Deliver pristine video quality in challenging bandwidth applications
Use the latest encoding formats and deliver high resolutions
Advanced encoding technology with real-time optimization
Distribute high-quality content to any screen efficiently
Take your live video encoding to the next level
Increase your team’s efficiency with encoding, branding and redundancy in a single appliance. You will gain peace of mind knowing that your system is running on Electra® X Live Video Processor with built-in redundant power supplies and fans.
50% lower bandwidth
Impress viewers and reduce bandwidth consumption using real-time video optimization. The Harmonic PURE Compression Engine™ powers Electra X with superior video quality at minimum bandwidth.
Users can also employ EyeQ™ real-time video optimization that ensures delivery of the highest video quality across IPTV or OTT delivery networks while reducing bandwidth consumption by up to 50%.
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Accelerated revenue generation
The integrated multi-function capabilities of Electra X add unmatched flexibility and efficiency to your operation. You can also accelerate the launch of new revenue-generating services, such as over-the-top (OTT) streaming of live and time-shifted content, and the broadcasting of new HD channels.
Support for DAI, as well as integration with leading third-party systems such as Sky AdSmart, provide additional opportunities to grow your business.
Statmux over IP
The Electra X processor maximizes the efficiency and flexibility of statistical multiplexing through tight integration with the Harmonic ProStream® X, and DiviTrackIP™ statmux technology.
DiviTrack IP connects remote Electra X encoders with ProStream X systems across a LAN or WAN, allowing any ProStream X in the network to efficiently manage the encoders’ statmux pools.
Encoding with Electra X
Electra X technical specifications
Inputs
3G/HD/SD-SDI
SMPTE ST 2022-6 baseband over IP
Transport stream
Decoding
Video (4:2:0/4:2:2)
MPEG-2
MPEG-4 AVC
HEVC Main 10 (4:2:0 only)
JPEG2000, Up to 1080p @ 59.94
Audio
MPEG-1 Layer II
AC-3
E-AC-3
Dolby E
AAC/HE-AAC
Mono
Stereo
Multichannel
Broadcast video encoding
Codecs
MPEG-2 MP @ ML
MPEG-2 MP @ HL
MPEG-4 AVC HP @ L4
HEVC Main 10
SD formats
576i @ 25
480i @ 29.97
480p @ 29.97
HD formats
720p @ 29.97, 50, and 59.94
1080i @ 25 and 29.97
1080p @ 24, 50, and 59.94
CBR, VBR
DToIP statmux with ProStream X
HDR
HLG and HDR10
Compression optimization
EyeQ™ content-aware encoding
Multiscreen video encoding
Codecs
AVC (H.264) main and baseline
HEVC Main 10
Compression optimization
EyeQ™ content-aware encoding
Container
TS over UDP, each video delivered as a separate SPTS
Audio processing
Codecs
MPEG-1 Layer II (stereo)
AC-3
E-AC-3
MPEG-2/4 AAC LC (ADTS/LATM)
MPEG-4 HE-AAC v1/2 (ADTS/LATM) stereo and 5.1 multichannel
Loudness control
Jünger Level Magic and Harmonic automatic level adjustment
Watermarking
Nielsen
Audio description
Receiver Mix
Ancillary data specification
Closed captions and subtitling
EIA-608, EIA 708 ATSC A/53, 608/708 conversion option
ARIB
China closed caption
Teletext to DVB subtitling conversion
VANC data
Teletext
WSS
AFD
VITC
Digital Program Insertion (DPI)
SCTE 104 over Ethernet
SCTE 104/VANC to SCTE 35
Electra X is ideal for all your encoding needs
High-quality live sports
Make your viewers feel like they are a part of the game by vastly improving the video quality of sports content.
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Unify your broadcast & OTT headend
Ensure high-quality and efficient service delivery across all screens, on any transport network, including IPTV, OTT, DTT and satellite.
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Distribute local channels
Deliver your linear channels to local audiences with high quality. You can create skinny bundles or send them directly to your affiliates.