Cobalt 9992-4Enc-4K-Hevc Broadcast Encoder

Cobalt 9992-4enc-4k-hevc Broadcast Encoder

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High-end broadcast applications have future-proof, format-integration expectations and the Cobalt 9992-4ENC-4K-HEVC Software-Defined Broadcast Encoder is a state-of-the-art, multi-channel, broadcast-grade encoder card that keeps your workflow one step ahead of the curve. Fully supporting MPEG-2, MPEG-4 AVC (H.264), and HEVC (H.265) formats, this industry-standard card module meets the most stringent requirements for today's broadcast applications, offering compatibility with existing openGear frames.

Four independent 1080p60 input streams, or a single UHD 4Kp60 input stream are supported, with compatibility with all network protocols. The unit also offers 4:2:0 8-/10-bit decoding, upgradeable to 4:2:2 with an optional license, and multi-standard NTSC and PAL support for 480i, 480p, 576i, 720p, 1080i, 1080PsF, 1080p, and UHD 4K video.

For Broadcast Applications Supports MPEG-2, MPEG-4 AVC, and HEVC Multi-Channel Broadcast-Grade Encoder Industry-Standard openGear Card Module 4:2:0 8-/10-Bit Encoding Multi-Standard NTSC/PAL Encoder Support for All Network Protocols

Inputs / Outputs
System Connection	Proprietary
Video Inputs	2x BNC (12G-SDI) Female 2x BNC (3G-SDI) Female
Audio Inputs	No
Video Outputs	2x BNC (DVB-ASI) Female 2x RJ45 Female
Simultaneous Multi-Input Support	Yes: 4 Simultaneous Inputs
Format Support
Input Video Format	SDI (8/10-Bit 4:2:0) DCI 4K up to 60 fps 1080PsF up to 60 fps 1080p up to 60 fps 1080i up to 60 fps 720p up to 60 fps 576i / 625 lines up to 25 fps 480p up to 30 fps 480i / 525 lines up to 29.97 fps
Output Video Format	SDI (8/10-Bit 4:2:0) UHD 4K up to 60 fps 1080PsF up to 60 fps 1080p up to 60 fps 1080i up to 60 fps 720p up to 60 fps 576i / 625 lines 25 fps 480p up to 30 fps 480i / 525 lines up to 29.97 fps
Embedded Audio	SDI: 8-Channel
Standards
HDR Support	Not Specified by Manufacturer
Dolby Compatibility	Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
Hardware
OS Compatibility	macOS 10 or Later Windows Linux

The unit is offered in the industry-standard openGear format and is compatible with existing deployed openGear frames.

Pre-processing:

Support for arbitrary down-scaling input video, extending down to 320x240
Support for up-scaling input video (future release availability)
Interlaced to progressive conversion
Progressive to interlaced conversion (future release availability)
Frame rate conversion
Basic noise-reduction filter and spatial filter
Enhanced pre-processing filters (future release availability)
High dynamic range (HDR) support

Encoding standards:

MPEG-2
MPEG-4 AVC (H.264)
HEVC (H.265)
Support for up to four independent 1080p60 encode sessions (all encode sessions must use the same standard; mixed-standard encoding is not supported)
Support for UHD encoding in AVC and HEVC modes (maximum resolution: 4096x2160p60)

Maximum bit rates:

UHD (4K) encoding: 150 Mb/s
HD encoding: 40 Mb/s (the first HD channel can be as high as 150 Mb/s)
Support for 4:2:0 and 4:2:2 color spaces in all modes
Support for 8-/10-bit encoding in all modes
Full control of GOP size and structure
Advanced compression controls available

Encoding standards:

MPEG-1 Layer II
AAC-LC
HE-AAC (v1/v2)
Dolby AC-3
Dolby EAC-3
LPCM (SMPTE-302M)
Dolby AC-3/EAC-3 pass-through support (5.1-Surround encoding available for AAC-LC, HE-AAC, Dolby AC-3 and Dolby EAC-3; subject to licensing)

Maximum number of channels supported (subject to licensing):

