Ultra-Reliable,
Ultra-Low Latency
Encode live video up to 4K UHD and HDR at low latency for secure and reliable streaming over IP
THE VIDEO ENCODER FOR ANY MISSION-CRITICAL WORKFLOW
The ultra-low latency Makito X4 video encoder provides the quality, flexibility, and reliability needed for the most demanding live video transport applications leveraging SDI or SMPTE ST 2110.
Highly portable, extremely secure, and field-proven by thousands of users worldwide, Makito video encoders are available in a wide variety of configuration options making them suitable for use anywhere latency matters – in broadcast, enterprise, government, and defense.
Broadcast Quality Video
Encode in resolutions up to 4K UHD with 4:2:2 chroma subsampling and 10-bit HDR
Ultra-Low Latency
Ideal for when latency must be kept as low as possible for live television or mission-critical applications
Powerful and Flexible
Up to 8 high performance encoding cores supporting multi-camera SDI or SMPTE 2110 ingest for multi-bitrate workflows
Secure and Reliable
Extreme reliability and enterprise-grade security when transporting live video across IP networks including the internet
Rugged, Low-SWaP, and Metadata
ISR compliant ruggedized encoders optimized for size, weight, and power. Built-in support for KLV metadata encoding and streaming
High-Density Video Processing
Highly flexible deployment options from ultra-compact appliances to high-density chassis solutions. Ideal where saving space is critical
End-to-End Solution
Can be combined into a complete low latency solution for encoding, streaming, and decoding with central management and remote control
Trusted by Thousands
Used by thousands of organizations worldwide including major broadcasters, media companies, corporations, governments, and defense
OPTIMIZED QUALITY FOR ANY NETWORK
Complete control of video encoding settings enables you to optimize picture quality based on your network performance and deployment needs – making the Makito X4 perfectly suited for any situation - from high bitrate broadcast workflows to bandwidth constrained ISR applications.
- Up to 2160p60 for 4K/UHD workflows
- Single- or Quad-channel HD up to 1080p60 for high-density workflows and synchronized multicamera productions
- Up to 4:2:2 chroma subsampling for pristine color
- Up to 10-bit pixel depths for wide color gamut (WCG) and high-dynamic range (HDR)
WHEN EVERY MILLISECOND COUNTS
Power your workflows with ultra low latency video streaming, even over unpredictable networks like the public internet. Ideal for mission-critical, contribution, interactive, and collaborative decentralized workflows.
- Low latency video encoding measured in milliseconds
- Support for low latency streaming protocols including SRT, RTP and UDP unicast & multicast mode
- Slice-based encoding for extremely low latency
- Configure GOP size and framing for further latency savings
WHEN EVERY MILLISECOND COUNTS
Power your workflows with ultra low latency video streaming, even over unpredictable networks like the public internet. Ideal for mission-critical, contribution, interactive, and collaborative decentralized workflows.
- Low latency video encoding measured in milliseconds
- Support for low latency streaming protocols including SRT, RTP and UDP unicast & multicast mode
- Slice-based encoding for extremely low latency
- Configure GOP size and framing for further latency savings
VERSATILE AND ADAPTABLE TO ANY DESTINATION
Simultaneously stream content to different downstream receivers with varying bitrates, codecs, and resolutions - a single video source can be encoded with more than one bitrate.
- Up to 8 encoding cores for multi-bitrate streaming
- One to four 1080p60 HD inputs or one 4K UHD 2160p60 input
- Encode in H.264 and HEVC
- Up to 16 audio encoding cores for up to 32 audio channels
- Bitrates up to 120 Mbps and as low as 32 Kbps
SECURE & RELIABLE LIVE VIDEO TRANSPORT
Achieve peace of mind with the proven reliability of the Makito X4 video encoder and the assurance that your content will be delivered only to intended audiences, no matter what type of network you use.
- Set and forget reliability, ideal for all mission-critical use cases
- Packet loss recovery with native support for the SRT protocol
- Path redundancy and hitless failover for uninterrupted streaming in the event of network link failures
- Network adaptive encoding to maintain streaming even if IP network performance degrades
- AES 128/256 content encryption
SECURE & RELIABLE LIVE VIDEO TRANSPORT
Achieve peace of mind with the proven reliability of the Makito X4 video encoder and the assurance that your content will be delivered only to intended audiences, no matter what type of network you use.
- Set and forget reliability, ideal for all mission-critical use cases
- Packet loss recovery with native support of the SRT protocol
- Path redundancy and hitless failover for uninterrupted streaming in the event of network link failures
- Network adaptive encoding to maintain streaming even if IP network performance degrades
- AES 128/256 content encryption
READY FOR ANY ISR MISSION
Encode mission-critical full motion imagery and metadata from fixed or mobile platforms, even in the harshest environments requiring military grade deployments.
- Ruggedized 4K/4 HD video encoding with the Makito X4 Rugged
- SWaP optimized HD encoding with the highly portable, compact and rugged Makito X1 Rugged
- KLV and CoT metadata streaming & filtering
- Compliant with MIL-STD-810G/DO-160 standards
- OEM system integration options
MAXIMUM CAPACITY, MINIMAL FOOTPRINT
Modular blade and chassis design options are ideal for high-density video applications within space constrained locations.
- Mix and match encoder and decoder blades in a rack-mountable chassis.
- 1RU and 4RU options for up to 21 UHD or 84 HD live video channels.
- Rack mounting options for single or dual height appliances
- Dual-power for rackmount chassis deployments
MAXIMUM CAPACITY, MINIMAL FOOTPRINT
Modular blade and chassis design options are ideal for high-density video applications within space constrained locations.
- Mix and match encoder and decoder blades in a rack-mountable chassis
- 1RU and 4RU options for up to 21 UHD or 84 HD live video channels
- Rack mounting options for single or dual height appliances
- Dual-power for rackmount chassis deployments
THE COMPLETE SOLUTION FOR REAL-TIME VIDEO WORKFLOWS
Combine high-performance Makito X4 video encoders with Makito X4 video decoders, with central management, for a complete end-to-end ultra-low latency streaming solution.
- Encode and decode 4K UHD or up to 4 simultaneous HD video streams
- Input SDI or SMPTE ST 2110 video, audio, and ancillary metadata
- Keep multiple camera feeds synchronized over IP with Stream Sync
- Centrally manage Makito devices with Haivision EMS
"As production people, we use whatever solutions are best of breed, that’s what our clients expect. Haivision Makito video encoders are just that the UI is simple and easy to use, they offer extremely low latency, and most importantly they are rock solid and reliable. These products are mainstays in our studio."
COREY BEHNKE | CO-FOUNDER AND PRODUCER | LIVE X
TRUSTED BY THOUSANDS OF ORGANIZATIONS WORLDWIDE
A field-proven solution, thousands of Makitos are relied upon daily by video professionals from across the globe.
BROADCASTERS AND MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS
CORPORATE AND GOVERNMENT AV TEAMS
AND EVENT PRODUCERS
DEFENSE AND ISR ORGANIZATIONS
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