A next generation HD streaming appliance

Video streaming from high-definition video sources has reached a new level of quality and performance with the Niagara 7500. Designed for professional broadcasting applications, this powerful streaming appliance simplifies the complex workflows often associated with the transformation and delivery of high-definition video over IP and mobile networks.

Simplicity without sacrificing functionality

The Niagara 7500 accepts standard- or high-definition video through its SDI interface, and an SDI loop-out facilitates workflow. A key feature of its video processing capability is that it can switch on-the-fly between standard- or high-definition sources, without having to re-initialize the system. Audio inputs include analog stereo, two channels of AES/EBU and up to eight stereo pairs of embedded SDI audio. Its powerful video pre-processing features include closed-caption extraction and rendering, de-interlacing, inverse telecine, bitmap overlay, scaling and cropping.

Loaded with feature-rich streaming tools

The Niagara 7500 comes standard with ViewCast SimulStream® technology, which allows a single video source to generate several video streams simultaneously in Windows Media® and Flash® H.264® formats. It also comes with Niagara SCX remote management software so you can control all its key features through an easy-to-use Web interface. And, it comes pre-loaded with a self-documenting software development kit (SDK) so you can customize the software for your specific workflow.

Legendary Reliability

In today’s digital media market, integrating highly reliable technology to deliver multi-platform experiences is a must. With the Niagara 7500 you get peace of mind knowing it is built on the award-winning quality of ViewCast Osprey® technology.

Encoding Formats:

• Windows Media® (Silverlight® compatible) SD and HD
• Adobe® Flash® H.264

Monitoring:

• LCD status display
• Video presence indicator
• Stereo audio headset (3.5 mm)
• Front confidence monitor

Inputs:

Video:

• SDI (standard definition and high definition) (1 x BNC)

Audio:

• Embedded SDI Audio (16 channels or 8 stereo pair)
• AES/EBU (4 channels or 2 stereo pair)
• Balanced stereo (2 x XLR)
• Unbalanced stereo (2 x RCA)

Video Format:

• SMPTE 259M and 292M SDI standards

Connectivity:

• USB ports: x 3 - 2 rear panel, 1 front panel
• Ethernet: x 2, 1 Gbit

Software:

• Niagara SCX® with Web interface
• Simulstream®

Hardware:

• Dual Quad core processors
• 6 GB RAM
• 1 terabyte SATA HDD
• Osprey® 700e HD technology

Pre-Processing:

• Scaling, cropping, de-interlacing, inverse telecine, closed-caption rendering

Weight:

• 35 lbs. (14.1 Kgs)

Dimensions:

• 2U rack mount appliance (2RU x 17" W x 22" D)
  (2RU x 43.18 cm W x 55.88 cm D)

Power:

• 400 W power supply

Package Contents:

• Rack slide rails
• Rack handles
• Rubber feet

Hardware Warranty:

• 1 year limited hardware warranty