Ad Insertion

Next Generation H.264 Ad Insertion

Harmonic’s next generation ad insertion solution incorporates the following components:

  • Ad Splicer – Harmonic’s ProStream 2000 is the industry’s first H.264 digital splicer featuring multi-channel and multi-service capabilities within a compact 1-RU chassis, and supports multiple SD or HD streams. The technically advanced ProStream 2000 does not degrade video quality, which can occur with other splicing solutions.
  • Ad Server – Harmonic’s StreamLiner® provides the industry's most flexible and cost-effective video recording and streaming solution for video service delivery. It is an optimized software architecture that turns standard Intel-based server hardware into specialized, high-performance video servers designed to support a multitude of applications including video-on-demand (VOD) as well as ad insertion.

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  • Offline Encoder - Harmonic’s CLEARcut storage encoding solution provides a complete system for creating high-quality, low bit-rate SD and HD digital content for ad insertion applications. The CLEARcut storage encoding solution consists of CLEARcut Studio software, pre-loaded on the CLEARcut server, and a high-quality encoder. A user-friendly GUI and simple workflows automate the control of a video tape recorder (VTR) or DVD player, and simplify the process of content creation for operators.
  • Traffic and Billing – Harmonic’s solution supports open standards and is integrated with a wide range of traffic and billing solutions.