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Reliable, affordable, efficient, and future-proof broadcast playback.
Enjoy the benefits of an all-digital workflow with flexible expansion and integration options.
Integrate with other TelVue services to stream to the Web, add mobile & OTT apps, signage, closed captioning and more.
Intuitive Programming
TelVue’s scheduling tools make running a TV channel a snap!
Drag a thumbnail into the schedule; Preview and trim a video right in the interface; Advanced search options for simpler content management. Powerful series scheduling rules to fully automate programming. The ideal Pro and PEG broadcast server.
Simplify your programming workflow with the HyperCaster’s powerful scheduling and management tools:
Features
Easy Content Management
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- Operate Remotely from any Web Browser
- Resumable browser uploads from anywhere, any device
- Drag-and-Drop Scheduling
- Copy/Paste Scheduling Blocks
- In-Browser Preview and Trim Editing
- Advanced Search Tools
- Fast DVD Import
Tools That Make Your Life Easier
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- Rules-based automation to automate scheduling, VOD publishing, archiving, sharing, graphics, social streaming, captioning and more
- Autoplay Continuity files, playlist or feed to fill program gaps
- Channel Confidence Monitoring and Previewing from anywhere, any device
- Embeddable, searchable website Program Guide
- Configurable As-Run Reporting
- Automatic, real-time CALM audio
- Automatic SmartCaption LIVE Captioning
- CEA-608/708 Closed Captions
Format Flexibility
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- Import virtually any file format
- MPEG-2, H.264, HEVC SD & HD Support
- Play and Record Transport, RTMP, HLS, RTSP, SRT, NDI, DASH, Social Media Streams
- Automatic Up & Down Conversion
- SD/HD-SDI, Composite/Component HDMI, IP Out Options
24/7 Reliability
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- Linux OS
- Solid State Drive
- System Health Notifications
- 24/7 Tech Support
- RAID (HyperCaster B1000 and AIO B2000)
- Redundant Power Supply (HyperCaster B1000 and AIO B2000)
Pro Features
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- Traffic & Billing Integration
- Primary/Backup Configuration & Snapshots
- Native Transport Stream Processing
- Middleware Integration
- Support for ATSC and CableLabs Formats
- Time Shifting
- APIs for third-party integration
- SCTE-35 and SCTE-104 Support
Options
Downstream Graphics*
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- Logo/Bug
- Text Crawl & Designer (RSS/XML, Text)
- Snipes (Now/Next Playing etc…)
- Squeezebacks
- Emergency Notification Console
- Native scaling for HD/SD Simulcast
*(included in HyperCaster AIO)
Channel Expansion
- B1000: Up to 20 UHD/HD/SD native transport channels
- B100: Up to 4 UDH/HD/SD native transport channels
- AIO B2000: Up to 8 HD-SDI playout / encode channels
- AIO B100: Up to 2 HD-SDI playout + 3 encode channels
*AIO models support optional HD/SD Simulcast over SDI/IP, with automatic up/down-conversion.
*AIO encode channel capacity can be configured for either file recording from SDI/NDI, or encoding channel outputs for Streaming (integrated RTMP, HLS, Transport output).
Multi-IP Capture for Later Replay
Expand your programming possibilities by capturing live incoming streams for future replay.
Great for recording sports, meetings, and other live events for your programming library.
Digital Signage Integration
Broadcast real-time 24×7 information on your TV channel with TelVue InfoVue, a professional-quality, web-accessible HD digital signage solution.
Engage your audience with up-to-date weather, traffic, news, community, and other dynamic information, as well as stunning, high-definition video clips and images.
Set up TelVue InfoVue as a continuity stream for your HyperCaster, and your channel will always be broadcasting information your community wants.
Real-Time Audio Loudness Plugin
The HyperCaster AIO Series
Looking for ultimate playback flexibility in a single, powerful, PEG broadcast server? Each SDI port can be configured as an input or output for multiple channels of Playout & Encoding, plus native Switching All-In-One! The HyperCaster AIO Series is well-suited for PEG, Pro and other SDI, IP, or Streaming operations who want an all-digital workflow with configurable input and output.
