Live Streaming Solution
Push your camera feed to YouTube, Facebook, Twitch or your own CDN with a single hardware encoder
From one camera to eight — built for 24/7 operation
Why Hardware Encoding for Live Streaming
Software encoders work — until the day it really matters
Four things that break software streaming
- PC crash, forced OS update, software freeze → the stream dies
- Multi-destination streaming maxes out the CPU: dropped frames, audio drift
- Public internet packet loss: macroblocking, stutter, endless buffering
- Thermal throttling during long sessions — worst timing possible
Our approach
- Standalone hardware : the encoder streams on its own — the PC is only for switching
- H.265 efficiency : same picture quality at roughly half the bitrate
- SRT reliability : ARQ retransmission keeps the picture together on lossy links
- 24/7 duty cycle : metal chassis, designed for continuous operation
Signal Chain
Camera in, platform out — one encoder in between
HDMI or SDI out
1 to 8 channels
RTMP / RTMPS / SRT / HLS
or your own CDN
phone and TV
For multi-camera productions, replace step 2 with a 4-channel or 8-channel 1U encoder: switch on the desk, the encoder pushes the program feed.
Three Typical Setups
Pick by camera count and resolution — or just send us your scenario
| Scenario | Recommended | Input / Resolution | Protocols |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Single camera
Events, weddings, classes, stores |
ZY-EH1304 4K streaming encoder (with LCD) |
1 × HDMI
up to 3840×2160@30 / 1920×1080@60 |
RTMP / RTMPS / SRT / HLS / TS |
|
1080p single camera, budget
Fixed camera, unattended 24/7 |
ZY-EH1201 1-channel 1U encoder |
1 × HDMI
up to 1920×1080@60 |
RTMP / RTSP / UDP / HLS |
|
Multi-camera production
Concerts, sports, summits |
ZY-EH1304 4-channel or ZY-EH1201 8-channel 1U |
4 × HDMI / 8 × HDMI
independent stream per input |
RTMP / RTSP / SRT / HLS |
|
Mobile / outdoor
Roaming cameras, no cabling |
Wireless transmitter + capture card into OBS / vMix |
HDMI
1080p or 4K by model |
RTMP from the software |
Recommended Products
Designed and manufactured in-house · OEM / ODM available · factory direct · 3-year warranty
ZY-EH1304 4K Streaming Encoder
H.265 / H.264 / MJPEG, up to 4K30 and 1080p60, with an on-board display so you can confirm bitrate and stream status without a laptop.
Best for single-camera 4KZY-EH1201 1-Channel Encoder
1U rack chassis, 1080p60, built for permanent installs and unattended 24/7 streaming.
24/7 always-onZY-EH1304 4-Channel Encoder
Four HDMI inputs, each encoded and streamed independently — one box replaces four.
Multi-camera / multi-venueZY-EH1201 8-Channel 1U Encoder
H.265, eight HDMI inputs in a 1U rack-mount chassis for large productions.
Large events / sportsVideo Capture Cards
Feed cameras into OBS or vMix for software switching with lower thirds and multiview.
Pairs with software switchingWireless HDMI Transmitters
Solve cabling for roaming cameras and get the feed back to the desk.
Outdoor / mobile camerasTypical Applications
Events & Concerts
Multi-camera switching, stable delivery to public platforms
Sports
School leagues, esports, marathons — long sessions without interruption
Education
Lecture capture and simulcast, distribution to multiple classrooms
Commerce & Retail
24/7 shopping streams without loading the store PC
Conferences
Separate streams for main hall and breakout rooms
News & Media
Field contribution over public internet with SRT back to the studio
FAQ
How many platforms can one encoder stream to at once?
Yes — up to four. Our streaming encoders output up to four streams at the same time (for example 2 × 4K@30 plus 2 × 1080@30), so the same program feed can be pushed to four platforms or destinations simultaneously. Single-channel rack models such as the ZY-EH1201 target a single destination. Tell us how many endpoints you need and we will size it for you.
Can it stream without a computer?
Yes. The encoder has its own network port and configuration page: connect Ethernet, enter the ingest URL, and it streams on its own. The PC is only needed for switching, if at all. Models with a display (ZY-EH1401) let you verify bitrate and status on the front panel.
Will packet loss ruin the picture?
With plain RTMP over the public internet, yes — loss shows up immediately. Our encoders support SRT, which uses ARQ retransmission to recover packets on lossy or jittery links, keeping the picture intact far better than bare RTMP. On poor links we recommend SRT plus a bandwidth margin.
Is 4K supported? What bitrate should I use?
Yes — the ZY-EH1304 supports up to 3840×2160@30 and 1920×1080@60. As a starting point, budget roughly 2–4 Mbps for H.265 1080p and 8–15 Mbps for 4K, then tune to your platform requirements and upstream capacity. H.265 typically saves about half the bandwidth of H.264 at equal quality.
How do I switch between cameras?
Two options: switch on a hardware video mixer and let the encoder carry the program feed (most common); or use a 4-channel / 8-channel encoder to send each camera upstream and switch in software or in the cloud. The first is simpler on site, the second suits remote production.
Technical reading for this scenario
The background you need before specifying hardware for live streaming.
What Is RTMP? Still Worth Using in 2026
Where RTMP remains the safest ingest, and where SRT or HLS should replace it
What Is SRT? Reliable Video Over Unreliable Networks
How ARQ and the latency buffer work, and the settings that matter on real links
Encoder Live Streaming Setup: A Step-by-Step Walkthrough
From a wired encoder to a stable first push, including the checks that catch failures early
H.264 vs H.265: How to Choose
Where HEVC earns its keep, where it costs you compatibility, and how to sanity-check
RTSP, RTMP, SRT, HLS or WebRTC: Which to Use?
The five protocols compared by latency, loss tolerance and where each one lands.
Latency Budget: Where the Milliseconds Go
Where the milliseconds go in an encode, transport and decode chain.
Product lines used here
Hardware ranges typically specified for live streaming.
Video Encoders
HDMI and SDI sources to H.264/H.265 IP streams
Video Capture Cards
USB and PCIe capture for production and teaching
Wireless AV Extenders
Cable-free HDMI links where pulling cable is not an option
Tell us your streaming setup — we will spec it and quote it
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