Vitec MGW Premium Portable Multi-Channel H.264 AVC Dual HD Encoder, Built-in Scaler, PID Re-mapping, Decodes HD/SD MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 H.264 Streams

SKU: VIMGWEDHD MFR: 14383
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Key Features

  • Achieve broadcast-quality decoding with this HD/SD IPTV streams encoder for crystal-clear video.
  • Ensure reliable live streaming with low latency using H.264 AVC encoding technology.
  • Use the built-in scaler for optimal video quality, adapting resolutions for any display setup.
  • Remap PID effortlessly, tailoring your video streams for specific broadcast or streaming needs.
  • Decode HD/SD MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 H.264 streams, offering versatile format support for various media.
  • Enjoy easy integration with third-party software via secure web-based remote management interface.
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Vitec MGW Premium ENC HD Dual Specifications

  • Video Inputs

    2 x 3G/HD-SDI/SD-SDI (SMPTE 259M-C, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M)
    1 x HDMI (support for HDCP and non-HDCP protected sources)
    1 x DVI-I (Y, Pb, Pr / RGBHV analog DVI-A sources and Y, Cb, Cr digital DVI-D sources)
    4 x Composite (RCA via provided break-out cable)
    4 x S-Video Y/C (RCA via provided break-out cable)

  • Input Resolutions / frame rates

    1920x1080p at 60, 59.94, 50, 30, 29.97, 25, 24 Hz
    1920x1080i at 60, 59.94, 50 Hz
    1600x1200p at 85, 60, 50 Hz
    1366x768p at 60, 50 Hz
    1280x800p at 60, 50 Hz
    1280x768p at 60, 50 Hz
    1024x768p at 60, 50 Hz
    1280x720p at 60, 59.94, 50, 30, 29.97, 25 Hz
    720x480p at 30, 29.97 Hz
    720x480i at 59.94 Hz
    720x576p at 25 Hz
    720x576i at 50 Hz

  • Audio Inputs

    2 x SDI Embedded audio
    1 x HDMI Embedded audio
    1 x Analog unbalanced stereo audio, AC-coupled (mini-jack)
    4 x Analog unbalanced stereo audio pairs (RCA L/R via provided break-out cable)

  • Video Output

    H.264 (ISO/IEC 14496-10 AVC MPEG-4 part 10). Modes:
    Baseline Profile L3
    Main Profile L3 and L4
    High Profile L4 and L4.2
    Bit Rate: 100 Kbps - 14 Mbps
    Frame Rate: 5-60 fps. Down sampling modes: third, half, three quarters
    Bit Rate Regulation Modes: Constant (CBR), Variable (VBR)
    Output Resolutions: Configurable from QCIF up to full HD 1920x1080p60
    Encoding Latency: 65 milliseconds (TurboVideo mode)

  • Audio Output

    MPEG-4 AAC-LC (ISO/IEC 14496-3), MPEG-1 L2
    Stereo and mono modes
    Bit Rate: 32Kbps - 256Kbps in Stereo, 16Kbps - 128Kbps in Mono
    Sampling Rate: 16 kHz - 48 kHz

  • Network Protocols

    Streaming: UDP, RTSP, SAP, MPEG-2 Transport encapsulation, unicast and multicast modes
    Peripheral: HTTPS, DHCP, NTP, SSH, SAP

  • Management

    Secure Web based remote management interface (HTTPS)
    Dashboard with dynamically updating I/O signal detection and streaming stats
    SSH interface with "get/set" or XML API for integration with 3rd party control software
    Autostart mode recovers saved configuration after power cycle
    Remote firmware and software upgrade capability via command line
    System and channel event logging

  • Security

    Real-time AES encryption for video, audio and metadata. Interoperability with EZ TV and FITIS systems
    Password-protected HTTP and CLI control interfaces

  • Metadata

    CoT over serial RS-232, KLV over IP, KLV over SDI (VANC per SMPTE 336M)
    UAS Datalink Local Metadata Set (MISB STD 0601.5, STD 0902)
    Time Stamping and Transport of Compressed Motion Imagery and Metadata (MISB STD 0604.2)
    Cursor on Target (CoT) Conversions to Key-Length-Value (KLV) Metadata (MISB EG 0805)
    Security Metadata Universal and Local Sets for Digital Motion Imagery (MISB STD 0102.8)
    STANAG 4609 output stream over UDP/IP

  • Operating Temperatures

    -20 deg. C to +50 deg. C (-4 deg. F to 122 deg. F)

