The Electra-8000 Universal Encoder is an industry-leading general-purpose encoding platform that ensures the highest video output quality while simultaneously supporting multiple output formats including MPEG2/H.264 SD/HD.
Video Specifications
Video Compression and Bitrate (CBR/VBR) 4:2:0 Encoding:
MPEG-2MP@ML(1 to 15 Mbps)
MPEG-2MP@HL(2 to 24 Mbps)
MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) MP@L3 (0.3 to 8 Mbps)
MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) HP@L4 (1 to 20 Mbps)
Video Processing: LookAhead Multi-Channel Processing
Scene cutting and fade-in/fade-out detection
Dynamic GOP management with adaptive I-frame and B-frame insertion.
Automatic input format (1080i or 720p) detection and switching
Video Input Filtering:
Motion Compensated Temporal Filtering (MCTF)
Horizontal filtering, closed-loop filtering
Aspect Ratio: 4:3 and 16:9
Standard definition resolution and frame rate: Vertical: 576i@25, 480i@29.97
High Definition Resolution and Frame Rate: 720P @50 and 59.94, x 1280 and 960 pixels 1080i@25
and 29.97, 1080PsF24, x1920, 1440, 1280, and 960 pixels
Auxiliary resolution: Optional: 96x96, 128x96 (AVC MP@L1.3)
Up conversion: 480i29.97 to 720P59.94 or 1080i29.97
576i25 to 720p50 or 1080i25
Audio Specifications
Input Type: SDI Embed, Optional Module: Digital AES
Number of Channels (Native Encoding): Each service can have up to 3 pairs of stereo or 1 5.1 channel.
Audio Formats: MPEG-1 Layer II, Dolby Digital (AC-3), AAC,
HE AAC (v1 and v2) native encoding
AC-3 and AAC/HE AAC Passthrough
DolbyE input transcoding to Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus
Operating modes: Mono, Stereo
Encoding Bitrate: MPEG Audio Layer II: 56 to 384 kbps
Dolby Digital (AC-3): 56 to 384 kbps
AAC: 32 to 384 kbps / HE AAC: 32 to 128 kbps
Sampling frequency: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
THD+ Noise: < 0.05% at 1 kHz with 48 kHz sampling
Frequency response: < 3 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz at 384 kbps / 48 kHz
Input and Output
Video Input: Up to 4 channels of serial digital input, compliant with SMPTE 259M (SD-SDI) or SMPTE 292M (HD-SDI) standards, 75 Ω BNC connectors.
Audio Input: Default: Embedded audio; Up to 3 stereo pairs or 1 multichannel
Transmission Output: MPEG-2 Transport Stream in UDP/IP format
System Management
NMX Digital Business Manager, Standalone Web User Interface
Power Supply
Input Voltage: 85-132 VAC or 170-264 VAC 42-60 VDC
AC Frequency: 47 ~ 63Hz
Typical Power: ELC-8010 110W (1 channel)
ELC-8020 160W (2 channels)
ELC-8030 210W (3 channels)
ELC-8040 260W (4 channels)
Environmental Requirements
System Cooling: 9 fans, front intake, side exhaust.
Operating temperature: 32-106℉/0-40℃
Storage temperature: -4-176℉/-20-80℃
Operating humidity: <95% non-condensing
Electromagnetic Compatibility:
FCC Part 15 Class A
CE mark (EN 55022 Class A, EN50082-1:1997)
Structural Parameters
Dimensions: 1.75 inches (H) × 19 inches (W) × 24 inches (D) 4.45 cm (H) × 48.26 cm (W) × 60.69 cm (D)
Weight: 11kg