Monarch EDGE S1 

Simultaneous single channel encoder and decoder for remote production

Elevate your remote production and live contribution workflows with the Monarch EDGE S1, our professional, single-channel encoder and decoder that provides return feeds to multi-camera production crews in real-time. Transmit high-resolution, low-latency streams of HDR 4:2:2 10-bit video carrying ancillary data (SCTE and ANC) over SRT and MPEG-2TS. 

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Monarch EDGE S1 delivers high-quality, low-latency return feeds that keep on-site staff and camera operators perfectly in-sync with the live program. As a simultaneous encoder and decoder, the S1 efficiently sends program feeds from the studio back to the remote venue, giving production teams real-time visibility and the confidence they need to produce high-quality remote broadcasts. 

Bringing remote guests and talent together from separate locations into live productions has never been easier. With simultaneous encode/decode capability, Monarch EDGE S1 provides remote participants with a single encoding contribution feed while decoding a return feed. This feature, combined with its low latency performance over public internet, allows remote participants to easily interact with the live show and panel in real-time.

The optimized H.264 engine powering Monarch EDGE S1 keeps bitrates exceptionally low without sacrificing quality. The input can be streamed at resolutions up to 1080p60. Furthermore, multiple processes can be performed on the input via a powerful scaling and de-interlacing engine. This enables the input to be streamed at multiple resolutions and bitrates simultaneously, making it ideal for remote monitoring.

With glass-to-glass latencies as low as 100 ms between Monarch EDGE S1 devices, staff at the production venue can benefit from viewing return feeds of the live broadcast in near-real time. Furthermore, when a live production has remote guest requirements, these ultra-low latencies can facilitate near-real time interactions between speakers.

Monarch EDGE S1 supports multiple streaming protocols, such as MPEG-2 TS, RTSP, and SRT, to adapt to a wide range of environments. On closed networks, MPEG-2 TS will deliver the lowest latency. For cloud-based destinations, or when the network is congested, SRT may be more appropriate to reduce latency on open networks. SRT streams can also be encrypted if security is a concern.

Monarch EDGE supports contribution workflows by sending and receiving ancillary data, including closed captioning and SCTE messaging. Easily integrate into automated workflows for playout and ad insertion and transmit closed captions to enhance audience engagement. Monarch EDGE improves operational efficiency and strengthens the overall viewer experience, all with the highest video quality, making it a trusted choice for broadcasters.  

Monarch EDGE appliances are built for reliability, featuring a front-panel LCD screen for quick status and configuration settings, a locking power connector for secure operation, and redundant ethernet (1 GbE) ports for control and network path protection. The device's compact form factor ensures it can be easily installed into fly-packs or paired side by side in a 1RU-rack space.

Monarch EDGE Commander Center

Enhance your experience with Monarch EDGE devices with Monarch EDGE Commander Center. Manage and access your Monarch EDGE devices locally or online via a web browser, without additional software installation requirements. Benefit from web-based firmware updates and included technical support to ensure your devices are up-to-date and running smoothly.  

Monarch EDGE Control Hub

Take control of your workflows with Monarch EDGE Control Hub. This software enables you to discover all Monarch EDGE units on a local network through a Windows® desktop application.