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Live Encoding

Delivering unbreakable, high quality, live streaming experiences

Built upon the award winning file-based Bitmovin VOD Encoder, the Live Encoder is a resilient live streaming software platform that takes RTMP, SRT or Zixi inputs and outputs to HLS and DASH for delivery to digital streaming services.

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Live Encoding for Digital Platforms

Send your live event content to our encoder, using single or main and backup RTMP, SRT or Zixi feeds. Bitmovin then distributes outputs to digital platforms, providing outputs that are optimised for delivery over the internet. The ideal infrastructure to live streaming service providers to build world class live platforms.

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Building on years of experience, and developed from an encoding platform with a reputation for excellence. The Live Encoder offers high quality video and audio outputs, on a platform that has been built with a focus on resilience and reliability. Offering extensive APIs for professionals with a raft of code examples and templates available for new users. Take advantage of our experience and raise your Live Streams to the next level.

Monetizing Live Streams

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live encoding,live streaming - Bitmovin
live encoding,live streaming - Bitmovin
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Flexible deployments, with scalable pricing

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Supporting deployments to AWS, Azure or Google cloud platforms. The Bitmovin Live Encoder can run in customer owned accounts, lowering TCO. Alternatively let us take the stress of managing cloud infrastructure away and use the Managed SaaS solution.

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Scaling up and down in global cloud environments, allowing customers to have access to a high quality live encoder for events, no matter the location and scale. Supporting 50 concurrent events one day, and 5 the next – no problem. With flexible payment packages to suit your business needs, you only pay for what you use.

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Content security is vital for any business where video is distributed over the open internet and carries a high monetary value. Protect your live streams with Hollywood grade DRM integrations.

Use cases

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Live Sports

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eSports

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News & Publishers

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eLearning

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Concerts

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E-Commerce

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Health & Fitness

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Corporate events

Purchase options

We offer a number of flexible ways to try our products, directly from Bitmovin or from
one of the following marketplaces:

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Configuration options

We understand that not all customers requirements are the same, we offer two modes for configuring our live encoder, each with a different pricing and billing option.

Live Encoding HDDesigned to meet the needs of the
majority production workflows.
Custom Live ConfigurationsFor edge use cases or driving new
innovation and technologies forward.
PricingSimple and predictable pricingComplex and customised pricing
BillingFixed effective hourly rate billed per minuteBilled using the Billable Minutes methodology
Cloud ProvidersAWS, Microsoft Azure and Google CloudAWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud
Deployment optionsManaged Cloud, Cloud Connect and HybridManaged Cloud, Cloud Connect and Hybrid
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Input ProtocolsRTMP (main & backup) SRT (main & backup)RTMP (main & backup) SRT (main & backup) and Zixi
Input ResolutionsFull HD (1920 x 1200)Any resolution
Output Video CodecsH.264H.264, H.265 and VP9
Maximum Output Frame rate30 frames per second120 frames per second
Maximum Output ResolutionFull HD (1920 x 1200)4K (3840 x 2160)
Maximum Video Renditions6No limit
Output Audio CodecsAACAAC, AAC-LC, HE-AAC, Opus, Vorbis
Maximum Audio Renditions2No limit
Manifest SupportHLS, DASHHLS, DASH, DASH-IF
Maximum Output Manifests2No limit

Partners

Providing live streaming solutions with:

  • Grass Valley
  • Zixi
  • Videon
  • Unified Streaming
  • Vimond
  • Osprey Video
  • Southworks

Ready to deliver stunning video with our encoder?

Start encoding today by signing up for a free trial!