BLANKOM

H.264 & MPEG2 Broadcast Encoder

MPE-4400 / MPE-4200

BLANKOM MPE-4400H MPE-4400S IPTV ASI ENCODER

Data Sheet

Quick Start Manual

Ordering Guide:

5 Versions available:

BLANKOM MPE-4400S

  • 4 HD-SDI in

BLANKOM MPE-4400H

  • 4 HDMI in

BLANKOM MPE-4400SH

  • 2 HD-SDI and 2 HDMI in

BLANKOM MPE-4200S

  • 2 HD-SDI in

BLANKOM MPE-4200H

  • 2 HDMI in
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Broadcast Grade Low Latency IP/ASI Encoder with up to 4 SDI or HDMI Inputs

BLANKOM MPE-4400 series is a new design low latency encoder for  IPTV. It can receive up to 4 HD-SDI or HDMI signals. It gives content out as encoded ASI and IP streams.

  • MPEG-2 HD/SD and MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 HD/SD video encoding
  • 1080p,720P, 480i, 576i video resolution and downscaling
  • Low latency
  • Modules can be mixed 2/2
  • MPEG1 Layer II, HE-AAC (v1 & v2), LC-AAC and DD AC3 2.0 audio encoding and adjustment
  • Support Volume normalization (for AC3)
  • Dual parallel ASI output and IP as MPTS and 4 SPTS, UDP & RTP
  • LCD / Keypad control and Web based management by Ethernet port
  • Dual power supply
  • VBR/CBR encoding rate control mode
  • PSI/SI editing and inserting
  • IP Zero packet filter (PID 8191dec)

BLANKOM MPE-4400 series is a professional Encoder for broadcasters with GigE IP and ASI outputs.

It has 5 versions with 2 or 4 HD-SDI or HDMI inputs.

Features

BLANKOM MPE-4400 series MPEG-2/H.264 SD/HD 4x Encoder is a broadcasting audio & video encoding device with powerful functionality. Equipped with 2 Modules 2x 2x HD-SDI or 2x 2x HDMI or mix of.

Multiple audio and video encoding formats are available to meet your flexible and various requirements. AC3 (2.0) can be processed as well.

The encoded program will finally output in a DVB conform TS through 2 parallel ASI and 1 IP port: MPTS & 4 SPTS.

Operation by using the in-built comfortable Web-Interface.

Available with 2 or 4 HD-SDI or HDMI inputs

Application

Professional Encoder with SDI or HDMI inputs, ASI and IP outputs with internal multiplexer.

Working together with BLANKOM IGS-4000, the MPE-4400 can feed four HD-SDI or HDMI signals over IP over any distance in brodcast quality.

Front and Rear Panels

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Rear panel: MPE-4400H with 4x HDMI inputs

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Rear panel: MPE-4400S with 4x SDI inputs

System Diagram

Application Example:

Application Example:

BLANKOM Application IGS-2000 MPE-4400

Technical Specifications

Function: Broadcast grade H.264/AVC and MPEG-2 Encoder with multiple HD-SDI and HDMI inputs, ASI and IP outputs

INPUT

  • Up to 4 HD-SDI or HDMI

ENCODING

  • 1920 x 1080_60P, 1920 x 1080_50P, (-for MPEG4 AVC/H.264 only)
    1920 x 1080_60i, 1920 x 1080_50i,
    1280 x 720_60p, 1280 x 720_50P
    720 x 480_60i, 720 x 576_50i
  • Video: HD/SD MPEG-2 and MPEG4 AVC/H.264
  • Video Bitrate: 0.5…19.5 Mbps for H.264 encoding
    1…19.5 Mbps for MPEG-2 encoding
  • Rate Control Mode: CBR/VBR
  • Chroma Sample: 4:2:0
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9, 4:3
  • Audio: MPEG1 Layer II, MPEG2-AAC, MPEG4-AAC, Dolby Digital AC3 (2.0)
  • Volume Normalization (Applicable for DD AC3 encoding only): -31 … -1 dB
  • Sample Rate: 48 kHz
  • Audio Bitrate: 64 kbps, 96 kbps, 128 kbps, 192 kbps, 256 kbps, 320 kbps

CONTROL PORT

  • Ethernet Port 100BaseT RJ45

OUTPUT

  • IP (1 MPTS & 4 SPTS) over UDP, RTP (RJ45, 1000BaseT)
  • 2 x ASI out (BNC type)

SYSTEM

  • Control Management: Network (NMS)
  • Web-based Management
  • Ethernet port for CPU/FPGA firmware upgrade

GENERAL

  • Dimensions: 482 mm × 400 mm × 44 mm, 19” 1RU, 4,5 kg
  • Power: AC 110V±10%,50/60Hz or AC 220V±10%, 50/60Hz, Consumption: < 45 W
  • Temperature: 0~45℃ (operation)

Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.