NAB 2017: VITEC Rolls Out Second-Gen HEVC Codec for MGW Ace Encoder

VITEC (SL6005) is showcasing its second-generation HEVC codec (GEN2) at NAB 2017. Powering the company’s field-proven MGW Ace Encoder — which VITEC says is the industry’s first portable HEVC hardware-based encoder — this new codec sets new industry standards in quality surpassing the second best HEVC codec competitor by 20 percent. When paired with MGW Ace Decoder, it becomes a fully hardware-based, end-to-end 4:2:2 10-bit HEVC encode/decode streaming solution that supports the most demanding and diverse video streaming use cases.

VITEC’s MGW ACE encoder

“By offering unmatched HEVC encoding performance, our MGW Ace Encoder is the perfect solution for reducing OPEX in point-to-point video transmission,” says Richard Bernard, product manager at VITEC. “Our entire installed base can benefit from this major update, allowing superior video quality.”

“VITEC continues to usher in the most advanced, reliable, and affordable streaming technology available, and it’s due to our persistence and heavy investment in algorithms and codec optimization,” says Philippe Wetzel, founder and CEO of VITEC. “With the release of GEN2, we have added another remarkable advancement to our product offering that enables our customers to flawlessly transmit their video streams in the highest possible quality while reducing costs.”

A white paper comparing video quality of leading encoders can be found at hevc.vitec.com.