Encoder pipesPRO

Overview of encoder pipes responsible for compressing raw audio and video into efficient transmission formats.

Overview

Encoder pipes handle the compression of incoming uncompressed or lightly–compressed signals into codecs suitable for contribution, distribution, or recording.

Common Capabilities

  • Selectable codecs (H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, JPEG XS, MPEG-2 – depending on license)
  • Adjustable bitrate (CBR / VBR / capped VBR)
  • GOP structure control (I-frame distance, open/closed GOP)
  • Rate control tools (VBV buffer sizing)
  • Profile / level selection
  • Latency presets (ultra-low / low / normal)

Typical Use Cases

  • Live contribution to a remote MCR
  • Redundant multi-profile outputs (high + proxy)
  • Recording mezzanine + streaming profile simultaneously