Broadcast Suite

Broadcast Encoder

Multi-Format Hardware-Independent Playout

About
Features
Specifications
The Developer
About

Broadcast Encoder is a multichannel playout automation system designed to control the schedule and the media content for broadcasting.

Customizable Interface

Easier layouts with flexible components. Channel windows, counters, buttons, output previews, columns, and side panels; suitable to expand, collapse, make visible or invisible, change order, and relocate to customize the layout. Its intuitive interface delivers high-speed operation to meet the requirements of a studio or continuity environment.

High Availability

End to end redundancy with distributed software. Three layers of redundancy; frame-accurate video servers, redundant controllers, and multiple clients provide resiliency for different failure conditions. Automatically failing over to ensure sustainability and prevent any interruption such as black-frame, freeze-frame, or drop frames on the screen with router control gateway.

Multi-channel Architecture

Multiple playout channels on a single UI. Control up to 8 channels at the same time to reduce time and materials used for operation. Various simultaneous output options for each channel to distribute media assets for different destinations. Possible to control BlackMagic, Decklink or AJA card based computers or 3rd party broadcast servers like Harmonic, GVG or Avid.

Features

An overview on the Broadcast Encoder features:

Features

  • Client-Server architecture
  • NDI 4.5 Support
  • SD/HD/UHD/4K/8K support (*)
  • MOS Protocol Support for NRCS integration
  • Output preview feature
  • Multi-language support
  • Auto-update for commercial blocks
  • Ability to loop a single or multiple rundown items
  • Multiple input source support (SDI/IP Stream)
(*) Depending on the type of video cards
Specifications

The Broadcast Encoder system specifications:

Hardware Requirements

Entry level system

  • Intel Xeon E-2186G, 3.8 GHz, 6 cores CPU or similar
  • 16 GByte RAM
  • 512 GByte SSD
  • Nvidia Quadro P400
  • 1 Gbps Ethernet
  • USB 3 Connector
  • Windows 10 Pro
  • Google Chrome
  • Supported Video Hardware for SDI

Best value system

  • Intel Xeon 6242R, 3.1 GHz, 20 cores CPU or similar
  • 32 GByte RAM
  • 512 GByte SSD
  • Nvidia Quadro P400
  • 1 Gbps Ethernet
  • USB 3 Connector
  • Windows 10 Pro
  • Google Chrome
  • Supported Video Hardware for SDI
The Developer

X-Dream-Media

Software integrator with an entire commitment to media IT, developing its own software products for file-based workflows and asset management. Part of the x-dream-group.

Based in Germany.

The Team

Stefan Pfütze

Stefan Pfütze

Managing Director and Co-Founder

Michael Weber

Michael Weber

Senior Developer

Michael Weber

Yousef Jaber

Senior Developer

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