MagicSoft Streamer v2 Professional IP Streaming & Contribution Encoder Software

Professional IP Streaming Solution

MagicSoft Streamer v2 is a broadcast-grade streaming encoder designed to meet the demanding requirements of professional television broadcasters, IPTV operators, content delivery networks, and production facilities.

The software enables real-time encoding and transmission of video content across IP networks using industry-standard protocols while maintaining high reliability and broadcast-quality output. Built for continuous operation, MagicSoft Streamer has been designed for 24/7 deployment in mission-critical environments.

Broadcast Contribution & Distribution

MagicSoft Streamer supports both contribution and distribution workflows.

Typical applications include:

• Television contribution links
• Studio-to-transmitter links
• IPTV distribution
• OTT platform delivery
• Live event streaming
• Remote production workflows
• Content syndication
• Internal broadcast networks 

The platform allows broadcasters to transport high-quality video across IP infrastructures while maintaining compatibility with professional broadcast equipment.

Professional Encoding Engine

The software supports industry-standard broadcast compression technologies.

Supported codecs include:

• MPEG-2  
• H.264 / AVC 

These codecs provide an excellent balance between bandwidth efficiency, image quality, and compatibility with broadcast and IPTV infrastructures.

Multiple Streaming Protocols

MagicSoft Streamer supports the most widely used IP transport protocols in the broadcasting industry.

Supported output protocols include:

• UDP
• RTP
• RTMP 

These protocols enable seamless delivery to contribution networks, IPTV platforms, CDN infrastructures, and online streaming services.

RTMP Streaming for Online Platforms

The platform supports RTMP streaming to major online video services and streaming infrastructures.

Supported platforms include:

• YouTube Live
• Twitch  
• Wowza Streaming Engine
• RTMP-compatible CDNs
• Corporate Streaming Platforms 

This enables broadcasters to extend traditional television workflows into OTT and digital distribution environments.

DVB-IP Infrastructure Compatibility

MagicSoft Streamer is fully compatible with DVB-IP broadcasting environments.

H.264 UDP and RTP streams can be integrated directly with:

• DVB multiplexers
• DVB decoders
• IPTV headends
• Broadcast distribution networks 

This ensures smooth deployment within existing broadcast infrastructures.

Proven Professional Deployment

MagicSoft Streamer has been tested for continuous operation with professional broadcast equipment including:

• Tandberg TT1260
• Tandberg RX1290
• Ericsson RX8200
• Amino A140 

The solution has been validated for long-term reliability in professional broadcast environments operating continuously throughout the year.

Stream Quality Verification

The software's H.264 transport streams have been verified using professional broadcast measurement and analysis systems including:

• Tektronix MTM 400
• Tandberg 7010
• Manzanita TSA
• Elecard StreamEye
• ProMax TS Analyzer 

This ensures compliance with professional broadcast transport stream standards and guarantees compatibility with broadcast delivery infrastructures.

Broad Input Compatibility

MagicSoft Streamer supports a wide variety of professional video and audio sources.

Supported input types include:

Broadcast Inputs

• SDI with Embedded Audio
• SDI with AES Audio
• HDMI
• YUV Video with Analog Audio
• Composite Video with Analog Audio 

This flexibility enables seamless integration with cameras, routers, switchers, playout servers, and production systems.

Multi-Channel Audio Support

The platform supports advanced audio workflows required by modern broadcasters.

Capabilities include:

• Up to 16 audio channels
• 16-bit audio processing
• 48 kHz sampling rate
• Embedded audio support
• Multi-channel transport 

The actual number of supported channels depends on the capabilities of the installed frame buffer hardware.

Operational Monitoring & Reliability

For mission-critical deployments, MagicSoft Streamer includes a dedicated watchdog service.

Features include:

• Service supervision
• Automatic monitoring
• SMTP email alerts
• Operational notifications
• Stream monitoring 

These capabilities help maintain uninterrupted operation in professional broadcast environments.

Included Decoder Application

MagicSoft provides a complimentary decoder application capable of receiving UDP and RTP streams and outputting them to professional broadcast hardware.

Features include:

• UDP stream decoding
• RTP stream decoding
• DeckLink output
• Intensity output 

This allows broadcasters to quickly deploy contribution and distribution workflows without additional software investments.

Professional Module Features

The optional Professional Module expands the functionality of MagicSoft Streamer significantly.

Additional capabilities include:

Stream Recording

• Simultaneous streaming and recording
• TS file generation
• Compliance recording
• Archive creation 

Video Legalization

• YUV legalizer
• Broadcast-safe signal correction
• Video compliance processing 

Advanced Sampling

• 4:2:2 sampling support 

Router Integration

• Blackmagic VideoHub integration
• Automated source routing
• Centralized signal management 

These features make the Professional Module ideal for broadcasters requiring compliance recording and advanced infrastructure integration.