Product discontinued. See 9223-D, BBG-1300-FR for replacement.
BBG-1123-ENC2
Dual-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-ENC2 Dual-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-ENC2 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-ENC2 appears in DashBoard just like any other device.) The BBG-1123-ENC2 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-ENC2 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 two ASI outputs, the BBG-1123-ENC2 provides two 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-ENC2 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 single encoding channel configuration. For BBG-1123-ENC single-channel encoder models information, please see BBG-1123-ENC.

Note: When ordering the BBG-1123-ENC2, you have the option to choose either RTMP – Balanced or Unbalanced Analog Audio Input:

  • BBG-1123-ENC2-B
    Dual-Channel SD MPEG-4 Encoder with H.264 SD with Balanced 3-wire (Pheonix connector) Analog Audio Inputs
  • BBG-1123-ENC2-U
    Dual-Channel SD MPEG-4 Encoder with H.264 SD with Unbalanced (RCA) Analog Audio Inputs
  • BBG-1123-ENC2-HD-I-B
    Dual-Channel HD/SD MPEG-4 Encoder with H.264 SD/HD up to 1080i with Balanced 3-wire (Pheonix connector) Analog Audio Inputs
  • BBG-1123-ENC2-HD-I-U
    Dual-Channel HD/SD MPEG-4 Encoder with H.264 SD/HD up to 1080i with Unbalanced (RCA) Analog Audio Inputs
  • BBG-1123-ENC2-HD-P-B
    Dual-Channel 3G/HD/SD MPEG-4 Encoder with H.264 SD/HD up to 1080p with Balanced 3-wire (Pheonix connector) Analog Audio Inputs
  • BBG-1123-ENC2-HD-P-U
    Dual-Channel 3G/HD/SD MPEG-4 Encoder with H.264 SD/HD up to 1080p with Unbalanced (RCA) Analog Audio Inputs
BBG-1123-ENC2

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

Multi-angle support allows creation of transport streams with two synchronized video PIDs

Optional support for additional audio pairs per encoded output

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 supplies

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
Dual-channel 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)
Dual channel 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, up to 2 stereo pairs 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 Outputs
Number of 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

Note: When ordering the BBG-1123-ENC2, you have the option to choose either RTMP – Balanced or Unbalanced Analog Audio Input:

  • BBG-1123-ENC2-B
    Dual-Channel SD MPEG-4 Encoder with H.264 SD with Balanced 3-wire (Pheonix connector) Analog Audio Inputs
  • BBG-1123-ENC2-U
    Dual-Channel SD MPEG-4 Encoder with H.264 SD with Unbalanced (RCA) Analog Audio Inputs
  • BBG-1123-ENC2-HD-I-B
    Dual-Channel HD/SD MPEG-4 Encoder with H.264 SD/HD up to 1080i with Balanced 3-wire (Pheonix connector) Analog Audio Inputs
  • BBG-1123-ENC2-HD-I-U
    Dual-Channel HD/SD MPEG-4 Encoder with H.264 SD/HD up to 1080i with Unbalanced (RCA) Analog Audio Inputs
  • BBG-1123-ENC2-HD-P-B
    Dual-Channel 3G/HD/SD MPEG-4 Encoder with H.264 SD/HD up to 1080p with Balanced 3-wire (Pheonix connector) Analog Audio Inputs
  • BBG-1123-ENC2-HD-P-U
    Dual-Channel 3G/HD/SD MPEG-4 Encoder with H.264 SD/HD up to 1080p with Unbalanced (RCA) Analog Audio Inputs
Diagrams

Block Diagram

Rear Panel Layouts

Options

Software Options

+RIST/ARQ-ENC

RIST RTP/ARQ Support License Option (per unit)

Automatic Repeat Request, Error Correction Assigned For Live Video Over IP / Internet Based on the Reliable Internet Streaming Transport (RIST) Standard

+UP-AAC

AAC Audio License

AAC Audio License; Add (1) AAC-LC Stereo Channel

+2A

Additional Audio Pair License

Allows an additional audio pair (from an SDI embedded pair) to be encoded along with base single-pair embedding.

+SMPTE2022

Support License Option

SMPTE-2022 Support License Option (per unit)

+SCTE104-TCP

Frame-Accurate SCTE-35 Trigger with SCTE-104 over TCP signaling option (per-path based)

+D-SD-HD-I

Upgrade License; Upgrade (1) SD Channel to HD up to 1080i

+D-SD-HD-P

Upgrade License; Upgrade (1) SD Channel to HD up to 1080p

+D-HD-I-HD-P

Upgrade License; Upgrade (1) HD 1080i Channel to HD 1080p

Hardware Options

BBG-1300-TRAY

1RU mounting tray for three BBG-1300-FR units

Secure BBG units in a rack for mobile applications.

Note:

  • All models are available with unbalanced (RCA) analog audio inputs or balanced 3-wire (Phoenix connector) analog audio inputs. Use –U suffix on part number for unbalanced-input unit (example: “BBG-1123-ENC2-U”). Use –B suffix on part number for balanced-input unit (example: “BBG-1123-ENC2-B”).
  • Unless indicated as program channel or audio channel pair license, licenses below are device-based ‘licenses and require only one license per unit.
  • Options denoted as “+” are software-based options which can be fitted on new product at ‘ordering or field-installed as a software upload upgrade. Options denoted as “-” are hardware-based ‘options which are factory-installed upon ordering, or factory-installed by returning fielded product to
    ‘Cobalt for option installation.

 

— Audio Capacity (Base and with Audio Add Option Licenses +2A or +UP-AAC) —

Base – (2) standard MP1L2 encoding licenses on 2 PIDs.
Add PIDs:

  • Can have 4 audio PIDs total (2 additional +2A licenses or 2 additional +UP-AAC licenses).
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