All things related to multicast

[Frank Fulchiero <>]

Hi all, we are looking to purchase an SD/HD H.264 encoder.

Basic requirements are:

1. Be able to ingest 480i, 720p, 1080i, 1080p video through HDMI and  
analog component, and output same resolutions.
2. Be able to ingest separate audio, balanced and unbalanced
3. Be able to create multicast transport H.264/AVC streams to be  
decoded by latest VLC in OSX and Windows.
4. Be able to create SAPs detectable by latest VLC in OSX and Windows  
in default install.
5. Web based admin interface
6. Wide range of encoding bit rates...1 to 18 mbps.
7. Portable
8. Cost less than $9,000

I'm comparing the Visionary Solutions AVN441HD/AVN422HD with the  
HaiVision Makito 290E-DVI, it appears they both offer the above. There  
are other requirements, but the above are the major ones, and both  
units seem to support the lesser ones also.

We have two Visionary Solutions AVN420s now, and are very happy with  
them, but the Makito looks nice also.
HaiVision has merged with Video Furnace

Anyone have direct recent experience with either of the above products  
or companies?
You can reply off list if you want.
Or any other suggestions?

Thanks,
Frank Fulchiero
Digital Media Specialist
Connecticut College
860-439-5006