ViewCast is pleased to introduce the new Niagara Pro II – the next generation in professional-grade video streaming appliances. This encoder offers the most powerful processors and largest memory capacity of all the Niagara appliances, taking professional streaming to the next level. With its two independent audio and video channels, the Niagara Pro II allows you to capture and encode multiple full-resolution (D1), SDI video streams.

The Niagara Pro series is the preferred choice for broadcasters, studios, enterprise IT departments, CDNs and network service providers because it’s loaded with the high-end features that professionals demand.

Professional features in the Niagara Pro II include:

Standard Definition SDI video, embedded SDI audio, and AES/EBU digital audio
Two independent sets of audio and video inputs
Supports popular standards, such as NTSC and PAL
Front-panel video confidence display alternates between the two channels
Front-panel, dual-channel multi-segment LED audio meters
Front-panel LCD display and convenient status navigation controls
Automatic switch-over to alternate video source with loss of input video
Uses Microsoft Windows XP Embedded O/S for the ultimate in reliability and unattended 24/7 operation
Front-panel USB port for easy installation of software upgrades and encoding profiles
Client management software (Niagara SCX Pro) and Web-based software (Niagara SCX Web interface tool) included
With the included SimulStream software, you can create additional streams from the same sources in different formats - encoded independently and simultaneously. This powerful tool enables you to stream in multiple resolutions, formats and bit rates – all at the same time.