IPTV Encoder, 4/8/12 SDI Inputs
The BLANKOM EMU 8200 series IPTV Encoder is a high-quality HD audio and video encoding device with HD-SDI inputs. It supports UDP (SPTS), RTP, and RTSP protocols.
At a glance
Key data, as supplied by engineering- 4/8/12 HD-SDI Inputs
- 4/8/12 SPTS IP Output
Overview
Product description
The BLANKOM EMU 8200 series IPTV Encoder is a high-quality HD audio and video encoding device with HD-SDI inputs. It supports UDP (SPTS), RTP, and RTSP protocols.
IPTV Encoder with 4, 8, or 12 HD-SDI Inputs, SPTS encoding
The BLANKOM EMU 8200 series has 4, 8, or 12 HD-SDI 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 SDI inputs to IP output as multiplexed MPTS and SPTS IP output streams. Text, graphics or 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-9500 series is the similar unit but with HDMI instead of HD-SDI inputs and with streaming protocols support.
BLANKOM EMU-8204 IPTV Encoder
Features & capabilities
Features
4, 8 or 12 HD-SDI input IPTV Encoder with Text and Graphic Logo-Insertion
Supports UDP (SPTS), RTP, RTSP Protocols
- 4/8/12 HD-SDI Inputs
- 4/8/12 SPTS IP Stream Output
- IP Output over UDP (SPTS), RTP, RTSP Protocols
- HEVC/ H.265 and MPEG 4 AVC/H.264 video encoding formats
- 3 versions:
EMU-8204: 4 HD-SDI Inputs, 4 SPTS IP Stream Output
EMU-8208: 8 HD-SDI Inputs, 8 SPTS IP Stream Output
EMU-8212: 12 HD-SDI 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
Front and rear panels
Front Panel
BLANKOM EMU-8204 IPTV Encoder
System & application diagrams
Typical deploymentSystem Diagram
Application examples
Application Examples
B2B application examples showcasing how the HD-SDI interface density and SPTS architecture of the EMU-8200 series solve large-scale professional video requirements:
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Broadcast Master Control Room (MCR) to IPTV Headend Distribution: Television broadcast stations handle uncompressed HD-SDI feeds coming from various production decks, cameras, and external playout servers. By installing the EMU-8212 in the Master Control Room, engineers can feed 12 independent HD-SDI broadcast signals into a single 1U rack unit. The device compresses these sources into 12 separate H.264 UDP Multicast SPTS streams, distributing the live television channels across the station’s internal local network for real-time employee viewing on any office PC or network display screen.
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Live Sports Production Trucks and OB Van Integration: Outside Broadcasting (OB) vans operate in high-vibration, tightly enclosed environments where physical cable locking and rack-space efficiency are vital. Production crews deploy the EMU-8208 or EMU-8212 to ingest uncompressed field camera lines directly via secure BNC connections. The unit processes up to 12 cameras simultaneously, outputting independent SPTS multicast streams over the truck’s localized IP network, giving directors and engineers immediate low-latency access to multi-angle feeds on professional IP multiviewers.
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Large-Scale Stadium and Arena Live Video Turnaround: Modern sports arenas feature extensive networks of concourse displays, VIP suite televisions, and media room monitors. Using the EMU-8212, the venue’s technical team ingests 12 raw production camera feeds or scoreboard graphics via HD-SDI. The encoder outputs 12 independent H.264 SPTS multicast feeds over the stadium’s Gigabit LAN. Edge IPTV decoders or Smart TVs at each display point tune directly to the specific multicast IP addresses, delivering smooth 1080p60 fast-motion action to thousands of spectators simultaneously without visible signal dropouts.
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Parliamentary and Local Government Multi-Chamber Broadcasting: Government municipal complexes use multiple professional SDI cameras across separate committee rooms, main courtrooms, and central assembly halls. The EMU-8208 or EMU-8212 consolidates these high-grade camera lines by aggregating up to 8 or 12 HD-SDI outputs into a single centralized 1U rack device. The system converts the uncompressed video lines into separate SPTS UDP/RTP streams, allowing the technical staff to route specific room streams directly to decentralized archiving servers or push them to wide-area network proxy nodes for public transparency compliance.
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Centralized Medical Video Distribution for Hospital Operating Theaters: Advanced surgical environments utilize high-definition cameras attached to surgical microscopes, endoscopes, and operating room field cameras that output professional HD-SDI signals to preserve pure detail. By installing the EMU-8204 or EMU-8208 in the medical center’s primary server rack, the hospital can digitize up to 4 or 8 live surgical feeds simultaneously. The unit outputs independent SPTS multicast streams, distributing the surgical procedures across the hospital’s secure network to remote observation clinics or medical student lecture halls with high pixel clarity.
