Broadcast Technologies - Harmonic
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Contribution Encoding
Based on Harmonic's world class MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 AVC
compression cores, the versatile and easy-to-use Ellipse family of
contribution encoders offers broadcast-quality video output in a
compact and cost-effective package. The ViBe CP3000 (Formally
Ellipse 1000) is a field-proven solution for fixed contribution over IP and
legacy ATM/PDH/SDH networks, while the ViBe CP3002 provides the
ideal solution for digital satellite news gathering. Both encoders are
firmware-upgradeable, allowing operators maximum flexibility, and both
feature integrated multiplexing, eliminating the need for an external
multiplexing device and conserving valuable space.
The ViBe CP3000 Compact DSNG Encoder is a fully integrated MPEG-
2 Standard Definition 4:2:2/4:2:0 and MPEG-4 AVC Standard Definition
and High Definition 4:2:0 encoder/modulator in a 1-RU unit. Designed
for digital satellite contribution applications, the ViBe CP3000 features a
professional broadcast quality encoder and a built-in DVB-S, DVB-S2
and DVB-DSNG modulator with L-Band and IF outputs. The rugged
and easy-to-use ViBe CP3000 is a perfect fit for teleports, satellite
newsgathering vehicles and flyaway packages operating on either the
C, Ku, or Ka-bands.
Broadcast Encoding
Featuring real-time encoding of SD and HD media and integrated,
high-quality branding and graphics, the Electra™ X2 media processor
offers broadcasters and pay-TV operators market-leading video
quality, unparalleled function integration and increased operational
flexibility in a cost-effective 1-RU appliance. At the heart of the system
is the Harmonic PURE Compression Engine™, an advanced encoding
technology that supports SD and HD formats and MPEG-2, MPEG-4
AVC and HEVC codecs for broadcast and over-the-top multiscreen
delivery. Originally developed for our VOS™ cloud-native media
processing platform, the Harmonic PURE Compression Engine powers
Electra X2 with superior video quality at minimum bandwidth. Users
can also employ EyeQ™ real-time video optimization, Harmonic’s
enhancement for PURE Compression that ensures delivery of the
highest video quality across OTT delivery networks while reducing
bandwidth consumption by up to 50%.
As a next-generation media processing system, Electra X2 offers a
new approach to encoding. Uncompressed video over IP workflows
are supported with optional SMPTE ST 2022-6 ingest. High dynamic
range (HDR) content is supported. Dynamic ad insertion (DAI) is also
available. With its superior video quality, function integration,
bandwidth efficiency and workflow flexibility, this multi-service, multi-
codec, multi-function platform is sure to simplify your infrastructure,
reduce costs and drive new revenue-generating services.
Highlights
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SD/HD MPEG-2, MPEG-4 AVC and HEVC encoding for
broadcast and OTT multiscreen services
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Harmonic PURE Compression Engine and EyeQ technologies
for market-leading video quality at low bitrates
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Integrated video graphics and branding
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Optimized statistical multiplexing over IP
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Rich audio functionality, including E-AC-3 encoding and Jünger
Level Magic audio level adjustment
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SMPTE 2022-6 support for uncompressed video over IP
workflows
VIDEO STREAMING
Solutions developed with your workflow in mind, from on-prem to the
cloud.
YOUR LIVE & LINEAR VIDEO MADE FASTER
Our video streaming solutions allow you to accelerate time to market
for live streaming and next-gen TV delivery. You can launch new
channels, stream live sports with low latency or deliver pristine UHD
HDR video. Our streaming solutions are created with versatility in mind,
so that you can deliver the services your customers want, 24/7.
VOS360 LIVE STREAMING PLATFORM
YOUR CHANNELS MADE FASTER.
Deliver live streaming services with our fully managed solution using all
the essential cloud media processing functions to optimize and
enhance the OTT viewer experience, and flexibly scale in real-time.
VOS360 CHANNEL ORIGINATION & DISTRIBUTION PLATFORM
YOUR CHANNELS MADE SMARTER.
Originate linear or live channels and stream direct to consumers with
our fully managed solution that gives you creative control. Create and
stream high-quality channels in one simple platform, from source to
screen.
Contact us for more information!
PRODUCTS & APPLICATIONS
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Contribution Encoding
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Active Storage
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Broadcast Encoding
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Professional IRDs
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Stream and Video Processing
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Management and Monitoring
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Video Servers -
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Transcoding and Splicing
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Content Preparation
Harmonic Products and Applications
ProView Video decoding
Harmonic’s ProView™ 7100 is the industry’s first single-rack-unit,
scalable, multiformat integrated receiver-decoder (IRD), transcoder
and MPEG stream processor. Leveraging Harmonic expertise in
Intelligent Function Integration™, the ProView 7100 adds
broadcast-quality SD/HD MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 AVC 4:2:0/4:2:2 10-
bit decoding and video transcoding to the feature-rich ProView IRD
platform, allowing content providers, broadcasters, cable MSOs and
telcos to easily and cost-effectively streamline their workflows and
decrease operating costs.
