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May 26th, 2009

HD Video In A 9 MHz Slot? Adtec + Mobile Satellite Connections Say "Yes"


Mobile Satellite Connection and Adtec Digital are working together to prove what MPEG 4 AVC has to offer clients.

Adttec mediaHUB HD-422 Using Adtec’s multi-CODEC mediaHUB™-HD 422 multi-format encoders, Mobile Satellite Connection has several MPEG 4 AVC based HD transmission solutions tested and ready. Mobile Satellite Connection discovered in Adtec Digital a perfect partner to help engineer the next generation of ground-breaking transmission solutions. The mediaHUB™-HD 422 enables Mobile Satellite Connection to offer contribution level HD video in a 9 MHz slot. This option offers significant savings in satellite time for international broadcasts as well as opening up some exciting multi-path possibilities. Another application involves transmitting raw camera footage back via multi-path HD on a single transponder to save on on-site production costs. By combining MPEG 4 AVC with DVB-S2 technology, the company is able to increase the amount of throughput available to offer the maximum flexibility to their clients. The mediaHUB™-HD 422 is a high and standard definition multi-CODEC work-horse. With the ability to encode any combination of HD or SD, MPEG 2 or MPEG 4 AVC with 4:2:0 or 4:2:2 color space, the the mediaHUB™-HD 422 supports past, present and future requirements. With support for 40 encoding profiles and auto-detection capability for resolution and frame rate, the mediaHUB™-HD 422 is ideal for contribution, distribution or studio encoding. Its rugged design makes it ideal for mobile contribution applications. The front panel LCD provides status monitoring and the push button interface allows easy configuration changes. An on-board web-based control application offers ease of use for distribution and studio encoding. This all-in-one rack mountable unit is designed with standards compliance in mind and can easily be integrated with other leading broadcast gear.