All things related to multicast

[Bob Gerdes <>]

On Tue, 27 Jul 2010, Frank Fulchiero wrote:

> We ended up buying a HaiVision Makito, in case anyone is interested.
> It seems, though, than no-one is making a poor H.264 encoder these days!
> Went nuts comparing features..
> We just started testing it, and you can see the SAPs in VLC.
> Connecticut College AVC-HD (6 mbps) and AVC-SD (1.5 mpbs).
> The bit rates are probably too low, but adequate for low-motion.
> Thanks to all for your feedback.
> If you feel like testing, and  have problems receiving the streams, please
> let me know.
> Funny, it works on almost every computer here except my Mac Book, even when
> reinstalling VLC after deleting preferences. Have to dig deeper.

there is a couple of issues regarding the versions of H.264 used by makito 
vs older ppc macs (H.264 versions and cpu speed plays into this).

> Thanks,
> Frank
>
> On Tue, May 18, 2010 at 8:42 AM, Frank Fulchiero 
> <>
>  wrote:
>
> > 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