AJA Helo Plus Stand Alone Advanced H.264 Streaming and Recording Device

AJA Helo Plus Stand Alone Advanced H.264 Streaming and Recording Device

HELO Plus is a compact, advanced H.264 streaming and recording stand-alone appliance. HELO Plus offers both SDI and HDMI I/O with the capability to stream up to 1080p60 to a Content Delivery Network and record simultaneously. Two separate streaming destinations can be set up and recordings can be made to a combination of SD card, USB storage and NFS or CIFS network storage. HELO Plus also provides Picture-In-Picture and graphics functionality in hardware for compelling presentations made simple.

HELO Plus offers high quality streaming with ultra-reliable performance for any critical streaming service needs, including eSports, news, sports, education, creator, live events, and beyond.

Remote or Local Control
HELO Plus can be easily configured remotely on a standard web browser, via the Ethernet connection, and using a desktop or laptop computer. Every function of HELO Plus is accessible in the WebUI, with multiple HELO Plus devices being easily controllable via a tabbed browser window. Once set up to your requirements, HELO Plus can also be controlled via the stream and record buttons on the front of the device, with audio level LED meters providing feedback for monitoring, or the system can be controlled directly from the included web-based UI. There's also the option for remote control via the system's integrated REST API.

SRT Support
SRT is an open-source video transport protocol and technology stack, developed and pioneered by Haivision, that optimizes streaming performance across unpredictable networks with secure streams and easy firewall traversal, bringing the best quality live video over the worst networks. The SRT Open-Source Project, supported by the SRT Alliance, is a collaborative community of industry leaders and developers striving to achieve lower latency internet video transport by continuously improving open-source SRT.

HELO Plus includes SRT (plus encryption) to ensure you are well positioned to deliver streaming video content securely, with low latency and secure reliability.

Simultaneous Stream and Record
HELO Plus has the capability to stream and record up to 1080p60 simultaneously in the following combinations: Stream to two destinations and record to SD local, USB local & NFS/CIFS network storage simultaneously. Having a recorded backup of the video stream provides a high-quality H.264 version for editing applications, with the most suitable storage being selected. Network storage may make more sense for edit sharing, while an SD card or USB recording provides an easy takeaway for clients or editors.

Key Features

• Portable, stand-alone device with 3G-SDI and HDMI I/O
• Encode up to 1080p60 in H.264/MPEG-4
• Stream to two separate destinations simultaneously
• Create Picture-in-Picture streaming/recording output from multiple input sources
• 2-channel stereo audio
• Analog stereo audio out
• Front panel LED audio meters
• Data rates from 100 kbps to 20 Mbps in MPEG-4
• Record to SD, SDHC, or SDXC cards, USB storage, NFS, CIFS, or SMB network volumes
• USB slot and SD card slot for local external storage
• Video input and output on 3G-SDI and HDMI
• Support for RTP/UDP, RTSP, RTMP, RTMPS, HLS, and Unicast
• SRT compatibility
• AV Mute with user graphics upload support for pre-live feeds
• Web-based GUI preview window
• Group control for multiple HELO Plus and Ki Pro devices

Technical Specifications

Video Formats
(HD) 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 (HD) 1080i 50, 59.94, 60 (HD) 720p 50, 59.94, 60 (SD) 525i, 625i
Video Codec Support
H.264/MPEG-4 Encoder
Video Encoding Parameters
100 kbps to 20 Mbps streamed output (Independent settings for encoding and packaging parameters for each stream output)
100 kbps to 20 Mbps recorded output
Up to 1080p 60
Supports Baseline, Main, and High Profiles
Audio Encoding Parameters
32 kbps to 256 kbps
48 kHz 2-channel stereo
MPEG-4 AAC-LC
Protocols
RTMP, RTMPS, RTSP, HLS RTP-TS/UDP-TS Unicast and Multi Unicast, SRT (caller mode). RTSP and HLS client sessions combined limited to a total of 10. RTSP limited to a single session.
Storage
1x USB port (USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 media, exFAT or FAT32), 1x SD card slot, SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards (exFAT) & Mounted Network Share (CIFS or NFS)
Video Input Digital
1x 3G-SDI, SMPTE-259/292/296/424, 10-bit
Single Link 4:2:2, 4:4:4 (1x BNC)
1x HDMI Standard Type A connector
HDMI v1.4a, RGB or YCbCr
Video Output Digital
1x 3G-SDI, SMPTE-292/296/424, 10-bit
Single Link 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 (1x BNC)
1x HDMI Standard Type A connector
HDMI v1.4a, RGB or YCbCr
Audio Input Digital
2-channel, 24-bit SDI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
2-channel, 24-bit HDMI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
Audio Input Analog: 2-channel, Analog (-10dBV Line Level, Unbalanced stereo 1x 3.5mm TRS connector)
Audio Output Digital
2-channel, 24-bit SDI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
2-channel, 24-bit HDMI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
Audio Output Analog
2-channel, Analog (Line Level, Unbalanced stereo 1x 3.5mm TRS connector)
Network Interface
10/100/1000 Ethernet (RJ-45)
Embedded web server for Configuration and Control
Regionalized interface support - Simplified Chinese, Korean, Japanese
User Interface
Stream Button, Record Button, Web UI, Simple Web Configuration via AJA eMini-Setup (macOS and Windows) and Integrated calendar
Control and Automation
Integrated calendar scheduler
Support remote ICS calendars
Scriptable REST control API
Closed Captioning supported
Size (WxDxH)
8.50 x 5.5 x 1.02” (215.9 x 139.7 x 25.91 mm)
Weight
1Lbs (0.46kg)
Power
External power supply required
Enclosure
12Vdc 4-pin mini XLR
AC adapter included
100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz, universal input, 12V- 60W Max
Environment
Safe Operating Temperature
0 Degrees to 40 Degrees C (32 Degrees to 104 Degrees F)
Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF)
-40 Degrees to 60 Degrees C (-40 Degrees to 140 Degrees F)
Operating Relative Humidity
10-90% non-condensing
Operating Altitude
<3,000 meters (<10,000 feet)
Warranty
3 Year Warranty