Kramer KDS-EN3 H.264 Encoder Recorder Streamer

The Kramer KDS-EN3 is an H.264 encoder for HDMI signals up to 1080p60. The KDS-EN3 provides unicast (one-to-one) or multicast (one-to-many) streaming to the KDS-DEC3 decoder or computers running VLC software. KDS-EN3 can also record content to a network drive for later access.

Key Features

• AVC Support - MPEG-4 using H.264 & AAC codecs
• Built-in Scaling and Frame Rate Control - For lower bandwidth consumption when distributing over the network
• Open Encoding - Enable software decoding through VLC player'software
• Standard Ethernet Network Operation - 10/100/1000Mb
• Video Support - HDMI
• Audio Support - HDMI or analog
• Streaming Support - Unicast and multicast through RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol)
• KDS-EN3 Manager Software - Allows remote management of the KDS-EN3 network including auto detection and discovery of KDS-EN3/KDS-DEC3 units on a subnet
• Manual & Scheduled Recording - To network storage option on encoders
• RS-232 Virtualization - From encoder to decoder
• AV distribution systems with one or more sources and many displays in schools, universities and public venues
• Long-distance transmission of signals using existing wires and infrastructure in corporate offices, government applications
• Advanced applications where functions such as recording, archiving, scaling and more are required

Technical Specifications

Inputs
1 HDMI, 1 unbalanced stereo audio on a 3.5mm mini jack (line in)
Outputs
1 HDMI, 1 VGA on a 15 pin HD connector, 1 unbalanced stereo audio on a 3.5mm mini jack
Ports
1 Ethernet on an RJ-45 connector, 1 RS-232 on a 9-pin D-sub connector
Video Single Channel HD
Up to 1920x1080p60 and 1920x1200(60Hz)
Compression Standard
H.264/Mpeg4 Part 10 (AVC)
Profiles
Baseline, Main, High
Levels
Up to 4.2
Bit Rates
100Kbps to 25Mbps
Rate Control
CBR, VBR, adjustable GOP (Group Of Pictures) size
Audio Compression Standard
MPEG4 AAC-LC
Channels
2 channel (stereo), HDMI with digital L-PCM audio
Analog Sample Frequency
32, 44.1, and 48kHz
Bit Rates
96, 128, 192, and 256Kbps
Input Resolutions
1920 × 1200, 1920 × 1080, 1680 × 1050, 1600 × 1200, 1600 × 900, 1440 × 900, 1400 × 1050, 1360 × 768, 1280 × 1024, 1280 × 960, 1280 × 720, 1024 × 768, 800 × 600, 720 × 576, 720 × 480, and 640 × 480.
Output Resolutions
1600 × 900, 1440 × 900, 1400 × 1050, 1366 × 768, 1360 × 768, 1280 × 1024
Maximum Unicast Connections
8
Power Consumption
5V DC, 3A max
Operating Temperature
0 deg to +40 deg C (32 deg to 104 deg F)
Storage Temperature
-40 deg to +70 deg C (-40 deg to 158 deg F)
HUMIDITY: 10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing.
Dimensions
21.6cm × 2.6cm × 10.7cm (8.5 × 1.0 × 4.0 inches)
Weight
0.36kg (0.26kg)
Included Accessories
Power supply, power cord, plastic bracket set