AIO B2000
Ideal for PEG & Pro stations that want flexibility in SDI, NDI, and IP input/output options. Up to 12 configurable SDI ports and up to 8 playout/encode channels, RAID, redundant power.
INPUT
- Up to 12 auto-sensing HD-SDI inputs
- HD-SDI switching
- StreamThru IP Switching & optional Capture
- File recording from SDI and NDI inputs
- Import virtually any file format
- Streams: Transport, RTMP Push & Pull, HLS, RTSP, SRT, NDI, DASH, Zoom, Social Media
- Codecs: MPEG-2 & H.264, SD & HD
OUTPUT
- Up to 8 simultaneous HD-SDI playout channels
- Built-in Up & Down Conversion
- Optional HD/SD Simulcast (2 ports/channel)
- Optional IP Transport, RTMP/HLS Streaming outputs
- Dynamic Downstream Graphics on all sources
- Logos, Tickers, Snipes, Squeezebacks
- CEA-608/708 Closed Captions
I/O Configuration
- Channels Up to 8 total Playback + Encodes
- HD-SDI Ports Up to 12
- SDI Inputs – All SDI ports not used for Playback available as auto-sensing, switchable inputs for live and records
- Stream Inputs – Transport, RTMP Push and Pull, HLS, RTSP, SRT, NDI, DASH, Zoom, Social Media
- StreamThru™ IP Switching, optional IP Capture
- HD/SD Simulcast Optional, requires 2 ports per Channel
- Transport or RTMP/HLS output requires IP encoding output license
Storage
- OS/System SSD
- Media 11.5TB, 8 Drive RAID 6 standard. Up to 32 TB.
- Media 5.5TB, 4 Drive RAID 5 for B2000-4 model. Up to 32 TB.
- Archive Optional Archive to NAS (FTP, CIFS) and Archive.org
Content
- Import virtually any file format
- IP Streaming Formats MPEG-2 TS over UDP, RTP (Unicast, Multicast, SSM Multicast), RTMP Push and Pull, HLS, RTSP, SRT, NDI, DASH, RTSP
- Video Codecs MPEG-2, H.264
- Audio Codecs MPEG-1 Layer II, AC-3, AAC, MP3, LPCM
- Closed Captions CEA-608/708
- Video Bit Rates Up to 20 Mbps
- Upload Protocols Browser, FTP, CIFS
- Optional Archive Integration – NAS, Archive.org
Recording
- Encode MPEG-2 Transport (MPEG-2 and H.264 SD/HD) from SDI/NDI
- IP Capture Optional up to 8 Simultaneous
Playout
- Video Resolutions
- SD 480i29.97 NTSC & 576i25 PAL
- 720p50/59.94/60
- 1080p23.98/24/25/29.97/30
- 1080PsF23.98/24/25/29.97/30
- 1080i25/29.97/30
- Automatic up/down-conversion
- Audio Format 48 kHz, 16 bit
- Audio Channels Stereo
- Audio Processing Optional Real-time Audio Loudness Management (CALM Compliant)
- VANCs CEA-608/708 Closed Captioning
Downstream Graphics
- Bugs, Tickers, Snipes, Squeezebacks, Emergency Tickers
Network Management
- System Health Notifications SNMP, Email, REST API, and Web Browser UI.
- Other Built-in Firewall & Routing Table, Remote Management, Station Timing Locked to NTP
High Availability
- Watchdog Timer Solid State System Drive, RAID Content Storage, Redundant Power Supplies
Physical
- Power 100 – 240 VAC / 740 Watts
- Dimensions 17.2″ x 3.5″ x 25.5″ (W x H x D)
- Weight 35 lbs.
- Form Factor 2RU Rackmount, 19” Standard
External Interfaces & Connections (Typically Used)
- HD-SDI ports Up to 12
- External Reference Blackburst in SD, 720p50, 720p59.94, 1080i50 and 1080i59.94 formats or Tri-Sync in any HD format.
