Streambox to Show Realtime 4K Encoder on Macbook Pro and 4K ACT-L3 Video Transport and Management Solutions for UHD or Digital Cinema at NAB 2014
The new 4K Software Encoder/Player, coupled with the new 4K Rackmount Encoder/Decoder with simplified workflows, allow 4K realtime transmissions or the creation of 4K files in an easy function for streaming, broadcasting, post production and live events.
Seattle(04 Apr 2014)
Streambox will be demonstrating Streambox ACT-L3 4K hardware and software, encoding and decoding, at NAB 2014.
The Streambox ACT-L3 4K encoder is an adaptive bitrate encoder capable of encoding full resolution 3840 x 2160 UHD or
4096x2160 4K Cinema DCI 23.98, 24, 29.97 and 30 fps 4K videos from 4 Mbps up to 50 Mbps in realtime with currently available
video equipment. The ACT-L3 Software Encoding engine is designed for multi-core encoding and utilizes all available CPU cores
and is capable of encoding 50-60 fps 4K videos in realtime. The ACT-L3 4K encoder can record 4K videos to a file standalone or as it streams for Store and Forward applications.
The Streambox ACT-L3 4K encoder has many advanced features including optimized 1-click presets that automate the workflow
from video capture to transmission and playout. The ACT-L3 4K Encoders and Decoders support LDMP networking for reliable
multi-path IP based 4K transmission over the public Internet for point-to-point 4K video contributions. For point-to-multi-point and
many-to-many 4K video contributions and sharing the Streambox Enterprise Server will need to be included in the workflow.
The Streambox Enterprise Server is a centralized secure server that supports LDMP networking for reliable “first” and “last mile”
video transmissions from incoming to outgoing streams, it provides automated live routing based on metadata, and all videos are
archived automatically for editing or for later use.
The simplified 4K workflow demonstrations include capturing 4K video from Blackmagic Production Camera 4K via single
thunderbolt with Macbook Pro laptop with Streambox ACT-L3 4K Software Encoder, encoding and transmitting to Mac Mini with
Streambox 4K Media player, playing out on 4K monitor via a display port.
The software demo includes capture, encoding, delivery and playout of live and files via dedicated Single-link 6G-SDI or HDMI
hardware with Blackmagic Ultrastudio 4K with Thunderbolt 2 .
NAB 4K live demonstration also includes capturing, transmission and playout from ACT-L3 4K 1RU rackmount Encoder to
Decoder.
About Streambox
Streambox focuses on IP-based, end-to-end newsgathering and contribution services. It delivers HD and SD
software and hardware for video compression, transmission, management, and playout. The Streambox Live service
supplements the Streambox platform with free encoding software and server-based services for scalable newsgathering and
contribution.
Streambox solutions are based on the industry-leading ACT-L3 codec, which provides unrivaled performance, reliability, and
quality over low data rate IP networks for fast transmission and playout of video streams in HD and SD. The company’s platform
enables broadcasters, government agencies, enterprises, and other users to enhance content ownership, simplify operations, and
increase operational efficiencies.
For more information visit: http://www.streambox.com