LiveU Solo Live Streaming Video Encoder

LiveU Solo offers the best-in-class ‘plug and play’ live streaming bonding solution, bringing LiveU’s broadcasting expertise to the online media market.

Solo video encoder only - cellular modems must be purchased separately. For use with virtual server only (no LiveU Central) - LRT virtual cloud server sold separately. No Data Bridge functionality. SDI+HDMI Inputs. First year warranty and 2-Hour LiveU Internal battery included.

RELIABLE TRANSPORT
This robust and high-quality encoder is based on LiveU’s field-proven bonding technology, 10 industry patents, and integral LRT (LiveU Reliable Transport) protocol. Optimized for video performance, Solo delivers the rock-solid video streams LiveU is known for by using LRT’s integral adaptive bit rate and forward error correction technology.

FULLY INTEGRATED SOLUTION
Designed to fIt'seamlessly with web streaming workflows, LiveU Solo connects automatically to Facebook, Wowza Streaming Cloud, as well as other popular CDNs, OVPs and YouTube Live. Solo can be managed and controlled remotely via a web interface or smartphone.

On the transmission side, and as part of the overall streaming solution, this small, easy-to-use encoder includes full bonding capabilities.

Technical Specifications

INTEGRATED UNIT
Audio/video encoder, micro SD card, internal battery
PORTABILITY
Custom design, professional-grade side-pouch, belt-attachment or camera mounted
VIDEO INPUT RESOLUTIONS
1080p50/60/25/30/24, 1080i50/60, 720p50/60/25/30/24, PAL, NTSC
HW INTERFACES
4G on the HW interfaces
VIDEO ENCODER
H.264 AVC high profile
AUDIO ENCODER
AAC-LC
VIDEO TRANSPORT
RTP
SIMULTANEOUS BONDING
Up to 2 x 4G LTE/3G cellular or WiMAX network links, additionally supports internal Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity
SUPPORTED TECHNOLOGIES
4G LTE, HSPA+, HSUPA, HSDPA, UMTS, CDMA EVDO Rev 0/A/B, Mobile WiMAX, and internal Wi-Fi 802.11 a,b,g & n support
MULTI-PROFILE SELECTION
Maximum Quality mode for increased resiliency in congested/noisy networks
MULTI-TARGET OUTPUT
Diverse A/V output through SDI and H.264 streams including connectivity for CDNs
POWER SOURCES
Internal battery - 2 hours
LOCAL CONTROL
Full monitoring and control using local screen and joystick interface
REMOTE CONTROL
Full web-based remote control from smartphones, laptops, tablets or web browsers
PREVIEW
Video preview; per-network cellular connectivity status incl. throughput, network delay etc.
RESILIENCY & QUALITY LRT (LIVEU RELIABLE TRANSPORT)
Proprietary algorithms such as automatic Adaptive Bit Rate (ABR), automatic Forward Error Correction (FEC) and other lost packet recovery algorithms; video encoding bit rate is set automatically
PROFESSIONAL FEATURES
End-to-end low latency mode; video and audio indicators
PHYSICAL & INTERFACES
DATA2 x USB 2.0, miniUSB, RJ-45 Ethernet, 3.5mm in/out audio jack, micro SD
DIMENSIONS
95mm x 132mm x 43mm / 3.7” x 5.19” x 1.7” (W x H x D)
WEIGHT
518g (1lb) with battery
TEMPERATURE
Operating: -5C to +45C (23F to 113F)