HDE-4S-PRO 4 program HD Encoder SDI input

$6,180.00 Each

Blonder Tongue’s HDE-4S-PRO (MPEG-2 HD Encoder: 4xHD-SDI + 1xSpare to 4xQAM + 4xIP) is the first generation in Professional MPEG 2 Encoder Series, especially designed to deliver superior motion optimization for programming such as fast-paced live sporting events. The unit accepts up to four (4) high-definition (HD) programs from: 4xHD-SDI. MPEG-2 encoded outputs are available in the following formats simultaneously: 4xQAM, 4xIP (1000Base-T Ethernet), and 4xASI.

To improve transport efficiency, the encoder allows operator to (i) assign one (1) to four (4) programs to each QAM output channel, and (ii) to individually turn on/off each of the four (4) adjacent QAM output channels.

The encoder supports Dolby® Digital and Closed Captioning (EIA-608 and EIA-708). It is also equipped with an Emergency Alert System (EAS) interface. A front-panel RF test point allows for monitoring/testing of the QAM output without service interruption.

Comprehensive remote monitoring and control is accomplished using any standard Web browser via a front-panel 10/100BaseT Ethernet connection.

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  • Accepts up to four (4) programs: 4xHD-SDI
  • Supports HD-SDI input loop thru for monitoring
  • Simultaneously delivers the following outputs: 4xQAM (Adjacent), 4xIP (SPTS), and 4xASI
  • Multiplexes up to four (4) input programs in any of the following output combinations:
    (i) 1:1 (1 program per QAM channel)
    (ii) 2:1 (2 programs per QAM channel, not exceeding 38.8Mbps)
  • Each of the four (4) QAM channels can (i) contain 1 or 2 programs, and (ii) be turned on/off individually
  • Provides 40 dBmV QAM output level for four (4) combined channels
  • Provides comprehensive GUI-based monitoring and control via standard Web browsers
  • Supports Closed Captioning EIA-608 and EIA-708
  • Equipped with EAS interface (Analog Video + L/R Audio)
  • Supports Real-time Dolby® Digital audio encoding
  • Supports user-defined PSIP configuration

Additional information

Weight 24 lbs
Dimensions 25 × 22 × 7 in

Brand

Blonder Tongue

Solutions for All Your Applications Blonder Tongue Laboratories, Inc. offer customers more than 130 years of combined engineering and manufacturing excellence with a solid history of delivering reliable, quality products. As a leader in the field of Cable Television communications, they provide system operators and integrators serving the cable, broadcast, satellite, IPTV, institutional and professional video markets with comprehensive solutions for the provision of content contribution, distribution and video delivery to homes and businesses. The B-T designs, manufactures, sells and supports an equipment of SD/HD digital video solutions, as well as core analog video and high speed data solutions for distribution over coax, fiber and IP networks. For over 60 years, Blonder Tongue has customized cost-effective solutions for the broadcast, hospitality, education, healthcare, government, sports, entertainment, and enterprise markets. From supporting major broadcast networks to campuses, hotels, stadiums, and airports Blonder Tongue has its customers’ needs covered. Blonder Tongue was founded in 1952, in Old Bridge, NJ by Ike Blonder and Ben Tongue. The company started building Amplifiers or boosters for TV antennas and also building TV antennas. Ike was awarded a patent for inventing the log-periodic television antenna. In the following years, Blonder Tongue expanded their range of products to support the growing Cable TV industry. In 1972, Toner Cable became a stocking distributor for Blonder Tongue and today is their largest stocking distributor worldwide.