ViewCast is pleased to introduce the new Niagara Pro II – the next generation in professional-grade video streaming appliances. This encoder offers the most powerful processors and largest memory capacity
of all the Niagara appliances, taking professional streaming to the next level. With its two independent audio and video channels, the Niagara Pro II allows you to capture and encode multiple full-resolution (D1), SDI video streams.
The Niagara Pro series is the preferred choice for broadcasters, studios, enterprise IT departments, CDNs and network service providers because it's loaded with the high-end features that professionals demand.
Professional features in the Niagara Pro II include:
Standard Definition SDI video, embedded SDI audio, and AES/EBU digital audio
Two independent sets of audio and video inputs
Supports popular standards, such as NTSC and PAL
Front-panel video confidence display alternates between the two channels
Front-panel, dual-channel multi-segment LED audio meters
Front-panel LCD display and convenient status navigation controls
Automatic switch-over to alternate video source with loss of input video
Uses Microsoft Windows XP Embedded O/S for the ultimate in reliability and unattended 24/7 operation
Front-panel USB port for easy installation of software upgrades and encoding profiles
Client management software (Niagara SCX Pro) and Web-based software (Niagara SCX Web interface tool) included
The Niagara Pro II delivers powerful performance in a wide range of applications, such as:
Capturing and encoding live video for streaming to the Internet and to mobile devices
Capturing live video for Video-on-Demand (VOD) applications
Re-purposing video for Internet and Intranet distribution
With the included SimulStream® software, you can create additional streams from the same sources in different formats - encoded independently and simultaneously.
This powerful tool enables you to stream
in multiple resolutions, formats and bit rates – all at the same time.
FEATURES
Captures, encodes, streams and compresses files for professional grade digital video and audio delivery
Standard Definition SDI video and AES/EBU digital audio capabilities
Dual channel, full-resolution (D1) video and audio streaming capabilities
Front-panel LCD status display, control buttons and multi-segment LED audio meters
Simultaneously streams multiple resolutions at multiple bit rates in multiple streaming formats, including MPEG-4, Adobe® Flash® Live, Windows Media® (Silverlight™ compatible) and RealVideo®
Individually customize streams with bitmap overlays (e.g., logos and graphics)
Niagara SCX® Pro software provides set up, remote control and monitoring of multiple Niagara encoders