- Copper NICs Quad 10/100/1000 BT
- Other NICs Option for Dual Fiber 10/100/1000 BT in lieu of 2x Copper.
- Front Panel Power/Fail/Drive LEDs, Power/Reset Switch/ LCD Interface
Operating System
Linux, Standard Drivers
Application Software
- User Interface – Integrated, HTML Browser-based
- Content Management – Browser Uploads, Custom Metadata, Hierarchical Categories, Videos Previews with Virtual Trim Editing, Advanced Search, Bulk Actions, Optional Archiving Management, Automatic Publishing, Archiving, Sharing Workflow Rules
- Scheduling – Drag & Drop, Copy/Paste, Block Copy, Bulk Modify, Recur, Ripple, Import/Export, Automatic Series Scheduling
- Channel Management – Confidence Monitoring & Previewing from anywhere / any device, Extend Live Events with Join-in-Progress, Continuity Auto fill Program Gaps with Playlists or Live sources
- Graphics – Built-in, WYSIWYG Editor, Multiple Simultaneous Overlays, Alpha Channel, Drop Shadow Text, Date & Metadata Variables
- Reports – As Run, First/Repeat Run, Missing Files
- TV Listing – Embeddable, Searchable Website Program Guide, Rovi X-List, XMLTV, Minerva, RSS
- Traffic & Billing Optional CCMS
- APIs – REST, RSS, SNMP
- User Management – Roles, Emergency-only User, Preferences
Cloud Services
- Live & VOD Streaming, Mobile & OTT Apps with TelVue CloudCast™
- Cloud Contributor Upload & Media Exchange with TelVue Connect™
- SmartCaption™ automatic, multi-language captioning for Live channels and broadcast/streaming files
Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
AIO B100
Designed for smaller operations that want the best of IP, NDI, and SDI workflows. 4 configurable SDI ports, up to 5 total playout/encode channels (MAX of 2 playout). Also available as an entry level 2 SDI port, 1 playout / 1 encode configuration.
INPUT
- Up to 4 auto-sensing HD-SDI inputs
- HD-SDI switching & file encoding
- StreamThru IP Switching & optional Capture
- File recording from SDI and NDI inputs
- Import virtually any file format
- Streams: Transport, RTMP Push & Pull, HLS, RTSP, SRT, NDI, DASH, Zoom, Social Media
- Codecs: MPEG-2 & H.264, SD & HD
OUTPUT
- Up to 2 HD-SDI playback channels
- Built-in Up & Down Conversion
- Optional HD/SD Simulcast (2 ports/channel)
- Optional IP Transport, RTMP/HLS Streaming outputs
- Dynamic Downstream Graphics on all sources
- Logos, Tickers, Snipes, Squeezebacks
- CEA-608/708 Closed Captions
I/O Configuration
- Channels Up to 5 total Playout + Encodes, MAX 2 Playout
- HD-SDI Ports 4
- SDI Inputs – All SDI ports not used for Playout available as auto-sensing, switchable inputs for live and records
- Stream Inputs – Transport, RTMP Push and Pull, HLS, RTSP, SRT, NDI, DASH, RTSP, Zoom, Social Media
- StreamThru™ IP Switching, optional IP Capture
- HD/SD Simulcast Optional, requires 2 ports per Channel
- Transport or RTMP/HLS output requires IP encoding output license
Storage
- OS/System SSD
- Media 4 TB, Single Drive
- Archive Optional Archive to NAS (FTP, CIFS) and Archive.org
Content
- Import virtually any file format
- IP Streaming Formats MPEG-2 TS over UDP, RTP (Unicast, Multicast, SSM Multicast), RTMP Push and Pull, HLS, RTSP, SRT, NDI, DASH, RTSP
- Video Codecs MPEG-2, H.264
- Audio Codecs MPEG-1 Layer II, AC-3, AAC, MP3, LPCM
- Closed Captions CEA-608/708
- Video Bit Rates Up to 20 Mbps
- Upload Protocols Browser, FTP, CIFS
- Optional Archive Integration – NAS, Archive.org
Recording
- Encode MPEG-2 Transport (MPEG-2 and H.264 SD/HD) from SDI/NDI
- IP Capture Optional up to 2 Simultaneous
Playback
- Video Resolutions
- SD 480i29.97 NTSC & 576i25 PAL
- 720p50/59.94/60
- 1080p23.98/24/25/29.97/30
- 1080PsF23.98/24/25/29.97/30
- 1080i25/29.97/30
- Automatic up/down-conversion
- Audio Format 48 kHz, 16 bit
- Audio Channels Stereo
- Audio Processing Optional Real-time Audio Loudness Management (CALM Compliant)
- VANCs CEA-608/708 Closed Captioning
Downstream Graphics
- Bugs, Tickers, Snipes, Squeezebacks, Motion Logos, Emergency Tickers
Network Management
- System Health Notifications SNMP, Email, REST API, and Web Browser UI.
