IO [io] 8000/8001
Audio Video MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 En/Decoder
for SD Distribution, STL, SNG, Mobile TV,
DVB‑H, DMB
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Designed for 24/7 operation.
IO’s embedded, real time OS guarantees solid,
reliable operation in low latency applications
with >500 ms ”end-to-end”. MPEG-4
H.264 PAL
AVC & NTSC
@ 2 Mbit/s
MAYAH’s new IO [io] series en/decoders
take MPEG-4 to the next level of picture
quality and line cost efficiency with full D1
PAL/NTSC resolution at 1–2 Mbit/s and with
progressively lower resolutions suitable
for PDA/mobile applications. The ISMA 2.0
compliant MPEG-4 stream is a ”universal
stream” covering broadcast, enterprise and
web casting applications.
mobiles, DVB-H receivers and set-top boxes.
And with full D1 at 720 x 576 / 480 for
PAL/NTSC at 25 / 30 fps, IO’s MPEG-4
output is challenging MPEG-2 but with
less than half the bit rate. This allows
huge savings to be made on line costs –
E1/T1, IP over satellite, ATM etc. – and a
return on investment in just weeks instead
of months or years.
Supporting MPEG-4 SP, ASP and AVC/
H.264, the IO [io] family covers the
requirements of broad­casting and cor­
po­rate applications with DVB-H, DMB,
UMTS/3G, SNG, Reporting, Distribution,
In-house Streaming and ipTV.
Key features include:
Full interoperability thanks to ISMA 2.0
- Auto reboot after power down in 20 secs
-Corporate Communications/
LAN Streaming
ISMA compliant streams provide full
interoperability with QuickTime, Windows
Media, Real, VLC, and various PDAs,
- Auto reconnect after IP/Ethernet down,
-Journalist Previewing
- Full resolution D1 PAL/NTSC
- Low latency, 500 ms ”end-to-end“
- Encoder & Decoder “in one box”
- Decoder only version also available
The IO [io] 8000/8001 is now available as
Encoder/Decoder or Decoder only and is
equipped with an extensive range of
professional audio & video interfaces.
Applications for IO [io] en/decoders include:
-Unicast and multicast streaming
-Audio & Video over IP challenging
MPEG-2
Alongside the established digital SDI input
and output, IO [io] also offers component,
composite and S-Video interfaces, making
it a highly versatile broadcast solution.
-Mobile TV (DVB-H, DMB)
-ipTV
-SNG
-Outside Broadcasting
Although IO [io] supports SDI embedded
audio, there are also 4x AES/EBU, as well
as up to 8 analog audio IN/OUTs on DB25
connectors available. Two conventional
XLR jacks for analog stereo are also
provided. Any of the audio interfaces can
be operated in parallel with ”SDI video
only”, enabling IO [io] to use an existing
equipment infrastructure and avoiding the
need to invest in costly audio embedder/
de-embedder cards for monitoring etc.
-Remote Studio Links
-Back-Haul
-Talk-Back
-Confidence Monitoring
-Web Casting
- SAP (Session Announcement Protocol)
IO [io] 8000/8001 offers MPEG-4 SP/ASP
and AVC/H.264 encoding with automatic
scene change detection and HSS.
Drawing on MAYAH’s long experience in IP
based solutions it also supports QoS/ToS,
allowing a stream to receive the highest
priorization possible in a LAN/WAN or ”IP
over satellite” scenario. The extremely low
latency – in the range ≥500 ms ”end-toend” – makes it ideal for live situations.
Every IO [io] can also run as a decoder;
offering increased flexibility as well as a
saving on investment. When used in this
manner it has a permanent ”stand-by”
mode which starts decoding immediately
when a remote IO [io] 8000/8001 encoder
in e.g. an OB van starts streaming. In
addition, when encoder settings changes
are made the decoder will automatically
re-sync to the encoder. Using MAYAH’s
remote control software or Telnet/SNMP it
is therefore possible to control the units
from anywhere in the world.
The IO [io] 8000/8001 AD Pro is an ISMA
2.0 compliant system for streaming to
Mac/PC desktops and QuickTime, Real
Player, Windows Media Player, VLC or even
PDA’s & smart phones for viewing. In non
PC applications the stream can be viewed
by cost effective set-top boxes.
The ongoing convergence of broad­casting
applications demands flexible solutions.
MAYAH has implemented MPEG TS
(transport stream) support for trans­
missions over IP, as well as over the
optional ASI interface – allowing IO [io] to
be easily integrated of into existing DVB
environments.