MPEG-1 Layer II: 16 stereo pairs (32 audio channels)
Dolby AC-3: 16 stereo pairs (32 audio channels)
Dolby EAC-3: 8 stereo pairs (16 audio channels)
AAC-LC: 8 stereo pairs (16 audio channels)
HE-AAC (v1/v2): 8 stereo pairs (16 audio channels)
Optional support for 5.1 surround sound encoding in AAC and Dolby modes
Optional audio module increases the capacity to 32 stereo pairs (64 audio channels), allowing full 16-channel support for the four HD inputs, in all compression modes (future release availability)

Closed-Captioning: SMPTE-334M (EIA-608 and EIA-708 supported), Line 21 (SD sources)
OP-47/SMPTE RDD-08 teletext subtitles (future release availability)
AFD: SMPTE-2016, Line 20/22 WSS (SD sources)
SCTE-104 to SCTE-35 conversion
SMPTE-2038 generic ancillary data transport (timecode, KLV, etc.)

+MP1L2-AAC: additional MPEG-1 Layer II, AAC-LC, and HE-AAC audio encoding per pair. Three AAC licenses can be combined to allow one 5.1 surround encode
+ENCD-2.0: Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital Plus stereo audio encoding license
+ENCD-5.1: Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 surround sound audio encoding license
+RIST/ARQ-ENC: RIST RTP/ARQ support (transport stream-based option; only one license needed)
+SRT-ENC: SRT support (per unit)
+RIST/ENCRP-ENC: RIST Encryption/authentication support (per unit; requires the +RIST/ARQ-ENC license to also be present on the encoder)
+SMPTE2022: SMPTE-2022 support provides one FEC insertion per device ethernet port (transport stream-based option; only one license needed per unit)
+422: Adds 4:2:2 encoding support (transport stream-based option; only one license needed per unit)
+ULL: Adds support for HEVC ultra-low latency support (per unit). Encoder latency is 10ms for the common frame rates (in this mode, the maximum encoder capacity is one 4K or two HD streams)

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will the XF705 HEVC work with Final Cut Pro X?

A: Yes, Final Cut Pro X has full support for HEVC (H.265) format.

Q: 2. What's the sensor format? (3x4)?

A: The XF705 has a 1" sensor which is 16x9.

Q: 3. For TV quality recording, how How would this compare with Nikon Z6, 35mm prime lens and Atomos external for 10 bit 422?

A: Both will give you outstanding image quality, however it is very difficult to do a comparison between this camcorder with a 1" sensor and 15x Optical Zoom lens and a Full Frame Mirrorless Photo Camera with a fixed 35mm lens. They are designed to serve two very different purposes.

Q: 4. best camera for canon xf705 or Sony pxw z280

A: Both are great camcorders, it is hard to go wrong with either. Both offer 4K recording at up to 60fps. The Z280 has a 17x optical zoom while the XF705 has a 15x optical zoom. The Z280 has a Three 1/2" CMOS Sensor system, while the XF705 has a 1" sensor. In many cases it will come down to brand preference and which look you prefer more than anything else.

Q: 5. What are the slow motion options in UHD 4:2:2, 10 bit?

A: This camcorder allows for UHD 4K 10 Bit 422 at up to 60fps. That can be a 2x Slow Motion on a 30fps timeline or 2.5x on a 24fps timeline.

Q: 6. Can the Prism Flex Mk.II boost the embedded audio to make up for broadcast headroom that's created up the signal chain?

A: Yes, audio output volume can be adjusted on the Teradek Prism Flex Mk II HEVC/AVC Encoder.

Q: 7. What is Canon's estimate for when Adobe will support the Canon version of the H265 codec?

A: I am sorry to say that we do not have an ETA on when Adobe will support the Canon XF-HEVC format at this time. However we do know that it is something they are aware of.

Q: 8. Canon xf705 has ISO?

A: The XF705 does not have ISO, that is something found on photo cameras and cinema cameras.

Q: 9. I am a stringer for 6ABC in Phila.. We still use 1280 X 720 at 59 FPS. Is this camera able to record in that mode?

A: At this time 720p is not listed as supported with the XF705.

Q: 10. Is the SDI from the Canon XF705 10-Bit 4:4:4 or 4:4:2?

A: The 12G-SDI output will be 4:2:2 10-Bit.

