Aspex and MainConcept have introduced a new software programmable HD encoder

DVEO, a spinoff of Computer Modules Inc. (CMI), recently introduced the HD Maestro, a real-time, PC-based encoding workstation that processes HD into an MPEG-2 stream at 50 Mbps. HD Maestro runs on a Dell Power Edge 7150 server and uses LSI Logic's HDTVxpress compression technology to create MPEG-2 streams at 50 Mbps.

The Bluefish444 Rage N|Code HD is fully software-programmable and provides a future-proof upgrade path to additional codecs.

The unit features HD-SDI input and DVB-ASI MPEG-2 transport stream output.

NTT Electronics Corporation (NEL), an industry leader in image compression technology, is pleased to announce the delivery of its HD MPEG-2 Encoder/Decoder to Societe Francaise de Production (SFP), France’s biggest program production company. SFP, which provides countless sporting events to TV viewers, is using the equ

The product creates streams compatible with ATSC, ISDB-T and EBU standards for HD and can perform format conversion on the fly

The encoder was designed for contribution, distribution and studio applications in the broadcast, satellite, cable, ad-insertion, VOD and professional video markets.