SMP Series Recording and Streaming
COVID-19 has resulted in schools shut all across the world. Globally, over 1.2 billion children are out of the classroom. As a result, education has changed dramatically, with the distinctive rise of e-learning, whereby teaching is undertaken remotely and on digital platforms.
There are several different options on the market for broadcasting a digital TV signal to your viewers. Some allow you to stream a signal to the internet and then down to your viewers, and some of them are even free (YouTube). But a school announcement broadcast shouldn’t be out on the web for all to view.
Lecture capture for online education was already skyrocketing in importance over the past few years. Now, it’s now become essential for all institutions In New Zealand and the Pacific. To help facilitate this, Extron developed the SMP Series, a high-performance recording and streaming processor for capturing and distributing AV sources and presentations. Designed for simple control and flexibility, it’s able to record and stream simultaneously and can stream at two different resolutions and bitrates concurrently using a range of transport protocols and session management options.
How easy to Configure
When it comes time to set up a recording, the system has a built-in calendar so you can automate the process by scheduling a start time. The unit supports iCal feeds, Google Calendar, and Microsoft Office 365/Exchange scheduling, as well as scheduling with the company’s integration with both Kaltura and Panopto. It also supports Kaltura and Opencast APIs, which can be used to streamline the process even more.
If you have any problems getting things started, AVW SSG has Extron certified technician who can assist you 7/12 on configuration as well as for troubleshooting.
the primary function of the device is to record and stream and not to be a production video switcher. a great option for anyone looking to make recordings of their streaming video. It provides a nice balance of power and intuitiveness, and has a wide array of features that provide all the tools needed without feeling cluttered. This would be ideal for use in corporate, education, government, healthcare, courtrooms, houses of worship, rental and staging, and many other applications.
The ExtronSMP-351 has been tested on the KCS network. Currently it is the only approved streaming media processor for KCS.
Download Whitepaper | SMP Series
Input
Video: 3 HDMI digital video (HDCP compliant), 1 component video (Y, R-Y, B-Y; interlaced, progressive, HD), or composite video
Optional: 1 SDI, HD-SDI, or 3G-SDI digital component video
Audio: 2 stereo, balanced or unbalanced, 1 with loop-through
Other: 1 front-panel female mini USB B, 2 rear panel USB type A
Resolution Range: 640×480 to 1920×1200 (reduced blanking), 480p, 480i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, NTSC, and PAL, sampled pixel for pixel
Output
Video: 2 H.264/AVC digital video over Ethernet 1 HDMI digital video (HDCP compliant)
Scaled Resolution: Archive/record: 480p, 720p, 1080p, 512×288, 1024×768, 1280×1024, custom
Confidence: 480p, 720p, 1080p, 512×288, 1024×768, 1280×1024, custom
Video Formats: H.264/AVC (Profile type: High, Main, Baseline. Profile level: 4.1, 4.0, 3.2, 3.1, 3.0)
Audio (Analog): 1 stereo, balanced/unbalanced
Audio (Digital): 1 stereo, HDMI (re-embedded local preview) 1 AAC-LC digital audio over Ethernet Processing
Video Compression: H.264/AVC (ITU H.264, ISO/IEC 14496-10) 4:2:0, 8-bit color
Video Bitrate: 200kbps to 10Mbps
Audio Compression: AAC-LC MPEG-4 (ISO/IEC 14496-3:2005)
Audio Sampling Rate: 16-bit, 48kHz or 44.1kHz sampling
General
Power Supply: Input: 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz
Power Consumption: 30 watts typical Dimensions: 1.7” H x 17.5” W x 11.5” D (1U high, full rack wide) (43mm H x 444mm W x 292mm D) Weight: 6.0lbs (2.7 kg)
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