Analog and Digital Encoding Systems for Live Streaming and Content Production!

The ViewCast Niagara series of encoders are a powerful, efficient and cost-effective way to stream 'live' on the web or create archived video-on-demand content.

Fully integrated Niagara 1, 2, and 4 rack unit systems as well as portable configurations provide turnkey solutions for virtually any streaming application and make it easy to convert your content to RealNetworks or Windows Media support formats.

Optional bundled software packages for Niagara Streaming Systems include Virage VideoLogger�, Lariat Station Manager, and Excalibur Screening Room�.

Applications

  • Video Collaboration
  • Internet Broadcasting
  • Surveillance and Security
  • Distance Learning
  • Healthcare and Tele-medicine
  • Encoding Services
  • Web Site Content Production
  • Corporate Communications
Features Benefits
  • Incorporates industry-leading Osprey capture cards
  • Pre-configured 'ready-to-use' rack mount design
  • DV, SDI, BNC composite, and S-Video inputs
  • Digital AES/EBU, balanced and unbalanced analog audio inputs
  • RealNetworks RealProducer Version 8.5
  • Microsoft Windows Media Version 7
  • Scalability
  • Unsurpassed audio and video quality and reliability
  • Fully tested platforms
  • Compatible with consumer and professional audio and video input devices
  • Provides best quality digital audio and video connection
  • Compatibility with common streaming formats for Internet and corporate intranet integration

System Configurations:

2100 Series
  • 17" W x 1.721" H (1U) x 24" D
  • Fits EIA standard 19" rack
  • Single channel encoder configurations
  • Analog and Digital + Analog versions
  • Includes rack mount slides
3200 Series
  • 17" W x 3.468" H (2U) x 24" D
  • Fits EIA standard 19" rack
  • Dual channel encoder configurations
  • Analog and Digital + Analog versions
  • Streaming video server configurations
  • SCA hot-swap hard drives
  • Includes rack mount slides
3400 Series
  • 17" W x 6.968" H (4U) x 24" D
  • Fits EIA standard 19" rack
  • Quad channel encoder configurations
  • Analog and Digital + Analog versions
  • SCA hot-swap hard drives
  • Includes rack mount slides

 
2900 Series Portable
  • All aluminum chassis
  • Integral LCD screen, keyboard, and pointing device
  • 9.1" D x 11.1" H x 16.6" W
  • Weight 27 lbs.
  • Single channel encoder configurations
  • Analog and Digital + Analog versions
  • Includes soft carrying bag
3900 Series Portable
  • All aluminum chassis
  • Integral LCD screen, keyboard, and pointing device
  • 9.3" D x 13.1" H x 17.2" W
  • Weight 33 lbs.
  • Dual channel encoder configurations
  • Analog and Digital + Analog versions
  • Includes soft carrying bag

System Specifications:

  • 110/240 Volt AC 50/60 Hz
  • Windows 2000 Professional
  • UL Listed, CE Mark, FCC Class A

Video Formats:

  • NTSC-M, NTSC-J, PAL-BDGHI, PAL-M, PAL-N, SECAM
  • Composite and S-Video
  • DB/IEEE1394 Firewire (Optional)
  • Serial Digital SDI (Optional)

Audio Formats:

  • Balanced and unbalanced (line level) analog stereo
  • 8, 16, 32, 44.1, 44, and 48-khz sample rates
  • AES/EBU digital audio (optional)

For more information on the new Niagara Streaming Systems, contact Viewcast today!