RACK400 4K
Safe Streams Transport
4K UHD & MULTI-HD ENCODER
FOR REMOTE PRODUCTION OVER
UNMANAGED NETWORKS
The RACK400 is our latest generation of video encoder designed for space-constrained live production, including contribution applications and
remote/at-home productions. Multi-camera production in HD or single pristine 4K UHD capabilities are combined with mission-critical
transmission in this compact half 1U solution.
The RACK400 is a promise to reduce on-site infrastructure costs (CAPEX) and operating costs such as on-site team (OPEX) while covering more
live events and producing more contents.
Indeed, our encoder is designed to be deployed on fixed/remote locations, directly connected to wired IP networks, offering a real cost-effective
alternative to satellite or fiber. The solution is also suitable for installing in vans or trucks, connected to a roof-mounted AVIWEST QUAD
CellLink (active 3G/4G multi-antennas) and/or Ka satellite, enabling video broadcast from any place around the globe, even in the midst of
unpredictable and unmanaged network conditions.
The RACK400 supports the upmost generation of UHD H.265/HEVC hardware encoder by offering premium video quality with optimized data
usage and low end-to-end latency (down to 0,5 sec). The widely adopted H.264/AVC format is still supported for compliancy with deployed
infrastructures. Our innovative design enables multiple encoding and transmission workflows from single HD source for News, to multiple HD
sources (up to 4) for sports, through single 4K UHD for premium events coverage.
The RACK400 can help your Remote Production or At-Home Production reach its full potential. As first, it supports a perfect video
synchronization and lip sync across multiple cameras in the venue to guarantee seamless camera switching and efficient video editing in the
remote production studio. As second, our solution enables remote control of network-based devices such as PTZ cameras and tally lights. Our
solution is camera agnostic and runs simultaneously with the live transmission. In addition, the RACK400 supports low delay and high-quality
video delivery from the studio to the field units. Also known as Video Return, this feature allows delivering teleprompter information or studio
feed to the field. At least, bi-directional audio intercom is available for communication between the field and the studio.
The RACK400 provides robust and error-free transmission over any networks such as cellular, satellite, IP leased line or simple the Internet.
It is made possible thanks to our Emmy® awarded SST Technology (Safe Stream Transport). This technology offers advanced techniques of
networks aggregation, Adaptive packet Retransmission (ARQ) and Forward Error Correction (FEC) to reach the upper networks throughput and
maximizes the Quality of Services.
SIMPLE VERSATILE HIGH PERFORMANCE ANY NETWORKS
The RACK400 has been designed with Single 4K UHD sources or Quadruple HD By implementing the best state-of-the Leveraging Emmy® award winning
ease-of-use in mind, the user-friendly sources transmission are supported in art H.265/HEVC hardware encoder in a AVIWEST’s SST protocol, an intelligent
intuitive interface allows broadcasting within 1U half rack form factor, enabling compact design enclosure, the IP bonding stack and powerful
live videos in two touch screen taps. cost reduction and space saving. RACK400 enables video professionals contribution network protocols, the
Delivered in a “as-a-box” design, it can to provide seamless high quality RACK400 ensures the delivery of live
also be rack mounted thanks to sports and event coverage. video even in the midst of
dedicated kits hosting one or two units in unpredictable and unmanaged
1U. network conditions.
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MAIN FUNCTIONS
PREMIUM 4K UHD LIVE MULTI-CAMERA REMOTE PROD IFB & VIDEO RETURN REC & PROGRESSIVE FORWARD
You want the highest-quality video Move your Remote At-Home Ensure two-ways audio communication Record UHD/HD broadcast-grade
performance and we offer the latest Production to the next level with four between the producer, production crews quality video on the SD card, and
generation of HEVC encoder for pristine frame-synced HD feeds combined with & on-air talent thanks to a seamless and optimize your time by forwarding the
HD and 4K UHD video transmission. remote control of any IP-based robust intercom. Receive and watch high file progressively whereas the record is
Built on AVIWEST doubly awarded SST equipment. quality HD feed from the Studio during live still in progress.
bonding technology, the unit reaches up It is possible wherever you are in the This forward approach enables fast
sessions or when the device is idled. With
to 80Mbps HEVC live video encoding. field, thanks to our superior video and error-free video delivery.
transmission performances over sub second latency delivery, it is especially
unmanaged networks such as the designed for receiving on-air program,
Internet or cellular networks. teleprompting information or ensuring
confidence monitoring from the field.
