Videon EdgeCaster
A revolution in low latency video streaming
Videon is a company that is constantly improving and streamlining its product line to live up to the demands of modern streaming technologies and possibilities.
This has now led to a division of two different product groups: EdgeCaster EZ on the one hand and EdgeCaster VCP on the other hand. EdgeCaster EZ is a perpetual hardware product that does video encoding for streaming purposes. EdgeCaster VCP is a subscription product that contains the EdgeCaster hardware for the encoding part plus apps to customize cloud workflows.
EdgeCaster EZ Encoder
The Videon EdgeCaster EZ is a powerful contribution edge encoding device designed for the point-of-production, delivering both low-latency and cost-efficiency, all wrapped up in a surprisingly small package that’s easy to set up and forget. EdgeCaster EZ is a perpetual product.
EdgeCaster EZ is a standards-based, Qualcomm SnapDragon powered, scalable UHD 4Kp30 device suitable for all types of time-sensitive professional live streaming applications.
EdgeCaster EZ Models
There are 3 EdgeCaster models. Each model is upgradable.
- EdgeCaster EZ - Single Channel Output
- EdgeCaster EZ - Multi Channel Output
- EdgeCaster EZ - Multi Channel Output + MBR
EdgeCaster EZ - Single Channel Output
- Encode - Single Channel HDMI or SDI Input/Single Stream Output (1 x RTMP/SRT/RTSP - MPEG-2 TS Unicast x2 or Multicast x1), Single Profile
- EdgeCaster device with perpetual encoding license for H.264, HEVC, AAC-LC, input resolution up to 4Kp30 with multi-channel audio, encodes up to 4Kp30, Closed Captioning
- Static graphical overlay
EdgeCaster EZ - Multi Channel Output
- Same as above but with 3x RTMP/SRT/RTSP Stream Output
EdgeCaster EZ - Multi Channel Output + MBR
- Same as above but with 3x RTMP/SRT/RTSP Stream Output
- Multi-Bit-Rate encoding (MBR) ladder up to a total of 4Kp30 - HLS, DASH, Low Latency Chunked Transfer Encoding (using CMAF and six bit-rates up to 30 Mbps.)
- OTT Origin Server (HTTP Pull)
- OTT HTTP Push with dual posting
Edgecaster VCP - Videon Compute Platform
The Videon Compute Platform is the baseline for hybrid:cloud architectures, utilizing edge computing at the contribution edge, and enabling cloud workflows to become more intelligent, flexible, efficient and transformative. This is made possible by the combination of hardcore edge processing and a growing marketplace of purpose-built apps, applicable to any vertical, including live sports.
Results from recent live events (broadcast vs. streaming) show that entirely cloud-based workflows add close to one minute of lag behind the in-stadium experience and around 45 seconds over traditional broadcast, leading to sub-par user and social experiences.
The Videon Compute Platform raises the bar to a completely new level with a subscription-based service, designed to make live streaming workflows more efficient and future-proof.
The platform leverages EdgeCaster’s Qualcomm®-powered ARM® processors and LiveEdge’s compute capabilities to run Docker containers that enable Videon technology partners to run advanced video processing applications directly at the contribution edge. The platform also includes access to LiveEdge® Cloud Pro, which provides ability to centrally set up, manage and monitor the health of a fleet of distributed edge devices, helping mitigate issues, minimize steps, and maximize flow.
EdgeCaster VCP Products
EdgeCaster VCP contains:
- EdgeCaster with LiveEdge® Core as the basic product
- VCare Support Plan (is required)
- Optional LiveEdge® software
EdgeCaster VCP with LiveEdge® Core - 3 Year (required)
- Encode - Single Channel HDMI or SDI Input/Single Stream Output (1 x RTMP/SRT/RTSP - MPEG-2 TS Unicast x2 or Multicast x1), Single Profile
- EdgeCaster device with perpetual encoding license for H.264, HEVC, AAC-LC, input resolution up to 4Kp30 with multi-channel audio, encodes up to 4Kp30, Closed Captioning
- Static graphical overlay
LiveEdge® Stream (optional)
- Multiple Stream Output (3 x RTMP/SRT/RTSP - MPEG-2 TS Unicast x2 or Multicast x1)
- Multi-Bit-Rate encoding (MBR) ladder up to a total of 4Kp30 - HLS, DASH, Low Latency Chunked Transfer Encoding (using CMAF and six bit-rates up to 30 Mbps.)
- OTT Origin Server (HTTP Pull)
- OTT HTTP Push with dual posting
LiveEdge® Run (optional)
- Enables Docker ARM64 applications to use onboard compute power to run 3rd party processing or management applications
LiveEdge® Advanced (optional)
- Enables KLV time code synchronization for multi-camera configurations
- Enables SCTE 35 ad marker/cue tone insertion for monetization
LiveEdge® Cloud Pro (coming soon for free)
- Includes active monitoring w/alerts, presets/profiling, device and fleet configuration, batch processing, access to Cloud API, Docker management for LiveEdge® Apps and access to 30 days of data.
- Free for all Videon Compute Platform customers
Prices
Download here the price list of Videon products.
Where to buy?
- Click here to find Videon resellers.
- If you can't find a reseller in your country please send an email to info@mediamachine.nl
About Videon
Videon has a long history delivering cutting-edge video technologies in partnership with industry leaders like Qualcomm, Intel, and Samsung. They have played a critical role in innovation around DVD, set-top-boxes, and inflight entertainment. Today, they proudly introduce Videon’s on-premise Video Compute Platform.
What started as a single appliance has now become our fully-integrated video compute platform. Delivered as a single unified hardware and software stack, along with a complete set of tools, our video computer platform allows customers, partners, system integrators, and developers to build ultra-reliable, low cost, and highly customizable video-centric solutions.