- Other Built-in Firewall Routing Table, Remote Management, Station Timing Locked to NTP
High Availability
Watchdog Timer, Solid State System Drive
Physical
- Power 100 – 240 VAC/200 Watts
- Dimensions 17.2″x1.7″x11.3″ (WxHxD)
- Weight 10 lbs.
- Form Factor 1 RU Rackmount , 19″ Standard
External Interfaces & Connections (Typically Used)
- HD-SDI ports 4
- External Reference Blackburst in SD, 720p50, 720p59.94, 1080i50 and 1080i59.94 formats or Tri-Sync in any HD format.
- Copper NICs Dual 10/100/1000 BT
- Front Panel Power/Fail/Drive LEDs, Power/Reset Switch/ LCD Interface
Operating System
Linux, Standard Drivers
Application Software
- User Interface – Integrated, HTML Browser-based
- Content Management – Browser Uploads, Custom Metadata, Hierarchical Categories, Videos Previews with Virtual Trim Editing, Advanced Search, Bulk Actions, Optional Archiving Management, Automatic Publishing, Archiving, Sharing Workflow Rules
- Scheduling – Drag & Drop, Copy/Paste, Block Copy, Bulk Modify, Recur, Ripple, Import/Export, Automatic Series Scheduling
- Channel Management – Confidence Monitoring & Previewing from anywhere / any device, Extend Live Events with Join-in-Progress, Continuity Auto fill Program Gaps with Playlists or Live sources
- Graphics – Built-in, WYSIWYG Editor, Multiple Simultaneous Overlays, Alpha Channel, Drop Shadow Text, Date & Metadata Variables
- Reports – As Run, First/Repeat Run, Missing Files
- TV Listing – Embeddable, Searchable Website Program Guide, Rovi X-List, XMLTV, Minerva, RSS
- Traffic & Billing Optional CCMS
- APIs – REST, RSS, SNMP
- User Management – Roles, Emergency-only User, Preferences
Cloud Services
- Live & VOD Streaming, Mobile & OTT Apps with TelVue CloudCast™
- Cloud Contributor Upload & Media Exchange with TelVue Connect™
- SmartCaption™ automatic, multi-language captioning for Live channels and broadcast/streaming files
Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
The Classic HyperCaster Series
TelVue’s flagship SD/HD/4K playback server programs up to 20 channels. With flexible content storage, enhanced scheduling features, in-browser previews and optional downstream graphics, the TelVue HyperCaster brings you all the advantages of pure IP workflows and native transport streams in a single, highly efficient server.
B1000
Broadcast up to 20 UHD/HD/SD high-quality digital video TV channels with the TelVue HyperCaster B1000 IP Broadcast Server. Comes with RAID and redundant power. Optional external ProVue decoder for real-time processing – Graphics, Up/Down Conversion, CALM, Auto Captioning, with SDI/IP output.
