Those into the live video streaming business or interested in keeping loved ones updated about their escapades are in for a treat. Teradek, in collaboration with Livestream, has released a line-up of hardware encoders dubbed Cube that stream live videos from any camera directly to Livestream.com via Wi Fi, Verizon’s 4G LTE network or Ethernet.
Sporting a diminutive form factor with 2.5″ x 3.5″ x 1″ dimensions and weighing around 7oz, the H.264 encoder can be attached to any DSLR/video camera. As part of the first step, users are simply required to configure their Livestream usernames, passwords and channel names.
It provides HD/SDI and HDMI video input options and draws power from external batteries with an adapter or over Ethernet. Livestream incorporation needs firmware 4.4.0 version of the encoder. Users purchasing this miniature encoder are also slated to get a month of Livestream premium membership free of cost.
The Teradek hardware encoders can be bought at a price tag starting from $1,490 (approx Rs. 67,259).
