AQORD *LINK - Encode, Transcode and Decode in One Chassis
One Box – 3 functions: Configure the AQORD *LINK to Encode, Decode or Transcode SD/HD Broadcast-quality video.
AQORD *LINK is the professionals’ choice for high quality Broadcast workflows such as Content Contribution (Point to Point), typically Live Event to Studio, Studio to Studio, Studio to Transmitter or delivery to a Content Distribution Network (CDN). Equally, the AQORD *LINK will deliver great performance in IPTV Distribution, Hospitality and ISP Video Distribution to Set Top Box applications.
3 Versions for Total Flexibility
*LINK 1C (one encoding, decoding or transcoding channel)
*LINK 2C (two encoding, decoding or transcoding channels)
*LINK SC (two encoding, decoding or transcoding channels + scaler)
Stream to Flash® and Mobile Platforms with Additional Software Encoding
Additional codec options include:
MPEG2 Video Codec
RTMP Streaming option for Adobe Flash®
Apple® HTTP Live Streaming option for Apple Mobile Devices
- Encode HD/SD-SDI video input and stream to IP
- Encode HD/SD-SDI video input and stream to HDD
- Read H.264 compressed video from HDD and stream to IP
- Encode, XRL AES-EBU or Embedded audio. MPEG1 Layer2, AC3, AAC supported
- Read MPEG2 video from IP, transcode to H264 format and stream to IP
- Read MPEG2 video from IP, transcode to H264 format and stream to HDD
- Read MPEG2 video from HDD, transcode to H264 format and stream to IP
- Read MPEG2 video from HDD, transcode to H264 format and stream to HDD
- Decode H264 video from IP and output to SDI
- Decode H264 video from HDD and output to SDI
- Read H264 video from HDD and stream to IP
- Read H264 video from IP and store to HDD
- Decode AES-EBU or embedded audio. MPEG1 Layer 2, AC3, AAC supported
| Functions | Encoding up to 2 channels Transcoding up to 2 channels Decoding up to 2 channels |
| Video Input | Encoding up to two SD SDI (SMPTE 292, 259M) Transcoding: MPREG2 TS via RTP/UDP/IP or HDD |
| Video Output | MPEG2 Transport streamover UDP/RTP/IP or HDD |
| Video resolutions | 720x480 59.94i 720x576 50i |
| Video specifications | Standard compression: H264/AVC Main Profil Level 3.0, High Profil Level 4.0, CBR,VBR, Video encoding rate: 1 to 10 Mb/s |
| Audio Input | Embedded in SDI Serial Digital AES (balanced, unbalanced) |
| Audio specifications | Encoding formats: - MPEG-1 Audio Layer 2, - Dolby Digital (AC-3*) 2-ch, - MPEG-2 AAC (LC profile) 2-ch, - LPCM 2-ch |
| IP Input/Output | 3 GbE RJ45, RTP-UDP/IP, Unicast/Multicast Stream up to 20 different IP addresses |
| StorageCapacity | 1TBytes SATA disk |
| Management | - Remote: Web based management, SNMPv3 manageable, - Local MMI / LCD-Keypad, - Security: Fan control, Temperature control, - Presets: Up to 100 different decoding profi les - Wake on LAN - RS422 Automation |
| Dimensions/Weight | 19”, 1RU, 43.9 cm depth/ 7,9 kg |
| Power Supply | Input Voltage Range: 90-264VAC Power consumption: (Max) 80W, 2 channels |
| Environmentals | Temperature: Operating 0°C to 50°C, Storage -20°C to 70°C, Humidity 85% non condensing |
| CE Compliance | EMC: EN55022, EN55024 Safety: EN 60950 |
- FEC: occasionally in Contribution workflows it is necessary to increase the security of the data transportation, Forward Error Correction (FEC) will retrieve lost information; even if some parts if the video stream are damaged.
- AFD: Active Format Description (AFD) is a standard set of codes that can be sent from the Encoder to the Set-top Box in the MPEG video stream to carry information about the aspect ratio and active picture characteristics.
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| VB2144A0101 | AQORD *LINK 1C SD-SDI H264/AVC Encoder, Transcoder, Decoder , 2 x Channels, XLR AES Balanced Audio |
| VB2144A0201 | AQORD *LINK 2C SD-SDI H264/AVC Encoder, Transcoder, Decoder , 2 x Channels, XLR AES Balanced Audio |
| VB2144A0301 | AQORD *LINK 2C HD/SD-SDI H264/AVC Encoder, Transcoder, Decoder , 2 x Channels, XLR AES Balanced Audio |
| FEC COP3r2 | Option FEC |
| LEXAN-CUSTOM | Option LEXAN CUSTOM |
