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IP MULTICODER Broadcast encoder and decoder software for Windows and Linux or a 1U hardware appliance

1U Hardware Appliance

A complete 1U rackmount server for broadcast encoding, decoding and transcoding. Work with SRT, RTMP and UDP through browser-based control. Also available as standalone Windows and Linux software.

Edition
Complete 1U hardware appliance
Transport
SRT · RTMP · UDP MPEG-TS
Hardware
Complete 1U server · 2, 4 or 6 channels

Channel capacity depends on codec, resolution and configuration.

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Rear I/O · 8× SDI PCIe broadcast video I/O with eight SDI connectors, network/management I/O and server power section.
1U Rackmount Hardware Appliance 8× SDI Rear I/O SRT / RTMP / UDP Web Management

1U Server Appliance

Turnkey System
Form factorProfessional 19-inch 1U rackmount chassis for MCR, studio, headend and teleport installations.
Video I/OConfigured with professional SDI input/output hardware according to required channel count.
Channels2CH, 4CH and 6CH configurations depending on codec, resolution and selected processing hardware.
OperationDelivered as a complete managed encoder/decoder appliance for continuous 24/7 broadcast use.
Product Family

Choose the channel density you need

Choose a channel configuration for your software or 1U server deployment. Processing capacity depends on the host system, codec and resolution.

IP Multicoder 2

Compact Contribution

2 channels

For remote studios, bureaus and compact contribution points requiring professional SDI/IP encoding or decoding.

  • Encoder / decoder mix
  • H.264 / H.265 processing
  • SRT, RTMP and UDP
  • Web Management
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IP Multicoder 6

High Density

6 channels

For higher-density ingest, distribution and multi-channel broadcast facilities requiring centralized processing.

  • High channel density
  • Mixed encode / decode roles
  • UDP unicast / multicast
  • Central web supervision
Request Configuration

IP Multicoder Software

Software for Windows & Linux

WindowsWindowsLinux TuxLinux

Run IP Multicoder on your own Windows or Linux system. Encode, decode, transcode and convert live streams with browser-based control. The application is available as a separate software licence.

Software
Windows / Linux application
Transport
SRT · RTMP · UDP MPEG-TS
Deployment
Your compatible workstation or server

Channel capacity depends on codec, resolution and configuration.

Software Application

Windows / Linux
DeploymentRuns as an application on supported Windows or Linux workstations and servers.
Video I/OSDI workflows use compatible video I/O hardware and drivers for the selected operating system.
RolesEncoder, decoder, transcoder and protocol gateway functionality without purchasing a complete appliance.
LicensingLicense the application separately for your own compatible Windows or Linux system.
Inside IP Multicoder

Explore the control interface.

A closer look at encoding, routing and source management.

Supported SDI I/O

Professional cards. Flexible deployment.

IP Multicoder supports compatible AJA and Blackmagic Design DeckLink cards for SDI workflows. Select compatible hardware and drivers for your Windows or Linux system, or specify the I/O configuration of your 1U appliance.

AJA PCIe SDI card product illustration
Supported SDI card

AJA

Professional SDI input and output for compatible IP Multicoder deployments.

Compatible card and driver selection depends on your operating system and workflow.
Blackmagic Design DeckLink PCIe SDI card
Supported SDI card

Blackmagic Design DeckLink

Flexible SDI input and output for compatible IP Multicoder deployments.

Card selection depends on the required I/O configuration.
Broadcast capabilities

Redundancy, stream monitoring and DAB Gateway

Extend your broadcast workflow with these supported IP Multicoder capabilities.

Supported

Redundancy

Support for redundant broadcast workflows. The redundancy configuration is selected to match your deployment.

Supported

ETSI TR 101 290

Transport-stream monitoring support based on TR 101 290 for broadcast stream checks.

Supported

DAB Gateway

DAB Gateway support for digital radio workflows alongside video encoding, decoding and IP gateway roles.

Flexible I/O

SDI in. IP out. IP in. SDI out.

Build encoder, decoder and gateway workflows without changing platforms.