  • Relative Humidity

    5% to 95% (non-condensing)

  • EMC Standards

    FCC part 15 class B and CE

  • MIL-STD810F Certified

    Yes

  • MIL-STD461F Certified

    Yes

  • Power

    9-12VDC, 13W Max

  • MTBF

    Ground - 6.70 years. Airborne - 8.47 years (As per MIL-HDBK-217F)

  • Enclosure

    Industrial-grade rugged aluminum case, rack-mount kit available as add-on
    Status LED's for power, network activity, streaming and video source indications
    Fan-less, no moving parts design, 100% silent operation
    Adjustable mounting holes for seamless installation in vehicles / onto flat surfaces

  • Applications

    Broadcast-quality decoding of HD and SD IPTV streams
    Displaying situational awareness and full motion video (FMV) content on monitors, video walls and personal screens
    High-performance IP stream decoding on aerial and ground vehicles
    Digital signage
    Streaming PC content over IP for display on large screens
    Point-to-point contribution of high quality video with SDI output

  • Dimensions (H x W x D )

    With Enclosure: 1.75 x 7.48 x 4.66" / 44.45 x 189.99 x 118.36mm
    Board only: 1.38 x 7.08 x 4.52" / 35.05 x 179.83 x 114.81mm

  • Weight

    With Enclosure: 2.42lbs / 1.10kg
    Board only: 0.372lbs / 0.17kg

About Vitec MGW Premium ENC HD Dual

Just imagine the power of high-quality video encoding and decoding in your hands with the MGW Premium Portable Multi-Channel H.264 AVC Dual HD Encoder. This advanced, high-performance device delivers professional-grade, low latency decoding, ensuring broadcast-quality pictures even in the most challenging environments.

Designed for both portable missions and 24x7 fixed-location applications, this durable and reliable encoder provides an exceptional quality of service and resilience. It boasts a wide range of connectivity options, including HD-SDI, SD-SDI, HDMI, and composite video outputs, along with embedded or separate analog audio.

One of the innovative features of this multi-channel encoder is its built-in scaler, which enables HD playout while simultaneously providing a downscaled SD copy of the decoded video. This feature ensures that your content is always optimized for the intended display.

For added versatility, an optional rack mount kit allows for the secure placement of two units side-by-side in a standard 19" RU. When integrated with the EZ TV system and FITIS system, the MGW Premium Decoder's real-time AES decryption capabilities ensure a secure end-to-end IP video delivery solution.

This advanced device can also be seamlessly integrated with VITEC's IPTV and FMV video management and delivery solutions, serving as an end-point for viewing live and on-demand content and accessing the EPG.

The MGW Premium Portable Multi-Channel H.264 AVC Dual HD Encoder is more than just an encoding solution. It's a comprehensive tool for portable encoding applications, combining cost-effective, low latency streaming with broadcast-quality video. Plus, with its support for KLV metadata, it's the ideal choice for professionals seeking a high-quality, versatile, and reliable video encoding and decoding solution.

Vitec MGW Premium ENC HD Dual Features

  • Fan-less rugged design and compact airborne footprint for portable missions and extreme conditions
  • Decodes HD/SD MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 H.264 streams
  • Low 400 millisecond end-to-end latency
  • HD-SDI, SD-SDI, HDMI and composite video output interfaces
  • Built-in scaler for simultaneous playout of HD and downscaled SD decoded video
  • Can tune into manually-set MPEG streams or retrieve Channels list from Vitec EZ TV and FITIS Portals
  • Performs AES decryption in real time
  • Encode and stream single source in up to five different compression settings to multiple destinations
  • Hardware based resolution and frame rate scaling
  • Real-time image stabilization chip optimized for footage from ground and airborne vehicles
  • Motion-adaptive adjustment of bit-rate utilization during static scenes
  • PID re-mapping for audio and video programs
  • High profile HD encoding for broadcast-grade applications

Key Features

  • Achieve broadcast-quality decoding with this HD/SD IPTV streams encoder for crystal-clear video.
  • Ensure reliable live streaming with low latency using H.264 AVC encoding technology.
  • Use the built-in scaler for optimal video quality, adapting resolutions for any display setup.
  • Remap PID effortlessly, tailoring your video streams for specific broadcast or streaming needs.
  • Decode HD/SD MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 H.264 streams, offering versatile format support for various media.
  • Enjoy easy integration with third-party software via secure web-based remote management interface.