A next generation HD streaming appliance

Video streaming from high-definition video sources has reached a new level of quality and performance with the Niagara 7500. Designed for professional broadcasting applications, this powerful streaming appliance simplifies the complex workflows often associated with the transformation and delivery of high-definition video over IP and mobile networks including live streaming to Apple® iPhones® and iPads®.

Simplicity without sacrificing functionality

The Niagara 7500 comes standard with ViewCast SimulStream® technology, which allows a single 1080i HD video source to generate several video streams simultaneously.

It also comes with Niagara SCX® management software so you can control all its features through an easy-to-use web interface. Niagara SCX 6.2 will markedly improve the live streaming delivery experience for both broadcasters and iPhone users. By eliminating the need for an external stream segmenter, encoding workflows are simplified and overall system costs reduced.

Legendary Reliability

In today’s digital media market, integrating highly reliable technology to deliver multi-platform experiences is a must. With the Niagara 7500 you get peace of mind knowing it is built on the award-winning quality of ViewCast Osprey® technology.

Encoding Formats:

• Adobe® Flash® H.264 *
• Adobe® Flash dynamic streaming
• Apple® HTTP live streaming
• Microsoft® Windows Media® (Silverlight®) SD and HD *
• MPEG-4, H.264, H.263
• 3GPP, 3GPP2 container support for MPEG-4

Monitoring:

• LCD status display
• Video presence indicator
• Stereo audio headset (3.5 mm)
• Front confidence monitor

Inputs:

Video:

• SDI (standard definition and high definition) (1 x BNC)

Audio:

• Embedded SDI Audio (16 channels or 8 stereo pair)
• AES/EBU (4 channels or 2 stereo pair)
• Balanced stereo (2 x XLR)
• Unbalanced stereo (2 x RCA)

Video Format:

• SMPTE 259M and 292M SDI standards

Connectivity:

• USB ports: 2 rear panel, 1 front panel
• Ethernet: 2 x 1 Gbit ports

Software:

• Niagara SCX® with Web interface
• Simulstream®

Hardware:

• Dual Quad core processors
• 6 GB RAM
• 1 terabyte SATA HDD
• Osprey® 710e HD technology

Pre-Processing:

• Scaling, cropping, de-interlacing, inverse telecine, closed-caption rendering
• Closed-caption rendering (SD only)

Weight:

• 35 lbs. (14.1 Kgs)

Dimensions:

• 2U rack mount appliance (2RU x 17" W x 22" D)
  (2RU x 43.18 cm W x 55.88 cm D)

Power:

• 400 W power supply

Package Contents:

• Rack slide rails
• Rack handles
• Rubber feet

Hardware Warranty:

• 1 year limited hardware warranty