…Envivio 4Caster™ G4 encoding appliance for the Envivio Muse™ software-based encoder family. 4Caster G4 is a high performance computing (HPC) system that offers 6x density compared to the current platform—up to 72 SD or 12 HD channels per 2RU chassis, with the potential for further future density improvements. A flexible multi-node configuration and robust, power-efficient design reduce CAPEX and OPEX for operators. Taking advantage of the latest Intel processing power, 4Caster G4 is capable of supporting next generation codecs, such as HEVC, and can significantly reduce power consumption and rack space requirements. Offering a wide range of interfaces (IP, ASI and SD/HD-SDI), redundant power supplies and hot-swappable nodes, 4Caster G4 is ideal for broadcast, cable, satellite and telco environments.
A new version of Muse encoding software offers two codec configurations across all output formats:
- Extreme™: featuring latest generation statistical rate control for variable bit-rate applications and optimizing video quality for the most demanding HDTV content
- Premium™: maximizing density for a highly cost-effective solution
- Unlike hardware-based compression solutions that require separate platforms to address high quality, high density or multi-screen and traditional TV requirements, Muse Live and 4Caster G4 provide this flexibility within a single system. 4Caster G4 is an ideal platform for existing pay-TV operators who want to deploy the highest quality TV services to the home and support other devices such as tablets or smartphones, either now or later in their deployment cycle
- 4Caster G4 is now available and has been selected by multiple operators worldwide, including a Central American Tier 1 telco operator for an over $1 million deployment to upgrade its converged TV and multi-screen service, replacing the incumbent hardware-based solution
4Caster G4 will be displayed on Envivio stand #1.D73 during the IBC exhibition.