IO [io] 8000
IO [io] 8001
- decoder follows encoder
IO [io] Web Remote software interface
IO [io] Windows Remote Control software interface
SNG – Satellite News Gathering
Transmission to the broadcasting center in high
audio and video quality using low cost links
Mobile TV – via DVB-H & DMB
With an IO [io] you’re already equipped for
tomorrows networks.
IO [io] is optimized for SNG over IP; whether Football Stadium or Crisis Region,
it offers end-to-end latency of just 500 ms.
The pilot projects for Mobile TV are completed and the results show great promise.
Regardless of which standard succeeds, the IO [io] series is ready for the challenge!
SkyWAN® IDU 5000
MF-TDMA modem
DVB-H Test setup with T-Systems
at CeBIT 2006
SNG – satellite news gathering
Camera
The key to SNG over IP are low bit rates
and low latency. The IO [io] 8000/8001
offers “end-to-end” latency starting at
just 500ms (plus satellite link) in tandem
with just half the bandwidth of MPEG-2.
In cooperation with our satellite technology partners NDSatcom, MAYAH is able
to offer SkyWAN, an IP based “meshed
satellite network” which allows journalists
to not just stream video in multicast mode
but also do research on the internet, use
VoIP and make file transfers all on the
same satellite link. The Diff.Serv (QoS)
mode enables a stream to be prioritized
STL – Studio Transmission Link
The IO [io] 8000/8001 is ideal for IP
based studio links. Especially having twoway send/receive capabilities in just one
box are being increasingly appreciated by
our customers. A pre-wired IO [io] can
switch from encode to decode or vice versa
at just the click of a mouse or button.
In situations where just send capabilities
are required – e.g. a local studio might
need to send a one-way stream to the
play-out center – multicasting on IP adds
many powerful new applications such as
previewing for journalists or the ability to
monitor via a PC from anywhere in a corporate LAN/WAN with software players e.g.
Windows MediaPlayer, QuickTime or VLC.
In receive only scenarios MAYAH offers the
IO [io] Decoder only models. For very high
quality links IO [io] can support bit rates
as high as 6-8 Mbit; especially useful for
SDI, embedded audio.
SDI
Monitor
IO [io] 8000/8001
SDI
IO [io] 8000/8001
IP
IP Encapsulator /
Modulator
IP
e.g. IDU 2000/5000
ND SATCOM
Demodulator
Studio
OB Van
in a meshed network and SAP is used for
one-way satellite links to announce the
Local Studio A
stream to the decoder which can then
pick up automatically (hot standby).
Local Studio B
Journalist Previewing
Set-top Box
Journalist Previewing
Set-top Box
IO [io] 8000/8001
IO [io] 8000/8001
In-House Monitoring
In-House Monitoring
Multicast
Playout Center
Switch
IO [io] 8000/8001
In-House Monitoring
MAYAH successfully supports national DVB-H
Pilot Project
MAYAH has been involved in DVB-H
trials in Germany from a very early
stage in partnership with German Telco,
T-Systems. MAYAH also has a close working relationship with Rohde & Schwarz
regarding the integration of the IO [io]
8000/8001 H.264 video encoder with
the R&S DIP010 IP Encapsulator as well
as with manufacturers of “hand held”
mobile devices. And here the IO [io] has
demonstrated the very highest levels of
compatibility with DVB-H enabled mobile
phones from Nokia, Samsung, Motorola,
Sagem and others.
To accommodate the varying performance
of current hand held devices, ranging from
PDAs to mobile phones supporting DVB
and DMB, some adjustment is needed
at the encoder to ensure smooth motion.
The IO [io] 8000/8001 supports any
standard frame rate, including 12.5 fps
for mobileTV applications, as well as freely
adjustable custom frame rates.
The DMB Standard
For DMB (based on DAB) the IO[io] range
also supports MPEG-TS over IP and ASI
as well as FEC (forward error correction).
Developing DMB applications such as
“Visual Audio” demand high quality audio
using MPEG-4 HE AACv2 at extremely low
bit rates. The consumer can then receive
1 picture every 5 or 10 seconds displaying
e.g. the cover of the CD, a picture of the
artist or information on where to buy.
Set-top Box
IO [io] 8000/8001
Journalist Previewing
Especially for DVB-H, the IO [io] range
offers a MobileTV optimized H.264 codec
providing the highest quality at the lowest
possible bit rates using scene change
detection, as well as 3 different complexity modes to adjust for certain platforms.
The “look ahead” technology copes with
the challenge of transmitting the huge
data I-frames at the lowest possible bit
rates.
Corporate streaming & Web casting
Corporate streaming and broadband webcasting have essentially similar demands.
The IO [io] 8000/8001 can multicast over
IP, thus creating a stream for in-house
streaming as well as web casting (Darwin
Streaming Server) at the same time.
