Teradek launches the compact and portable all-in-one Vidiu X encoder

The new encoder will help stream high-quality HD live video on streaming platforms such as Facebook Live, YouTube Live, Twitch and Ustream.

Teradek adds to your portfolio I saw X, a powerful encoder solution for live HD streaming. This new solution uses the H.264 video compression to capture and encode live video and stream it in HD to streaming platforms such as Facebook Live, YouTube Live, Twitch and Ustream.

Built for streamers looking for a 1080p video resolution and an encoder compatible with cameras, mixers and media players, Vidiu X enters the market at a time when live streaming is experiencing a huge boom due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Michael Gailing, Vice President of Teradek, highlights that "COVID-19 has definitively changed the online media landscape, as millions of people spend more time than ever watching live-streamed content. Vidiu

"Smartphones may be the easiest way to stream live video online. But content creators need something much more powerful to create engaging, high-quality live content. Vidiu

Vidiu X easily connects to cameras, hardware mixers and media players with HDMI outputs, giving users multiple video source options to choose from.

Streaming without an encoder has serious limitations, such as audio quality, power, and stability. Designed for 1080p60 video and compatible with a wide range of production equipment, Vidiu X allows users to display dramatically improved video quality without worrying about their streams dropping.

On the other hand, with Sharelink, Teradek's cloud streaming platform, users can stream to multiple streaming destinations at the same time, including multiple Facebook pages or a combination of multiple social networks and online video platforms.

For users who want better control of their network connection, Teradek Sharelink is an additional service for Vidiu

They are compact size and portability from Vidiu X make it easy to mount on cameras and move to more filming locations. It's also powered by USB-C, making it easy to keep streaming going all day long.

Furthermore, with the Video app For iOS and Android, users can locally configure their destinations, stream settings, and network connections, all from their smart device. Users can even monitor the live stream right from the app to make sure everything looks good.

Teradek's new proposal has USB-C (facilitating their feeding); WiFi-6 for higher data speeds and better performance with high-usage networks; and Sharelink (Teradek's cloud streaming platform) for joining and multi-destination streaming (optional service).