Description
The AJA HELO H.264 Streamer & Recorder is a powerful, yet simple to use, H.264 streaming and recording stand-alone appliance. HELO brings both SDI and HDMI I/O into a single appliance with the ability to simultaneously stream out to your Content Delivery Network (CDN) as well as encode and record beautiful H.264 files to either SD, SDHC or SDXC cards, USB storage or NFS or CIFS mounted network-based storage simultaneously.
Key Features:
Portable and Ready-to-Use
- HELO Recorder can be used in live events, webcasts, production and locations
- Designed for continuous use
- Offers both HD-SDI and HDMI source inputs in a single device with the ability to encode up to 1080p 60 in H.264
- Streams out to your Content Delivery Network (CDN) and records to SD card, USB storage, or network-based storage simultaneously
Encode
- Encodes to H.264/MPEG-4 ensuring bandwidth efficiencies with widely compatible files from tablets to smartphones, desktops to smart TVs
- 2-channel stereo audio can be encoded at up to 24-bit 48 kHz at data rates ranging from 32 KB/s to 256 KB/s in MPEG-4-LC, allowing you to make an appropriate choice for your project’s needs
Stream
- USB connection and robust web-browser based UI for configuration
- The stream button delivers your project across the recorder’s Ethernet connection, which allows support for RTP/RTSP, RTMP as well as Unicast
Record
- Offers a dedicated record button right on the front panel for immediate recording
- Simply plug in your NTFS 3.1 or FAT 32 formatted USB drive, SD card, or connected network storage and start recording immediately
Mass Media
- H.264-based encoding not only ensures efficiently sized files, it also means you have multiple recording medium options
- Utilises USB thumbsticks, drives and RAIDs, common SD or SDHC media or network sharing across a switch
Built-In Webserver
- AJA eMini-Setup and recorder’s easy-to-use web-browser interface make it simple to setup, configure, and update firmware
- You can connect to the recorder either via its direct USB port to set static/dynamic IP addresses through AJA eMini-Setup software or over the network using the web server generated UI
Multiple Choices
- For Ki Pro or CION Users, the HELO Recorder expands your HD pipeline with up to 1080p60 support
- You can connect via 3G-SDI or HDMI and record H.264 proxy files for fast onsite portable editing on a laptop and stream your live capture or playback as needed
Specifications
| Video Formats | 2K: 2048 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 HD: 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 HD: 1080i 25, 29.97, 30 HD: 720p 50, 59.94, 60 SD: 525i, 625i (2K inputs are centre cut to 1080p and are only supported on SDI input) |
| Video Codec Support | H.264/MPEG-4 Encoder |
| Video Parameters | 100 KB/s to 20 MB/s (TBD) streamed output 100 KB/s to 20 MB/s (TBD) recorded output Up to 1080p60 Supports Baseline, Main and High 2.0, 3.0, 3.1, 4.0 and 4.1 level support |
| Video Input Digital | 1 x 3G-SDI, SMPTE-259/292/296/424, 10-bit Single Link 4:2:2, 4:4:4 (1 x BNC) 1 x HDMI Standard Type A connector HDMI v1.4a, RGB or YCbCr |
| Video Output Digital | 1 x 3G-SDI, SMPTE-292/296/424, 10-bit Single Link 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 (1 x BNC) 1 x HDMI Standard Type A connector HDMI v1.4a, RGB or YCbCr |
| Audio Encoding | 32 KB/s to 256 KB/s 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz 2-channel stereo MPEG-4 AAC-LC |
| Audio Input Digital | 2-channel, 24-bit SDI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous 2-channel, 24-bit HDMI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous |
| Audio Input Analogue | 2-channel, Analogue (Line Level, Unbalanced stereo 1 x 3.5 mm TRS connector) |
| Audio Output Digital | 2-channel, 24-bit SDI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous 2-channel, 24-bit HDMI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous |
| Audio Output Analogue | 2-channel, Analogue (Line Level, Unbalanced stereo 1 x 3.5 mm TRS connector) |
| Protocols | RTMP, RTSP/RTP, Unicast and Multi Unicast (3 to 10 Clients) |
| Storage | 1 x USB 2.0 slot, (Can be NTFS 3.1 or FAT32) 1 x SD Card slot, SD and SDHC cards (NTFS 3.1) Mounted Network Share |
| User Interface | Stream Button Record Button Web UI Simple Web Configuration via AJA eMini-Setup (OS X and PC) |
| Power | 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz Universal Input, +5-20 VDC 13 W Maximum |
| Environment | Operating Temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) Operating Relative Humidity: 10 to 90% non-condensing Operating Altitude: <10,000′ (3,000 m) Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40 to 140°F (-40 to 60°C) |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 7.0 x 4.7 x 1.0″ (18 x 14 x 26 cm) |
| Weight | 0.8 lb (0.4 kg) |