Niagara Pro II

Niagara Pro II is a professional-grade video streaming appliances. This encoder offers the most powerful processors and largest memory capacity of all the Niagara appliances. 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.

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: Capture 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. Features Capture, 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 Front-panel "A-B-C" buttons activate one-touch, pre-programmable streaming profiles Seft-contained unit - no mouse, monitor or keyboard required Streaming Formats Adobe Flash Live Windows Media (Silverlight compatible) MPEG-4 Part 2 H.264 H.263 3GPP/3GPP2 container Real Video