Video Encoding is the conversion from one video medium to another. Decoding is the process of returning the video data back into its original format. Consider the following potential video encoding applications:
- Broadcast Contribution & Distribution
- Business & Enterprise communications and video information storage
- Healthcare administration video networking options for care-givers
- Live video communications for immediate medical expertise
- Streamed video for university students to watch live or on their own time
- TV entertainment and video distribution for hotel guests
- Informative information via TV for hospital patients
- Live city / state / federal government surveillance of remote locations
- Military command, control, and live communication
- Industrial monitoring on activities
Which Encoder do I Need?
We generally classify two tiers of encoding. Broadcast quality and Non-broadcast quality.
Broadcast Quality Encoders
Top-tier broadcaster manufacturers’ offer encoders that provide the critical performance and features needed for major network contribution and distribution. At this level of encoding, you can expect encoders, such as the VEN-3000, to offer a low 150 ms latency and come with Forward Error Correction (FEC) functionality featuring SMPTE 2022 & improved proprietary. An encoder of this class has many different configurations; Encoder, Decoder, Codec, HD only, HD and SD, 8-Bit 420 or 422, 10-bit 422, single and dual channel, etc. When quality is a must, this is the way to go.
Good Quality Encoders
In the case that budgeting is a must, you may choose a lower tier encoder. Typical buyers of these encoders, such as the VEN-2200, are public access local stations, schools, corporations, hospitals, and government and military departments. Keep in mind your needs regarding things such as formats (HD/SD-SDI, IP, ASI), resolution (SD, 720p/1080i, 1080p) and latency. These units depicted below have a latency reading of 500ms and are not available with 10-bit processors. They are, however, available in both standalone and openGear formats. If you don’t need a lower latnecy and can live with 8-bit encoding, these are a great buy. If this is your first time purchasing this type of equipment, please note that you will likely need a guaranteed connection (QoS of 4-8 Mbps, as the public internet is not recommended for video transport of this caliber.
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