Inputs

Source Side
SDIProfessional HD/SD SDI capture through supported broadcast I/O hardware.
HDMI / AnalogueSupported through compatible capture hardware where required.
SRTListener or caller mode for contribution and remote ingest.
UDPMPEG-TS unicast or multicast input for IP receive and gateway workflows.
RTMPIP source input for supported decode, relay or protocol conversion workflows.

Outputs

Delivery Side
SDIDecoded programme output to video router, vision mixer, monitor or downstream broadcast chain.
SRTResilient contribution output with caller/listener modes and configurable latency.
RTMPStreaming output for standards-compatible media servers and platforms.
UDP MPEG-TSUnicast or multicast distribution for MCR, headend, IPTV and internal broadcast networks.
Hybrid OutputParallel delivery paths can be configured according to the required workflow.
Core Capabilities

Built for broadcast video processing

One platform for continuous live video processing, protocol conversion and operational supervision.

ENC

H.264 / H.265 Encoding

AVC and HEVC video processing with configurable bitrate, GOP, frame rate and encoding profiles.

DEC

IP Decode to SDI

Receive IP contribution feeds and return decoded programme video to the SDI broadcast environment.

SRT

Resilient Contribution

SRT caller/listener workflows with configurable latency and automatic reconnection for internet contribution.

UDP

UDP Distribution

MPEG-TS over UDP with unicast and multicast delivery for broadcast LAN and headend integration.

GW

Protocol Gateway

Convert live feeds between supported SRT, RTMP and UDP workflows without deploying a separate gateway server.

WEB

Web Management

Manage channels remotely and review operational status, bitrate, uptime, alarms and logs through a browser.

24/7

Continuous Operation

Designed for always-on contribution, distribution, newsroom and control-room deployments.

REC

Automatic Recovery

Connection retry and recovery logic reduces manual intervention after temporary source or destination failures.

Broadcast Workflows

From contribution to distribution

Deploy IP Multicoder as Windows / Linux software or a 1U server at the source, destination or as an IP gateway in between.

Contribution Encoder

SDI → SRT

Encode a camera, router or production output and transport it to another facility over managed WAN or the public internet.

SDI→H.264/H.265→SRT
Contribution Decoder

SRT / UDP → SDI

Receive a remote contribution feed and restore it to SDI for the MCR router, switcher or monitoring chain.

SRT / UDP→Decode→SDI
Broadcast Distribution

SDI → UDP Multicast

Encode a programme feed and distribute it as MPEG-TS multicast across the broadcast LAN or headend environment.

SDI→MPEG-TS→UDP Multicast
Protocol Gateway

SRT → RTMP / UDP

Bridge contribution and distribution networks by converting an incoming live IP stream to another supported protocol.

SRT IN→Gateway→RTMP / UDP
Remote Studio

Studio ↔ MCR

Deploy IP Multicoder at each end as software or a 1U appliance to create a managed encoder/decoder pair for permanent or temporary remote studios.

Studio SDI→IP→MCR SDI
DVB / Teleport Contribution

Studio / MCR → Teleport

Transport broadcast programme feeds to DVB satellite headends, teleport facilities or uplink centres using SRT or CBR MPEG-TS over UDP as the IP contribution path.

SDI / IP Source→IP Multicoder→SRT / UDP TS→Teleport
DVB Satellite Distribution

Teleport → DVB Uplink Chain

Receive, encode or convert contribution feeds and provide MPEG-TS handoff to DVB headend and satellite uplink systems. RF modulation, upconversion and transmission remain external to IP Multicoder.

Contribution Feed→MPEG-TS→Headend→DVB Uplink
Multi-Destination

One source, multiple paths

Feed streaming, contribution, teleport and internal distribution targets from one managed processing platform.

Source→SRTRTMPUDP
Technical Specification

Broadcast-focused by design

Final I/O count and performance are selected according to the required number of channels, codec and resolution.

