Product discontinued. See 9223-S, BBG-1300-FR for replacement.
BBG-1123-ENC
Single-Channel 3G/HD/SD MPEG-4 Standalone Encoder Units
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A compact standalone unit for distribution of MPEG-4 encoding.
The Cobalt® BBG-1123-ENC Single-Channel 3G/HD/SD MPEG-4 Standalone Encoder Units provide a compact form-factor standalone unit for distribution of MPEG-4 encoding. Utilizing the openGear® open-architecture control/monitoring platform, the BBG-1123-ENC can be remotely controlled and monitored with the free, easy-to-use DashBoard™ setup and control operator interface. (When connected to your network, the BBG-1123-ENC appears in DashBoard just like any other device.) The BBG-1123-ENC includes dual redundant 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet ports for control. In addition to full remote control/monitoring via DashBoard™ software, the advanced front panel display/user interface allows initial and basic configuration setup without needing a computer or connection to remote control. Low-profile packaging fits 1 RU installations.
The BBG-1123-ENC offers the latest advances in video compression that delivers excellent video quality at very low bit rates. Unique encoding designs allow delivery of multiple HD and SD video services simultaneously. In addition to SD/HD-SDI/3G-SDI inputs, the BBG-1123-ENC provides the flexibility of supporting SD analog composite video and one pair of analog stereo audio per channel (using MPEG-1 Layer II audio encoding as standard). The BBG-1123-ENC features two ASI outputs, as well as two simultaneous transport Ethernet outputs, supporting full-duplex 100 Mb/s and 1 Gb/s operation. Input video auto-detect mode allows encoding to automatically configure an output that correspond to the input, with resolution and frame rate same as input, and scaling set to same as input or other applicable choices.
When using the Ethernet output, the BBG-1123-ENC supports the traditional UDP/RTP/SPMTE 2022 FEC protocols, as well as the HTTP Live Streaming protocol for transmitting live video over the Internet. Using HTTP Live Streaming, the BBG-1123-ENC can transmit broadcast-quality video to mobile phones (Apple and Android 4.0 supported), tablets, and a variety of consumer set-top boxes (such as the Amino A140 and the Roku Player).
RTMP support allows direct publishing of real-time, live content to Adobe® Media Servers or any other servers, web sites and CDNs with RTMP ingress, such as Justin.tv, UStream, LiveStream and Akamai. Publish professional-quality real-time SD/HD content to Internet viewers (including some critical features not available in PC-based software encoders) such as ancillary data support (closed-captioning, AFD) and SD-SDI/HD-SDI video inputs with embedded audio support – all in broadcast-grade video quality. SMPTE-2038 processing allows inserting generic ancillary data packets in the transport stream, with frame accuracy. Up to four DID/SDID pairs can be supported. Full user remote monitor/control allows full device status and control access across a standard Ethernet network.
BBG-1123-ENC encoders are also available in dual encoding channel configuration (some BBG-1123-ENC models can be upgraded to dual-channel; see Options and Ordering Information). For BBG-1123-ENC dual-channel encoder models information, please see BBG-1123-ENC2.
BBG-1123-ENC
Key Features
Compact self-contained form with built-in AC power supply. Up to 3 units can be installed in a 1RU tray.
Input video auto-detect mode automatically configures output to correspond to input frame rate and scaling
DVB-ASI and Ethernet outputs
Full support of CEA-608 and CEA-708 closed captioning and PMT information. Closed-captioning filtering allows filtering to allow and use only SMPTE-334M and/or CEA-708 closed captioning.
Support for inserting generic ancillary data packets in the transport stream using SMPTE-2038, with frame accuracy. Up to four DID/SDID pairs can be supported.
SCTE 104 to SCTE 35 conversion
License-based options allow tailoring functionality as needed, with upgrades available if later desired
Built-in video/audio ADC and embedder allows direct use with SD composite video and audio analog sources
RTMP support for publishing to Adobe® Media Server, availing SDI content to Internet viewers
HTTP Live Streaming protocol allows viewing by Apple® and Android™ 3.0 (or higher) devices
Optional support for additional audio pairs
Optional RTP/ARQ support
Built-in Packet Test Generators allow pre-validation of transport
Multiple pre-defined control templates provide automatic setup of popular contribution-to-distribution schemes
Ethernet remote control/monitoring via DashBoard™ software. Advanced front panel display/user interface allows initial and basic configuration setup without needing connection to external network or remote control.
