Osprey Talon Quad Channel Encoder

The Talon Quad Channel Encoder H.265 H.264 Streaming Appliance delivers professional multi channel encoding for broadcast, live streaming, and contribution workflows. Designed for high performance environments, it supports both HD and UHD signals, offering flexible input configurations and advanced compression technologies. Its compact hardware platform provides reliable operation for field production, studios, and mission critical streaming applications.

Featuring support for four 3G SDI inputs or a single 12G SDI input, the encoder handles up to four simultaneous HD channels or one UHD channel at frame rates up to 60 fps. With 10 bit 4:2:2 processing, HDR HLG support, and REC 709 and REC 2020 color spaces, it ensures high quality image reproduction across diverse workflows. Built in tools such as upscaling, downscaling, color space conversion, and deinterlacing expand compatibility and streamline integration.

The encoder offers a comprehensive range of streaming protocols, including RTMP, RTMPS, SRT, Zixi, WHIP, UDP, RTP, and RTSP, making it adaptable to broadcast, CDN delivery, and point to point links. Secure HTTPS management, a JSON REST API, VPN support, and advanced access control enhance deployment in professional networks. With video archiving options, embedded timecode, SCTE data, closed caption support, and robust construction, it is engineered for dependable long term use.

Key Features

• Four channel or single UHD encoding - Supports four 3G SDI inputs or one 12G SDI input for simultaneous HD encoding or a single 4K UHD stream.
• Advanced video compression - Encodes in H.265 HEVC or H.264 AVC with bitrates up to 100 Mbps for efficient, high quality delivery.
• Professional color and HDR support - Up to 10 bit 4:2:2 color, HDR HLG compatibility, and support for REC 2020 and REC 709 workflows.
• Extensive protocol support - Streams via RTMP, RTMPS, SRT, Zixi, WHIP, UDP, RTP, and RTSP for broad integration with platforms and decoders.
• Broadcast workflow features - Embedded timecode, SCTE 104 and SCTE 35, CEA 708 captions, SMPTE 2038 support, and JSON REST API.
• Built in signal processing - Includes upscaling, downscaling, color conversion, and deinterlacing for flexible source handling.
• Professional security and control - HTTPS management, password protection, Open VPN client, and IP whitelist or firewall options.
• Compact and robust hardware - Locking power jack, status LEDs, and GigE Ethernet port for reliable long term deployment.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Osprey Video Inc
• Model: UHD-QC
• SKU: 96-02046
• Video Inputs: 4 x 3G SDI or 1 x 12G SDI
• Audio Inputs: Embedded SDI audio, 8 channels per input
• Supported Video Formats: PAL 576i, NTSC 480i, 720p 23.98 to 60, 1080p 23.98 to 60, 1080i 50 to 60, UHD 23.98 to 60
• Color and HDR: Up to 10 bit 4:2:2, HDR HLG, REC 2020 and REC 709
• Streaming Protocols: RTMP, RTMPS, UDP, RTP, RTSP, Zixi, SRT, WHIP
• Output Channels: 4 channels (1 in UHD mode)
• Concurrent Input Channels: 4 channels (1 in UHD mode)
• Video Processing: Upscale, downscale, color space conversion, deinterlacing
• Video Compression: H.264 AVC, H.265 HEVC
• Encoding Control: Bitrates up to 100 Mbps, VBR or CBR
• Audio Compression: AAC LC, OPUS for UDP, RTP, SRT, Zixi, WHIP
• Audio Sample Rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
• Audio Bitrates: 64 kbps to 512 kbps
• Video Archiving: NVME storage not included, network storage supported
• Software Features: Timecode SMPTE 12M-2, SCTE 104 to SCTE 35, security features, remote firmware upgrade, NTP, JSON REST API, closed captions, SMPTE 2038, customizable notice banner, HTTPS management, Open VPN client, whitelist or firewall
• Hardware Features: Locking power jack, status LEDs, GigE Ethernet port
• Mechanical: 4.1 in x 13.5 in x 1.25 in, operating temp 0 to 40 C, humidity 5 percent to 95 percent, power 12 V at 18 W max