Product editionsSeparately licensed Windows / Linux application or a complete BeStream 1U server appliance
Form factorHardware edition: professional 1U, 19-inch rackmount appliance
Software platformSoftware edition: supported Windows or Linux workstation / server; SDI I/O requires compatible hardware and operating-system drivers
System rolesEncoder, decoder, transcoder and protocol gateway
Channel options2CH, 4CH and 6CH configurations; actual simultaneous channel capacity depends on codec, resolution and selected hardware
Video codecsH.264 / AVC and H.265 / HEVC
SDIProfessional SDI input and output according to selected hardware configuration
IP inputSRT, RTMP and UDP MPEG-TS workflows
IP outputSRT, RTMP and UDP MPEG-TS; UDP unicast and multicast
Video processingConfigurable bitrate, GOP, frame rate, profile/level and resolution; scaling and format conversion according to workflow
AudioAAC and PCM workflows with embedded SDI audio support
SRTCaller and listener modes, configurable latency, recovery and encrypted transport support
UDPMPEG-TS unicast and multicast input/output for contribution and distribution
ManagementRemote Web Management for channel operation, status, bitrate, uptime, alarms and logs
Supported SDI cardsCompatible AJA and Blackmagic Design DeckLink cards; compatible drivers and operating-system configuration required
RedundancyRedundancy support for broadcast workflows; configuration selected for the deployment
Transport-stream monitoringETSI TR 101 290 monitoring support
Digital radioDAB Gateway support
RecoveryAutomatic reconnection and source/destination retry mechanisms
NetworkGigabit Ethernet; final interface configuration depends on selected model
DVB / teleport useSuitable for IP contribution to DVB satellite headends, teleport facilities and uplink centres using SRT or CBR MPEG-TS over UDP; RF modulation and satellite transmission equipment remain external
OperationDesigned for continuous 24/7 broadcast deployment
Applications

Where IP Multicoder fits

MCR

Master Control Rooms

Contribution receive, programme distribution and IP/SDI conversion in centralized broadcast operations.

NR

Newsrooms & Agencies

Permanent or ad-hoc feed contribution between bureaus, field locations and the main newsroom.

RP

Remote Production

Low-overhead transport of production feeds between remote venues and centralized control rooms.

IP

IPTV / Headend

UDP MPEG-TS unicast and multicast handoff for internal networks, monitoring and headend workflows.

DVB

DVB Satellite Workflows

Contribution and MPEG-TS handoff for DVB satellite headends and uplink chains.

TP

Teleport Contribution

Deliver live programme feeds between studios, broadcasters and teleport facilities over SRT or UDP MPEG-TS.

FAQ

Common questions

IP Multicoder supports compatible AJA and Blackmagic Design DeckLink cards with compatible hardware and operating-system drivers. Redundancy, ETSI TR 101 290 transport-stream monitoring and DAB Gateway are also supported. The final configuration is selected for your deployment.
Yes. The platform can be configured for encoder, decoder and IP gateway roles. Mixed channel configurations are possible subject to the selected hardware and channel capacity.
Yes. UDP MPEG-TS output is supported for both unicast and multicast distribution, including MCR, broadcast LAN, IPTV and headend use cases.
The product supports SRT, RTMP and UDP MPEG-TS workflows for contribution, distribution and protocol conversion.
2-channel, 4-channel and 6-channel configurations are available. For both software and 1U server deployments, final simultaneous processing capacity depends on resolution, codec, bitrate and the host hardware.
Yes. Web Management provides remote browser access to channel configuration, operational state, bitrate, uptime, alarms and logs.
Yes. Choose a separately licensed application for your own supported Windows or Linux system, or a complete 1U rackmount server supplied by BeStream. You can purchase the software on its own. SDI workflows require compatible video I/O hardware and drivers for the selected operating system.
Yes. IP Multicoder can transport programme feeds to teleport facilities, DVB headends and satellite uplink centres using SRT or MPEG-TS over UDP. It provides the IP contribution and transport-stream handoff; RF modulation and satellite transmission equipment remain part of the external uplink chain.

Build the right IP Multicoder for your workflow

Tell us whether you need Windows / Linux software or a complete 1U server, along with your channel count, codec, resolution, protocols and SDI I/O needs. For software deployments, include your operating system and host specifications so we can quote the right configuration.

IP Multicoder

Web Control Interface

IP Multicoder interface preview

Control every channel as an encoder or decoder through the web interface, with built-in TR 101 290 analysis.

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