Dual-redundant internal power suppli
Five year warranty
Specifications
Electrical
Power: 100-250 VAC, 47-63 Hz, 12W
3G/HD/SD-SDI Inputs
Number of inputs: 2, each configurable as:
3G-SDI (SMPTE 424M)
HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M)
SD-SDI (SMPTE 259M) with EDH
Composite analog video (PAL/NTSC)
Audio Inputs Supported
Embedded SDI, AC-3 (optional)
(2) L/R pairs (max) of analog audio embed
Video Encoding
HD Video:
MPEG-4 AVC High profile at level 4.2 (HP@L4.2)
MPEG-4 AVC High profile at level 4.0 (HP@L4.0)
CBR, VBR
2Mbps to 30Mbps (configurable)
SD Video:
MPEG-4 AVC Main profile at level 3.0 (MP@L3.0)
CBR, VBR
1.5Mbps to 10 Mbps (configurable)
Audio Encoding
MPEG-1 layer II, 1 stereo pair base (Dolby pass-thru)
MPEG-4 AAC-LC up to 2 pairs
Lip sync adjustment
Video Resolution Supported
HD: 1920 x 1080p 60/50/30/29.97/25
1920 x 1080/1440i 25/29.97/30
720 x 1280/960/640p 59.94/50/30/29.97/25
SD: 576 x 720/528i 29.97fps
576 x 720/528i 25fps
Video Pre-Processing
Advanced adaptive spatial filtering
Closed Captions CEA 608B and CEA-708C
WSS/AFD
ASI Outputs
Number of outputs: 2, 75Ω BNC DVB-ASI
213Mbit/s maximum ASI TS bit-rate per port
Ethernet
Number of control/monitor connections: 2, redundant 10/100Base-T RJ-45
Number of transport outputs: 2, 100/1000Base-T RJ-45
ports, auto-negotiate or fixed speed
IPv4, IPv6, UDP, RTP
SMPTE 2022 ProMPEG FEC CoP3, ‘Forward Error
Correction’ (Row and Column)
Regulatory Compliance
CE: CE marked in accordance with 89/336/EEC, 72/23/EEC and 1999/5/EEC Directive
UL: UL approval
US FCC: Part 15
EMC: EN55022, EN55024, EN6100-3-2
Safety: IEC60950
RoHS: 2011/65/EU
WEEE: 2012/19/EU
Physical
Dimensions (WxDxH): 5.8 x 14 x 1.7 in (14.6 x 35.6 x 4.4 cm) (including component projection)
Operating Temperature/Humidity: 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C); 5% to 95% non-condensing
Diagrams
Block Diagram
Rear Panel Layouts
Notes:
- All models are available with unbalanced (RCA) analog audio inputs or balanced 3-wire analog audio inputs. Use –U suffix on part number for unbalanced-input unit (example: “BBG-1123-ENC-U”). Use –B suffix on part number for balanced-input unit (example: “BBG-1123-ENC-B”).
- Add Encoder Second Channel license options below may require unit to be returned to factory for ‘hardware board populate upgrade. Inquire with Customer Support for more information and details.
- Add Encoder Second Channel options cannot be used with -A8 (8-channel audio) models.
— Audio Capacity (Base and with Audio Add Option Licenses +2A or +UP-AAC) —
Base – (1) standard MP1L2 encoding license on 1 PID
Add PIDs:
- Can have 2 audio PIDs total (1 additional +2A license or 1 additional +UP-AAC license).
- Can expand up to 4 audio PIDs with -PIP license (3 additional +2A and/or 2 additional +UP-AAC licenses)
Note: BBG-1123-ENC-A8 models come standard with 4 x MP1L2 stereo encoders for full eight channels of audio support in a single ordering option.
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