Technical specifications
Specifications are subject to change without prior noticeTechnical Specifications
Function IPTV Encoder
| Input | 4/8/12 HD-SDI 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 |
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| 4*1080I-60 | 4*1080P-60 | 4*1080I-60
2*1080P-60 |
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| 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) |
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| Audio Gain | 0~255 | ||||
| Stream output | IP output over UDP (SPTS), RTP, RTSP protocols, 1000M/100M Base-T Ethernet interface (unicast/multicast); IPv4, IPv6 output
IP null packet filter |
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| 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.
Ordering guide
Exact part numbers for the quotationOrdering guide
Engineering questions
10 questions answered by the people who commission these unitsFAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
What is the primary operational design and purpose of the BLANKOM EMU-8200 series?
The BLANKOM EMU-8200 series is a family of professional, broadcast-grade high-density hardware encoding appliances housed in a standard 1U 19-inch rackmount chassis. It is engineered to ingest uncompressed digital video from multiple HD-SDI inputs, compress the signals utilizing robust compression algorithms, and encapsulate them into independent, low-latency IP streams to serve as core headend infrastructure for television stations, production studios, and telecom operators.
What are the distinct hardware configurations available within the EMU-8200 product family?
The EMU-8200 series is available in three hardware density configurations to perfectly scale according to specific project requirements, while maintaining identical software deployment features:
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EMU-8204: Features 4 physical HD-SDI inputs and outputs 4 independent SPTS IP streams.
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EMU-8208: Features 8 physical HD-SDI inputs and outputs 8 independent SPTS IP streams.
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EMU-8212: Features 12 physical HD-SDI inputs and outputs 12 independent SPTS IP streams.
What is the mechanical and technical advantage of using HD-SDI inputs instead of HDMI?
HD-SDI (High-Definition Serial Digital Interface) uses professional 75-ohm BNC connectors that feature a secure, physical locking mechanism, preventing accidental cable disconnections common with HDMI. Furthermore, SDI can transmit uncompressed high-definition broadcast video over long coaxial cable distances (up to 100 meters or more depending on cable grade) without signal degradation, jitter, or the need for expensive active extenders.
What is the significance of the "SPTS" IP stream output architecture in this series?
SPTS stands for Single Program Transport Stream, meaning that the encoder encapsulates exactly one television channel or video feed per individual destination IP address. This 1-to-1 processing layout (e.g., 12 HD-SDI inputs mapped to 12 distinct SPTS streams in the EMU-8212) allows network administrators to route, switch, and filter individual channels across the network matrix with full freedom, preventing the bandwidth waste associated with bulky multi-program (MPTS) multiplexes.
What maximum resolution and encoding compression standard does the EMU-8200 series support?
Each physical HD-SDI port natively captures uncompressed professional video signals up to 1080p Full HD at 50/60 frames per second (1080p60). The internal hardware processing core compresses these feeds utilizing the globally compatible H.264/AVC compression standard, ensuring artifact-free pixel mapping and universal compatibility with downstream IPTV set-top boxes, smart TVs, and software decoders.
How does the encoder handle audio extraction from the HD-SDI lines?
The EMU-8200 series automatically de-embeds the digital audio channels directly from the incoming HD-SDI signal stream. It compresses the audio payload utilizing professional broadcast MPEG-1 Layer II (MP2) or AAC compression layers, multiplexing the audio track with the corresponding video components inside the TS container to preserve absolute, lifelong lip-sync synchronization.
Which IP network protocols are natively supported by the EMU-8200 series for distribution?
To ensure seamless compatibility with managed telecom infrastructures and IT networks, the EMU-8200 series streams its generated SPTS outputs natively via UDP and RTP protocols (supporting both Multicast for local LAN distribution and Unicast for directed point-to-point links) over its high-bandwidth Gigabit Ethernet data interfaces.
Does the EMU-8200 series support custom graphic overlays or on-screen text branding?
Yes, an advanced internal hardware OSD (On-Screen Display) engine is integrated into every independent encoding line. 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.
How is the encoder managed and monitored remotely?
The series operates on a deeply hardened, lightweight embedded operating system with no external software dependencies. All system parameters—including input signal presence tracking, individual encoding bitrates (CBR/VBR), PID restructuring, and output multicast IP addresses—are managed completely remotely via an intuitive, browser-based WebGUI (Web User Interface) over a dedicated RJ45 management port.
What is the reliability profile of the hardware under continuous 24/7/365 broadcast workloads?
Built inside a rugged, 1U steel chassis with an industrial internal power supply layout, the EMU-8200 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 is designed for a long Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) under continuous 24/7/365 commercial workloads.
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