Antrica to launch low cost mini HDMI 4K UHD H.265 / H.264 video encoder

Antrica, a worldwide supplier of H.264/5 video encoding, decoding and streaming solutions, is set to unveil a new industry leading low cost H.265 4K video encoder capable of encoding UHD (4K) @ 30fps, the ANT-24000.

The new product is capable of encoding 4K, UHD along with lower HD & SD resolutions with low bit rate H.265 codec encoding along with AAC audio, however it can also be set up as a H.264 video encoder giving this product flexibility in its application and use.

The small form factor of the ANT-2400 makes it suitable for smaller installations and setups where space is at a premium. Small size and low power consumption and cost are very low in comparison to other 4K encoders on the market.

The ANT-2400 video encoder provides a low cost 4K / UHD streaming solution for PC graphics outputs at 3840x2160. Other graphics card resolutions also supported. An interesting application of the ANT-2400 is when used with Antrica’s SpotBox4K to provide an end to end 4K encoder /decoder solution for high resolution video transmission over a network.

The application of this product is widespread, some of the other key applications are highlighted below:

• HDMI to IP (long range 4K UHD HDMI extender)
• Broadcast – send high resolution video over IP with low bit rate (H.265 codec)
• IPTV, Conference, Medical and Remote Education
• PC screen encoding and storage at UHD

Key benefits include:

• H.265 or H.264 encoding
• 4K, UHD & HD / SD encoding
• Mini Size & cost
• HDMI input

Les Litwin, Sales Director of Antrica commented: "This is a very exciting new product we have introduced to our line of encoders. We now have multiple 4K encoder / decoder solutions available to suit our customers requirements"