The one-input SDI to QAM Modulator and IPTV Streaming Encoder from Thor bundles a real-time HD hardware encoder with a managed program stream multiplexer and RF QAM modulator. It can encode one channel of HD-SDI video to MPEG-2 or H.264, and modulate the programs on QAM carrier outputs. The unit can also modulate programs encoded externally via an ASI input. This platform is suitable for corporate MATV systems or in-house HD video distribution from SDI sources.

Quadrant Amplitude Modulation (QAM) is commonly used in cable TV systems due to its high bandwidth. The QAM-IP chassis supports all three primary J.83 QAM standards; ITU-T J.83A, J.83B, and J.83C. Any QAM-IP chassis can be set to output RF carriers under either of these three standards without the need to change firmware. The encoder modules are independent of the modulator chassis system.

The HD-SDI uncompressed digital video is commonly used in broadcasting and professional A/V systems. Serial digital video can be carried over single-conductor coax cables employing common BNC connectors. The low-latency encoding reduces the time delay between video input and encoded program output.

• Broadcasts live HD-SDI video and ASI as cable TV and IPTV channels
• Broadcasts over the existing coaxial cabling to an unlimited number of televisions with Full HD resolution
• Low-latency encoding
• Encoding latency of approximately 70 to 110 ms
• Any SDI input up to 3G-SDI at 1920 x 1080p60
• ASI input SPTS or MPTS up to 120 Mb/s
• Fully network-managed through browser
• QAM-256/64 RF output
• IPTV output unicast or multicast IGMP UDP, RTP/RTSP
• ASI output with multiplexer cherry picking

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What is the maximum number of destinations I could stream to simultaneously?

A: At this time the YoloLiv Instream Vertical Live Streaming Encoder and Monitor allows only one of two destinations, Instagram or TikTok.

Q: 2. Can I input program output from ATEM mini?

A: If you are looking at adding more sources by "mixing down," with the ATEM into the YoloLiv Instream Vertical Live Streaming Encoder and Monitor, this will be a great option to do such.

Q: 3. How do you access the settings for this device?

A: The following unit is Web pages based. The unit provides the same settings as the front-panel menus in simple Web forms based on a web driven interface.

Q: 4. Would this work with Altice/Cablevision? Any idea?

A: No, The Thor QAM CATV RF and ATSC RF to HDMI Decoder Set-Top Box will not work with any cable TV service as cable TV QAM is encrypted. This unit works with clear QAM or off-the-air ATSC antenna signals.

Q: 5. WHAT SIZE USB WOULD I USE ?WHAT GB ? THANKS

A: USB 2.0 speed has a maximum speed of 480Mb/s.

Q: 6. What is the max bitrate output?

A: Yolo-Liv doesn't publish the maximum bitrate of the YoloLiv Instream Vertical Live Streaming Encoder and Monitor.

Q: 7. Can you also stream horizontal?

A: The YoloLiv Instream Vertical Live Streaming Encoder and Monitor is designed only for vertical use.

Q: 8. Where does the power go in? I do not see a power plug connection on the back. In SPECS it says "Power Connector - JEITA Type". That should mean there is a round "barrel" power connection.

A: The rear of the Thor 1080p 3G/HD-SDI/HDMI/IP Streaming Box Camera with 20x Optical Zoom (B&H# THMAXH265PRO) features a 12VDC input port immediately adjacent to the RS485 port. The included 12VDC power adapter will connect to that. While it's true that it does not use a barrel connector, JEITA-conformant products cover a wide range of different specifications.

Q: 9. Will this device convert OTA video and audio signal to HDMI video and audio output?

A: Yes, the Thor QAM CATV RF and ATSC RF to HDMI Decoder Set-Top Box is designed to convert over the air video and audio signals into HDMI as well as output audio.

Q: 10. Does the composite video output have captioning embedded?

A: The Thor QAM CATV RF and ATSC RF to HDMI Decoder Set-Top Box support Teletext and DVB subtitles for captioning on the outputs.