The Wowza ClearCaster Micro is a remarkable portable live encoding solution, brimming with useful features. It's an ideal tool for live event producers on - site. This all - in - one device offers a reliable and cost - effective way to stream high - quality broadcast video anywhere. With cloud - based control, you can manage your entire encoding fleet from any corner of the world. Thanks to the cloud - first design and back - end management of Wowza Cloud Orchestration, you gain full control over your encoder fleet, simplify the encoding workflow, save time, and reduce overhead costs. You can easily handle thousands of streams via a scalable API or build your own architecture on our cloud - optimized infrastructure. Key features include its small and light build for on - the - go encoding, a powerful mini - work station suitable for tough network conditions, control via the Wowza Cloud Orchestration API, support for a custom Wowza Linux environment, local and cloud recording and storage, user management, closed captions, titling and graphics, multi - target/output, HEVC, SRT, and cloud storage. Technical specs: It has various A/V inputs like 3G - SDI/HDSDI BNC and IP inputs, supports different resolutions and frame rates, multiple codecs for video and audio, and offers multiple output formats. It can record in fragmented MP4 and store on the device and in the cloud. The network has 1 GB Ethernet with DHCP support, and system control is cloud - based with a centralized API. The hardware is a compact Micro PC with specific dimensions and weight.
Using the Wowza ClearCaster Micro is easy. First, connect your audio and video sources to the appropriate A/V inputs on the device. You can choose from physical inputs like 3G - SDI/HDSDI BNC or IP inputs. Once connected, use the cloud - based browser control to set up your encoding settings. You can manage users, create templates, and control the output formats. For recording, select the fragmented MP4 option and decide whether to store on the device or in the cloud. When using it in the field, keep in mind that it's designed for on - the - go use, but make sure to have a stable network connection, especially for cloud - based operations. In terms of maintenance, keep the device clean and dust - free. If you encounter any issues, check the network settings first, and then refer to the user management and API control to troubleshoot. Don't expose the device to extreme temperatures or humidity, as this may affect its performance.