The key here is ISMA 2.0 compliant
streaming; allowing you to support
multiple software players on multiple
platforms and operating systems, as well
as hardware decoders (Set Top Boxes) with
just one generic stream.
Another useful application avoids having
to install expensive additional equipment
for journalist previewing. Using the same
ISMA 2.0 stream and its SAP (session
announcement protocol) functionality, any
journalist can simply choose a desired
program in the „playlist“ on his PC or
laptop and view this in real-time using a
software player.
IO [io] 8000/8001
Broadcast
quality video
The DVB-H Standard
IP
Set-top Box
Today’s lifestyle has long been digital, now
its going mobile; with DVB-H, DMB and 3G
streaming providing the mobile generation
with hand held, TV style entertainment,
information and news services anywhere,
and at any time. The 2006 Soccer World
Cup in Germany is one of the “big motors”
driving this new mobile TV technology.
And with DVB-H & DAB, the dream is
rapidly becoming reality.
WAN/
LAN
IP
IO [io] 8000/8001
Corporate Streams, Journalist
previewing, Set-top boxes,
Software Players
Darwin Streaming Server
QuickTime,
Real, VLC etc.
WebCast
WLAN
WLAN
Access
Point
Corporate Streaming & Web casting via IP
PDAs
Fraunhofer,
VLC, Windows
CE Player
What is H.264/AVC/MPEG-4 Part 10?
Who or what is ISMA?
MAYAH Communications. Innovation is our Motor.
Improving Audio & Video Technology our Goal.
MAYAH’s offices near Munich, Germany
MPEG-4 part 10 / AVC / H.264
MPEG-4 part 10, also known as H.264 or
AVC is the newest, state-of-the-art video
compression standard.
-RTCP (Real Time Control Protocol)
-Telnet
-MPEG-TS over IP
-ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol)
-MPEG-TS over ASI
-IGMP (Internet Group Management
Protocol)
MAYAH® Communications develops high
quality solutions for audio and audio/video
communication in broadcast and corporate
networks. Particular importance is given to
international standards, such as ISMA and
MPEG-4 for applications in DVB-H, UMTS,
SNG, ipTV, reporting, distribution and contribution. The CENTAURI® was the worlds
first IP Audio Codec and today it is the
broadcasting industry standard for ISDN,
dedicated lines & IP environments.
-Auto reconnect decoder after IP down
Client driven Development
-Auto start streaming after IP down
We place great importance on continuously
adapting to our customers needs. As a
core develop­ment company it is important
to regularly touch base with clients,
in particular those planning their own
networks and oper­ating equipment.
In recent years we have expanded our
operations in the Internet, Corporate and
Conventional Broadcasting markets with a
variety of audio and audio-video encoders/
decoders which can be adapted and
customized for sales, OEM and licensing.
IO [io] protocols and features:
-RTP (Real Time Transfer Protocol)
-NTP (Network Time Protocol)
-Multicast
-QoS/ToS
Its currently being deployed worldwide for
applications ranging from video contribution (e.g. SNG) and corporate streaming
down to web casting.
-Unicast
-SNMP
The bandwidth used by MPEG-2 can be
”halved” when using MPEG-4, allowing
transmission cost savings on satellite
links, or by going to E1/T1 lines or even to
IP/DSL connections.
-SDP + SAP
-HTTP
-SIP, RTP, RTCP, SAP, SDP
In multicast mode, a single IO [io] stream
can be played back via an IO [io] decoder
for broadcast quality video and simultaneously played on many software players or
set-top boxes for monitoring applications
or journalist previewing.
IO [io] 8000/8001
Broadcast
quality video
WAN/LAN
Corporate Streams
Journalist previewing
Set-top boxes (STBs)
Software Players
MAYAH’s MPEG-4 part 10 implementation
is optimized for ”low latency” and even
at full D1 SD resolution video the latency
can be as low as 500 ms ”end-to-end”.
What is ISMA 2.0 and why is it important?
ISMA (Internet Streaming Media Alliance)
is working toward the goal of interopera­
bility of streaming rich media (video,
audio & data) over IP networks using open
streaming standards. MAYAH supports
the latest ISMA 2.0 specifications used
in applications like DVB-H, IPTV, Web
casting and Corporate LAN streaming. IO
[io] series encoders generate generic ISMA
compliant streams which can be played
by many software players, e.g. QuickTime,
Windows MediaPlayer, Real and VLC, or by
set top boxes or mobile devices.
DVB-H
PDA /Phone
IP Encapsulator /
Modulator
R&S DIP010, UDcast
IP
IO [io] 8000/8001
E1/T1, VPN,
Satellite
3G Streaming
Server
3G Phone
Currently under development
Darwin Streaming
Server
QuickTime,
Real, VLC etc.
