Product Description
The AJA Helo Plus is a compact, stand - alone H.264 streaming and recording device that's a game - changer for various industries such as eSports, news, sports, education, content creation, and live events. It offers both SDI and HDMI I/O, capable of streaming up to 1080p60 to a Content Delivery Network while recording simultaneously. You can set up two separate streaming destinations and record to a mix of SD card, USB storage, and NFS or CIFS network storage. With built - in Picture - In - Picture and graphics functionality in hardware, it simplifies creating compelling presentations. For control, it can be easily configured remotely via a standard web browser using Ethernet and a desktop or laptop. Every function is accessible in the WebUI, and multiple devices can be controlled via a tabbed browser window. You can also use the front - panel stream and record buttons, with audio level LED meters for monitoring, or the web - based UI. There's even an option for remote control via the integrated REST API. The device supports SRT (plus encryption), ensuring secure, low - latency, and reliable streaming video content delivery. It can stream and record up to 1080p60 simultaneously, with options like streaming to two destinations and recording to local and network storage at the same time. Key features include portability, 3G - SDI and HDMI I/O, H.264/MPEG - 4 encoding up to 1080p60, dual - destination streaming, multi - source Picture - in - Picture, 2 - channel stereo audio, and more. Technical specs cover a wide range of video formats, codecs, encoding parameters, protocols, and storage options. It has a compact size, low weight, and comes with a 3 - year warranty.
Using the AJA Helo Plus is easy. First, connect your video and audio sources to the appropriate SDI or HDMI ports on the device. For network connectivity, use the Ethernet port. To set up the streaming and recording destinations, open a standard web browser on your desktop or laptop and access the WebUI through the Ethernet connection. Here, you can configure all the functions of the Helo Plus, like setting the streaming quality, recording locations, and audio levels. If you prefer, you can also use the front - panel stream and record buttons. Just press them to start or stop the process, and keep an eye on the audio level LED meters for feedback. When using the SRT feature, make sure your network supports it for the best performance. Regarding storage, you can use SD cards, USB drives, or network storage. Just format them according to the device's requirements (exFAT or FAT32 for USB, exFAT for SD cards). For network storage, set up the CIFS or NFS share correctly. When it comes to maintenance, keep the device in a clean and well - ventilated area. The safe operating temperature is between 0 to 40 degrees Celsius. Avoid exposing it to extreme humidity or high altitudes. If you're not using the device for a long time, store it in a temperature - controlled environment between - 40 to 60 degrees Celsius. And remember, the Helo Plus comes with a 3 - year warranty, so if you encounter any issues, reach out to the support team.