With an advanced and dense multichannel descrambler, the
ProView 7100 simplifies the deployment of (or migration to) an all-IP
headend solution and powers the launch of added-value services.
The flexible hardware design is easily reconfigured with firmware
upgrades, enabling seamless adaptation to new inbound video
formats and codecs, such as MPEG-4 AVC and HEVC.
Stream & Video Processing
The Harmonic ProStream® X video stream processor and gateway
leverages advances in IT infrastructure to provide high-performance,
high-throughput stream processing for mission-critical MPEG-2,
MPEG-4 AVC and HEVC delivery applications. The platform
possesses a variety of advanced video processing capabilities,
including multiplexing, scrambling, splicing and blackout switching.
Featuring 10 Gbps throughput, it also serves as a high-capacity
video gateway. ProStream X runs on a 1-RU, COTS Intel®
appliance and pairs with the Harmonic Electra™ X2 advanced
media processor to deliver a compact, software-based solution for
encoding and distributing superior-quality IP video streams.
Highlights
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Multiplexing and scrambling of up to 2,000 simultaneous SD,
HD or UHD broadcast services
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High-throughput 10-Gbps video gateway
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DVB CSA3, DVB CSA2 and AES scrambling
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Advanced IP video multiplexing
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Live-to-live splicing
Management and Monitoring
Harmonic's management and monitoring software takes the
difficulty out of managing video delivery systems. Comprehensive
and user-friendly, these solutions provide operators with the tools to
optimize their networks and services.
NMX Digital Service Manager™ (NMX) is a definitive video network
management solution. NMX encompasses a powerful set of tools
for monitoring and managing compressed digital video and audio
services as well as the systems through which these services flow.
As a result, operators can run their technical infrastructure in a way
that parallels their business – as a series of revenue-generating
services, rather than as a set of discrete hardware components.
Iris™ is an Advanced Video Analytics software suite that provides
video quality, global channel availability and source profiling
measurements for hundreds of programs, both in real time and
historically for up to one year. This allows operators to analyze their
sources and programming over time and increase end-customer
satisfaction.
DMS, a control and management system for Harmonic’s distribution
solutions, enables over-the-air (OTA) in-band control of content
distribution network elements. DMS is ideal for applications
including content distribution to operators, affiliates and service
providers, as well as distribution for digital terrestrial TV services
Transcoding & Splicing
Multiscreen
The ProMedia family is a unique, fully integrated suite of software
products that offers the flexibility, performance and quality for the
top-notch multiformat video services demanded by consumers.
ProMedia Carbon (formerly Carbon Coder) is a file-based
transcoder that supports the largest array of acquisition, editing,
broadcast, web and mobile formats. The system scales to support
an automated multi-node transcoding farm with Harmonic’s WFS
media processing software.
ProMedia Live is a real-time video processing and encoding system
with enhanced video codec technology developed by Harmonic for
creating high-quality Internet video streams to deliver the best
picture quality for the bandwidth.
ProStream 4000 (real-time) and ProStream 5000 (file-based)
appliances enable high-quality transcoding to multiple devices,
allowing operators to easily launch new multi-screen services.
Broadcast
ProStream 1000 with ACE technology provides a top-quality, highly-
scalable universal real-time transcoding solution for operators
looking to roll out next-generation services to multiple devices.
Highly versatile, ACE offers advanced processing functionality and
seamless adaptability to new codecs and formats.
ProStream 2000 is a multi-service HD and SD MPEG-4 AVC
(H.264) and MPEG-2 digital splicer that supports real-time and
seamless splicing of multiple compressed video and audio services,
primarily for ad insertion applications.
Content Preparation
The Harmonic ProMedia™ family of software and appliance
solutions optimizes multiscreen and production video workflows,
performing a broad range of processing and streaming functions to
enable high quality video creation and delivery to the TV, PC, tablet,
phone and other IP-connected devices.
A unique and fully integrated suite of software products that can be
deployed individually or as an end-to-end video processing solution,
ProMedia offers the flexibility, performance and quality required for
today’s multi-format video services. The ProMedia family is also
integrated with leading digital rights management systems, asset
management systems and content distribution networks, in addition
to other Harmonic products.
The ProMedia Family
ProMedia Capture acquires live and taped SD and HD video in real
time and encodes it directly into the most-common production and
playout formats.
ProMedia Carbon (formerly Carbon Coder) is a file-based
transcoder that supports the largest array of acquisition, editing,
broadcast, web and mobile formats.
ProMedia Live is a real-time video processing and encoding system
with enhanced video codec technology.
ProMedia Package is a commercial-grade adaptive stream
preparation system for scalable, secure, high-value Internet video
services.
ProMedia Origin is a HTTP streaming video server ideal for
originating a broad range of multiscreen services in a scalable,
manageable, enterprise-class platform.
ProMedia Application Servers based on standard hardware are
available to host the various ProMedia software applications.
For more information, see the ProMedia Family Brochure.