dicasFlash is an optional software plug-in enabling the dicas2012 SD encoder to communicate with the latest version of Adobe’s Flash Media Server 3. The dicasFlash plug-in opens an additional content distribution channel for the IPTV, Internet TV and Mobile TV industries since MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 content can be professionally delivered over RTMP to the Adobe Flash Player, which is installed on over 850 million internet-connected desktops and mobile devices worldwide.

With the costs of broadband and IP VSAT satellite connectivity decreasing, outside broadcast (OB) and direct streaming from live events are becoming affordable for small companies, institutions and broadcasters. In addition to these financial considerations, streaming live video from changing locations requires robust, flexible and easy-to-use equipment.

The dicas2012 SD is a 2RU encoder designed for easy plug-and-play deployment in the field. The audio and video input connectors on the front panel allow for a quick plug-in of cameras, microphones or input devices. Presets of encoding and streaming parameters such as bit rate, resolution or IP address of the receiving party can easily be activated over the front display.

The extremely silent cooling and ventilation make the dicas2012 encoder the ideal appliance for environments were silence and privacy are a must, i.e. in conference rooms, concert halls, lecture auditoriums or the inside of SNG vans.

Technical Characteristics

Connectors

Video In

• Analog Composite BNC (SMPTE 259M)
• Digital SD-SDI, BNC (SMPTE 259M)

Audio In

• analog balanced (XLR)
• embedded SDI

Video/Audio Out

• Ethernet (10/ 100/ 1000 BaseT) half/full duplex

Video Input

• Number of channels: 1
• SDTV: NTSC (M), PAL (B, D, G, H, I, K, M and N)

Video output

• Number of streams: 1
• SDTV: NTSC (M), PAL (B, D, G, H, I, K, M and N)

MPEG-4

• MPEG-4 Simple Profile (SP) levels 0 (SVPL0), 0b, 1–3
• MPEG-4 Advanced Simple Profile (ASP) levels 1–5
• I/P/B-VOP
• AC/DC Prediction
• 4-Motion Vector
• ¼ pixel estimation/compensation
• Error resilience tools (data partitioning, video packets)
• Interlaced coding

MPEG-4 AVC/H.264

• Baseline, Main and High Profile Levels 1, 1b, 2, 3, 4
• I-, P- and B-slices
• Intra Prediction all modes,
• Inter prediction all block sizes
• ¼ pixel motion estimation/compensation
• Progressive and interlaced coding (PAFF, MBAFF)
• De-Interlacing prefilter
• De-blocking filter
• CABAC/CAVLC
• 4×4 and 8×8 transform

Video Processing

• De-blocking filter
• Scene-cut detection
• Logo insertion
• Adaptive I-frame and B-frame insertion
• Adjustable key-frame period including I-frame only
• Adjustable or fixed GOP size
• Rate Control: capped variable bit rate
• Rate Control: variable bit rate (VBR)
• Rate Control: average bit rate (ABR)
• Adjustable video buffer size (VBV mode)
• Frame accurate time stamps

Coding Parameters

• Adjustable video bit rate 48 kbps - 8 Mbps
• Adjustable frame rate 5 - 30 fps
• Adjustable audio bit rate 16 - 384 kbps
• Adjustable audio sample rate 8 - 48 kHz
• Audio signal amplifying

Resolution Conversions

• QCIF (176×112/ 144)
• QVGA (320×240)
• ½ D1 (352×480/ 576)
• CIF (352×288/ 240)
• 2CIF (704×288)
• 4CIF (704×576)
• 480 × 576/ 480
• D1 (704×576/ 480)
• SD (720×576/ 480)

Transport

• MPEG Transport Stream over UDP (pure IP)
• MPEG Transport Stream over RTP
• Direct Media over RTP/UDP
• RTP with configurable packet size
• RTMP (Flash) Sender (optional)
• Session management over RTSP or HTTP
• SDP file
• 2D forward error correction (Pro-MPEG CoP3v2)
• Multicast and Unicast over IP
• IPv4 support
• SAP
• QoS: Diff Serv

Dimensions & Power

• Dimension: 436mm (19") × 411mm (16.2") × 90mm (2RU) (W×D×H)
• Weight: 10.10 kg (22.27 lbs)
• Power Supply: 110-240 V
• Power Consumption: 200 W
• Air flow: Front to back

Please click here to download the data sheet for the dicas 2012.

If you require further information or for purchasing enquiries, please get in touch with us at contact@dicas.de