over your network, while our optional Digital Rapids Broadcast Manager software application provides management and control of multiple systems for live streaming on an enterprise scale.