IPTV Encoder and Streamer, 4/8/12 HDMI Inputs | EMU-9500 series

BLANKOM EMU-9504/EMU-9508/EMU-9512

The BLANKOM EMU 9500 series IPTV Encoder is a high-quality HD audio and video encoding device with SDI inputs. Furthermore, it is a streaming device, supporting UDP (SPTS), SRT, RTP, RTSP, RTMP, HTTP, and HLS protocols.

Features

4/8/12 HDMI Inputs
4/8/12 SPTS IP Output
Streaming Protocols

Ordering guide

EMU-9504: 4 HDMI Inputs
EMU-9508: 8 HDMI Inputs
EMU-9512: 12 HDMI Inputs

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IPTV Encoder with 4, 8, or 12 HDMI Inputs, SPTS Encoding, and Streaming Function

 

The BLANKOM EMU 9500 series has 4, 8, or 12 HDMI-compatible video input interfaces and supports both HEVC/H.265 and MPEG 4 AVC/H.264 video encoding and MPEG 1 Layer 2 audio encoding. This compact encoder can simultaneously convert 4/8/12 HD video & audio signals from HDMI inputs to IP output as multiplexed MPTS and SPTS IP output streams. Text, graphics, or a QR code can be added to every video picture.

Its highly integrated and cost-effective design fits perfectly into various digital distribution systems, such as cable TV digital Headend and satellite digital TV broadcasting.

EMU-8200 series is a similar unit, without streaming protocol support, with HD-SDI instead of HDMI inputs.

BLANKOM EMU-9504 IPTV Encoder

BLANKOM EMU-9504 IPTV Encoder

  • 4/8/12 HDMI Inputs
  • 4/8/12 SPTS IP Stream Output
  • IP Output over UDP (SPTS), SRT, RTP, RTSP, RTMP, HTTP, HLS Protocols (Streaming)
  • HEVC/H.265 and MPEG 4 AVC/H.264 video encoding formats
  • 3 versions:
    EMU-9504: 4 HDMI Inputs, 4 SPTS IP Stream Output
    EMU-9508: 8 HDMI Inputs, 8 SPTS IP Stream Output
    EMU-9512: 12 HDMI Inputs, 12 SPTS IP Stream Output
  • Logo/Text injection to the encoded videos
  • MPEG-1 Layer 2, LC-AAC, HE-AAC and AC3 Pass through Audio encoding, audio gain adjustment
  • Web-based network management
  • Professional quality, breakthrough price

 

4, 8 or 12 SDI input IPTV Encoder and Streamer with Text and Graphic Logo-Insertion

Supports UDP (SPTS), SRT, RTP, RTSP, RTMP, HTTP, HLS Protocols (Streaming)

 

 

BLANKOM EMU-9504 IPTV Encoder

BLANKOM EMU-9504 IPTV Encoder

B2B application examples showcasing how the channel density, H.265 compression, and SPTS architecture of the EMU-9500 series solve large-scale enterprise video requirements:

  • Bandwidth-Optimized IPTV Headend Ingestion for Hotels and Luxury Resorts: Large resort hotels with hundreds of rooms require maximizing channel variety without choking the internal local network bandwidth. By deploying the EMU-9512, the chief network engineer can ingest 12 independent high-definition satellite receivers or local media servers via HDMI into just 1U of rack space. By encoding the video into H.265 UDP Multicast SPTS streams, the hotel slashes its internal network streaming load by up to 50% compared to older H.264 headends. Guest room Smart TVs can instantly tune into individual SPTS streams, preserving smooth network performance during peak hours.

  • High-Density Multi-Room University Campus and Education Broadcasting: Centralized university campus networks frequently distribute live lecture content or internal television programming from multiple rooms simultaneously. By installing the EMU-9512 in the primary network operations center (NOC), the university can pull 12 high-definition HDMI lines from 12 different lecture halls directly into one unit. The device outputs 12 independent multicast SPTS feeds in high-efficiency H.265 format, allowing students in dormitories, libraries, or overflow labs to view any of the 12 live classes using compatible open-source media players on any tablet or PC.

  • Centralized Corporate AV Distribution and High-Density Digital Signage: Multinational corporate headquarters or massive shopping malls maintain multi-screen informational displays driven by centralized media players. Utilizing the EMU-9508, the internal IT team connects 8 separate digital signage players or executive presentation laptops via HDMI. The device encodes them into 8 separate H.265 SPTS multicast streams. Edge decoders or set-top boxes behind each display can be tuned to specific IP addresses, allowing different building zones to receive customized high-definition corporate content with perfect temporal synchronization and minimal network footprint.

  • Municipal Government Chamber Multi-Camera Stream Consolidation: City council buildings and courthouse facilities use multiple fixed cameras to record public sessions, main chambers, and separate committee rooms. The EMU-9504 or EMU-9508 consolidates these lines by accepting up to 4 or 8 camera HDMI outputs within a single 1U device. The system converts the video matrix into separate H.265 SPTS UDP/RTP streams, allowing the city’s technical staff to route specific room streams directly to localized archiving servers or push them to WAN proxy nodes for public transparency logging with minimal storage overhead.

  • Teleport Contribution and Master Control Room (MCR) Feed Monitoring: Satellite teleport facilities and master control rooms must monitor and route dozens of incoming local turnaround channels or studio outputs before satellite uplink. Deploying the EMU-9512 allows engineers to take 12 independent monitor HDMI feeds from the production desks and digitize them instantly. The independent SPTS IP output architecture combined with low-bitrate H.265 compression makes it easy to map these 12 feeds directly onto professional multiviewer network displays, enabling operators to keep an eye on full 1080p60 channel status without overloading the broadcast infrastructure.

