Epiphan VGADVI Broadcaster professional video device
Captures, combines, records and streams Full HD and SD video from DVI and S-Video sources with included adapters, streams directly to viewers or CDNs via UPnP and SAP.
- VariationVGADVI
- Capture, combine, record, and stream A/V sources
- Stream directly to viewers or scale via CDN
- DVI and S-Video inputs with VGA, HDMI, composite adapters
- Phone and tablet monitoring for remote stream control
- Works out of the box without a computer
Capture and Streaming Device
The Epiphan VGADVI Broadcaster is a professional video device that captures, combines, records and streams audio with Full HD and SD video. It operates as a quiet, portable unit that works straight out of the box without requiring a computer. Users can stream directly to viewers, CDNs, set-top boxes or digital signs. The device suits broadcasters, AV integrators and medical or industrial operators needing standalone encoding.
Input Connectivity and Adapters
The unit provides DVI and S-Video inputs as standard connections for video sources. VGA, HDMI and Composite adapters are included to extend compatibility with computer monitors, RADAR displays, ultrasound monitors and camera feeds. Sources must match these physical interfaces and supported signal types; other connection standards are not supported. Network streaming uses UPnP and SAP protocols for device announcement on the local network.
Multi-Source Layout Capability
The VGADVI Broadcaster can stream two synchronized, time-stamped streams or combine sources into a multi-source layout with customized branding. This single specification determines whether the device fits workflows requiring simultaneous capture and compositing of multiple video feeds. Buyers needing only single-source pass-through or lacking a need for synchronized dual-stream output should consider simpler capture alternatives.
How it compares
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- Price $1,244.99
- Pricier than about 88% of the 509 comparable items (median $80.99).
Specifications
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| Variation | VGADVI |
Questions about this item
What video sources can I connect to the VGADVI Broadcaster?
The unit provides DVI and S-Video inputs, and the package includes adapters for VGA, HDMI and composite signals so you can hook up computer monitors, cameras, medical displays or radar screens.
What does the Full HD capture specification mean when the unit is running live?
It encodes and streams high-definition video in real time without needing a host PC, writing recordings to local storage and sending synchronized streams to browsers, media players or CDNs.
Which network protocols does the device use to announce and deliver streams?
It employs UPnP and SAP for automatic service discovery and multicast announce, allowing viewers or set-top boxes to find and play the stream without manual URL entry.
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