Today, Streambox announced the new Streambox ACT-L3 AP Codec (Advanced Compression Technology – Level 3 Advanced Profile), which utilizes innovative coding methods to incorporate more efficient algorithms and uses new techniques to compress and playout video. The release of this new video compression ACT-L3 AP not only introduces new coding methods, but the Advanced Profile also presents a new frame type: the R-Frame. The R-Frame allows improved quality of live video transmission over wireless and Internet networks for low latency, low bit rate, or high packet loss environments, which are crucial in live breaking news situations. The ACT-L3 AP codec translates across the entire Streambox Platform of professional live and file-based video products including HD/SD rackmount Encoders and Decoders, HD/SD Software Encoders installed on Mac OS X and Windows PC laptops, iPhone and Android Apps, and the mobile encoding device Streambox Avenir. ACT-L3 AP is also supported across all versions of Streambox codecs, including 4:2:2, High Definition, and 3D versions.
Streambox, Inc. today announced the demonstration of the Streambox Enterprise Server at NAB 2011; the new centralized server is an all-in-one software-based product that allows broadcasters and other video-centric organizations to manage the acquisition of video content, even when substantial amounts of video are being contributed. The Enterprise Server has multi-functioning capabilities; and is a part of the complete Streambox platform used to acquire, manage, and play out live and file-based video sent from the field. The Enterprise Server allows users to securely shorten and streamline workflows for both live and file-based acquisition by obtaining large amounts of video content from multiple reporters in the field simultaneously, and immediately archiving or routing the content to be played live on air.
With this announcement from Verizon, more cities across the nation will have access to their 4G LTE network. Streambox customers can utilize 4G LTE to transport live and file-based HD/SD video.
Come see Streambox at the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers Meeting at Grass Valley tomorrow at 7:00 pm. Sales Directors James Page and Gary Stratton will be giving a presentation on ways to leverage the current Internet infrastructure to deliver broadcast quality video.
Streambox Avenir streaming video while driving downtown on I-5 in Seattle, WA. Video was captured live over a single 4G cellular modem at 2Mbps on Verizon’s LTE network.
TV Technology highlights WLS TV’s use of Streambox during severe winter conditions in the Chicago area. WLS reporters use Streambox equipment to broadcast their commute live on air throughout the day. They are also able to send high quality video from around the city using Streambox and 3G/4G cellular modems. Extreme winter storms is a perfect example of how broadcasters can take advantage of Streambox and low bandwidth data networks to bring viewers video when satellite trucks cannot.
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