Matrox Monarch HDX - RTMP and RTSP Streaming Standards

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Chapter 4, Using the Command Center
Content can be recorded to MOV and MP4 file formats on a FAT32 or NTFS file
system.
¦NoteIf you need to record files exceeding 4 GB, an NTFS drive should be
used. For approximate recording file sizes based on the average video data rate
and recording duration, and approximate maximum file durations given the
average video data rate and available disk space, see Appendix A, “Recording
file size and duration”.
RTMP and RTSP streaming
There are two types of streaming standards available:
•
RTMP Real-time Messaging Protocol: A popular protocol for transmitting
audio, video, and data with Flash media.
•
RTSP Real-time Streaming Protocol: A network control protocol for
media servers, controlling media sessions between end points.
Having two separate encoders allows you to stream to two different destinations,
or have a higher quality stream sent to a single destination.
Whether streaming in
RTMP or RTSP mode, either encoder can stream up to
10Mb/s, allowing you to simultaneously stream to two destinations, or you can
set the device for up to 20Mb/s streaming quality for a single encoding
destination; however, to achieve this, you must set the other encoder to
None.
Presets
Monarch HDX is preloaded with several streaming and recording presets that
define all the encoding parameters, including resolution and bit rate. A preset
automatically sets all encoder settings. Whether streaming or recording, you can
also use a preset as a starting point when specifying your encoder settings:
• Monarch HDX provides standard definition and HQ streaming presets;
however, some presets may not be compatible for use with all CDNs. To
avoid streaming issues, ensure that a preset’s settings, such as video
resolution and video data rate, are supported by your CDN.
• Besides standard definition presets, Monarch HDX provides the following
recording preset types:
$ HQ Used for creating recorded files that will be edited for high-quality
production.
$ Proxy Suitable for creating recorded files at smaller file sizes. This is
especially useful when creating files for previewing or archiving, or when
recording long-duration content.
$ YouTube Used for creating recorded files for delivery to most video on
demand (VOD) streaming applications.
Use a preset by selecting one from the
Preset list.