IP MULTICODER Broadcast encoder and decoder software for Windows and Linux or a 1U hardware appliance

1U Hardware Appliance

A complete 1U rackmount server for broadcast encoding, decoding and transcoding. Work with SRT, RTMP and UDP through browser-based control. Also available as standalone Windows and Linux software.

Edition: Complete 1U hardware appliance
Transport: SRT · RTMP · UDP MPEG-TS
Hardware: Complete 1U server · 2, 4 or 6 channels

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Channel capacity depends on codec, resolution and configuration.

BeStream IP Multicoder 1U hardware appliance front view

BeStream IP Multicoder rear view with eight SDI connectors

Front · 1U Hardware Appliance

Rear I/O · 8× SDI PCIe broadcast video I/O with eight SDI connectors, network/management I/O and server power section.

1U Rackmount Hardware Appliance 8× SDI Rear I/O SRT / RTMP / UDP Web Management

1U Server Appliance

Turnkey System

Form factorProfessional 19-inch 1U rackmount chassis for MCR, studio, headend and teleport installations.

Video I/OConfigured with professional SDI input/output hardware according to required channel count.

Channels2CH, 4CH and 6CH configurations depending on codec, resolution and selected processing hardware.

OperationDelivered as a complete managed encoder/decoder appliance for continuous 24/7 broadcast use.

Product Family

Choose the channel density you need

Choose a channel configuration for your software or 1U server deployment. Processing capacity depends on the host system, codec and resolution.

IP Multicoder 2

Compact Contribution

2 channels

For remote studios, bureaus and compact contribution points requiring professional SDI/IP encoding or decoding.

Encoder / decoder mix
H.264 / H.265 processing
SRT, RTMP and UDP
Web Management

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Most Versatile

IP Multicoder 4

Broadcast Standard

4 channels

Balanced channel density for MCR, newsroom and studio applications with mixed encoder and decoder requirements.

Up to 4 configured channels
SDI ↔ IP workflows
Hybrid protocol delivery
24/7 operational deployment

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IP Multicoder 6

High Density

6 channels

For higher-density ingest, distribution and multi-channel broadcast facilities requiring centralized processing.

High channel density
Mixed encode / decode roles
UDP unicast / multicast
Central web supervision

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IP Multicoder Software

Software for Windows & Linux

Windows Linux Tux

Linux

Run IP Multicoder on your own Windows or Linux system. Encode, decode, transcode and convert live streams with browser-based control. The application is available as a separate software licence.

Software: Windows / Linux application
Transport: SRT · RTMP · UDP MPEG-TS
Deployment: Your compatible workstation or server

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Channel capacity depends on codec, resolution and configuration.

Software Application

Windows / Linux

DeploymentRuns as an application on supported Windows or Linux workstations and servers.

Video I/OSDI workflows use compatible video I/O hardware and drivers for the selected operating system.

RolesEncoder, decoder, transcoder and protocol gateway functionality without purchasing a complete appliance.

LicensingLicense the application separately for your own compatible Windows or Linux system.

Inside IP Multicoder

Explore the control interface.

A closer look at encoding, routing and source management.

Web Control Interface

Control every channel as an encoder or decoder through the web interface, with built-in TR 101 290 analysis.

All-channel control
Encoder / Decoder
TR 101 290 analysis

Select a view. Open the screen to see every detail.

View screenshots: Web Control Interface · Output configuration · Input configuration

Supported SDI I/O

Professional cards. Flexible deployment.

IP Multicoder supports compatible AJA and Blackmagic Design DeckLink cards for SDI workflows. Select compatible hardware and drivers for your Windows or Linux system, or specify the I/O configuration of your 1U appliance.

Supported SDI card

AJA

Professional SDI input and output for compatible IP Multicoder deployments.

Compatible card and driver selection depends on your operating system and workflow.

Supported SDI card

Blackmagic Design DeckLink

Flexible SDI input and output for compatible IP Multicoder deployments.

Card selection depends on the required I/O configuration.

Broadcast capabilities

Redundancy, stream monitoring and DAB Gateway

Extend your broadcast workflow with these supported IP Multicoder capabilities.

Supported

Redundancy

Support for redundant broadcast workflows. The redundancy configuration is selected to match your deployment.

Supported

ETSI TR 101 290

Transport-stream monitoring support based on TR 101 290 for broadcast stream checks.

