IO [io] 8000/8001 Audio Video MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 En/Decoder for SD Distribution, STL, SNG, Mobile TV, DVB‑H, DMB

Features

D IP/RTP

D ISMA 2.0 compliant

D MPEG TS over IP or ASI

D Low Latency

D SNMP

MPEG-4H.264AVC

PAL& NTSC

@ 2 Mbit/s

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.

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.

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.

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-to-end” – 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 broad casting 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.

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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”.

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.

Supporting MPEG-4 SP, ASP and AVC/H.264, the IO [io] family covers the requirements of broad casting and cor-po rate applications with DVB-H, DMB, UMTS/3G, SNG, Reporting, Distribution, In-house Streaming and ipTV.

Full interoperability thanks to ISMA 2.0

ISMA compliant streams provide full interoperability with QuickTime, Windows Media, Real, VLC, and various PDAs,

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.

Key features include:

- Full resolution D1 PAL/NTSC

- Low latency, 500 ms ”end-to-end“

- Encoder & Decoder “in one box”

- Decoder only version also available

- Auto reboot after power down in 20 secs

- Auto reconnect after IP/Ethernet down,

- SAP (Session Announcement Protocol)

- decoder follows encoder

Applications for IO [io] en/decoders include:

- Unicast and multicast streaming

- Audio & Video over IP challenging MPEG-2

- Mobile TV (DVB-H, DMB)

- ipTV

- SNG

- Outside Broadcasting

- Remote Studio Links

- Back-Haul

- Talk-Back

- Confidence Monitoring

- Web Casting

- Corporate Communications/ LAN Streaming

- Journalist Previewing

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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.

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 work-ing 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.

The DVB-H Standard

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 complex-ity 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.

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.

Corporate streaming & Web casting

Corporate streaming and broadband web-casting 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.

Mobile TV – via DVB-H & DMBWith an IO [io] you’re already equipped for tomorrows networks.

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!

AccessPoint

WebCast

WAN/LAN

WLAN PDAs

Fraunhofer, VLC, Windows CE Player

Darwin Streaming Server

WLAN

IP

Corporate Streams, Journalist previewing, Set-top boxes, Software Players

Broadcastquality video

QuickTime,Real, VLC etc.

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DVB-H Test setup with T-Systems at CeBIT 2006

Corporate Streaming & Web casting via IP

SNG – satellite news gathering

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 technol-ogy 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

in a meshed network and SAP is used for one-way satellite links to announce the

stream to the decoder which can then pick up automatically (hot standby).

STL – Studio Transmission Link

The IO [io] 8000/8001 is ideal for IP based studio links. Especially having two-way 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 cor-porate 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.

SNG – Satellite News GatheringTransmission to the broadcasting center in high audio and video quality using low cost links IO [io] is optimized for SNG over IP; whether Football Stadium or Crisis Region, it offers end-to-end latency of just 500 ms.

SDI

IP

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IP

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Camera

OB Van Studio

IP Encapsulator /Modulator

e.g. IDU 2000/5000 ND SATCOM

Monitor

Demodulator

SkyWAN® IDU 5000MF-TDMA modem

IPMulticast

Switch

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Set-top Box Set-top Box

In-House Monitoring Journalist Previewing

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Set-top Box

In-House Monitoring

Journalist Previewing

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Set-top Box

In-House Monitoring

Journalist PreviewingLocal Studio A

Playout Center

Local Studio B

MAYAH Communications. Innovation is our Motor. Improving Audio & Video Technology our Goal.

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 con-tribution. The CENTAURI® was the worlds first IP Audio Codec and today it is the broadcasting industry standard for ISDN, dedicated lines & IP environments.

Client driven Development

We place great importance on continuously adapting to our customers needs. As a core develop ment company it is important to regularly touch base with clients, in particular those planning their own networks and oper ating 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.

The Founders,

Joerg Rimkus and Detlef Wiese have many years experience in the broad casting and telecommunications industry. Their backgrounds range from algorithm de ve lop-ment to system design and pro duction and have resulted in a variety of patents and successful products.

