Haivision Releases Makito X HEVC Video Encoder

Delivers live video over network links using HEVC/H.265 video encoding

Author:: Michael Balderston
Publish date:: Aug 2, 2016
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MONTREAL—Enterprise video and streaming technology provider Haivision had debuted the Makito X HEVC video encoder. The new system, which is designed for low latency video backhaul and transmission applications, expands the Makito X H.264 capabilities with dual-channel HEVC encoding and increases the quality of IP video streaming.

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The Makito X HEVC has all the core features of the Makito X, including dual 3G-SDI inputs, support for up to 1080p60 HD video, multi bit rate streaming, KLV metadata support and networking capabilities like traffic shaping and optimized bandwidth performance. The new encoder also comes with Haivision’s Secure Reliable Transport technology for video delivery over public internet and firewall traversal. The unit is compatible with HEVC broadcast decoders, set-top boxes, soft players, Haivision HEVC/H.264 transcoders, and the Haivision Media Gateway.

Haivision is offering the Makito X HEVC as a compact appliance or within a 1U or 4U rack mount chassis to support up to six HEVC channels per rack unit. The company will also offer upgrade programs for customers to access the HEVC streaming technology without disrupting H.264 workflows.

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Haivision’s Makito X Video Encoder has added new recording and storage options to simultaneously stream and capture HD video.

The Makito X2 can encode up to 12 HD sources (up to 1080p60) to H.264 within a single 1RU of rack space.

The Makito X2, a dual channel low-latency HD-SDI H.264 encoder, is the first Haivision product to incorporate the new X Series technology.

New Haivision Makito X Series encoder features higher density promo image

The popular H.264 1080p60 performance encoder with 55ms of encoding latency and AES encryption — often used in conjunction with the Furnace end-to-end IP video system — now features higher density and higher quality with new the Makito X Series.

Haivision has unveiled the newest products in the Makito X Series of video encoders/decoders.

Haivision introduces Makito X Series H.264 encoder promo image

The dual-channel HD encoder offers double the quality and density to enable high-performance video streaming.

MAKITO delivers low-latency, full-frame-rate H.264 encoding of HD video up to 1080p60.

New IP Video Installation from Daktronics and Haivision Boosts Fans’ Game Day ExperienceThe Miami Marlins are using Haivision’s Makito HD video encoders to stream live video of the games to fans throughout Marlins Park on more than 700 flat-panel screens in private suites, concourses, clubs and retail shops. With extremely low latency, highly efficient H.264 video compression, and 1080p60 video quality, Haivision’s Makito HD encoders are designed for IPTV and HD digital signage, providing real-time live action with imperceptible delay.

Haivision has unveiled the newest products in the Makito X Series of video encoders/decoders, providing customers with high performance solutions for video distribution, broadcast backhaul, remote monitoring, connecting facilities and Internet streaming. The power of Makito X brings customers low latency and superior quality using less bandwidth.