Supported

DAB Gateway

DAB Gateway support for digital radio workflows alongside video encoding, decoding and IP gateway roles.

Flexible I/O

SDI in. IP out. IP in. SDI out.

Build encoder, decoder and gateway workflows without changing platforms.

Inputs

Source Side

SDIProfessional HD/SD SDI capture through supported broadcast I/O hardware.

HDMI / AnalogueSupported through compatible capture hardware where required.

SRTListener or caller mode for contribution and remote ingest.

UDPMPEG-TS unicast or multicast input for IP receive and gateway workflows.

RTMPIP source input for supported decode, relay or protocol conversion workflows.

Outputs

Delivery Side

SDIDecoded programme output to video router, vision mixer, monitor or downstream broadcast chain.

SRTResilient contribution output with caller/listener modes and configurable latency.

RTMPStreaming output for standards-compatible media servers and platforms.

UDP MPEG-TSUnicast or multicast distribution for MCR, headend, IPTV and internal broadcast networks.

Hybrid OutputParallel delivery paths can be configured according to the required workflow.

Core Capabilities

Built for broadcast video processing

One platform for continuous live video processing, protocol conversion and operational supervision.

ENC

H.264 / H.265 Encoding

AVC and HEVC video processing with configurable bitrate, GOP, frame rate and encoding profiles.

DEC

IP Decode to SDI

Receive IP contribution feeds and return decoded programme video to the SDI broadcast environment.

SRT

Resilient Contribution

SRT caller/listener workflows with configurable latency and automatic reconnection for internet contribution.

UDP

UDP Distribution

MPEG-TS over UDP with unicast and multicast delivery for broadcast LAN and headend integration.

Protocol Gateway

Convert live feeds between supported SRT, RTMP and UDP workflows without deploying a separate gateway server.

WEB

Web Management

Manage channels remotely and review operational status, bitrate, uptime, alarms and logs through a browser.

24/7

Continuous Operation

Designed for always-on contribution, distribution, newsroom and control-room deployments.

REC

Automatic Recovery

Connection retry and recovery logic reduces manual intervention after temporary source or destination failures.

Broadcast Workflows

From contribution to distribution

Deploy IP Multicoder as Windows / Linux software or a 1U server at the source, destination or as an IP gateway in between.

Contribution Encoder

SDI → SRT

Encode a camera, router or production output and transport it to another facility over managed WAN or the public internet.

SDI→H.264/H.265→SRT

Contribution Decoder

SRT / UDP → SDI

Receive a remote contribution feed and restore it to SDI for the MCR router, switcher or monitoring chain.

SRT / UDP→Decode→SDI

Broadcast Distribution

SDI → UDP Multicast

Encode a programme feed and distribute it as MPEG-TS multicast across the broadcast LAN or headend environment.

SDI→MPEG-TS→UDP Multicast

Protocol Gateway

SRT → RTMP / UDP

Bridge contribution and distribution networks by converting an incoming live IP stream to another supported protocol.

SRT IN→Gateway→RTMP / UDP

Remote Studio

Studio ↔ MCR

Deploy IP Multicoder at each end as software or a 1U appliance to create a managed encoder/decoder pair for permanent or temporary remote studios.

Studio SDI→IP→MCR SDI

DVB / Teleport Contribution

Studio / MCR → Teleport

Transport broadcast programme feeds to DVB satellite headends, teleport facilities or uplink centres using SRT or CBR MPEG-TS over UDP as the IP contribution path.

SDI / IP Source→IP Multicoder→SRT / UDP TS→Teleport

DVB Satellite Distribution

Teleport → DVB Uplink Chain

Receive, encode or convert contribution feeds and provide MPEG-TS handoff to DVB headend and satellite uplink systems. RF modulation, upconversion and transmission remain external to IP Multicoder.

Contribution Feed→MPEG-TS→Headend→DVB Uplink

Multi-Destination

One source, multiple paths

Feed streaming, contribution, teleport and internal distribution targets from one managed processing platform.

Source→SRTRTMPUDP

Technical Specification

Broadcast-focused by design

Final I/O count and performance are selected according to the required number of channels, codec and resolution.

