Vela’s Hydra MultiFormatHD Encoder design
is a realtime, hardware based encoding solu-
tion intended for a broad range of
professional applications. The Hydra
MultiFormatHD Encoder solution supports
High Definition H.264 (AVC) and MPEG-2
encoding at 1920x1080i and 1280x720P resolu-
tions at both NTSC and PAL frame rates, and
1920x1080P encoding up to 30 frames per sec-
ond. Additionally, the Hydra MultiFormatHD
Encoder supports Standard Definition H.264
(AVC) and MPEG-2 encoding profiles in both
NTSC and PAL, making it one of the most
flexible encoding solutions on the market.
Based on Vela’s Emmy winning hardware
encoding and video processing technology,
the Hydra Encoder produces unparalleled
video quality across a broad spectrum of bit
rates and resolutions. The Hydra Encoder is
in a PCIe form factor available as part of a complete turn key solution for end users or as
the underlying encoding technology for System Integrators and Original Equipment
Manufacturers.
Full resolution (720x480) Standard Definition encoding is possible at bitrates as low as 300
kbps with remarkable video quality and High Definition (1920x1080i or 1280x720P) can be
encoded at bitrates as low as 750 kbps.
The Hydra MultiFormatHD supports HD-SDI/SD-SDI and 3G SDI inputs with embedded
audio encoding. Support for EIA 708B and 608B closed captioning is available for broad-
cast and cable applications as well as access to other VANC data.
The Hydra MultiFormatHD also supports streaming via IP in Unicast or Multicast modes
using UDP or RTP.
The encoding solution incorporates an intuitive, easy to use graphical user interface (GUI),
for ease of operation within a time-saving and user-friendly encoding environment.
ADVERTISING CONTENT DISTRIBUTION
HDTV/SDTV BROADCASTING
POINT-OF-INFORMATION (POI)
INTRANET UNICAST OR MULTICAST
HD/SD H.264 (AVC) AND MPEG2
ASI OUTPUT
IP OUTPUT OVER UDP OR RTP
708/608 CLOSED CAPTIONING SUPPORT
INTUITIVE EASY TO USE GRAPHICAL USER
INTERFACE
Hydra MultiFormat MPEG-2, H.264 (AVC) Hardware Encoder
Professional Broadcast Encoder
• Realtime encoding of HD or SD H.264 (AVC)
• Realtime encoding HD or SD MPEG-2
• PAL and NTSC television formats
• HD/SD/3G SDI Inputs
• Closed Caption support EIA-708B and 608
• SDI Embedded audio support
• Dolby
®
Digital bitstream pass-through audio
• MPEG1 Layer 2
• AAC LC and AAC HE
• Intuitive, easy to use end-user GUI
• File Storage output
• DVB/ASI output
• IP output over UDP or RTP and RTSP
• IP Unicast and Multicast support
• 1920 x 1080P @ 24/25/29.97/30
• 1920 x 1080I @ 25/29.97/30
• 1280 x 720P @ 50/59.94/60
• 720/704/640/544/528/352x480 @ 29.97
• 720/704/640/544/528/352x576 @ 25
ENCODE PARAMETERS
MPEG Standard
MPEG-2 HD: MP@HL up to 65 Mbps
MPEG-2 SD: MP@ML up to 15 Mbps
H.264 HD: HP@L4.1 up to 65 Mbps
H.264 SD: HP@L3.1 up to 14 Mbps
Stream Format
H.264 AVC- MP4 File format or MPEG2 Transport Stream
MPEG2-Transport Stream
GOP Structure
I, IBP, IBBBP, IP open or closed
GOP Size
Programmable up to 300 frames
Audio Mode
MPEG-1 layer 2, AAC LC, HE AAC
Audio Sampling Rate
48 kHz
System Specifications
• 1 RU Rackmount Chassis Dimensions (WxHxD) 17.2 x
1.7 x 19.85 in. (437 x 43 x 504 mm)
• Gross Weight: 38 lbs. (17.3 kg.)
• 2.66 GHz Intel Dual Core Processor with 2 GB RAM
• 4 SATA Drive Bays with DVD ROM Drive (1 x 1 TB Drive
included)
• RAID 0 / 1 / 5 / 10 supported on Motherboard
• Power Supply: 100 - 240 VAC auto-range rated at 300W
Environment
• Operating Temperature:+10° to +35° C(+50° to +95° F)
• Operating Relative Humidity: 8% to 90% (non
condensing)
Video Signal Inputs
• SD SDI
• HD SDI
• HD SDI 3G
Audio Signal Inputs
• SDI Embedded
MPEG Outputs
• Local or Network File Storage
• DVB/ASI
• IP Unicast or Multicast over UDP or RTP
5540 Rio Vista Drive • Clearwater FL 33760 • Phone 727-507-5300 • Fax 727-507-5312
Vela, Argus, MediaAdvantage, RecordAdvantage, CineCast, CineView, and Spectrum are trademarks or registered trademarks of Vela Research LP. Dolby is a trademark of
Dolby Laboratories. Other product names mentioned are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies. All information con-
tained herein is accurate at time of printing and is subject to change without notice. ©2010 Vela Research LP. All rights reserved. Rev. 01-2006.
