Streambox^® ACT-L3™ Software Encoder

Available for MAC OS® and Windows®

Live and File-based Newsgathering

The Streambox® ACT-L3™ Software Encoder enables broadcasters, government agencies, and enterprises to deliver high quality live and stored broadcast video over low data rate connections such as WiFi, WiMax, BGAN, and other IP-based networks.

The Streambox Software Encoder is deployed on standard off-the-shelf Mac OS® and Windows® platforms*). Performance and reliability over low data-rate networks are hallmarks of Streambox solutions making them ideal for a wide range of applications including mobile newsgathering, emergency response, and mobile command centers for the armed forces.

The ability to gather, edit, and transmit high quality live video, even from the most challenging locations, provides field reporters and other users with ultimate flexibility when reporting and delivering news and intelligence.

*) Minimum hardware requirements apply to ensure efficient encoder performance.

Download the Streambox® ACT-L3™ Software Encoder in PDF

Streambox^® ACT-L3™ Codec
The ACT-L3™ Codec features an advanced proprietary video compression technology optimized for interlaced and progressive video. It is developed specifically for broadcast video and provides more efficient compression than MPEG and H.264. ACT-L3™ is highly adaptable to differing data rate requirements.

The robust family of ACT-L3™ Video Transport solutions features innovative error correction and bandwidth shaping technologies which enable users to manage, control, and mitigate packet loss and correct irregularities common to video delivery over packet-based networks.

Solution Features
• Powerful software encoder containing all advanced features of Streambox® ACT-L3™ rackmount encoders
• Unrivaled video quality over low data rate satellite, WiFi, 3G, and other IP networks
• Advanced forward error correction and burst error protection. Helps mitigate packet loss, overcome jitter, and
  network buffering
• 4:2:0 and 4:2:2 color profiles
• Sophisticated video post filtering including de-blocking, de-mosquito, and anti-aliasing
• Adaptable to differing data rate requirements
• Upgradeable software
• User configurable presets for quick and flexible field setup
• Optional features include:
   - Streambox™ Store and Forward for more efficient streaming
   - ACT-L3 ™ for QuickTime enables high quality field editing

Technical Specifications

Windows® Interface
Mac OS® Interface

Download the Streambox® ACT-L3 Software Encoder in PDF

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