AJA HELO H.264 Streamer & Recorder

AJA HELO H.264 Streamer & Recorder

AJA HELO H.264 Streamer & Recorder

The HELO H.264 Streamer & Recorder from AJA is a stand-alone appliance which brings both SDI and HDMI input/output into a single appliance with the ability to simultaneously stream out to your Content Delivery Network (CDN) as well as encode and record H.264 files to SD cards, USB storage, or network-based storage simultaneously. 

Portable and Ready-to-Use

• With a small and robust form factor, HELO Recorder can be used in live events, webcasts, production and locations
• Designed for continuous use to deliver with full connectivity
• Offers both HD-SDI and HDMI source inputs in a single device with the ability to encode up to 1080p 60 in H.264
• Streams out to your Content Delivery Network (CDN) and records to SD card, USB storage, or network-based storage simultaneously

Encode

• Encodes to H.264/MPEG-4 ensuring bandwidth efficiencies with widely compatible files from tablets to smartphones, desktops to smart TVs
• 2-channel stereo audio can be encoded at up to 24-bit 48 kHz at data rates ranging from 32 KB/s to 256 KB/s in MPEG-4-LC, allowing you to make an appropriate choice for your project's needs

Stream

• USB connection and robust web-browser based UI allows you to setup and configure your CDN connection
• The stream button delivers your project across the recorder’s Ethernet connection, which allows support for RTP/RTSP, RTMP as well as Unicast

Record

• Offers a dedicated record button right on the front of the recorder’s small and mobile interface for immediate recording
• You can simply plug in your NTFS 3.1 or FAT 32 formatted USB drive, SD card, or connected network storage and start recording immediately

Mass Media

• H.264-based encoding not only ensures efficiently sized files, it also means you have multiple recording medium options
• Utilizes USB thumb sticks, drives and RAIDs, common SD or SDHC media or network sharing across a switch

Built-In Webserver

• AJA eMini-Setup and recorder’s easy-to-use web-browser interface make it simple to setup, configure, and update firmware
• You can connect to the recorder either via its direct USB port to set static/dynamic IP addresses through AJA eMini-Setup software or over the network using the web server generated UI

Multiple Choices

• For Ki Pro or CION Users, the HELO Recorder expands your HD pipeline with up to 1080p60 support
• You can connect via 3G-SDI or HDMI and record H.264 proxy files for fast onsite portable editing on a laptop and stream your live capture or playback as needed

Video Formats 

2K: 2048 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60

HD: 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60

HD: 1080i 25, 29.97, 30

HD: 720p 50, 59.94, 60

SD: 525i, 625i (2K inputs are center cut to 1080p and are only supported on SDI input)

Video Codec Support H.264/MPEG-4 Encoder

Video Parameters

100 KB/s to 20 MB/s (TBD) streamed output

100 KB/s to 20 MB/s (TBD) recorded output Up to 1080p60

Supports Baseline, Main and High 2.0, 3.0, 3.1, 4.0 and 4.1 level support

Video Input Digital

1 x 3G-SDI, SMPTE-259/292/296/424, 10-bit Single Link 4:2:2, 4:4:4 (1 x BNC)

1 x HDMI Standard Type A connector HDMI v1.4a, RGB or YCbCr

Video Output Digital

1 x 3G-SDI, SMPTE-292/296/424, 10-bit Single Link 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 (1 x BNC)

1 x HDMI Standard Type A connector HDMI v1.4a, RGB or YCbCr

Audio Encoding

32 KB/s to 256 KB/s

32, 44.1 and 48 kHz 2-channel stereo

MPEG-4 AAC-LC

Audio Input Digital

2-channel, 24-bit SDI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous

2-channel, 24-bit HDMI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous

Audio Input Analog

2-channel, Analog (Line Level, Unbalanced stereo 1 x 3.5 mm TRS connector)

Audio Output Digital

2-channel, 24-bit SDI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous

2-channel, 24-bit HDMI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous

Audio Output Analog

2-channel, Analog (Line Level, Unbalanced stereo 1 x 3.5 mm TRS connector)

Protocols RTMP, RTSP/RTP, Unicast and Multi Unicast (3 to 10 Clients)

Storage

1 x USB 2.0 slot, (Can be NTFS 3.1 or FAT32)

1 x SD Card slot, SD and SDHC cards (NTFS 3.1)

Mounted Network Share

User Interface

Stream Button

Record Button

Web UI

Simple Web Configuration via AJA eMini-Setup (OS X and PC)

Power 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz Universal Input, +5-20 VDC 13 W Maximum

Environment

Operating Temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)

Operating Relative Humidity: 10 to 90% non-condensing

Operating Altitude: <10,000' (3,000 m)

Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40 to 140°F (-40 to 60°C)

Dimensions (W x D x H) 7.0 x 4.7 x 1.0" (18 x 14 x 26 cm)

Weight 0.8 lb (0.4 kg)

Packaging Info

Package Weight 2.25 lb

Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 10.2 x 6.4 x 5.1"