- PEG Channel Origination
- Local Origination & Leased Access
- Digital CATV Origination
- Hyperlocal Programming
- Long-form Advertising Channels
- Black-out Management
- Program Substitution
- Campus Broadcasting
- Output MPEG-2 TS or H.264 over IP (Gigabit Ethernet)
- Optional ProVue decoder integration
- Channels Option to Expand up to 20 SD or HD channels (depending on bitrate)
Program Scheduling
- Interface Integrated HTML Browser Based (Secure)
- Scheduling Drag & Drop Scheduling
- Recurring Scheduled Recurring Playout
- Station Timing Locked to NTP Standard
- Continuity Auto-play Default File, Playlist or IP Stream on Program Gaps
Storage
- Capacity 8TB Standard, 5.5 TB Usable. Option: 11.5 TB Usable
- Drives 4 x 2 TB, OS on SSD. Option: 4 x 4 TB RAID Levels
- RAID 5 for Media Storage
- Archive To Remote Storage
Physical
- Power 100 – 240 VAC / 650 Watts
- Dimensions 17.2” x 1.7” x 25.2” (W x H x D)
- Weight 46 lbs
- Form Factor 1 RU 19″ Standard
External Interfaces & Connections (Typically Used)
- Front Panel Power/Fail/Drive LEDs, Power/Reset Switch, LCD
- Rear Panel Quad 10/100 BT/1000 BT, Link/Data LEDs, Console
- Output MPEG-2 TS Over IP (Gigabit Ethernet)
Content
- Formats MPEG-2 Transport Stream; MPEG-2 or H.264 (Optional) Video Constant Bit Rate (CBR), ATSC, CableLabs® HD & SD Compatible
- Bit Rates Up to 200 Mbps Total Output
- Management Custom Searchable Metadata & Categories, Thumbnails
Content Introduction
- Protocols FTP & SMB
- Interface 10/100/1000 BT x 4
- Capture Optional IP stream capture
Network Management
- Interfaces Web Browser
- Protocols SMB, HTTP, NTP
- Features Environment Monitoring, Firewall Remote Management & Software Upgrades
High Availability
- Watchdog Timer
- Solid State System Drive, RAID 5 Content Storage
- System Health Notification
- Redundant Power Supplies
Firmware
- OS Linux
- Device Drivers All Standard Drivers
- API Features
- Website Program Guide Automatic Generation
- XMLTV & Minerva/ TV Guide Metadata
- Optional CCMS Traffic APIs
- Content Analysis & Validation
- Missing File Notifications: XML, Email
- CableLabs® ADI Metadata (Optional)
Optional Integrated ProVue™ Decoder
- Video MPEG-2/H.264/SD/HD/Up & Down Convert
- Audio MPEG-1 Layer 2/AC-3/2 CH & 5.1 Downmix
- Outputs Up to 4 x SD/HD-SDI
- Graphics: Ticker, Logo/Bug Insertion & Snipes
- Ext. Reference SD-Blackburst/HD – Tri-Sync In Any Format
Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
B100 or B100-SDI
Broadcast up to 4 UHD/HD/SD high-quality digital video TV channels with the TelVue HyperCaster B100 IP Broadcast Server. Optional ProVue decoder for real-time processing including Graphics, Up/Down Conversion, CALM Audio, Auto Captioning, with SDI/IP output.