Our Location

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

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

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

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

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

2007 Sporty Reporter Codec for WLAN/UMTS/ISDN/PSTN and Recording

Flashman II Recorder/Codec for WLAN/UMTS

MAYAH’s offices near Munich, Germany

CENTAURI®II family

IO [io] Audio Video Codec

Flashman II

ganymed

MERK II

Sporty

What is H.264/AVC/MPEG-4 Part 10? Who or what is ISMA?

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.

Its currently being deployed worldwide for applications ranging from video contribu-tion (e.g. SNG) and corporate streaming down to web casting.

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.

In multicast mode, a single IO [io] stream can be played back via an IO [io] decoder for broadcast quality video and simultane-ously played on many software players or set-top boxes for monitoring applications or journalist previewing.

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.

IO [io] protocols and features:

- RTP (Real Time Transfer Protocol)

- Multicast

- Unicast

- RTCP (Real Time Control Protocol)

- MPEG-TS over IP

- MPEG-TS over ASI

- SDP + SAP

- HTTP

- SIP, RTP, RTCP, SAP, SDP

- NTP (Network Time Protocol)

- QoS/ToS

- SNMP

- Telnet

- ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol)

- IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol)

- Auto reconnect decoder after IP down

- Auto start streaming after IP down

Access Point

WebCast

WAN/LAN

WLAN

DVB-H PDA/Phone

3G Phone

PDAs

Fraunhofer, VLC, Windows CE Player

IP Encapsulator / Modulator

3G Streaming Server

R&S DIP010, UDcast

Currently under development

Darwin Streaming Server

WLAN

IP E1/T1, VPN,

Satellite

Corporate Streams Journalist previewing Set-top boxes (STBs) Software Players

Broadcast quality video

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QuickTime, Real, VLC etc.

One generic ISMA Stream serving multiple networks an Devices

Techn i c a l Da t a

IO [io] 8000/8001 Encoder/Decoder IO [io] 8000/8001 Decoder only

Video Resolutions720 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 ■ ■

Video CodingMPEG-4 AVC/H.264 ■ ■MPEG-4 Simple Profile ■ ■MPEG-4 Advanced Simple Profile ■ ■

Encoding rates0.02 - 8 Mbit/s ■ ■

Video pre-processingResizing ■ ■Deinterlace ■ –Cropping ■ –Maintain interlace ■ ■Color saturation, brightness, contrast ■ ■

Video post-processingDeringing ■ ■Deblocking ■ ■Resizing ■ ■

Audio CodingMPEG-4 AAC ■ ■MPEG-4 HE AAC v2 ■ ■

Video I/OSDI ■ OUTComponent (Y Cr Cb) ■ OUTComposite (CVBS) ■ OUTS-Video ■ OUT

Audio I/O2x analog XLR (balanced) ■ OUTSDI embedded audio ■ OUT4x AES / EBU (DB25 connector) ■ OUT8x analog audio (DB25 connector, balanced) ■ OUT

Communication interfaces & protocolsIP: Ethernet 10/100 Base-T ■ ■IP: 2nd Ethernet Interface £ £UDP / RTP / RTCP / HTTP / SAP / FTP ■ ■Unicast and Multicast ■ ■ISMA 2.0 ■ ■ASI OUT £ £

ControlFrontpanel: LCD display and softkeys (IO [io] 8001) – / ■ – / ■Windows-based remote control software ■ ■Web-remote ■ ■Telnet / SNMP ■ ■

Data InterfacesRS-232 ■ ■TTL ■ ■

Environmental / MiscellaneousCooling: 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) ■ ■

■ Standard £ Optional

MAYAH Communications Am Soeldnermoos 1785399 Hallbergmoos, GermanyTel.: +49 8115517-0, Fax: -55E-Mail: info@mayah.com

www.mayah.com

H.264/MPEG-4 licensed from Dicas, AAC / AAC HEv2 licensed from VIA, Coding Technologies

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