WebCast
WLAN
One generic ISMA Stream serving
multiple networks an Devices
The Founders,
Joerg Rimkus and Detlef Wiese have many
years experience in the broad­casting
and telecommunications industry. Their
backgrounds range from algorithm de­ve­lop­
ment to system design and pro­duction and
have resulted in a variety of patents and
successful products.
Our Location
PDAs
WLAN
Access
Point
Fraunhofer,
VLC, Windows
CE Player
MAYAH is located in a modern office park
just a few minutes drive from Munich
Airport and a short distance from our
Radio and TV customers in Germany’s
media metropole, Munich.
Milestones
1997 Founded in Munich
by Joerg Rimkus and Detlef Wiese
1998 SendIt: Worlds first Software Audio Codec for
live applications
CENTAURI®II family
1999 EditPro: Worlds first mp3 Editor
2000 CENTAURI®:
Worlds first IP/ISDN Audio Codec
2001 CENTAURI® 24 Channel Program Concentrator
for Olympic Games in Athens
2002 CENTAURI® StreamingServer – more than 14
audio codec algorithms supported
IO [io] Audio Video Codec
Flashman; Digital MPEG/Linear Audio Recorder
OEM Agreement with APT
2003 ganymed 1102 IP only Codec
DRM 2010: Unique 2nd generation Digital Radio
Mondiale Receiver
2004 MERK II: Portable Audio Codec/Mixer for Events/
Reporting
Flashman II
2005 CENTAURI® II 2nd generation for Gateway,
Backup, …, any codec application
IO [io] Audio Video Codec with AVC for DVB-H,
ipTV, SNG
ganymed 1002 IP Audio Decoder for Broadcast
and PoS applications
UMTS/3G with MERK II and CENTAURI® II
5.1/7.1 Multichannel CENTAURI® II
ganymed
2006 IO [io] 8000 / 8001 with H.264 / AVC with full
D1 resolution and low latency
Extended MERK II Desktop Codec
CENTAURI II with 4x AES/EBU Transparent
Introduction of MPEG-4 AAC HEv2 in
CENTAURI II products
MERK II
2007 Sporty Reporter Codec for WLAN/UMTS/ISDN/
PSTN and Recording
Flashman II Recorder/Codec for WLAN/UMTS
Sporty
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
IO [io] 8000/8001 Encoder/Decoder
IO [io] 8000/8001 Decoder only
Video Resolutions
720 x 576, 25 fps PAL
720 x 480, 29.97 fps NTSC
352 x 288 CIF PAL based & 352 x 240 CIF NTSC based
and other free adjustable resolutions
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Video Coding
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
MPEG-4 Simple Profile
MPEG-4 Advanced Simple Profile
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Encoding rates
0.02 - 8 Mbit/s
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Video pre-processing
Resizing
Deinterlace
Cropping
Maintain interlace
Color saturation, brightness, contrast
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Video post-processing
Deringing
Deblocking
Resizing
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Audio Coding
MPEG-4 AAC
MPEG-4 HE AAC v2
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Video I/O
SDI
Component (Y Cr Cb)
Composite (CVBS)
S-Video
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Audio I/O
2x analog XLR (balanced)
SDI embedded audio
4x AES / EBU (DB25 connector)
8x analog audio (DB25 connector, balanced)
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Communication interfaces & protocols
IP: Ethernet 10/100 Base-T
IP: 2nd Ethernet Interface
UDP / RTP / RTCP / HTTP / SAP / FTP
Unicast and Multicast
ISMA 2.0
ASI OUT
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Control
Frontpanel: LCD display and softkeys (IO [io] 8001)
Windows-based remote control software
Web-remote
Telnet / SNMP
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Data Interfaces
RS-232
TTL
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Environmental / Miscellaneous
Cooling: Forced cooling
100-240 VAC auto-ranging
Power consumption: max. 210 W
Operational temperature: 5 - 35° C (41 - 95° F)
Storage temperature: -20 - 70° (-4 - 158° F)
Relative humidity: +30° C / 86° F, 95%
Dimensions: 2RU, (W x H x D): 445 x 400 x 84 mm
Weight: 9.2 kg (20.3 lbs)
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H.264/MPEG-4 licensed from Dicas, AAC / AAC HE v2 licensed from VIA, Coding Technologies
© Copyright MAYAH Communications GmbH, 2007. All rights reserved. CENTAURI, MAYAH,
Flashman and FlashCast are registered trademarks. Patents pending.
Product information and technical specifications are subject to change without notice.
MAYAH Communications
Am Soeldnermoos 17
85399 Hallbergmoos, Germany
Tel.: +49 8115517-0, Fax: -55
E-Mail: [email protected]
www.mayah.com