Continuum4K Hardware Encoders provide high quality HD / UHD encoder and decoder solutions for live production applications such as cinema, sports events and Virtual Reality.
Offering H.264 or H.265 video compression, iVrata codecs can be quickly connected to public networks to provide high visual quality, low bit rate, low latency video stream links.
The compact codec chassis provides an elegant solution to integrate digital video and audio signals with IP networks, with 12G SDI and Display Port 1.2 supporting HD to UHD video up to 60fps on a single video cable. The optional quad 3G SDI card supports multi-channel 1080p HD encode, streaming and decode operation.
Connection to the iVrata Stargate™ Video Network allows control over encode and decode functionality plus stream routing, archiving, transcoding and replication to enable public or private links between an encoder, one or more video decoders, or a CDN ingest point. Optional services enable remote operation of production equipment in combination with full resolution monitoring.
For live event applications and real time remote monitoring, minimizing latency is a critical requirement, iVrata codecs offer < 120ms latency from Input to Output** and support 8-bit and 10-bit precision with 4:2:0 or 4:2:2 color; with options for H.265, High Dynamic Range, Genlock and SMPTE Timecode to allow video production to cut costs by using public access internet links.
The unique combination of low operating cost, compact size, high quality and low latency make Continuum 4K Hardware Encoders an ideal choice in live production for broadcast, cinema and Virtual Reality.
* total measured latency is network routing dependent
Broadcast: 720p, 1080p, 3840 x 2160p
at 24, 25, 30, 50 or 60 fps
Cinematic: 4096 x 2160p at 24 or 25 fps
Video In/Out: 12G SDI video, DisplayPort 1.2
8 Ch SDI audio, 24-bit, 48KHz
Codecs: H.264, AAC, (H.265, AC3 optional)
Precision: 8-bit or 10-bit, 4:2:0 or 4:2:2
Color Gamut: BT.709, BT.2020 Wide Color
Dyn Range: BT.709, (HDR-10, PQ-10 optional)
Management: via iVrata Stargate™ Video Network
Streaming : MPEG-TS, MPEG-DASH, HLS
Latency: < 120ms Input to Output**
Robustness: ARQ, SRT, AES 256 (Zixi optional)
Data Rates: Min 15 Mbps – Max 60 Mbps
Network: Ethernet, USB-2 Micro UART
Option A: * H.265 and High Dynamic Range
Option B: Timecode, CC, AC3 pass thru and Genlock
Option C: Multi-channel 1080p HD mode
Power: 40 Watts, 120V / 240 VAC (12V DC optional)
Size: W 8.25 ” x H 1.7.5 ” x D 6.5″
* mandatory option on initial product deliveries
** total measured latency is network routing dependent
