Streambox Releases New Encoder/Decoder Fixed Video Output Features Including Automated NTSC or PAL Transcoding and New HD/SD Video Scaling Technology

New Streambox Decoder Features Simplify and Improve Newsgathering Workflows from Mobile Devices to Full HD Video – Producing High Quality Video Output Anywhere in the World

SEATTLE — May 17, 2011 — Streambox today announced two major updates to all hardware and software products within the Streambox acquisition platform of professional video encoders and decoders. The Streambox Platform now showcases advanced HD video scaling and automated NTSC or PAL format selection. These new breakthrough features will enable Streambox users to enhance the quality of their video content, while improving efficiency by streamlining their video transport workflow. Advanced video scaling will give Streambox users the ability to capture video in the field at much lower resolution from an iPhone, iPad 2, or Android device, and automatically transcode the video at the studio end, upscaling to full HD resolution fixed output for high quality broadcast results. NTSC or PAL format selection will enable Streambox users to simplify the format conversion process by automatically outputting the preferred format, bypassing the time-consuming step of transcoding the video with a third party product. Advanced video scaling and NTSC or PAL format selection will be integrated into the entire Streambox acquisition platform.

“Our new updates offer a way to improve and simplify overall workflows by allowing users to eliminate third party products to transcode their video from NTSC to PAL. As news video acquisition evolves, many Streambox customers will receive video content from a variety of sources including iPhone, Android, software and hardware encoders from all over the world,” said Bob Hildeman, chairman and CEO of Streambox. “Advanced video scaling and format selection allow the user to send video without worrying about capturing video in high resolution or format conversion. Users will have the ability to capture SD video from the field using low bandwidth IP networks and upconvert the video at the studio to Full HD output, maintaining their high quality video output standards.”

Advanced Video Scaling
Advanced video scaling takes advantage of enhanced algorithms built into Streambox Decoders allowing users to upconvert video, which can range from cell phone QVGA resolution to full HD 1920 x 1080i resolution. Streambox HD Decoders feature automatic transcoding allowing broadcasters to acquire video from the field at a much lower data rate, and automatically output high quality video at the studio. For example, reporters can capture 720p between 2-3Mbps over 3G/4G networks in the field and then output 1080i from the broadcast studio.

NTSC or PAL Format Selection
Streambox users can receive video from many contributors located anywhere in the world, making it inefficient for users to have to convert their video content from NTSC to PAL. All Streambox Encoders offer the ability to select NTSC or PAL when sending live video from the field. This feature will simplify the output of video content for International Streambox users and meet many domestic and foreign requirements. This extends the efficiency of the Streambox solution in global markets by eliminating the need for timely format conversion using a third party product, and will also give users better frame rate and resolution.

More information about Streambox products and features can be found online at www.streambox.com.

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About Streambox
Streambox focuses on IP-based, end-to-end newsgathering and contribution services. It delivers SD and HD software and hardware for video compression, transmission, management and playout. The Streambox Live™ service supplements the Streambox platform with free encoding software and server-based services for scalable newsgathering and contribution.

Streambox solutions are based on the industry-leading ACT-L3 AP™ codec, which provides unrivaled performance, reliability, and quality over low data rate IP networks for fast transmission and playout of video streams in HD and SD. The company’s platform enables broadcasters, government agencies, enterprises, and other users to enhance content ownership, simplify operations, and increase operational efficiencies.

More information is available at www.streambox.com.

Company Contact:
Ryan Davis
Streambox, Inc.
Tel: +1 (206) 956-0544, Ext. 181
E-mail: ryand@streambox.com

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