Multi-Channel 4K Recording and Streaming Media Processor
The SMP 401 is a high-performance all-in-one 4K/60 recording and streaming processor that easily captures, switches, scales, and distributes AV sources and presentations. It provides up to five recordings and six streams concurrently including flexible two-window layouts and full screen views. The SMP 401 captures a variety of sources from three HDMI inputs, two RTP/RTSP virtual inputs, and an optional 12G-SDI input. The front panel LCD screen enables video preview for confidence monitoring, and simple menu navigation for easy configuration.
The SMP 401 is ideal for use in virtually any professional installation that captures several AV sources at up to 4K/60 resolutions and produces multiple high-quality recordings with live streaming to popular third-party platforms. This includes lecture capture and HyFlex learning, government and healthcare training, courtrooms, and command and control centers.
Customized Recordings and Streams
The SMP 401 can capture up to four video sources to produce multiple recordings and streams. From local sources it produces full screen views or any two-window layouts; one local source captured from Channel A and one from Channel B. Additionally, up to two independent virtual inputs can be captured and output as full screen recordings and streams.
- At 1080p/60 the SMP 401 delivers up to 5 recordings and 6 streams.
- At 4K/30 the SMP 401 delivers up to 4 recordings and 4 streams.
- At 4K/60 the SMP 401 delivers up to 3 recordings and 3 streams.
Independent Video Encoding
The SMP 401 powerful processing enables the use of independent H.264 and H.265 video codecs per encoder. H.265 offers high quality video at lower size files for optimized storage and less bandwidth. H.264 is a widely supported codec used by many third-party video platforms. The ability to select different video encoding provides improved performance, quality, efficiency, and future-proofing of video workflows.
Enhanced DSP with Independent Audio Mixing
The SMP 401 audio DSP features enable customized AV content with independent audio signals. Users can choose their audio source from either analog or digital audio captured on Channel A, Channel B, or a blend of signals from both channels. It supports line or microphone level audio signals and an internal pre-amplifier provides selectable +48 V phantom power for two microphones.
Content Management and Publishing Options
The SMP 401 supports direct integration with popular enterprise video platforms including Kaltura, Panopto, YuJa, and Opencast. It also streams RTMP and RTMPS to popular third-party content delivery networks such as YouTube, Facebook Live, Twitch, and Wowza.
AV Recording with Enhanced Data
The SMP 401 produces an MP4 (M4V) container format, which is compatible with virtually any media player. It records at up to 4K/60 resolutions, supporting a variety of quality, storage, and playback requirements. Recordings can be saved to internal solid-state storage, a USB storage device, or a defined network storage directory. USB storage devices connect easily to the SMP 401 from the front or rear panel USB ports at write speeds up to 5Gbps.
Key Features
- High performance multi-channel 4K/60 recording and streaming media processor
- Up to five recordings and six streams including flexible two-window layouts and full screen views
- Flexible 4K/60 4:4:4 input capability to capture a variety of sources:
- Three HDMI inputs
- Two RTP/RTSP virtual inputs
- One optional 12G-SDI input
- Simultaneous H.264 and H.265 video encoding
- Front panel LCD for video preview and enhanced configuration
- Dual LAN ports for streaming and control
