Product Overview
Haivision's Makito X4 is a real-time HEVC/H.265 and AVC/H.264 video encoder, designed for demanding live video applications. It can ingest a full 2160p50/60 4K UHD (Ultra High Definition) video source or up to four 1080p50/60 HD inputs as well as up to 32 channels of digital audio. The Makito X4 is available either as a compact standalone appliance or a rack-mountable blade.
Makito X4 features include the following:
- 4K Broadcast Quality Video – The Makito X4 Encoder can encode live video in HD or 4K UHD for streaming over IP networks in a broad range of applications. It can encode with 8- or 10-bit pixel depth to deliver excellent picture quality, even at low bitrates. For workflows where color precision is needed, it offers 4:2:2 chroma subsampling to maintain color fidelity and prevent artifacts, in downstream workflows.
- High Dynamic Range – In addition to Standard Dynamic Range (SDR), 10-bit pixel depths, and Wide Color Gamut support (WCG), the Makito X4 can also encode live content for HDR workflows using HLG or PQ (ST 2084) transfer functions.
Ultra Low Latency Streaming – Up to eight encoding cores can securely deliver simultaneous low latency multi-bitrate streams over challenging networks, including the public internet.
- High Density HEVC Encoding – When used in Haivision rack-mountable enclosures, the Makito X4 Encoder offers high channel density, providing facilities up to 84 HD or 21 UHD video sources within a single 4RU rack module.
- Flexible and Future Proof - The Makito X4 video encoder addresses a wide range of present and future live production applications, including 4K, HDR and SMPTE ST 2110, ensuring that production workflows are flexible enough to adapt to future infrastructure requirements.
- Secure Content Encryption and Reliable Streaming – The Makito X4 Encoder can encrypt video streams with up to 256-bit AES key lengths using the SRT protocol. It also adapts to fluctuating network bandwidth in real-time, limiting packet loss and ensuring uninterrupted high-quality video.