James	11/09/2024
[SDI: 8-Channel] I do a lot of live performance and have been using the Canon XF 300s with good success, so for me the upgrade to the 705 was a no brainer. Ive only had the 705 for about a week now but I did a 90 minute test filming in camera to H.265/HEVC 4:2:2 10 bit and outputting via 12G SDI to a Shogun Inferno set to Pro Res HD. After the 90 minutes of filming, the Shogun Pro Res amounted to a 1.2 TB file in my Macs Premiere Pro. However, I was unable to import the H.265 from the camera file into Premiere Pro CC 2018. I assume that Adobe will soon provide a firmware update to allow H.265 files to work in Premiere Pro without having to convert them. In any event, Im very impressed with the camera and am looking forward to taking advantage of all the improvements they have made over the XF 300. 5

Ezequias	09/09/2024
[SDI: 8-Channel] Love it this great monitor for director 5

Ben	25/08/2024
[SDI: 8-Channel] There's so many protocols to work with in this little box, and decodes practically anything thrown at it. It's not an entry level unit but it's very very good and VITEC keeps improving it 5

William	15/08/2024
[SDI: 8-Channel] You can rename the file from .mxf to .mpg and then Adobe Media Encoder will recognize it. You can convert the file to 10 bit ProResHQ 422. 5

William C	13/08/2024
[SDI: 8-Channel] Very easy to setup and use. 5

Ian	11/08/2024
[SDI: 8-Channel] bought this solely for the smaller size, autofocus tracking and 10 bit 4:2:2 as i already own cinema counterparts, does not disappoint! 5

Robert	29/06/2024
[Proprietary] Left camcorders behind several years ago and shot video exclusively with DSLR cameras. Shot full manual with Canon EOS 5D and used Canon Log to get the most out of the vids in post production. Of course the 5D shoots massive sized 4K .mov files. So I would spend 36 to 40 hours re-encoding them to h265 files BEFORE I took them into post so I could store the original files in some kind of way that wasnt going to use up all my storage drives. And the footage was beautiful. Shooting with Canon Log and then putting a Canon LUT on the footage in post was awesome. The XF705 also had Canon Log. BUT...it has two big processors inside and is designed to be able to live stream broadcast quality footage from news gatherers right to the local television station. So I did what I never thought I would...shot FULL AUTO. Wow! The video is beautiful. Just beautiful. I think it looks even better than shooting with Canon Log and using an LUT. Never thought Id say that. But there it is. And of course the files are .h265 right out of the gate. So storage is no longer a problem. Camcorder...Im back in the fold. Sold my DSLRs and Im very happy! -Robbie Las Vegas, NV 5

David	27/06/2024
[SDI: 8-Channel] This Camcorder exceeds all my expectations. I came from the Sony PXW-Z190 and I do miss the 25X optical zoom but now I have more clarity and 4K is awesome. The recording in HEVC files makes the files half the size of the regular .264 or MPEG files with double the quality. The 30X zoom is very usable. The slow motion is buttery smooth. The U30 battery that comes with it won’t give you all day recording, so get the U60 for that. The Canon L glass shows clear and precise. I haven’t tested low light yet, but the groups and forums on Facebook have tested and uploaded clips that say its a winner in that regard as well. The biggest compliment is the use of SD cards...Initially I was leary about getting this camcorder because FCPX couldn’t read the HEVC files...6 months later, FCPX can read the files and edit them. Just be sure you have a fairly newer MacBook Pro because I have two, one I bought in 2014 and the newer one I bought in 2017...I recorded two different church services and loaded each on the different laptops. The newer 2017 model processed the files with no problem, but the older 2014 would load in FCPX but that’s it. So I took a clip 30 seconds long, updated my software, updated FCPX and tried, still no processing or saving the clip...So now I will be getting a new MacBook Pro to make sure I have a New Laptop that I know should work and also a backup in my 2017...Oh and Canon just released a new firmware for the XF705 with some nice improvements and fixed some problems people were experiencing...I didn’t have any problems but then again I’ve only had it two weeks...It’s not cheap but if you got about 8000 laying around go for it... 5

James	26/06/2024
[Proprietary] I purchased this camera knowing that Adobe Premiere Pro would not import H.265, but I thought that Adobe would soon fix that problem. Sadly that is not the case as of this review in March of 2019. I have been using my Atomos recorder as a work around. 5