Today, Streambox unveiled Streambox Live Pro, the new enhanced version of the innovative IP-based video contribution Streambox Live Service. Streambox Live Pro enables remote reporters and citizen journalists to upload compressed live video streams to broadcast studios through Internet-based Streambox Live Data Centers located at multiple points around the world. Streambox Live Pro’s uncapped bandwidth, Advanced Audio Encoding (AAC), and Full D1 resolution will take advantage of emerging 4G cellular networks, which will allow more video content to be transported, and at a higher quality. In addition to Streambox Live Pro, the original version of Streambox Live will be available with added IFB communication, an increased bit rate up to 750 kilobytes per second (kbps) and higher resolution capabilities up to ½ D1; offering users two different robust video service options to choose from. Both Streambox Live and Streambox Live Pro are compatible with the entire Streambox Platform of professional quality HD/SD video products to enhance breaking news coverage for scalable low cost video contribution.
In this video, DVIDS uses a Streambox Hybrid HD/SD Software Encoder to send live footage of Mark Wahlberg visiting Marines at Camp Leatherneck to show them his new movie, “The Fighter.” The action star met with Maj. Gen. Richard Mills, signed autographs for Marines, spoke to Marines at a viewing at his movie, and visited with wounded Marines at the Camp Bastion Hospital. The footage was sent back to DVIDS headquarters in Atlanta, GA over a Norsat satellite connection of 2.5 Mbps where it was decoded on a Streambox 9300.
Gen. James F. Amos and Sgt. Maj. Carlton Kent visit Marines and Sailors with Regimental Combat Team 2 on Dec. 25, 2010. DVIDS captured the event using a Streambox Software Encoder on a Macbook Pro. The stream was sent live over a Norsat Satellite Connection at 2.5 Mbps and was received at DVIDS headquarters in Atlanta, GA on a Streambox 9300 Decoder. With Streambox technology in place, DVIDS is able to conduct interviews over the satellite connection utilizing the Streambox IFB Server.
SVC contributing editor Bennett Liles talks with Wayne Pecena of public TV station KAMU at Texas A&M University. Outlined is the station’s use of Streambox video streaming equipment in covering live events on the campus using a mix of full-time technical crew and student assistants.
KAMU, a public broadcasting station operated by Texas A&M University, has chosen the Streambox® SBT3-9300 video transport solution to serve as primary production backhaul for covering live events throughout the campus. KAMU, a PBS affiliate and the official broadcast arm of the university, relies on the Streambox system as a highly reliable and cost-effective method of transmitting high-quality HD-SDI video from many different locations throughout the state.
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