 

Function IPTV Encoder with Streaming Function

Input 4/8/12 HDMI inputs for option, HDCP 1.4
Video

Encoding

Encoding Format HEVC/ H.265 , MPEG 4 AVC/H.264
Resolution Input Output
HEVC/H.265 MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
4*1080P-50 4*1080P-50 2*1080P-50
4*1080P-60 4*1080P-60, 2*1080P-60
4*1080I-50 4*1080P-50 4*1080I-50

2*1080P-50

4*1080I-60 4*1080P-60 4*1080I-60

2*1080P-60

4*720P-50 4*720P-50 4*720P-50
4*720P-60 4*720P-60 4*720P-60
Chroma 4:2:0
Bitrate 0.5Mbps~20Mbps(each channel)
Rate Control CBR/VBR
GOP Structure IBBP, IPPP
Advanced Pretreatment De-interlacing, Noise Reduction, Sharpening
Audio Encoding Encoding Format MPEG-1 Layer 2, LC-AAC, HE-AAC, HE-AAC V2, AC3 Pass-through
Sampling rate 48KHz
Bit-rate (each channel) 48Kbps~384Kbps (MPEG-1 Layer 2& LC-AAC)

24 Kbps~128 Kbps (HE-AAC)

18 Kbps~56 Kbps (HE-AAC V2)

Audio Gain 0~255
Stream output IP output over UDP (SPTS), SRT, RTP, RTSP, RTMP, HTTP, HLS Protocols, 1000M/100M Base-T Ethernet interface (unicast/multicast); IPv4, IPv6 output

IP null packet filter

System Web-based management
English control interface
Ethernet software upgrade
Miscellaneous Dimension (W× L× H) 482mm×328mm×44mm
Approx weight 5kg
Temperature 0~45℃(work),  -20~80℃(Storage)
Power AC 100V-220V±10%, 50/60Hz

Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

 

The BLANKOM EMU-9500 series is a family of professional, carrier-grade high-density hardware encoding appliances housed in a standard 1U 19-inch rackmount chassis. It is engineered to ingest multiple high-definition HDMI video sources, compress them utilizing high-efficiency coding algorithms, and distribute them as independent, low-latency IP streams to serve as core headend infrastructure for telecommunication operators, high-end hospitality systems, and enterprise networks.

The EMU-9500 series is available in three distinct hardware density configurations to perfectly match project scale while maintaining identical software feature sets:

  • EMU-9504: Features 4 physical HDMI inputs and outputs 4 independent SPTS IP streams.

  • EMU-9508: Features 8 physical HDMI inputs and outputs 8 independent SPTS IP streams.

  • EMU-9512: Features 12 physical HDMI inputs and outputs 12 independent SPTS IP streams.

SPTS stands for Single Program Transport Stream, meaning that the encoder encapsulates exactly one television channel or video program per individual destination IP address. This 1-to-1 processing layout (e.g., 12 HDMI inputs mapped to 12 distinct SPTS streams in the EMU-9512) allows network administrators to route, switch, and filter individual channels across the network matrix with absolute freedom, preventing the bandwidth waste associated with bulky multi-program (MPTS) multiplexes.

To ensure optimized network bandwidth consumption and universal client compatibility, the EMU-9500 series supports both H.265/HEVC (Main Profile) and H.264/AVC (High/Main/Baseline Profile) video encoding. Implementing H.265 allows operators to reduce video bitrates by up to 50% compared to older H.264 technology while maintaining identical pixel-to-pixel picture quality.

Each physical HDMI input channel on the EMU-9500 series natively captures progressive and interlaced high-definition resolutions up to 1080p Full HD at 50/60 frames per second (1080p60). The internal processing core handles these high-framerate signals smoothly, making it ideal for fast-motion sports broadcasting, medical displays, and high-end digital signage layouts.

The encoder automatically extracts the digital stereo audio tracks embedded directly within each HDMI input line. It compresses the audio payload utilizing professional MPEG-1 Layer II (MP2) or AAC compression layers, multiplexing the compressed audio with the corresponding video components inside the TS container to ensure absolute, uninterrupted lip-sync synchronization.

To guarantee smooth integration with managed telecom networks and IT infrastructures, the EMU-9500 series outputs its generated SPTS streams natively via UDP and RTP (supporting both Multicast for local LAN distribution and Unicast for directed point-to-point links) over its high-bandwidth Gigabit Ethernet data ports.

Yes, an advanced internal hardware OSD (On-Screen Display) engine is integrated into every independent encoding channel. Network administrators can overlay customized text lines, station identifiers, corporate logos, or transparent watermarks directly onto each individual video feed matrix via the web control panel in real time without causing packet drops or processing latency.

The series operates on a deeply hardened, lightweight embedded operating system. There are no external software or specialized application requirements. All system setups—including input resolution verification, individual bitrates (CBR/VBR), PID editing, and output multicast IP addresses—are managed completely remotely via an intuitive, browser-based WebGUI (Web User Interface) over a dedicated RJ45 management port.

Built inside a rugged, 1U steel chassis with an industrial internal power supply layout, the EMU-9500 series features a highly efficient thermal design optimized for server room deployment. By eliminating complex modular sub-blades and optimizing passive ventilation paths alongside ultra-reliable cooling components, the chassis maintains low operational temperatures. This layout yields an exceptional Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) track record under continuous 24/7/365 commercial workloads.