The DIGICAST ProVideo Streaming Encoder is a dedicated hardware encoder designed to convert raw video and audio signals into a compressed digital format suitable for live streaming online. Product Information: Brand: DIGICAST. Function: Compresses video and audio signals using algorithms to reduce file size while maintaining quality as much as possible, facilitating transmission over local area networks (LAN) or the internet. Supported Formats: Supports H.264 and H.265 (HEVC) video compression standards. Supported Protocols: Can send streams using multiple protocols, including RTMP, HTTP, HLS, UDP, RTSP. Use Cases: Widely used in Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) systems, Over-The-Top (OTT) streaming services, remote video conferencing, e-learning, live sports broadcasting, and even medical applications. Compatibility: Compatible with popular streaming platforms like Facebook Live, YouTube Live, and other media servers (e.g., Wowza Media Server). New, never used, and 3 are available.