NCast PR-HD-Basic-P 720p Audio Video Compact Podium Presentation Recorder

The PR-HD-BASIC-M captures video, audio and computer feeds together into a combined HD video that records the entire presentation to the very popular H.264/MP4 open standard. The PR-HD-BASIC-M may also simultaneously stream the resulting file either locally within a network or across the internet with the NCast Presentation Server or other content delivery services.

The PR-HD-BASIC-M introduces support for up to WUXGA (1920x1200) input resolutions with up to WXGA (1280x720) capture resolutions and PiP (Picture-In-Picture) video and graphics overlay. The unit is a dedicated hardware solution that combines simple operation with a powerful set of features. Enjoy universal interoperability with any RGB/DVI source: laptops, PCs, MACs, document cameras, diagnostic equipment, etc.

Key Features

• Captureseveral multimedia feeds: graphics, video, and audio
• Composethese feeds with PiP into a single multimedia stream
• Encodethe stream into a standard MP4 (H.264) file
• Castthat file on the Internet using realtime streaming protocols
• Archivethe stream for on-demand viewing
• Supports up to WUXGA (1920x1200) input and WXGA (1280x720) capture and streaming capabilities
• Recorded archives auto-upload to a VOD server. H.264 encoding is compatible with Flash Media players
• Archiving feature captures any source for later download or remote viewing
• Audio input is fully synchronized with the video and graphics presentation for flawless playback
• User-defined preset templates simplify session setup

Technical Specifications

GRAPHIC AND VIDEO INPUTS:
DVI-I (Laptops, HD Video)
RGB (DB15), Y-Pr-Pb
HDMI
Display Port
Composite Video
Supports: WUXGA, WXGA, XGA, SVGA, 720p, and 1080p
GRAPHICS RESOLUTIONS & PERFORMANCE:
Simultaneously records and streams up to 720p (1280x720) at 30 fps
GRAPHICS OUTPUTS:
WXGA (1280x720)
Y-Pb-Pr or RGB (DB15) 16.7 M colors, wide-screen displays
VGA loopback output connector
GRAPHICAL OVERLAYS:
Add JPEG, PNG, and GIF images to the final screen composition
Dynamic text overlays add real-time titles and text
GRAPHICS COMPRESSION:
H.264 (ISO/IEC 14496-10)
AUDIO:
MP4, AAC (ISO 14496-3), Low Complexity Profile
Input Sampling, 16 Bits, 44.1 kHz
Input, Stereo, Line-In & Mic-In on 3.5mm Jack (PC Audio type)
Output, Stereo, Line Out, 3.5mm Jack (PC Audio type)
XLR Audio Level-Line Input Support, Mono only
NETWORK INTERFACE:
RJ-45 (LAN, DSL, Cable Modem), Ethernet 10/100 Mbps, DHCP
COMMUNICATION PROTOCOLS:
Multicast, Unicast, HTTP, HTTPS, UDP, TCP/IP, RTP, RTCP, RTSP, RTMP,
DHCP, NTP, FTP, SFTP, Telnet, SMTP, SNMP
EXTERNAL INTERFACES:
Serial RS-232 port on DB-9 connector, USB, Power Connector
ENCODING BITRATES:
Graphics 128 Kbps to 5 Mbps
Audio 16 Kbps to 128 Kbps
ENTERPRISE SYSTEM MANAGEMENT:
Serial Crestron/AMX compatibility (Serial, Telnet, HTTP)
iCalendar support (Google Calendar)
Optional Java or Python Systems Manager
NCast Management Dashboard
ARCHIVE FEATURES SOLID STATE DISK:
Archive and record options - 32/64/128 GB storage
Archives stored as MP4 files or H.264 files (ISO 14496-14)
Playback using Windows Media Player, Quicktime, VLC, etc
Audio using MP4 AAC (ISO 14496-3)
Metadata index files with title, author, and subject
Saves to USB
Automated FTP and SSH FTP file push
Upload to NCast Presentation Server or Kaltura
Closed Caption SRT files
SETUP:
USB Stick for IP Settings
USER INTERFACE CONTROLS:
Capture size, Resolution and Aspect ratio
Graphics overlay positioning (vertical, horizontal)
PiP size, location (Overlap or Side-by-side)
Brightness, contrast, sharpness, saturation, hue
Audio Input Gain, Audio Output Volume
Dynamic text overlays, Closed Caption controls and Chapters
User-defined channel preset templates
STREAMING CAPABILITIES:
Multicast, RTSP or RTMP Unicast to a Streaming Server
Flash Player, Quicktime, HTML5, DivX, VLC, and others supported
SECURITY:
Embedded Linux OS, HTTPS, SSL Certificate, SSH FTP
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
8.25 W (209.6mm) x 10.25 L (260.3mm) x 2.5 H (63.5mm), 3 lbs (1.4 kg)
POWER GREEN DESIGN:
Power Consumption: 30 Watts, 12V DC In
Power Supply: External AC Adapter 100-240V 50/60 Hz-60W
ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATION:
Operating Temperature: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F)
Non-operating Temperature: -40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F)
Operating Relative Humidity: 8% to 90% (non-condensing)
Non-operating Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing)
REGULATORY:
FCC Part-15 Class A
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
EMD Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
RoHS Compliant 2002/95/EC