Product editions	Separately licensed Windows / Linux application or a complete BeStream 1U server appliance
Form factor	Hardware edition: professional 1U, 19-inch rackmount appliance
Software platform	Software edition: supported Windows or Linux workstation / server; SDI I/O requires compatible hardware and operating-system drivers
System roles	Encoder, decoder, transcoder and protocol gateway
Channel options	2CH, 4CH and 6CH configurations; actual simultaneous channel capacity depends on codec, resolution and selected hardware
Video codecs	H.264 / AVC and H.265 / HEVC
SDI	Professional SDI input and output according to selected hardware configuration
IP input	SRT, RTMP and UDP MPEG-TS workflows
IP output	SRT, RTMP and UDP MPEG-TS; UDP unicast and multicast
Video processing	Configurable bitrate, GOP, frame rate, profile/level and resolution; scaling and format conversion according to workflow
Audio	AAC and PCM workflows with embedded SDI audio support
SRT	Caller and listener modes, configurable latency, recovery and encrypted transport support
UDP	MPEG-TS unicast and multicast input/output for contribution and distribution
Management	Remote Web Management for channel operation, status, bitrate, uptime, alarms and logs
Supported SDI cards	Compatible AJA and Blackmagic Design DeckLink cards; compatible drivers and operating-system configuration required
Redundancy	Redundancy support for broadcast workflows; configuration selected for the deployment
Transport-stream monitoring	ETSI TR 101 290 monitoring support
Digital radio	DAB Gateway support
Recovery	Automatic reconnection and source/destination retry mechanisms
Network	Gigabit Ethernet; final interface configuration depends on selected model
DVB / teleport use	Suitable for IP contribution to DVB satellite headends, teleport facilities and uplink centres using SRT or CBR MPEG-TS over UDP; RF modulation and satellite transmission equipment remain external
Operation	Designed for continuous 24/7 broadcast deployment

Applications

Where IP Multicoder fits

MCR

Master Control Rooms

Contribution receive, programme distribution and IP/SDI conversion in centralized broadcast operations.

Newsrooms & Agencies

Permanent or ad-hoc feed contribution between bureaus, field locations and the main newsroom.

Remote Production

Low-overhead transport of production feeds between remote venues and centralized control rooms.

IPTV / Headend

UDP MPEG-TS unicast and multicast handoff for internal networks, monitoring and headend workflows.

DVB

DVB Satellite Workflows

Contribution and MPEG-TS handoff for DVB satellite headends and uplink chains.

Teleport Contribution

Deliver live programme feeds between studios, broadcasters and teleport facilities over SRT or UDP MPEG-TS.

FAQ

Common questions

Which SDI cards and additional broadcast features are supported?+

IP Multicoder supports compatible AJA and Blackmagic Design DeckLink cards with compatible hardware and operating-system drivers. Redundancy, ETSI TR 101 290 transport-stream monitoring and DAB Gateway are also supported. The final configuration is selected for your deployment.

Can IP Multicoder work as both an encoder and a decoder?+

Yes. The platform can be configured for encoder, decoder and IP gateway roles. Mixed channel configurations are possible subject to the selected hardware and channel capacity.

Does it support UDP output?+

Yes. UDP MPEG-TS output is supported for both unicast and multicast distribution, including MCR, broadcast LAN, IPTV and headend use cases.

Which IP protocols are supported?+

The product supports SRT, RTMP and UDP MPEG-TS workflows for contribution, distribution and protocol conversion.

How many channels can IP Multicoder process?+

2-channel, 4-channel and 6-channel configurations are available. For both software and 1U server deployments, final simultaneous processing capacity depends on resolution, codec, bitrate and the host hardware.

Can it be managed remotely?+

Yes. Web Management provides remote browser access to channel configuration, operational state, bitrate, uptime, alarms and logs.

Is IP Multicoder available as both hardware and software?+

Yes. Choose a separately licensed application for your own supported Windows or Linux system, or a complete 1U rackmount server supplied by BeStream. You can purchase the software on its own. SDI workflows require compatible video I/O hardware and drivers for the selected operating system.

Can it be used to deliver feeds to DVB satellite teleports?+

Yes. IP Multicoder can transport programme feeds to teleport facilities, DVB headends and satellite uplink centres using SRT or MPEG-TS over UDP. It provides the IP contribution and transport-stream handoff; RF modulation and satellite transmission equipment remain part of the external uplink chain.

Build the right IP Multicoder for your workflow

Tell us whether you need Windows / Linux software or a complete 1U server, along with your channel count, codec, resolution, protocols and SDI I/O needs. For software deployments, include your operating system and host specifications so we can quote the right configuration.

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