Q: What does an SDI/HDMI video encoder do, and why do we need it?

A: You can not send your video directly from the camera to the Internet because the raw video data is huge and can easily reach the Internet data limit.

Therefore, if we want to stream our video from SDI/HDMI camera to a public platform, we must compress the data and convert it into a common IP stream. That is the task of a video encoder.

You are streaming with a mobile phone or computer in most cases, so you do not probably notice that. While for professional video production & streaming, an encoding system is important for the work.

Q: How much is the SDI/HDMI encoder?

A: We have a distribution network across the globe. For detailed price information or service terms of our products, please check from our local partners near you: https://www.kiloview.com/en/buy/

At the same time, you can contact [email protected] for more directions.

Q: How to set YouTube, Facebook, Twitch streaming in the encoder?

A: After logging in the device web panel, go to “Encoding & Stream,” “Encoding & Stream Settings,” in the H.264 mainstream section, add an RTSP stream, and put in the stream URL and stream key from Youtube, Facebook, Twitch.

You can go to the specific platform and find them in the stream settings to get the stream information.

Q: What’s the difference between hardware encoder and software encoder (like OBS)?

A: Software encoding uses the CPU (normally your PC or mobile phone) to encode the video. In contrast, hardware encoding is mainly based on GPU (graphics processing unit) to process video data instead of CPU.

Both are OK for stream beginners, but for professional video production, we recommend using hardware encoders for their high efficiency and stability.