MAIN SPECIFICATIONS
VIDEO ADVANCED FEATURES
STANDARDS UHD: 2160p60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25 Dual encoding for simultaneous Live & Record (single HD mode)
HD: 1080p60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25 Sub second glass-to-glass latency (down to 500 ms)
1080i60/59.94/50 Video and Audio level preview
720p60/59.94/50 Intercom/IFB
Video return from Studio (full HD, sub-second latency)
DENSITY Single UHD/HD Automatic Live Start
Quadruple HD Networks Links priorities (user configurable)
Data Bridge for switching the device as mobile router
ENCODING H.265/HEVC 4:2:0/4:2:2* 8-bit, 10-bit* Simultaneous Live and IP traffic (for remote camera control)
H.264/AVC 4:2:0, 8-bit
Dynamic resolution adjustment
HDR10* and HLG* INTERFACES
BITRATES 2 Mbps to 80 Mbps for UHD
1 x 12G/3G-SDI input and 3 x 3G-SDI inputs (BNC)
300 Kbps to 20 Mbps for HD
1 x 12G-SDI output (BNC)
Constant Bitrate (CBR)
1 x HDMI 1.4 output
Variable Bitrate (VBR)
1 x GenLock input (BNC)
2 x RJ-45 Ethernet
INPUTS SDI
2 x USB 3.0 (type-A), 1 x USB 3.0 (type-C)
1 x mini jack for IFB/intercom headset
AUDIO 1 x micro SD card slot
ENCODING AAC-LC
CONTROL & MONITORING
BITRATES 32 Kbps to 256 Kbps
Embedded touch screen
MODE Mono, Stereo Web UI (through laptop, smartphone, etc.)
From AVIWEST STREAMHUB transceiver
DENSITY Up to 4 Mono or up to 4 Stereo
INPUTS Embedded over SDI POWER
NETWORK CONNECTIONS POWER SUPPLY Dual DC input 18V
CONSUMPTION 25W typical, 30W max
ETHERNET 2 x Gigabit Ethernet ports
AVIWEST continuously improves its products portfolio and reserves the right to modify the specifications without prior notice.
- LAN, WAN
- portable satellite (BGAN, GX, Ka & Ku Band) PHYSICAL
CELLULAR AVIWEST QUAD CellLink
DIMENSIONS 22,2 cm x 4,4 cm x 11,5 cm
- 4 x 3G/4G-LTE world-wide compliant modems (8.66” x 1.57” x 4.33”)
(W x H x D)
- 4 SIM slots
- High efficiency embedded antenna 1.4 Kg / 3.08 lbs
WEIGHT
* H1 2022 support (firmware upgrade)
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
CAPTURE TRANSMIT RECEIVE DISTRIBUTE
RACK Series QUAD Series 3G/4G/5G Satellite Wi-Fi BGAN/GX LAN/WAN 1 to N Social IP Streaming SDI/HDMI
Streamhub Networks
STREAMHUB
Cloud/MCR
Safe Streams Transport
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RACK200 & RACK300
Safe Streams Transport
PREMIUM HEVC ENCODER FOR
CONTRIBUTION & REMOTE PRODUCTION
OVER UNMANAGED NETWORKS
The RACK Series is a range of video encoders designed for space-constrained live production, including contribution applications and
multi-camera remote/at-home productions.
The RACK Series is designed to be deployed in fixed locations, directly connected on wired IP networks, offering a real cost-effective alternative
to satellite or fiber. The RACK Series is also designed to be used on vans or trucks, connected to a roof-mounted AVIWEST QUAD CellLink (active
3G/4G multi-antennas) and/or Ka satellite transmitter, enabling video broadcast from any location around the world, even in the midst of
unpredictable and unmanaged network conditions.
Equipped with a user-friendly, intuitive touchscreen, the unit supports multiple operational modes including live, record, live and record, file
forward, and data bridge for high-speed internet connectivity.
The RACK Series embeds a best-in-class full HD hardware H.265/HEVC encoder, as well as an H.264/AVC encoder to reach low bitrates at
sub-second latency without comprising on video quality. Powered by the double award-winning SST technology (Safe Streams Transport), the
RACK encoder offers ultra-reliable transmission on any network, thanks to an intelligent IP-bonding stack that aggregates all available
bandwidth without needing to stop a live transmission, even as connections are added or dropped.
SIMPLE VERSATILE HIGH PERFORMANCE ANY NETWORKS
The RACK Series has been With its 1U half rack form factor, By implementing the best state-of-the Leveraging Emmy® award winning
designed with ease-of-use in mind, the product reduces costs and art H.265 / HEVC hardware encoder in AVIWEST’s SST protocol, RACK Series
the user-friendly intuitive interface space requirements. a compact design enclosure, the ensures the delivery of live video even
allows broadcasting live videos in Delivered in a “as-a-box” design, it RACK Series enables video in the midst of unpredictable and
two touch screen taps. can also be rack mounted thanks to professionals to provide seamless unmanaged network conditions by
dedicated kits hosting one or two high quality live video contribution, aggregating simultaneously multiple
units in 1U. and event coverage. network connections dynamically
adapting the video bitrate, protecting
stream content and supporting
retransmission of lost data.
