Matrox Video has introduced the Monarch EDGE S1 bi-directional encoder/decoder appliance for remote production (REMI) workflows
Featuring simultaneous encode/decode support, Monarch EDGE S1 allows broadcasters to deliver low-latency program feeds from the studio to multi-camera production crews, talent, and guests in any remote location.
Monarch EDGE S1’s return feed functionality overcomes the two-way communication challenges in REMI and multi-site workflows by enabling smooth and natural interaction between remote and in-studio production personnel for broadcast-quality productions.
Equipped with a 3G-SDI input and output, the Monarch EDGE S1 encode/decode appliance can encode a high-quality, studio-produced program feed for transport over private or public internet connections to Monarch EDGE S1-equipped sites to decode and view the return feed.
The full-featured appliance includes MPEG-2 TS, SRT, and RTSP streaming protocol support for secure transmission across various networks, along with tally and talkback channels to facilitate communication between camera operators and in-studio personnel.