- PEG Channel Origination
- Local Origination & Leased Access
- Digital CATV Origination
- Hyperlocal Programming
- Long-form Advertising Channels
- Black-out Management
- Program Substitution
- Campus Broadcasting
- Output MPEG-2 TS over IP (Gigabit Ethernet)
- Optional One channel Composite/Component/HDMI or HD/SD-SDI
- Channels Standard with 1 HD or SD Channel, Option to Expand to 4 HD or SD Channels
Program Scheduling
- Interface Integrated HTML Browser Based (Secure)
- Scheduling Drag & Drop Scheduling
- Recurring Scheduled Recurring Playout
- Station Timing Locked to NTP Standard
- Continuity Auto-play Default File, Playlist, or Source on Program Gaps
Storage
- Capacity 2 TB Standard / OS on SSD
- Drives 1
- Archive To Remote Storage
Physical
- Power 100 – 240 VAC/200 Watts
- Dimensions 17.2″ x 1.7″ x 11.3″ (W x H x D)
- Weight 10 lbs
- Form Factor 1RU 19″ Standard
External Interfaces & Connections (Typically Used)
- Front Panel Power/Fail/Drive LEDs, Power/Reset Switch/ LCD Interface
- Rear Panel Dual 10/100 BT/1000 BT, Link/Data LEDs
- Output MPEG-2 TS over IP (Gigabit Ethernet)
Content
- Formats MPEG-2 Transport Stream; MPEG-2 or H.264 (Optional) Video Constant Bit Rate (CBR), ATSC, CableLabs® HD & SD Compatible
- Bit Rates Up to 80 Mbps Total Output
- Management Custom Searchable Metadata & Categories, Thumbnails
Content Introduction
- Protocols FTP & SMB
- Interface 10/100/1000 BT
- Capture Optional IP stream capture
Network Management
- Interfaces Web Browser
- Protocols SMB, HTTP, NTP
- Features Environment Monitoring, Firewall Remote Management & Software Upgrades
Firmware
- OS Linux
- Device Drivers All Standard Drivers
- API Features
- Website Program Guide Automatic Generation
- XMLTV & Minerva/TV Guide Metadata
- Optional CCMS Traffic APIs
- Content Analysis & Validation
- Missing File Notifications: XML, Email
- CableLabs® ADI Metadata (Optional)
Optional Integrated Decoder
- Video MPEG-2/H.264/SD/HD/Up-Down Convert
- Audio MPEG-1 Layer 2/AC-3/2 CH & 5.1 Downmix
- Outputs 1 x SD/HD-SDI or 1 x Composite, 1 x Component, 1 x HDMI
- Graphics Ticker, Logo/Bug Insertion & Snipes
- Ext. Reference SD-Blackburst/HD – Tri-Sync In Any Format
Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Compare HyperCaster Models
| Feature | AIO+ B2000 | AIO+ B100 | B1000 | B100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playout | Up to 8 simultaneous HD-SDI playout / encode channels | Up to 5 simultaneous HD-SDI playout / encode channels, MAX 2 playout | Up to 20 MPEG-2 TS over IP | Up to 4 MPEG-2 TS over IP |
| Inputs | Up to 12 auto-sensing HD-SDI inputs. IP inputs: Transport, HLS, RTMP Push and Pull, RTSP, SRT, NDI, DASH, Zoom, Social Media | Up to 4 auto-sensing HD-SDI inputs. IP inputs: Transport, HLS, RTMP Push and Pull, RTSP, SRT, NDI, DASH, Zoom, Social Media | IP inputs: Transport, HLS, RTMP, RTSP, SRT, DASH, Zoom, Social Media | IP inputs: Transport, HLS, RTMP, RTSP, SRT, DASH, Zoom, Social Media |
| Simulcast | Optional HD/SD SDI Simulcast (2 ports/channel), Optional IP Transport, RTMP, HLS Simulcast | Optional HD/SD SDI Simulcast (2 ports/channel), Optional IP Transport, RTMP, HLS Simulcast | Optional (with ProVue) | Optional (with ProVue) |
| SD/HD-SDI Outputs | Integrated | Integrated (or Analog/HDMI output model) | Optional (with ProVue) | Optional (with ProVue) |
| Graphics: Text crawl, Logo/bug insertion & Snipes | Included | Included | Optional (with ProVue) | Optional (with ProVue) |
| Storage | Up to 32TB | 8TB | Up to 11.5 TB | Up to 4TB |
| RAID | RAID 6 (RAID5 in base AIO-B2000-4+) | No | RAID 5 | No |
| Redundant Power | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Starting Prices | $14,950 | $9,950 | $16,950 | $6,950 |
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