PRODUCTS COMPARISON CHART
RACK300 RACK200
H.265/HEVC encoder
H.264/AVC encoder
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MAIN FUNCTIONS
LIVE&
LIVE &AUTO-RECORD
AUTO-RECORD REC & PROGRESSIVE FWD DATA BRIDGE IFB & VIDEO RETURN
Broadcast premium quality video live Record broadcast-grade quality video By leveraging the transmitter's Ensure two-ways audio communication
over bonded IP networks : 3G/4G/5G, on the SD card, and optimize your time aggregated networks connections, between the producer, production crews
Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and satellite networks by forwarding the file progressively switch the unit to behave as a mobile & on-air talent thanks to a seamless and
such as BGAN, GX and Ka Band. whereas the record is still in progress. router in order to benefit a high speed robust intercom. Receive and watch high
Combined with the automatic record This forward approach enables fast internet connection from anywhere. quality HD feed from the Studio during live
feature, you can simultaneously record and error-free video delivery.
sessions or when the device is idled. With
this live on the pluggable SD card with
different resolution and bitrate to sub second latency delivery, it is especially
ensure an optimal and constant video designed for receiving on-air program,
quality. teleprompting information or ensuring
confidence monitoring from the field.
MAIN SPECIFICATIONS
VIDEO ADVANCED FEATURES
STANDARDS HD: 1080p25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60, Dual encoding for simultaneous Live & Record
1080i50/59.94/60, Sub second glass-to-glass latency (down to 500ms)
720p50/59.94/60 Video and Audio level preview
SD: PAL, NTSC Network links priorities user-configurable
Data Bridge mode for switching the device as mobile router
ENCODING H.265/HEVC 4:2:0, 8-bit Hot Folder mode for enabling smart & automatic files Forward
H.264/AVC 4:2:0, 8-bit Intercom / IFB
Dynamic resolution adjustment AES scrambling
BITRATES 200 Kbps to 20 Mbps
Constant Bitrate (CBR)
INTERFACES
Variable Bitrate (VBR)
1 x 3G-SDI input (BNC), 1 x 3G-SDI output (BNC)
INPUTS SDI, HDMI 1 x HDMI 1.4 input, 1 x HDMI 1.4 output
2 x RJ-45 Ethernet
1 x USB 3.0 (type-A)
AUDIO 1 x mini XLR (for IFB / intercom headset)
2 x mini XLR balanced (for analog audio)
ENCODING AAC-LC 1 x SD card slot
BITRATES 32 Kbps to 256 Kbps
CONTROL & MONITORING
MODE Mono, Dual Mono or Stereo 2.0
On screen display
DENSITY Up to 4 channels Web GUI (through laptop, smartphone, etc.)
From AVIWEST MANAGER Management System
INPUTS Embedded (SDI, HDMI), Analog (L/R) From AVIWEST STREAMHUB Transceiver
POWER
NETWORK CONNECTIONS
POWER SUPPLY Dual DC input 18V (XLR input hot swap)
ETHERNET Gigabit Ethernet port
- LAN, WAN CONSUMPTION 30W max (24W to 28W typical)
- portable satellite (BGAN, GX, Ka & Ku Band)
CELLULAR AVIWEST QUAD CellLink
PHYSICAL
AVIWEST continuously improves its products portfolio and reserves the right to modify the specifications without prior notice.
- 4 x 3G/4G-LTE world-wide compliant modems
- 4 SIM slots DIMENSIONS 22.2 cm x 4.4 cm x 12.5 cm
- Internal high efficiency antennas (W x H x D) (8.66” x 1.57” x 4.72”)
WEIGHT RACK200: 1.22 Kg (2.69 lbs)
RACK300: 1.32 Kg (2.91 lbs)
OPERATION
TEMPERATURE -5°C to 45°C (23°F to 113 °F)
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
CAPTURE TRANSMIT RECEIVE DISTRIBUTE
RACK Series QUAD Series 3G/4G/5G Satellite Wi-Fi BGAN/GX LAN/WAN 1 to N Social IP Streaming SDI/HDMI
Streamhub Networks
STREAMHUB
Cloud/MCR
Safe Streams Transport
Parc Edonia, Bat. X1, Rue de la Terre de Feu - 35760 SAINT-GREGOIRE, FRANCE See all of our products and solutions at
SHAPING TOMORROW’S LIVE VIDEO Tel: +33 2 56 56 50 14 - Email: info@[Link] [Link]