...the ArgoNavis All-in-One Encoder Transcoder. The ArgoNavis Encoder is a real-time encoding solution that supports HD encoding of 1920x1080i and 1280x720p resolutions at NTSC and PAL frame rates, and 1920x1080P encoding at Cinema/ BlueRay frame rates. It also supports SD encoding in NTSC and PAL. The ArgoNavis Encoder supports a full range of Closed Captioning capabilities, as well as 8 channels of audio, video scaling and cropping, frame accurate encoding with BVW VTR/device control, proxy encoding and scheduling.

The ArgoNavis Transcoder is designed to empower operators and streamline workflow in a file-based, multi-format, multi-screen, multi-provider and multi-audience environment. It provides faster than real-time transcoding across a wide range of formats and supports workflow automation with support for batch processing, watch folders and operator-defined automated FTP transfers. The encoder and transcoder can be combined into one value priced system. At-a-glance the key capabilities include:

• Faster than real time encoding and transcoding
• Full set of formats, resolutions, bit-rates, and frame-rates
• Comprehensive 608/708 Closed Captioning support
• Automatic proxy file creation—without any post-processing or redundancy
• CableLabs compatibility—PID, PAT, PMT, encode parameters with no post-processing
• Upscaling, downscaling and video cropping
• Frame accuracy and machine control
• Extensive scheduling features for encodes from live feeds, events or timed sources

Best of all it is an effective Low Cost Alternative to pricey systems that do more than you need them to do at a price point that's beyond budget expectations.