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Live streaming encoder is a very important device when it comes to live streaming. In today’s tech talk we will be reviewing a pocket-sized compact VERTEX SDI/HDMI H.264/HEVC Live Streaming Encoder. We test and then we suggest, testing reviews also in this article.
About Vertex Media Technology: Vertex Media Technology is a Noida based company. In recent years Vertex Media Technology emerges as specialist in System Integration, Playout Automation and Broad-Cast Media Workflows. Vertex Media Technology is ATHENSA Certified Business Partner and work with APACE Systems, ISID MAM, Tulix systems, SuperMicro, AJA, Deltacast, Decklink, Blackmagic design and many others.
Vertex Media Technology has come up with an exceptional product in their live streaming product portfolio “VERTEX SDI/HDMI H.264/HEVC Live Streaming Encoder”
Don’t go by the size as this small size encoder is power packed with Embedded Linux System which makes it stable and effective live streaming encoder. This encoder comes in 2 variants HDMI/SDI.
VERTEX SDI/HDMI H.264/HEVC Live Streaming Encoder
Don’t judge this device by its small size as it’s a power packed with Embedded HiLinux System which makes it stable and effective live streaming encoder. It comes with a Friendly Web Control UI by which you can control this device over the local network, it also Support Remote Control via Router Port Forward.
Specification：
- Video
Input：1x SD /HD /3G SDI
Support Resolution：Max 1920x1080P@60fps
Video Encoding：H.265 and H.264
Bitrate：From 32kbit/s to 32mbit/s adjustable(CBR or VBR controlling mode)
- Audio
Input：SDI embedded audio or external audio(3.5mm jack) for selection
Audio Encoding：AAC, AAC+, AAC++, AC3, MP2, MP3, G.711
Features:
- Innovative Product with Leading Technology – This URayCoder video encoder is ideal for broadcast video and audio, support live broadcast for Youtube, Facebook, Ustream, Livestream, Twitch, Meridix, Streamspot, Dacast, Tikilive, Netrmedi etc.
- Multi-streaming Output – Support up to 4 video streams output simultaneously. You can push these 4 video streams to multi-platform at the same time.
- Multi-protocol Support – Support HTTP, RTSP, RTMP, RTMPS, HLS(M3U8), UDP, RTP, Multicast, Unitcast, ONVIF, FLV etc streaming protocol.
- OSD Setting – You can add static text or scroll text or logo to the output video stream to customize your output displayed video. Meanwhile, you can also adjust the parameter of output video via webpage or APP.
Initial Setup:-
Let’s start by setting up the encoder box. First thing you need to do is connect the encoder box to the power supply via the adapter that comes along with the box. Next you need to connect encoder to you laptop or desktop via ethernet cable.
Once the connections are done we will set the IP address. The encoder uses a static address 192.168.1.168 by default. In order to access it we have to make some setting in your network settings to match the settings of the encoder. To change the settings on the computer you need to press windows + R button and type “control netconenctions”, than a network connections window pop up. We need to right click ethernet and then click on ipv4 (Internet protocol version 4(TCP/IPv4) settings. Than select use the following IP address option and type 192.168.1.100 and in subnet mask type 255.255.255.0. Apply settings and go to your browser and open 192.168.1.168.
Default login settings:
Id: admin
Pass: admin
Now you are in the encoder web user interface. Go to the network settings and put your local network settings so that you can access the web portal from any other laptop in the same network. How I had done is I had assigned it a static ip to this encoder MAC ID and enabled DHCP. You can do it anyways you want as per your convenience.
It is strongly recommended that you update the login details with strong id and password after you login. For changing the login id and password got to systems > passwords choose your desired credentials. Once you are done apply the settings and restart the device.
Now browse the IP assigned to the device and you are good to go.
Lets go through the web portal for this encoder.
Status: This page shows all the details of the encoder. Encoder Settings:- In encoder setting we need to specify where you want to send your stream to and all other settings related to your streaming video.
OSD Settings: Here you can insert the logo and text etc. in your stream.
System Settings: In here you can change your passwords and update software.
Full Specs are here below:
Device Testing:
In our tests we had tested the device by sending 4 simulations streams to 4 different streaming services (2 streams to our own custom streaming server and 2 on different YouTube channels for 1 hour. In our testing we found that the device performed very well, a few times streaming data/quality drops a bit but that was due to our network only.
To minimize the chances of video buffer and blackout due to network fluctuation we recommend selecting VBR (Variable Bit Rate) option in stream control settings under encoder settings. This way if the network fluctuation occurs during your live event encoder rather than sending dropped frames it degrades the video quality marginally to adjust to the drop in network and you video will be running smoothly. Unless there is a huge drop in network this setting works fine. We suggest you to be sending all 4 streams from this device only if there is a exceptionally high speed data upload available on your available network. Do check the available upload speed with any online speed test tool before you go live. There should be a backup plan ready in case something went wrong with the network or device. In our case as a redundancy we always keep one backup device/network connection up and ready in case any failure happens with the main device/network.
Out of all 4 streams 2 can be sent in high resolution but for other 2 streams have comparatively lower max resolutions of 720×576. Lower resolution can be used to stream as a backup stream or for social media networks like twitter, Instagram etc.
Who is this for:
Now the big question is Who is this for? This device is best suited for the professional as personal live streamers.
The device this small is easy to carry and easy to setup. As per our view it can stand up against any highly priced product in the same line. We personally had used many hardware-based encoders and this Encoder by Vertex if not best but a preferred choice. If you had a custom streaming setup build you can adjust this small device anywhere in that without worrying about the space requirement. At this price this is the best encoder we had ever seen in the market.
The only limitation we found is there is no battery backup. But it can be easily overcome by attaching a 12v battery powered adapter. Since it consumes only .5W of power @12v a decent 12v power adapter gives a decent power backup to this device.
Our Verdict:
Why to buy?
We recommend this if it fits in your use case scenario. This pocket size device can stream in RTMP, RTSP, UDP, HTTP, HLS, FLV and ONVIF Protocols. The best feature of the encoder is that you can send 4 different streams to 4 different platforms in simultaneously. So with this one device you can stream to YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch, etc. There is an option in web interface where you can add Text and BMP Photo Insert as Stream Logo.
Surprisingly with this encoder you encode send HD resolution videos. You can keep the encoded video size same as input video or manually adjust in between various presets from 1920×1280 high to 240×180 low.
When it comes to data rates it can upload data between 0.16Mbps-32Mbps. This is best device at the price point and features availability.
All in all, this small device has a ton of benefits over the highly priced streaming encoders available in the market.
What’s missing?
One big miss in this device is it cannot be connected to a Wi-Fi network. Actually, it makes sense when you want to stream on multiple platforms where LAN connection is a best recommended option.
Second miss is battery backup which is also not available in this. But to overcome this you can attach a battery pack for making it more redundant.
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